Jiff update
 

hi everyone!

gotta tell you all that i'm going to be a bit scarce over the next couple of days. Mom had a small stroke yesterday, and i need to deal with it.

don't worry, i'll check in when i can, but i can't make any promises here.

Oh, honey....sorry to hear that. Hugs for you!

good luck with your mom. did it leave her weak on any side?

prayers being sent your way for you and your mom! :angel:

Jiff, I'm sorry to hear this :hug:

Beautiful Jiff, you and mom are in my prayers. She's so lucky to have you. :love: I pray the stroke doesn't have any effect on her. :hug:

Jiffy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I'll be keeping both of you in my prayers and hope she has a complete recovery. :hug:

My thoughts with you, dear! :hug:

aw shucks girls. here's the update - so far. it's affected her left side - left side of face is sagging, and there's weakness and decreased sensation in her left arm and hand, but she can move them. the left leg doesn't seem to be moving very much, so that's a concern. it's been impossible to get an accurate neuro exam because (1) the alzheimer's and (2) the ativan that they had her on so they could get an MRI. they'll have to wait until that wears off [and she then becomes unmanageable!] in order to evaluate her properly.

physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy have all seen her, and are making plans for her. the social worker is coordinating the placement into the 'rehab' center that we'd chosen for her nursing home care ANYWAY. we'd decided that the time had come to place her because of the alzheimer's and this event actually makes it easier.

that's all i know right now. i'm tired. the dog is SOOOOOO sad - sleeping on mom'sside of the bed, on the pillow. the cat is upset, and seems to have devoted herself to taking care of the dog.

i've stopped eating, mostly because of the antibiotic for my sinuses,but that's just as well!!! i feel like my system has returned to like 6 months post-op and i've re-set my dump-o-meter.

all is as well as it can be. and thank you all!!!!!

:hug: Sending strength and well wishes your way.

Dear girl... much love and many prayers for you and your Mom. :grouphug:
Please keep us posted, Jiff. And you look after yourself as well. :hug:

wanted to join in
 

Wanted to let you know that a lot of :hug::hug: go out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

jiff
hugs to you and your little family and know i am sending prayers and lighting a candle for your strength through ordeal. We all are here for you.

Jiffy.. I'm so sorry :cry:

If you need ANYTHING, and I mean ANYTHING you let me know, I"m only 5 minutes away from you :hug:

Love you !!
Leenie