It’s been a little more than five weeks since I had my stroke. I hope I’ve made it clear how wildly grateful I am for all the support we’ve received. Believe me, we needed every prayer, every word, every kindness. Again, thank you.
As for my recovery, it’s going well, all in all. I’ve finally been able to sleep, which is crucial. The doctors remain confident that I’ll make a full recovery. And most of the time I believe them.
I do continue to have a number of strange symptoms (including random bouts of numbness that last for a few hours, memory lapses, word swapping, panic attacks), and I’ve got to find a new migraine med ASAP. The most nerve-racking symptom is something that feels like post-concussion seizures. Whatever they are, they happen sometimes when I get overstimulated by light or sound. Thankfully, all of this is predictable, given the kind of stroke I had. It all should resolve in time.
In the meantime, please continue to pray for me and for all of us. For wisdom as well for healing. For discernment about what and what not to do. For the renewed strength that comes only in rest and the patience to rest. It sounds Hallmarky, I know, but it’s true: you never forget the people who rally to you when you’re at your most vulnerable.
Renewed prayers for you. This sounds so hard. Your post a few weeks ago that talked about forgetting not being a bad thing really encouraged me. I was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, a diagnosis that took me aback at first. I can’t retain my nonfiction reading, which is frustrating. So your words it might be good to forget we’re very helpful. Do you remember (LOL) the two books you recommended by any chance? So glad to hear you are sleeping. Heaven’s blessings...
Thanks for the update! My heart goes out to you and we will continue to pray for you. I pray that God would give you and your family increased wisdom and discernment as you navigate through this time. Blessings to you.