My mom had a stroke ...

[leam]

Prayers sent, Chris. God can do wonders for all of us.

Leam

[High Lord Gomer]

Hey, if they took her off the O2, to me that is a GREAT sign of improvement!

Thanks for keeping us updated. We're all hoping for the best.

[HRider]

Prayers for your family sent. My Mother has had three strokes and through prayer has recovered from all three, although it wasn't easy for her. Hang in there, brother.

Hurley

[JACKAL]

Hope all will be fine. Prayers from our family. God Bless

[el pres]

Chris,

Prayers sent, best wishes !!

[h2osport]

Chris, my thoughts are with you and your family. The best medicine for your mom is for you guys to be there with her when you can. She will know.

Randy

[JThompson]

Renewed prayers for Mom Chris. For you too my friend.

Jim

[Chris Keen]

Thanks Jim, and everybody else.

She is still non-verbal. Cant communicate. And doesnt act as though she recognizes any of us. Thats probably the hardest part .... not knowing whether she's ok, or in pain, or what? Her heart is very high (147) for someone who is laying in bed. And the doctors seem to think she might have suffered a heart attack at the same time.

We really dont know much yet. It's still early. I miss my Mom.

PS Last week somebody here said "Hug your parents every chance you get" .... and it's so very very true. Just do it. Or at least pick up the phone and call 'em.

[CMV]

You, your family and you mom are in my prayers.

[big_kahuna]

Thanks Jim, and everybody else.

She is still non-verbal. Cant communicate. And doesnt act as though she recognizes any of us. Thats probably the hardest part .... not knowing whether she's ok, or in pain, or what? Her heart is very high (147) for someone who is laying in bed. And the doctors seem to think she might have suffered a heart attack at the same time.

We really dont know much yet. It's still early. I miss my Mom.

PS Last week somebody here said "Hug your parents every chance you get" .... and it's so very very true. Just do it. Or at least pick up the phone and call 'em.

Chris,

Hang in there man. Prayers sent.

[spanky]

You definitely have my prayers. My mom's been in and out of the hospital since thanksgiving for strokes/etc. Good luck man and if you need to talk, let me konw.

[STIGUY]

My thoughts and Prayers are with her. GOD BLESS!

[joecichlid]

Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with your mom, you and the family.

Joe W.

[Micah]

I have you and your family in my thoughts Chris.

[DKSComp]

Chris;

Prayers sent for Mom and you. Not much anyone can do to ease your pain but if there's any thing that I can do to help, just let me Know.

Dave Schattel

[JimmyZip]

Prayers sent Chris. I'm gonna call my mom now too. Thanks for the updates, keep em coming.

[Chris Keen]

Not much new to report on my mom. She's still a little out of it when she's awake, which is only a few minutes at a time; 5 or 6 times a day. I guess a stroke takes a huge toll on a persons body and mind. She still cant talk, or move her right arm/leg, or look to her right. She does look at me when I talk to her, but I have no idea how much she can comprehend right now.

I'm a pretty optimistic person. I was hoping for a tiny miracle when I was heading back to see her, on the 2nd day. But I'm beginning to understand that I'm just gonna have to wait a little while longer before I see any signs of improvement.

I feel so helpless. I really wish there was something more I could do.

[XD Niner]

Hang in there Chris. The waiting to see even a small amount of progress is the worst part.

[HRider]

Hang in there and keep it in the Lord's hands. I agree with you, the most helpless that I have ever felt was when people that I care about were in the hospital and all I could physically do was watch. More prayers sent.

Hurley

[Pezco]

Chris,

Hang in there! My mom had a stroke 5 years ago and has come along way. Let's pray your mom does the same.

Ralph

[RangerTrace]

Chris,

I lost my Mom in '03 to a massive stroke. They didn't recognize (or ignored) the signs and waited too long to get her to the ER. I hope and pray your Mom recovers.

Trace

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[hopalong]

Chris,

I've been out working. So Sorry to hear about your Mother. Prayers sent up for not only her but the rest of the family and the caregivers as well. Take time to talk to the rest of the family also. Good luck, God Bless.

Hop/ Cuz/ Sam

[murkish]

Still praying for y'all, Chris. I went through a similar thing with my dad in 1987. From my experience, it takes a while for a stroke victim to understand what has happened and for them to get over the emotional shock of it, but they are fighting all the while. Continue to be strong for her and help maintain a positive outlook.

www.stroke.orgis an invaluable resource.

Kindest regards,

Jack

[Chris Keen]

Great news ..... Mom's has been moved outta the hospital and into a nursing home near where she was living before. Now she's only 2 minutes away from my dads place. She still can't talk, and still doesn't recognize any of us yet, but she DOES recognize that you are there & you are talking to her. And if 2 people are taking turns talking she will "follow" whoever is doing the talking. If you hand her a newspaper, she will look it over from top to bottom, then flip it over and do the same thing on the other side, then set it down!

Last night I went to see Mom at dinner time, and she did wonderful. When handed a glass of juice she will hold it, and drink it by herself ... and by the end of dinner she was helping feed herself too. She has a little trouble hitting the mark, but then she's never been left-handed ... and she's still just 2 weeks out from a stroke. So I think she's making tremendous progress.

Keep the prayers coming, cause she's still gotta long way to go!

[Sarge]

Chris, that is great news. I have been watching this thread closely for just this kind of progress report. Sounds like you have a great mom! Take care of her. FWIW I can't hit anything left handed either.