First time I've done this but I would love positive vibe or prayers or white light sent to my mother
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She suffered a stoke today. She can recognize me but cannot speak. The said it would be a long haul in rehab - at least 90 days.
I'm so afraid she will lose the ability to play cards and bridge and Mah Jong. These thing kept her moving. I am afraid fof what she will be able to do now. My mother stays alive by keeping busy.
The weird thing is I have be meaning to get her checked because her mother had a series of strokes and and I think that is what eventually killed her.
I can think of nothing else but her. I depend on her. I am devastated.
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I wish you the very best for your mother's recovery. In the meantime, we're here to help you get through it any time you need us.
Maraya's mum
love and light to your mother and to you.
Been there, sweetie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Check in when you can.
and love to you and Mom, you know it!
is one of them. I can imagine how you feel, prayers and thoughts for a complete recovery for her.
My best wishes go out for your Mom to pull through. I also wish for you to take care of yourself and seek out support among friends and professionals to get you through the stress and anxiety of this difficult situation.
Wishing her healing, and to all, strength and comfort.
warm vibes being sent to you and your Mum.
My mom has had a couple of strokes and the funny thing is she can still sing a little, also swear, and she loves hearing dumb songs, even when she can't say much. Different parts of the brain I'm told. The other thing is that you have to give her time to form the words, especially from a cold start. But what I really wanted to say is good luck and hugs to both of you!
Sending good vibes your way.
Plus hugs..
Tikki
Over a decade ago, my mother suffered a stroke that went to her brain.. Emergency surgery to remove 1/4 of her brain.
She is doing great. Still drives, keeps the grandkiddos, gardens, goes to church, etc. Total personality change though. I mean totally. That was a little hard to get used to. hehe. That, and her short term memory is really bad. If you tell her something, you must wait 10 minutes or so for an answer and then go back in your head and figure out which conversation that was a part of. But, we still have her and she still watches out for us and loves us all.
So don't give up. Hang in there and help her with her recovery and therapy. She can be just fine.
Hugs to you both!!
I found out mean irregular heart beat. Well I asked the nurse if I could play some music for her and she said she thought it was a good idea. I swear after only about 45 seconds of that music the yellow band went away and only came back for a short time when the doctor was there asking her a bunch of questions and trying to get her to do things.
Of course I have not mentioned her boyfriend who is a first class ass. He complained when I went to put the music on and when I went out to the nurses station and came back he had turned it off! And he said "she doesn't want it on". She does not communicate that well yet! And I put a picture collage together and gave it to her and she was looking at it and he just made sure he told me to take it home.
So today I have been filled with rage at the thought of having to deal with him again. At one point he said, "I don't know how she stands you" (which is something he has said in the past) but this time I said, "None of us know how she stands you!" Normally my Mom would be jumping up and down trying to make peace with everyone but now she doesn't seem to care much. (She shows no sign on being distressed and it was only a couple sentences we said in front of her)
I've watched the video from Ted Talks that someone posted and read the site about music therapy and I feel much more hopeful. I think I'll feel really good when she says her first word.
Thank you to all who have blown me away with your good thoughts, prayers and wishes. I really did not know that so many people cared.
May she fully recover
Healing thoughts, vibes, prayers for your mom. Strength and peace to you!
cyber hugs for you and your mom.
I hope they help.
and a hug to you
You'll pull through this. You just need to realize things have changed. My husband was hit with one back in '96, and therapy is amazing...but she's gotta do it, and sometimes they're resistant at first. Be aware of depression. Get her home ASAP...she'll recover faster there, so if you can arrange for a therapist to come to the house, do so. Did it hit her on the right or left side? Left side will impact her speech more. It's a bitch, but right now you have to be strong. You can (and will) collapse later. 
Keep us posted.
