kpupg Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Last week I posted a prayer request for my dh51 who had a massive stroke on Mar. 2. He is doing better. He is in 3 hours of hospital rehab therapy a day, and will stay there for 2 more weeks. He will not be wheelchair-bound (thanks be to God), but we don't yet know whether he will be able to walk unassisted. He can speak with great difficulty -- unbelievable difficulty -- yet he can express himself somewhat now. We don't yet know whether his language will return to the extent needed to hold a job, especially a communication-intensive job like he had. So, who knows, a year from now, we could be living on government assistance, but we will get dh back to our family. DH's coworkers and bosses have been wonderful ... they helped us distribute dd's Girl Scout cookies ... they have bombarded dh with emails of encouragement. They very much want him back at work with them ... this gives me great comfort. Things are looking up, but the road before us looks very very long. We are all changed and changing in a way I could not even have imagined. Ds15 and dd13 are ready to be done with this thing ... they are learning patience and forbearance the hardest way. Thank you all for your prayers ... I do feel them ... and if you would, please send up another prayer now and then for us as we continue to do what we have to do. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks for the update. I am praying that God gives you strength, patience, and comfort. You've got a lot on your shoulders! I pray your dh astounds the doctors with an amazing recovery. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Karen, thank you for the update. I'll be happy to pray for you and your family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 So glad to hear of your dh improvements. I will be praying for you and your family Karen. Trenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks for the update. I will keep your family in my thoughts. I'm glad for the improvements you have seen already and hope for future improvments. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Karen, he's come a long way in 2 weeks, amid what I'm sure is tremendous frustration for him! Keep faith. Take care of yourself and try to have a positive outlook. You are correct, you are at the beginning of a long road. But each day will take you closer to the end of the road. Make time for yourself along the way, so that YOU don't end up exhausted and in need. :grouphug: I'll be thinking of you and your family! Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldGirl Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Oh, I am so glad you wrote the update as I asked the Lord for one just yesterday and hoped I didn't miss it b/c of how busy the boards are. You have quite a challange ahead of you. May the Lord give you the strength and grace needed to endure this. Warmly written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thank you so much for taking the time to give us an update. I'll be remembering your family in our prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 :grouphug: I'm glad that the outlook is not as bad as it could be but I know that it will be a long hard haul. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Praying for you and your dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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