It's been a day

[wickedwords]

I spent the day at madigan army medical center as my mother in law had a stroke last night.  Her right side is affected, but she can still talk, which is great.  She was able to move her hand some today (open and close it, make a fist, that type of thing) which is fantastic as she wasn't able to do that last night.  She's having a tough time -- she

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[slb44]

I'm thinking very good thoughts about a full and complete recovery for you mother in law.

More importantly I'm sending lots of positive vibes, soothing thoughts and great big {{{hugs}}} to you. You're such a strong person and I know how these sort of things can halt you in your tracks but I know beyond a doubt that you will find your level footing again and be as dynamic and fantastic as you've ever been.

[minnow1212]

Oh no! Best of wishes to your m-i-l for a swift recovery.

I will say this--when my uncle had a stroke about 18 months ago, he really was able to make up a lot of the ground. He had what sounds like a comparable experience with your m-i-l: his speech wasn't greatly affected, but one of his hands was, and his leg. The improvement during the time at the rehab facility was really remarkable--I visited him a few times there, and each time there was a noticeable difference. He didn't quite get full functionality of the leg back--he still uses a cane when he's tired especially--but you would never know, if you just met him now, that he'd had a stroke.

[barkley]

Thinking good thoughts for your mother in law.

[gryphonrhi]

Thinking good thoughts for all of you and {{{hugs}}} may Yuletide work out however is best for you.

[reeby10]

I'm sending lots of good thoughts your way. That's a lot of sucky stuff to deal with *hugs*