Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Janie
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 10:10 PM

Oh, those Mudcat shawls from Jacqui!

The one for my dad still wraps my mom with comfort on lonely nights, and meant so much to my Dad, knowing perfect strangers were praying, meditating, or holding both Mom and Dad in intentional good thoughts.

Jacqui is so generous to channel all of Mudcat into those wonderful embraces of shawls.

So wonderful, Dean, to see bright light shining from the end of the tunnel.

Peace, love and so much positive love and energy beaming at Judy, you and all who know and love each or all of you, from all points of the compass!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: maeve
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 10:11 PM

Congratulations, Judy and Dean...and of course you both like the Jacqui-Mudcat-hug-Shawl!

Sweet dreams for you tonight!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Bobert
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 10:14 PM

Onward and upward, F-prince...

B~

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 10:35 PM

Such good news about Judy's progress--and her new shawl!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 12:26 PM

Hey there Dean and Judy!

"When you think how depressingly slowly you climb, it's best to remember that Things Take Time." Grooks I by Piet Hein A very important book!

We now realize that it took Robin near a year to come back to himself after a simple concussion and subdural hematoma. He appeared to be functional but it was not as his optimal level. I laughed at the cognitive testing. "Oh, he's fine." Sure he was fine - for someone average but not for someone with a Mensa IQ who has quick mind.

Judy's "testing" will only show progress. It is a measure of where she is right now, now where she will be next month or next year. Now that we know how well the brain can heal, and rewire itself, we can live with tons of hope for the future.

I have read two excellent books: My Stroke of Luck by Kirk Douglas and My Stroke of Insight by (internet quit). Another one by two doctors/brothers about their father's recovery was full of good stuff but the name escapes my at the moment. These guys used amazing strategies to help father regain his abilities.

"I dwell in possibilities..." Emily Dickinson

I know you have faith. Be HOPE also.
We will be thinking of you - Friday nights at the Cafe, at Apple Hollow and other times also!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 12:29 PM

oops---Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Wonderful book.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 12:32 PM

Good news!
Pasta is the ultimate cure-all.
SINS

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: fat B****rd
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 12:41 PM

Best wishes as usual,Frogprince.
Keep us posted.
Charlie in Dunfermline

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 02:20 PM

froggy... EXCELLENT NEWS! I just may make spaghetti for supper in celebration.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 08:47 PM

All sounds very good Dean......My best to you both as you start the trip back.


Spaw

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 09:15 PM

She may get transferred to a rehab setting as soon as within the next couple of days. Still can't quite read time from the clock. Today was at least the third time someone asked her who is president. Previously she struggled a little and went to a blank look; today she said "Doctor Obama" : )

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Janie
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 09:48 PM

Step by step!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Bobert
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 10:02 PM

Heck, I have clock issues...

Just great to hear that she's moving forward...

B~

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 10:27 PM

She's coming along!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 10:50 PM

Some people pay no attention to time eschewing wristwatches, etc. It's called Living in the Now and it's all we need.:-)

Now, for a little fun, next time they ask her the time, tell her to tell them Tulsa Time!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 10:34 PM

Big curve ball: all along, through yesterday, they were talking in terms of deciding what rehab facility to send Judy to. Just after I arrived at noon for visiting hours today, everyone started talking in terms of releasing her TODAY, to Home!.

Their primary thought as to rehab had been a facility with neurological emphasis; they had communicated with that facility since I was there, and were told that they don't take anyone who is functioning as well as she is.

At least one doctor squelched the home-today part because of concerns over fluid retention and blood glucose stability (Judy has been type 1 diabetic, totally insulin dependent, since about three). But she may be home very soon. I've just been on the phone with her brother, and I probably should take his advice to line up some backup home care, at least until we see how things go. But Judy is "herself" to the degree that I don't really have serious misgivings.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: GUEST,999
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 10:40 PM

Dean, that is wonderful news. Wonderful.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Janie
Date: 21 Jun 12 - 10:50 PM

Oh! My!

That is amazing, Dean. Definitely line up some help, but what amazingly good news.

Sending love and thanking you allowing all of us to share in this.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 01:38 AM

That's what happened me and I was so much happier, being home, and had a lot less anxiety, etc. once I was home. That's good news, as long as you feel okay about it, too. Yes, if you can line up extra help, do.

katbigsmile

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 04:32 AM

I would be talking to my insurance about home care backup, Dean.
Judy's still 'in recovery' really, she's coming out the other side of a big episode.
Be great to get her home, be greater still to have some qualified backup to go with it.
Great news whatever, and I wish her a swift return to rude health.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: billybob
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 05:09 AM

Such good news! Back up care is so very important , not just for Judy but also for YOU!! I know, looking after my mother who at 88 has dementia and has lived with us since daddy died. I know I couldnt cope without the wonderful carers who come and help with mum, now I have Billy about to have chemo I am very aware that I cannot crack up and the carers make sure I dont. So take great care of yourself and enjoy all the good times with your lovely Judy and let others take some of the strain. Holding you both in my prayers.
Wendy x

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 06:00 AM

BRAVO!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 08:10 AM

Sounds like great news!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 10:22 AM

Wonderful news! Do make sure to get back up help and LOOK AFTER YOURSELF otherwise you can't take care of Judy.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 10:41 AM

Very good news.
And definitely line up some back up. Wearing yourself out is not an option.
SINS

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 10:52 AM

Great news! Good on yas both!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 05:38 PM

GREAT NEWS to come back to from Californy, Dean!!!

~S~

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Don Firth
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 06:30 PM

Good-oh!

Allow me to shout a mighty "Huzzah!!"

Don Firth

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 11:33 PM

My fingers and other body parts crossed!

As others have written, I hope back=up care will be available. I imagine Judy still has some hurdles, and you shouldn't be the only one helping her cross them.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 11:05 AM

A couple of days ago the lady walked pretty-decently-considering. Yesterday we went "around the block" of ward hallways a couple of times, and she was, no lie, setting a brisk pace. I don't think home care for physical reasons will even be an issue. But it's questionable if she will be able to do anything very complex, at least for a while. Her short-term memory, and store of general facts, are still pretty ragged. I'm thinking housekeeping assistance/respite companionship level stuff.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: alanabit
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 11:07 AM

Onwards and upwards. Keep us posted Frogprince. This is good news!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 11:14 AM

The therapists at the hospital are thinking in terms of lining us up so I would be taking Judy to therapy sessions some days; nothing very specific yet. Sounds fine by me.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Megan L
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 11:19 AM

Aye lad even if she doesnt think medical assistance is needed someone giving a wee help with housework and some company is a great benefit.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 07:25 PM

Definitely try and get someone to give you some respite. I guess that in her present state it wouldn't be a good idea for Judy to be left alone in the house and both of you will probably benefit from a little time apart.

My daughter's mother-in-law is in a serious way with cancer which has spread and has left her fairly immobile. Both she and her husband have been feeling the strain of her being housebound but he won't leave her, even with someone else there.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Jack Campin
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 07:42 PM

Could some of the memory problems be due to medication? - benzodiazepines are notorious for messing it up. In which case the problem should go away when she either gets used to it or they reduce the dosage.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 09:34 PM

Jack, while the meds may be a part of the picture, there is bound to be damage there from the time it took before resusitation took hold. She has bounced back so far, and is so much her usual self, that she may get back to very little limitation. Even as is now, there will be no need at all to keep her home in a flower pot. : )
















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Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 07:15 PM

keep us informed - we are thinking of you

al

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Bobert
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 08:09 PM

Moving forward at a "brisk" pace sounds good... Real good...

B~

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 10:41 PM

Water that flower well, froggy. Water that flower well.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 11:33 PM

Judy's home; and this house feels like home again. Now to wear out the telephone scheduling follow-up appointments, set up a schedule of rehab sessions,

and snuggle up to her every chance I get.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 03:50 AM

Be happy, be well.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Megan L
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 03:59 AM

Congratulations to both of you things will be a bit manic for a while so remember and time out for rest.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Wolfhound person
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 04:18 AM

Excellent news. What Megan sid

Paws

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 04:34 AM

Home is always the better place ....take care, you two.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: alanabit
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 05:08 AM

Good for you. Glad to hear things are on the mend.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: maeve
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 06:10 AM

Happy for you, Judy and Dean!

Maeve

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 10:21 AM

I admire you Dean, and I give thanks for you. May be this be a sweetly blessed time for you both.

Much love,

~Susan

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 11:57 AM

Great to hear, froggy!!

Good advice above.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 12:58 PM

Dear Dean, Ann & I are thrilled that you are both together again, 'back on the ranch'. Going home, after a stay in hospital always feels like such a positive step.
                      Much Love to you & Judy,
                                                            Nigel & Ann.
                                                            xxxxxxxxx



Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 27 Jun 12 - 01:14 PM

Dear Dean & Judy,
                           I wrote this short poem for Ann & Jane. It was posted sometime ago, but I think it may have some meaning for the two of you, so......

"Walk beside me, hold my hand.
We're using time that wasn't planned.
Don't walk behind & force my pace,
There is no need for us to race.
And if in front your feet should stray,
Hold back, slow down, don't run away.
So walk beside me, touch my face
And feel the warmth of my embrace
As walking side by side forever
Binds so tight that none can sever".

                                                    With Love,
                                                                   Nigel & Ann
                                                                   xxxxxxxxx