Oh, my God, how awful. I wish Bob all the best. I had a stroke myself in October 2001. The main thing is to get to the hospital fast and get lots of rehabilitation therapy. Many people recover completely after a stroke, some are mildly disabled (like myself) and of course a few are lost. Saying prayers and sending hugs to both of you!

What a scary day for both of you. (((((Carolyn & Bob)))))

Adding my prayers here too.

Hugs

You got it, Carolyn
((((((Bob)))))))
(((((Carolyn))))))

More prayers going up.

Yes! My prayers are with the too of you as well!

Hope today is a better day for both of you.

Thoughts and prayers for both of you!

Sending prayers and special thoughts for your husband and you.

Sending up good thoughts for your hubby. Hope he is doing better today.

However, good thoughts aside, "bawling like a beaten stepchild" is a phrase I hope I never hear again. Ugh.

Sending Prayers for Bob AND you!!

Carolyn, this is the very first time I have even looked at "kitchen table"...and I saw you post and it tugs on my heart strings... May God be with both of you and restore Bob to good health.

Thinking good thoughts for you and your husband. I hope today is a less stressful day for you.

Anne

Sending hugs and prayers for you and Bob. It does sound a bit like he has some dementia from the stroke. You might ask the Dr. to check this out. Sometimes people get quite angry, but don't really mean it. My DH is that way when his blood sugar drops too fast and before and candy takes over. Wishing you the best, and yes if you feel like crying, go ahead. Tissues are good!

Carolyn I will keep you both in my prayers, and hope today is a much better day ! ((( HUGS )))

Crying along with you. My DH had a significant stroke three years ago at age 60. Let him get as much sleep as possible as that is when the nerve pathways regenerate as you probably know if this wasn't his first.

You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending you both hugs and prayers.

Saying a prayer for Bob and you.I will keep both of you in my prayers.

Hello again... We took a nice little ride to town and back again.. it is a beautiful day and the leaves are so pretty right now. Bob thoroughly enjoyed this little outing. He is feeling a bit better and is now taking a nap.

He has suffered strokes on a couple of occasions, but the MRI showed that they were mini strokes and that these sorts of things are the norm for a person his age. One neuropsychologist even said that he has never seen a patient his age that has not had a few TIA's... and many times are totally undetectable unless an MRI is done. With Bob's health history, etc... they said the best thing to do is to allow him to eat, drink or indulge in whatever it is he wishes... because to restrict him from what he loves will do more harm that good. In other words, it is too late for him to be able to regain much of what he has lost. He was a drinker for many years, but quit on his own about 8 years ago. However, he still does smoke a pipe. Praise the Lord, he doesn't smoke inside the home.. as I get totally physically ill if I breathe in any kind of tobacco smoke... Every doctor we have seen that have read the MRI's and various doppler readings and arteriograms all say the same thing... Let him have what he wants when he wants it. So, I do.... One doctor went so far as to say that he would never survive withdrawal from tobacco as it is difficult on the body for someone that is healthy still, but for someone as fragile as Bob, well it isn't even a consideration and would undoubtably kill him sooner than anything else.

His "dementia" is stroke related and not Alzheimers related.. there is a difference... but both are quite difficult to deal with... But I draw my calm and strength from my Creator because He is there for me without fail. So, I ask for prayer because He will hear and he will answer and He will take care of things... perhaps not exactly as we would want them to, but in the way they are meant to be..... I do take comfort in knowing Bob is Saved and has accepted his Savior to be Lord of his life...

"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven... "

God Bless you all,

Carolyn

Carolyn, sending prayers for you both.

Tami

Bob and Carolyn, wishing you both easier days ahead.

You're so lucky to have each other all these years.

Carolyn, glad to hear that Bob had a nice day today. I will keep the both of you in my prayers.

Sending special thoughts for you both.

Sending good thoughts and prayers for you also.

Prayer just said for both of you.

Prayers and hugs for both of you!

Bob ate his dinner and all of it, which is unusual.. it is so difficult to keep his weight up, but they say the emphysema is eating up most of his energy and as long as his blood sugar and cholesterol, etc.. levels are good.. just to let him eat whatever it is he wants. Tonight, he asked for some brownies.. so I whipped up a pan of them.. he at a third of the pan.. lol... but then said he felt sort of sick.. (jeez I wonder why ) But after about an hour and a nice cup of coffee, he said he felt better...

I have to be very careful about scatter rugs now, and have taken them all up. It is too easy for him to mis step and take a tumble.. and I am getting a fellow to install a good sturdy banister on the stairs going down to his man cave.. He doesn't want any, but I think he should have something for balance.. He is feeling pretty good, but he is more childlike than ever before.. but still is loving ..... he does have a temper, but it is just frustration that his body parts just don't function like they did 10 years ago..

We had a nice talk tonight over supper.... and he asked if I had considered his going to a nursing home... I assured him that a NH would only be a very very very last resort, and I would look for other alternatives first... and that I would always be here for him as long as the Lord will grant us that blessing. He seemed to be satisfied with my answer... and I meant every word...

We will see the doctor tomorrow morning at 8:30, so maybe we will find some answers there, but I seriously doubt he will be able to offer any more than what we already have...

The doctor is an Ultra Christian (Pentacostal)and believes in the power of prayer... and also understands how to deal with the spiritual side of doctoring too....so we are very fortunate to have him...

Please keep Bob in your prayers as we begin another day... Please pray that I am able to remain focused on the cross and not of the world and what it has to offer. (Not always an easy thing)

Thank you all,

Kitt

Bless you and Bob and give him a big hug for me...