tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post5651304523419497147..comments2024-03-13T17:10:38.581-04:00Comments on The Pink House on the Corner : 4+ Years Post-Stroke/Aphasia and His Brain is Waking UpDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278023836822429631noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-8253300440804999072015-04-30T21:40:23.142-04:002015-04-30T21:40:23.142-04:00Diane, I understand the "excitement" of ...Diane, I understand the "excitement" of our loved ones awakening. My MIL has recently discovered that she needs to pillows under her legs at nite. AND they need re-adjusting every 2 hours :( She also wants to have a serious talk about going to a home, but falls asleep during mid-sentence or just can't talk at all. It is encouraging that they are making progress, but also takes so much of our precious time. TrudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-77869338038027016332015-04-29T10:19:17.638-04:002015-04-29T10:19:17.638-04:00Though his "reawakening" is sometimes ca...Though his "reawakening" is sometimes causing extra work for you, it's amazing and fantastic how he has progressed over the years. You have never given up, never ever considered placing him in a care home from day one, never taken a long respite break (though you should for your own health), and in 99% of your blogs rarely complain about all you have to do each day. Yes, you mention it, talk about it, but you don't complain. Your love for Bob shows in each and every blog. It is that love and difficult, dedicated work that is so much a great part of his "growth". <br /><br />With admiration, hugs, & prayers,<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-17683302959998405472015-04-28T22:03:55.819-04:002015-04-28T22:03:55.819-04:00That man is ENCOURAGEABLE!!! And I LOVE it!
I a...That man is ENCOURAGEABLE!!! And I LOVE it! <br />I agree with DavKan re: post stroke timetable. There is no discernible timetable. <br />It's just so wonderful, Bob's reawakening. Day. Made. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643831585893822645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-66001884785300030532015-04-28T05:47:27.135-04:002015-04-28T05:47:27.135-04:00I think this is amazing! I wish OT personnel every...I think this is amazing! I wish OT personnel everywhere could hear Bob and your story.<br />I mention OT as it's my field, but frankly ALL medical personnel as well as stroke survivors and their families could benefit. What an inspiration!<br /><br />The old "Improvement stops the 1st year after a stroke" is so very wrong. I've seen it be wrong time and time again. And you guys are certainly proving it wrong. <br /><br />My husband had a cerebellar stroke in January. He also has MS and Addisons disease. We read your blog, and just wanted to send well wishes to you both as well as say a heartfelt thanks for sharing your story. So, Thanks!😃<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com