Linda is doing much better today. She speaks clearly, laughs easily and can better move her arm, hands, and right leg. She fed herself again and they had her out of bed, walking out in the hallway behind a walker!!! Yea, Linda. They also had her try to write with her left and right hands, pretty shaky results though.
Linda's cardiologist stopped by today to "Say Hi"? He explained that her vision or rather lack of right field vision may not recover, or only partially. He said that, in order of importance are:
1.) Ability to swallow - nutrition
2.) Talking - communication
3.) Legs - Mobility
4.) Arms
5.) Vision was last. Go figure
Anyway, I hope you appreciate these efforts to increase you medical education. Maybe you can be the next Dr. Oz?
Linda will hopefully be going next door to the Flower Rehabilitation Center tomorrow for three weeks of intensive in-patient therapy. I don't know what their phone numbers or visiting hours are. When I find out, I will post them.
I, on the other hand, did my first load of laundry in 40 years with phoned help from Dawn and am now trying to dry it with our gas dryer...... The work of a housewife is never done. I really appreciated the spaghetti dinner at Sean's tonight and am looking forward to a chili feast Tuesday!
Linda called me at home and gave me some laundry advice. She talked just fine! Yea, again.
HI Evan, Hope this goes through! We are so old and such idiots!! It was so good to hear Linda' voice this morning! Just like old times! We talked, we laughed and we cried! You take care of yourself! Love you lots, Elaine and Marc
ReplyDeleteEvan...we're so mad at you for leaving us hanging with no news! We pictured the worst and didn't want to bother you! Instead, there you were partying with all those marvelous hospital dishes--potatoes with (real?)gravy & even brownies & being guest of honor at the houses of friends & family! Not to mention picking up your doctorate degree on the side! LOL But seriously, we're so relieved that Linda is doing so much better & this blog site is great! We'll be out of touch for a few days (going to see Dave's mom) & we'll catch up when we're back. Love to you all, Dave & Sherri
ReplyDeleteHello Evan.... We were so sorry to hear about Linda's stroke. Beth and I have been following her progress via your blog and are encouraged by your reports. We had intended to reach out to the both of you earlier but Beth, not wishing to be out done, was transported via ambulance Thursday afternoon to our local hospital complaining of cardiac related symptoms. The good news is that she did not have a heart attack and was released on Friday afternoon. She is resting at home attempting to regain her energy. She is hopeful that she will be able to speak directly with Linda later today. Look for her call. The Bryants
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