tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post3226129930181616834..comments2023-08-19T07:41:24.973-07:00Comments on Darlene's Hodgepodge: A FearDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-65859193261595686182011-01-27T09:37:51.975-07:002011-01-27T09:37:51.975-07:00*janinsanfran - It's painful watching someone ...*janinsanfran - It's painful watching someone who is incapable of communicating. I hope your mother did no linger very long. It took my husband nearly 3 months to die after he could no longer speak.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-69748245907033526662011-01-26T18:32:20.971-07:002011-01-26T18:32:20.971-07:00Today they are reporting Giffords is out of intens...Today they are reporting Giffords is out of intensive care. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story; I watched my mother die subsequent to a stroke. She couldn't express where she was and eventually slipped away.janinsanfranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548452260456734928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-38353422525580607342011-01-25T06:46:52.604-07:002011-01-25T06:46:52.604-07:00*K - I'm glad your experience was just a scare...*K - I'm glad your experience was just a scare. I wouldn't wish MS on my worst enemy.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-53890703579804758522011-01-25T02:00:46.222-07:002011-01-25T02:00:46.222-07:00Thanks for sharing your story. What an ordeal...
...Thanks for sharing your story. What an ordeal...<br /><br />I had an MS scare eleven years ago. The neurologist admitted that they still didn't know much about the brain.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10222703055177237209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-19175042967097570042011-01-24T14:16:55.799-07:002011-01-24T14:16:55.799-07:00*rummuser - Sorry you have ulnar palsy. When we e...*rummuser - Sorry you have ulnar palsy. When we endure physical problems we have more compassion for the woes of others.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-22969070185742835152011-01-24T08:33:35.078-07:002011-01-24T08:33:35.078-07:00*Kay Dennison - Yes, I do know about your stroke a...*Kay Dennison - Yes, I do know about your stroke and you are an inspiration to all who need encouragement to persevere. You are a fighter and Gabby is a fighter. I have hopes for her full recovery.<br /><br />*Xtreme English - What a very sweet thing for you to say. Thank you and I am blessed by having your words in my life, too.<br /><br />*Nancy - Sometimes it isn't bravery. You just do what you have to do. Thank you for your kind words.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-79401439274604656632011-01-24T08:28:55.372-07:002011-01-24T08:28:55.372-07:00Since I have developed ulnar palsy I can understan...Since I have developed ulnar palsy I can understand the inner turmoil that someone can go through with bigger problems. I join all Americans in sending best wishes and prayers to the brave Gabby.rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-78249270924941538312011-01-23T18:43:19.474-07:002011-01-23T18:43:19.474-07:00I think we all cheered in our hearts when that amb...I think we all cheered in our hearts when that ambulance carrying Gabby passed by on our TV screens.<br /><br />We also have a wonderful Democratic woman representing our district in the House of Representatives and I was heartsick when I mentally placed her in that ambulance in Gabby's place, so I know how you must feel, Darlene.<br /><br />Also,thank you for opening your heart and telling us about the last months of your husband's life. You and he were both very brave and I admire you both very much for your endurance and courage.Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-3561081912595112832011-01-23T18:28:52.915-07:002011-01-23T18:28:52.915-07:00Thanks, Darlene, for telling about this. What a li...Thanks, Darlene, for telling about this. What a living hell for you both. I won't forget Rep. Giffords. We can only hope and pray that whatever the outcome, she will face an altered life with the same courage and spirit she has invested in her time up to now. <br /><br />You are some woman, I'll say that! I feel blessed to have your words and wisdom in my life.Xtreme Englishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536661018563937509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-23154957697620595262011-01-23T16:31:07.656-07:002011-01-23T16:31:07.656-07:00I share your concerns. I had a stroke when I was ...I share your concerns. I had a stroke when I was 31, as you might know and the technology today is so much better. Still, strokes are always a big question mark. They said I'd never walk again or have normal brain function but but I do (although some might argue the latter). My last CAT scan and EEG were normal except for a lesion that prolly caused the problems with my left arm and leg. <br /><br />From my own experience, a lot of recovery is not only up to your doctors. It's up to you, too. And it isn't easy. The specialists said there was no hope for me. My family doctor said, "Let's turn the rehab team loose on you and see what happens." And wherever he is, I thank him every day. <br /><br />Gabby is a fighter and I have great hopes for her.<br /><br />I'm so sorry that your husband had such a difficult time -- it must have been oure hell for you and your family.Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-48577345684356340082011-01-23T11:34:45.471-07:002011-01-23T11:34:45.471-07:00*Joy Des Jardins - I know you went through a terri...*Joy Des Jardins - I know you went through a terrible time when you lost your beloved Joel. Yes, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger they say.<br /><br />*Tabor - Thank you, Tabor. <br /><br />*Tom Degan's Daily Rant- Thank you, Tom.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-73683047337174089902011-01-23T09:49:08.756-07:002011-01-23T09:49:08.756-07:00Beautiful post, Darlene!Beautiful post, Darlene!Tom Deganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911175264811957550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-68290281477415334072011-01-23T09:34:25.639-07:002011-01-23T09:34:25.639-07:00I also hope that the optimism is rewarded. We do ...I also hope that the optimism is rewarded. We do have Ipads and other technology that may be able to open that gray cloud for her. Sending my love to you for being the tough lady we know you are.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-342692190188505824.post-85636970112192441372011-01-23T09:26:29.118-07:002011-01-23T09:26:29.118-07:00Yes, I will continue to send positive and healing ...Yes, I will continue to send positive and healing thoughts to Gabby on her brave journey back...God Bless her.<br /><br />Living through those last dying days of someone you love is one of the hardest and most gut-wrenching experiences anyone can go through Darlene...yet somehow we are stronger for it. I know how difficult it was to watch your husband's health deteriorate and be stuck in such a frustrating and impossible state. I wouldn't want anyone to have to endure what either one of our hubbies had to in the final days of their lives. My heart is with you... ~JoyJoy Des Jardinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.com