Thursday, February 26, 2009
Update
Thank you to everyone for your concern and encouraging comments on my last post. Dad came home from the hospital yesterday (Wednesday) and is understandably tired, but fortunately he suffered no serious effects from the stroke. The other good news is that the doctors believe medication rather than surgery is the best treatment for him. He is still concerned about the future, because several members of his family suffered strokes, but he is determined to follow the doctor's recommendations and live as healthy a lifestyle as he can (which he did anyway!). We thank God for his recovery. The experience has been a good reminder that family is precious and that time spent with them is just as precious.
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So pleased that there are no lasting effects :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps you can start to relax a little?
S x
Rose, somehow I missed your last post. It sounds like your father got the best possible news after having a stroke. Best wishes for his speedy recovery and you take care of yourself, too!
ReplyDeleteCarol, May Dreams Gardens
Oh that is good news Rose! I wish him well with the recovery.
ReplyDeleteVery good news Rose. Glad your dad is doing well.
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI am commenting here on the posts of yours I just read on this page. I'm glad your dad is doing OK. I enjoyed reading about you watching your grandchildren. We watch our 13 month grandson one day a week while his mom works on the house she grew up in. When we take him somewhere, it takes some effort to gather everything up, and make sure he is changed, and I wonder to myself how we did it when our kids were young. We were on the go a lot, and yes, we were younger too.
I have lived in a city Nebraska all my life. Our cities are expanding and taking up more and more farm land, and I wonder how we are going to continue to grow enough food to feed everyone. I'm not sure how many families are having to sell to the corporations that don't necessarily have the best interests of the land or the health of the people consuming their products in mind.
Please excuse me for carrying on. Your post was written from the heart, and I was moved by it.
I need to read blogs from my list of people I follow more often, because when I read from blotanical, I miss some posts and blogs. Of course I have trouble keeping up there, too, because I follow so many blogs. I see you have a lot of people who comment on your posts, so I can understand why you have problems keeping up, too.
My Dad also had a stroke a few years ago, and it surely is a sombre reminder to live in the moment because we don't get those moments back again. I'm so glad your Dad is doing well.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear that you dad's well now.
ReplyDeleteRose, That is the very best news.. I know that everyone is relieved~~take care and be safe out there. gail
ReplyDeleteRose, I'm sorry I did not know before... I'm glad he has good news! My Dad had a major stroke 13 years ago. Now, so much more can be done!
ReplyDeleteMary
Its shake up time sometimes when this kind of thing happens.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that your father has recovered without ill effect.
My husband had a mini stroke years ago and takes an aspirin every day to prevent it happening again. was a tremendous shock though & makes you realize just how we should live and enjoy every moment!
Such good news to read this morning!!
ReplyDeleteHello Rose .. So glad to read such good news for your dad. You are probably exhausted from all of the stress and worry .. so don't forget to look after yourself TOO !
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear he's doing well and hopefully won't need surgery!
ReplyDeleteMorning Rose, good news about your Dad. Times like these do remind us how precious every single day is. I hope things continue to improve.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Good news on the homefront! Hang in there and spend lots of time with family, they are the precious ones...
ReplyDeleteI'm so relieved for you, Rose. I wish him a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteRose,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear the good news! Medication instead of surgery is a blessing for all of you!
Hope you all enjoy the weekend!
Karrita
Sounds as though life has settled down a bit, dear Rose. Hopefully, you can relax over the weekend and catch your breath. (Big Hugs)
ReplyDeleteRose, Please let me add my good wishes to the others. We've been going through something similar with Salix's dad this month, although like your dad, my father-in-law is doing better and we're optimistic. I wish you and your family the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that your Dad is doing well. It looks like we both had a rough spell. Thanks for all your kind words for my grandfather. Everyone here in blogging world is so kind & supportive. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well for your Dad. They can do so much more for stroke victims today. May he continue in good health.
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary time. I am glad to hear that he is recovering. He will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's doing o.k. My mom had a stroke and she lost her memory. Something like this is really a reminder that family is so precious.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes. As Racquel said, everyone in blogging world is so caring--it's great to be part of this community! Rather than reply individually to each of you, I will try to visit your posts instead.
ReplyDeleteI lost my dad to stroke. But todays medicine is far better. I'm happy and relief that your dad is doing fine. Family is indeed precious and we've got to stick together but when the time comes, we have to learn to let go. Best wishes.Blossom Blooms
ReplyDeleteDear Rose.......I was sad to read about your Dad.....I to hope that every day sees an improvement in his health. I shall hold him in my thoughts.......
ReplyDeleteMy mother had a stroke five years ago and to look at her you would never think that it happened.....
I loved the previous post about your family history...so interesting Rose. I have much interest in farming....I live amongst farmers here and talk to them regularly.....I love the way of life .....thank you for sharing so much information with us, it was a pleasure to read.....
I hope that you are able to find some peace and rest this weekend my friend.....take care......
Lilli11, I am so sorry for your loss. I realize how lucky I am that Dad recovered so well. Thank you for visiting--I did see your beautiful bougainvillea, but I couldn't leave a comment. I've had this problem lately with several blogs, and I'm not sure how to fix it.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, Welcome back, and thank you for those kind words. I have gotten some much needed rest this weekend, and I'll be over to visit you:)
Good! I am so happy! I have been praying for him!
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief! I wish him well.
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