Life as we know it often changes at the drop of a hat. A person who is totally independent experiences a brain attack (stoke) and becomes totally dependent. Weeks of health care, therapy and rest can change them again. Independence returns. Health deepens. The spirit of a person is hard to kill! Don't ever give up on them! Allow them time and give them space, opportunity and assistance in every way possible and things can certainly improve. Dad has much more to regain and strength is not all back but he is doing an astounding job at being who he was before the stroke. Today, after first hearing he was having a less than successful day, Mom and I practiced getting him in and out of the car and told him we'd take him for ice cream after therapy and what a change. He was much more alert and ready for anything. Depression is part of stroke. Expect it! How could one not be depressed after being away from home for 73 days, in and out of hospitals, rehabs and health care? Trying to regain strength, trying to walk, talk, eat, learn many things over again that were learned decades ago, can be daunting to the most patient and strong person you know. I guess I say all this to tell anyone dealing with a stroke victim to just keep on keeping on! Give your special someone all the help and opportunities for recovery that you can! You will be amazed!
Wishing for the life that was
Hoping for the life that can be
Leaving the darkness
Walking into the light
Knowing peace again
This pic is actually of my husband walking up the hill near the B&B where we stayed recently. It really seems to illustrate my point here.
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