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@kaylachan (76094)
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 1, 2024 2:01pm CST
Today marks two months since my husband, George, had his stroke. In that time he's come a long way with words, walking, and just about everything. He'll need addational therapy in order to get behind the wheel and into a normal life again. But, he's been working hard. I can have normal conversations, only occassionally misunderstanding what he's saying.Reading and writing are coming along, too. He correctly noticced that my visitor badge had yesterday's date on it.
I know I didn't hit my goal last month, but I got closer than I thought I would, what with rehab this month and being busy with therapy.
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@RasmaSandra (83144)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 24
Not making your goal, is of no matter what is, is that George is improving and doing so well, Blessings to you both for the further journey. Is it this Friday that he is going home? How is Chilly?
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 24
Not meeting my goal does matter to me, because I am paying all the bills right now. His and mine. So every little bit helps. George is doing alright, and we're looking to get him out of here Friday. Tomorrow he should have speech therapy, and a few days to trail solid food. Hopefully he'll do okay with that. Because, I have nothing he can eat, and I really don't want to have to drag him shopping or around town if I don't have to.
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 24
@RasmaSandra He's not allowed to eat cereal,unless its dry or I thicken the milk with flower.
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@RasmaSandra (83144)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 24
@kaylachan stock up on easy to eat foods before you get him home like cereals, farina, oatmeal, and instant mash potatoes. He might find those easy to eat and digestible and maybe yogurts,
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@celticeagle (172803)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Jan 24
He has come such a long way. You seem to be doing a steller job of coping with all of this. It can't be easy.
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@celticeagle (172803)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Jan 24
@kaylachan .......Yes, indeed it could have. Thank some lucky stars.
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 24
It's not. But, while the stroke did affect him, it could've been so much worse.
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@wolfgirl569 (113022)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Jan 24
Happy to hear he is doing very good
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jan 24
Yeah, I am grateful for it.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84628)
• Rupert, Idaho
1 Jan 24
That's good to hear how he is doing, and improving.
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@popciclecold (39951)
• United States
1 Jan 24
Glad to hear about progress. Prayers for you two.
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@sissy15 (12356)
• United States
2 Jan 24
Sorry to hear about your husband. When you commented I didn't realize it was your husband in the hospital. I have been a bit absent lately so I don't know what is going on with a lot of mylot folks. I am glad to hear he has made a lot of progress and pray he continues to get well and can go home soon.
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@sissy15 (12356)
• United States
2 Jan 24
@kaylachan So glad to hear that, hope it all goes well.
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan 24
If all goes well, he'll be home Friday.
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan 24
@sissy15 The doctors are optimistic.
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@snowy22315 (186604)
• United States
1 Jan 24
He's coming along. That was pretty astute of him to notice your visitor badge had the wrong date on it. I think the big thing is for neither of your to get discouraged.
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan 24
It shows how far he's come. And that he can not only read, but communicate what he's reading back to me.
@RebeccasFarm (92967)
• United States
2 Jan 24
It does not seem that long Kayla..but I know it seems long inside those places.
As I keep saying, roll on the time you can get out of there with George to go home.
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@LindaOHio (184500)
• United States
2 Jan 24
George certainly has made great strides. He will be home soon. I'm sure you both will be glad about that!
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@kaylachan (76094)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 24
We actually see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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