We haven't been doing much besides the regular errands, chores, etc.. This weekend was supposed to be the Calamar Festival; but we haven't gone. We have been staying close to home and the computer for the reason below.
I got news on Thursday that my mom in Canada had had a stroke. Details were sketchy at first. My sister who lives in Lloydminster, Alberta headed down to Saskatchewan where my mom lives and has been there ever since with the rest of my siblings.
At this point my mom is still in intensive care; but appears to be out of danger.
She can swallow some; but cannot speak. She can move all parts of her body; but has no feeling of sensation. Her right side has been affected; but she is trying to communicate by writing things down. She is right handed so this is difficult for her as she doesn't have much strength to properly grip the pen. She misses letters in words; but is getting her points across to people. She is of course, frustrated. She recognises everyone and her long and short term memory don't seem to be affected much.
She managed to swallow some thickened ginger ale yesterday and they are going to try feeding her some pudding next. She has been up to sit in a chair and also took a short walk with a walker yesterday.
It is looking hopeful; but is going to be a slow process.
I have been staying close to the computer and have been spending a lot of time on the computer telephone, getting updates from my sister and then relaying them to my sons.
At this time it looks like I will be sticking with my scheduled plans to go to Canada in July for my sons wedding and will just expand the time I am there to be with her for longer than I had expected; but this is written in the sand. If she shows any sign of deteriorating, I will be on the next plane out of here.
Keep your fingers crossed for her continued improvement.
