Things go from good to bad. This morning at 7 AM the Flower Hospital called and said that Linda looked like she had another stroke and had been moved to the regular Flower Hosp[ital. After much discussion, she was transferred to the University Hospital (Ann Arbor, MI) to the NeuroICU. She had another ischemic stroke (Clot-type), this time in the right frontal and pariatal? There was also small amounts of bleeding in two areas. Anyway, she is in worse shape than ever. Since it was in the right side brain, her left arm and leg have no feeling and she can't move them. She looks to the right constantly and I don't think she sees much at this time on the left, again right side stroke. She is very sleepy and can't talk and they think she may have swallowing issues (maybe a short feeding tube through the nose sometime?)
The bad thing is that she may get WORSE in the next 1-3 days, if her brain swelling continues. She does not need a partial skull removal to relieve the pressure yet, but that also has its risks and benefits. They want the family to start to think about alternatives that I never wanted to think about, ever.
Laura and Bill are returning immediately back from Iowa and should arrive at 9 PM tonight. She wants to spend the night here with her Mom. So far she is stable and very sleepy. This is so very, very, sad.
Keep your finger crossed and say a prayer for Linda! Thanks.
Oh Evan, I am so sorry. I came up to see her after work today and found out she had another stroke and had been transferred. She was so good on Saturday. I can't believe this is happening. I wish there was something I could do to help my good friend. My love and prayers are with you all. I'll be here to help her when she comes home.--Kathy Schroll
ReplyDeleteOh Evan we are so sorry all of this is happening. We love you guys and hate to see what you are going through. What can we do to support you? I learned from Ivol that you don't want visitors and we will respect your privacy. Please tell us how we can help you. We feel useless and don't know what to do. We are praying for both if you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Cindy &John
Our fingers are crossed and we continue to say lots of prayer for You and Linda! Wish we could be there with you!!
ReplyDeletePaul & Elizabeth Bryant
Oh Evan, I read all the blogs last night up to Sunday. This morning I read Monday's. I'm devastated for all of you. I wish I could help. I left message on your home phone and on Linda's cell. Oh, I pray it gets no worse. She -- all of you have been through so much--a roller-coaster. Linda, hold on--get better, please. I love you. I love all of you.
ReplyDeleteYou don't see me, but I'm there with you.
Pat
Evan, Sean, Laura and of course Linda,
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you all for the past few weeks after I found out about everything going on. Dara has been keeping me posted as you update the blog. Me Dara and our two boys Carter and Owen pray for your all every night. My thoughts and prayers are continually with you all as you struggle to cope with this unimaginable hardship and difficulty. You all have always and will always mean the world to me. I wish you all peace in the midst of this awful hardship. We will continue to pray for you all.
Love you all,
Wes, Dara, Carter & Owen Bryant
Evan, Sean, Laura and please relay to Linda: I can't even imagine what you are dealing with right now- but at least you have each other to give Linda strength. Lots of love, hugs and prayers are being sent. Laura and Bill's crew in Chicago are sending lots of love and prayer, too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Linda is in very good hands and is being surrounded with love, compassion and hope during this difficult time.
Thinking of you all. Please let me know if you need ANYTHING!
Much love,
Stephanie (Feher)Krol - Laura's college roomie
thinking of you all
ReplyDeleteAll of your friends in Lima are praying for you...don't know what else to say.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dave & Sherri
Thinking of you, Laura & Sean.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for strenght and support for your whole family.
Jay, Dane & the Tabayoyong family.