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 We are not invincible
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May. 30th, 2008 @ 09:28 am 
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I don't even know how to describe this: abject terror comes close. Tuesday, Dick had a TIA. That is a transient ischemia attack, or sometimes described as a 'mini' stroke.
He left home to go to work and said that things started looking funny..in his words, "It was like I was in a cartoon." As eloquent as that may be, I can't get a handle on it - can't imagine what that might look like. "The dashboard of the car looked funny, as did the other cars." He drove all the way to his office in North Charleston...safely by the grace of God. He said that when he got to his office, he was unsteady on his feet and couldn't get the computer to work properly.
He had left some stuff at home that morning, so I told him to meet me at St. Francis and I would give it to him. When he drove up, I ran out to meet him and I asked him if he was okay - he never leaves stuff at home..just not in his makeup. He admitted to feeling lightheaded and said he was going home to lie down. OH, I DON'T THINK SO. I took him straight to the ER and he was somewhat unsteady. He had a CT of the brain, lots of blood work and within an hour he was fine. He never showed any abnormal neurological signs or weakness in any of his extremities.
All of his tests came up negative and he had a second CT and an MRI yesterday. He was admitted overnight and discharged Wednesday. I had to sit on him to get him to stay home yesterday and he is back to work today...feeling totally normal.
I am terrified and he said that he felt like he was living under the sword of Damocles - sort of how I feel about cancer. He was my rock during my illness and I have such a hard time thinking of him as vulnerable. I prayed and asked God to take me - not him. He is such a much better person.
We are considering this a wake up call, and even though his tests were normal, we will be living a different lifestyle. There will be healthy meals and exercise in his future...which he is taking with a grain of salt..well actually without salt. Please send prayers, mojo, or good thoughts his way. That worked for me during cancer. |
Gene!
I'm glad to hear that Dick is doing better. Is there anything ya'll need?
- Jason
P.S. Mojo is that rotisserie chicken flavor, right? We would be happy to send some of that, or lemon-pepper if you like.
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May 31st, 2008 01:28 am (UTC) |
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Oh no!
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Oh Gene, I am sorry to hear this. All the best to Dick. Hope he feels better.
Joan Walk this Way (http://japee.journalspace.com/)
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May 31st, 2008 06:04 pm (UTC) |
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Hubbies we love!
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Oh Gene, I'm so glad it was a warning and not the "big one". Get to working on the healthy eating and living [most of the time].
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June 1st, 2008 10:44 pm (UTC) |
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Re: Hubbies we love!
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The lifestyle is definitely going to change. I want him around.
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June 2nd, 2008 02:30 pm (UTC) |
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Re: Hubbies we love!
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Hubby is down around 160 lbs., NOT his usual weight. The dr. is aware of this. We think his 12 hr. shifts might have something to do with this. He's retiring Oct. or Nov. Now, if we can fatten him up a little and make sure nothing serious is causing the weight loss.
Oh geez. Much love to you and Dick, as always always always.
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June 1st, 2008 02:31 am (UTC) |
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Looks can be deceiving
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Looks certainly don't tell the whole picture. I thought you both looked wonderful. Dick knew me right away, as I introduced myself to him. It bothers me when I recognize someone and for the life of me cannot remember there name. The Mammologues was awesome. You are the one person who can live through this and make people happy and realize this is just another step in this thing we call life. As I get older, 62 now, I realize how important people are in my life and things are very small and many times unnecessary. I saw my younger son, Ron have a ceremony on Mother's Day. He and Natalie had gotten married in Feb. but no ceremony. To see my child so happy and to see his Dad, Tom Peterson after probably 20 years, Ithought I cannot be mad at this man one more second. That was taking my energy and turning it negative and I am not that person. Rob later thanked me for being nice to his Father. Everthing is relative---Given time. It was wondeerful seeing you and I think of you often and especially every Holiday I see a special. How did we lose touch. My number is the same. Love to you, Joyce
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June 1st, 2008 10:46 pm (UTC) |
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Re: Looks can be deceiving
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Oh, Joyce, thanks so much for coming to the show. You are as beautiful as ever. And thanks for those encouraging words. We have to touch base soon. Much love.
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