AnonyMouse_2732 Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Sorry, i know I'm being selfish here, but have had an awful day. My Mum had a stroke last night, I've spent most of the day in the hospital, have had to tell son and daughter this news about their much-loved Gran and just want to sit down and bawl. Pete (husband) is a star, but Somehow, when you find out your parents aren't invulnerable it's a real shaker!! Don't yet know the prognosis, she's stable right now... Sue Quote
Steve Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Sorry to hear that Sue - here's my hug! And my hope that your mum will make a good recovery! Steve. Quote
AnonyMouse_79 Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 OH Sue!! been there, know how awful that one can be. You need a hug and a shoulder so mines here if you need it. Thinking of you take care. Susan Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 And here's one especially for Sue and your Mum too ! Wishing your Mum a speedy recovery! Janice Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 hi sue , so sorry to read about your mum, it must have been aterrible shock ,so i suggest you sit down and have a good cry and let it all out. my thoughts and hugs are with you. i hope tomorrow brings reassuring news. maddyx Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 hi Sue Sending you all my love and hugs. I'll think good positive thoughts for your mum. Take care Teresa xx Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 So sorry about your Mum. Spent time with my mum in A&E this week following a nasty fall. Hope she makes a full recovery and you take care. Gail Quote
Helen Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 I'm so sorry, Sue; what a shock it must have been. We're all behind you, and rooting for your Mum. Quote
SueFinanceManager Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Dear Sue So sorry to hear your news, it must be a difficult time for you all. Wishing you, your mum and the rest of your family much love. Sue Quote
Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 sorry to hear about your mum (((((((big hug)))))))) for both of you lynn Quote
AnonyMouse_1999 Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Oh Sue, Words seem so inadequate but I am sending you hugs and positive thoughts and fingers crossed the news will be good. It was me with my Mum in 1988 and you are so right, I thought my Mum would be around for ever and the realisation that they are as vulnerable as the rest of us is a huge shock. She made a full recovery and hoping your Mum does too. Do take care and try and get a good nights sleep and know lots of people are thinking of you all. Quote
Guest doohanok5 Posted June 26, 2004 Posted June 26, 2004 Hi Sue, Wishing your mum a full and speedy recovery, and have a big hug from me too. Been there with my dad last year so I know how tough it is. Chin up, we're all thinking of you. Quote
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted June 26, 2004 Author Posted June 26, 2004 Oh thank you. You are all the best people in th world. Quote
AnonyMouse_64 Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Sue, Only just logged on this morning. So sorry about your mum. I hope that things are looking a bit more positive when you see your mum today. Let us know how she is. Lots of hugs. Quote
Guest Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Just read your message Sue All the best and hope your mum makes a speedy recovery. am sending you a big hug to get you through this Take care all the best Quote
Guest Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Sue: Only just read your message. So sorry to hear about your mum. Along with everyone else, best wishes for her speedy recovery and lots of love and hugs for you. Quote
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Really sorry your moms not well, heres hugs for all of you. ((((((((sue and family)))))))) Quote
Guest Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Hi Sue Hope your news is better today. My Mum is 78 in a couple of weeks and more often than not neither looks or acts her age. So, like you, I think she will always be around and be the same. So on the days when she isn't as well as she has been it hits home hard. Take care Linda Quote
Guest Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Just read your message hope time has brought you happier news! Best wishes to you and your family! sending you a smile as there are no hug smilies!!! Quote
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted June 27, 2004 Author Posted June 27, 2004 Thanks again to all you lovely people. Mum is not really any better, just, we've begun to see her behind the condition - if you know what I mean ?? Personally, am feeling more positive - thanks in lots to YOU ALL!! - but I may be fooling myself. We see Big Man tomorrow - - scary! Will keep you posted. Thanks again - you're all stars!! Sue Quote
AnonyMouse_468 Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Hope you get some good news today Sue. Thinking of you, Best wishes, Jackie Quote
Guest Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 BIG MASSIVE HUG's to you, mum and family, hope all is well, its such a shock when your parents are even ill let alone taken into hospital, they always seem to be invincible..................... lots of love, hugs, best wishes xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx take care Sue julia Quote
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 Oh Sue im so sorry..lots of hugs coming ur way..take care...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote
AnonyMouse_379 Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 keep your spirits up. My thoughts are with you. L Quote
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted June 28, 2004 Author Posted June 28, 2004 Just a quickie - Mum seems considerably better today, though stillnot good!!! Not swallowing independently, but getting annoyed with herself when she can't meke herself understood !! Will keep you all posted Sue Quote
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted July 1, 2004 Posted July 1, 2004 Hi Sue, just came in to the lounge to see how your mom is. Hopes she's improving. Take care of you too. Quote
AnonyMouse_2732 Posted July 2, 2004 Author Posted July 2, 2004 Here's an update for all you lovely people. Mum is now eating a soft diet with normal fluids, so that's good, although the stroke has affected her right side (of course she's right handed!) so meals take some time - she's determined to do it herself! Communication is still difficult, but again, Mum's a fighter with a sense of humour, so her frustrations are translated into determination and amusement at Mum's facial gymnastics when we get it all wrong. She's always been very expressive, good to see that still there. She's been moved into the Rehab. ward, so next stop is home, although that's a long way down the road. She's having some pretty intensive Physio. as she still can't move right arm and hand (right leg moving a bit), and the Speech Therapy should start soon. I must really thank you all again for your support, and Steve for setting this great community up in the first place. Have any of you read his article about the setting up of the site? It makes for interesting reading, I must say! Bye for now, keep you posted Sue Quote
Steve Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 That's great to hear Sue - does she know there's a whole bunch of people round the country wishing her well and getting regular updates on her progress? Quote
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