George keeps trying to die on me...
@kaylachan (71519)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 7, 2023 6:20pm CST
...but, is still fighting back even harder.
Strokes are hard. It's been one hell of a roller coaster. I've learned to sleep on a hard couch with a couple of blankets and fully dressed. I dread going to my house, because I am scared of what I'll come back to. When he says things like 'I'm going home tomorrow', I get a sick feeling I'll lose him. Because something happens. Like him going into Afib, but then he kicks himself out of it. As if to say, he's not ready to pass just yet and he's continuing to fight. I want to hold out hope, he'll make a full recovery, but I'm starting to doubt.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
I'll keep updating you as I have information.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
I think he will. He's out of it right now.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Nov 23
He is a fighter and he knows you need and love him Kayla. If anything, that will keep him alive.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
So far it's working. I know he isn't ready to go, otherwise he would've years ago when he had that asthma attack.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Nov 23
@kaylachan I hope this will soon just be a blip..sort of..and you'll both be back home and okay. I am really sorry this happened.
@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
He's doing great so far. He struggled to eat this morning, but he's doing a little better.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
9 Nov 23
@kaylachan A very simple thing like eating is a hard task for those who suffered of a stroke. He is doing well.
@porwest (92412)
• United States
8 Nov 23
When one is uncomfortable or in pain or can't do the things that make life worth living, I am sure sometimes they may simply decide, this isn't worth it. But he knows you love him and need him, and so long as he is constantly reminded of that, it will give him a reason to keep fighting.
I know it's tough. But hang in there. Better days will come. I am sure of it. And this time will only make the both of you stronger.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
I know it will. It wasn't easy to watch. Now, it's like it never happened.
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@MarieCoyle (38562)
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8 Nov 23
I know this all has to be so stressful. I've done the ''sleep on the couch in my clothes'' more times than I can say through my son's illness when he was really doing terribly, and it's not very restful. I know that around here, when someone has a stroke who isn't fully recovered, once they are out of danger they usually get sent to a rehab. But if you don't want him in a rehab and they suggest it, you may be able to get the therapist to come to your home instead--I know people here who have done that.
I just hope and pray he does well and is soon back to himself in thinking and actions. Rest whenever you get the chance, Kayla. 
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
During the day, he does real well. At night he tends to not do as well, which is why I spend the night. I can also talk and discuss care with the doctors.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
Well, no one knows him like I do. And, his sister hasn't seen him in so long, she wouldn't know what to look for. She'd have some basic idea, but it has to be me.
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@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
8 Nov 23
I will say a prayer for you guys. I know how scared you must be. Is there anybody that can come and offer you some support? Xo
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
My next door neighbor has been carting me back and forth to my house and back to care for Chilly.
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
8 Nov 23
@kaylachan Doctors can only guess. When my lymphona was discovered (stage 4) I asked the oncologist what were the odds. She gave me a list of 10 things that would cauyse me to die sooner. Of those, I had 9. And here I am, over 10 years later, with a lymphoma in complete remission. She said that there was no cure for it. But I don´t care about the words. Here I am.
@1creekgirl (41686)
• United States
8 Nov 23
I know this must be so hard for you, Kayla. I'll continue to pray for both of you.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
It's not easy, but he's alive at least.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
8 Nov 23
I think it still sounds optimistic. My husband is in AFIB off and on all the time. I hope George continues to improve. You have a lot of people praying and thinking of you two.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62912)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 23
Miracles can and do happen.
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@allknowing (137552)
• India
8 Nov 23
Your strong desire to have him in your life will make him fit. My wishes are with you.
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Nov 23
I will keep on praying and I am sending you much hope and blessings. Just hang in there and be glad you can be with him. I so hated the fact that I never saw my husband again but then everything happened to me in one day,
@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
Given the fact he kicked himself out of it, I think he will.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 23
That[s the idea. At least I can hope.
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