February 2, 2009
January was a challenge for us. On the 6th, Char had a hemorrhagic stroke (brain bleed). She had surgery on the 7th and spent the next six days in the Neuro Critical Care Unit. Then she was moved to a rehab room for the next five days. On the 17th, Char left the hospital and went to a skilled nursing facility where she is now. It looks like she will get to go home on Thursday this week. We will continue therapy as an outpatient or in home until Char recovers fully.
At the time of her stroke, Char lost the use of her right side and could not speak. With the many prayers and therapy she received, she can now walk without assistance and can use her right hand and arm almost as good as before the stroke. She still cannot see very well with her right eye but that seems to be improving.
Since the stroke she has a condition called Wernicke’s Aphasia. This causes her difficulty expressing herself and understanding what is said to her. The stroke was on the left side of her brain in the area that controls speech and hearing. As she continues to heal, she is able to do more and more. The right side of her brain is now learning to compensate for any damage on the left side where she had her stroke.
She no longer is the quiet person she used to be. She loves to talk now and does so almost constantly. She gets very excited when she has visitors and enjoys telling stories about what is happening with her and her family.
Jill came from Colorado and stayed two weeks with me. She was a terrific help. Mike and I definitely appreciate her more now that we experienced such a traumatic time together. She jumped in and made most of the critical decisions required in the hospital and was our link between the hospital and the insurance company. She also helped with the selection of the skilled nursing facility. We might have been able to do things without her but it certainly would not have been as easy.
We want to give everyone a big THANKYOU for your prayers, cards, flowers and visits. It is extremely comforting to experience all the kindness and friendship you shared with us.
Thank You Lord for letting me keep my beautiful traveling companion and love of my life.
At the time of her stroke, Char lost the use of her right side and could not speak. With the many prayers and therapy she received, she can now walk without assistance and can use her right hand and arm almost as good as before the stroke. She still cannot see very well with her right eye but that seems to be improving.
Since the stroke she has a condition called Wernicke’s Aphasia. This causes her difficulty expressing herself and understanding what is said to her. The stroke was on the left side of her brain in the area that controls speech and hearing. As she continues to heal, she is able to do more and more. The right side of her brain is now learning to compensate for any damage on the left side where she had her stroke.
She no longer is the quiet person she used to be. She loves to talk now and does so almost constantly. She gets very excited when she has visitors and enjoys telling stories about what is happening with her and her family.
Jill came from Colorado and stayed two weeks with me. She was a terrific help. Mike and I definitely appreciate her more now that we experienced such a traumatic time together. She jumped in and made most of the critical decisions required in the hospital and was our link between the hospital and the insurance company. She also helped with the selection of the skilled nursing facility. We might have been able to do things without her but it certainly would not have been as easy.
We want to give everyone a big THANKYOU for your prayers, cards, flowers and visits. It is extremely comforting to experience all the kindness and friendship you shared with us.
Thank You Lord for letting me keep my beautiful traveling companion and love of my life.
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