It's been a while since I posted anything because we have been busy getting our cabin ready to live in. This past Sunday night my husband stayed in it while I spend the next couple nights in hospital due to very high blood pressure.
As soon as the questions left the doctors lips I started to worry. Yes, everyone in my family , both sides have had strokes. Yes. Surely he doesn't think I am old enough to have a stroke?
By this time I was feeling sick to my stomach and realizing that is what happened to me, a mini stroke.
Everyday while I was in the hospital, three times a day I had to give my name and birthday to the lady I ordered my lunch. Then it really hit me, I am as old as my Grandmother and Mother when they had these strokes. OMG.
To say this has shook me is an understatement. We have worked hard this summer and fall and right into the winter to get our little place ready before the temperature goes below 0. I will admit its been stressful for all of us. But we now sit in a little combined living room/kitchen with a bathroom and bedroom warm and decorated. It's wonderful, made more wonderful because its across the driveway from our daughter and family.
Stress, even good stress is hard on a body and when you got 73 years on it. For me the results was a mini stroke. I have no damage done to my brain thanks God. Every things still works well and I am trying to do everything the doctors told me to do which is to REST.
Oh dear! Bless your heart! So thankful that you just had a "mini stroke", which was scary enough I am sure. Praying this was a warning to help get you on the right track to prevent anything further. So happy you are now happily in your cozy little nest. Pictures soon to follow we hope? I know that is the least of your concerns, but maybe focusing on taking a few pictures and relaxing and enjoying the beauty of your new home will be a good cure for you. Praying so. May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you peace and joy in your new home.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam for your encouraging thoughts.
DeleteMay you 'rest' in God's tender loving care. Feel His loving presence surrounding and sustaining you and continue to be thankful for all things in each day that you are blessed with.
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs and prayers ~ FlowerLady
Thank you also Lorraine for your kind thoughts on my site.
DeletePraying you will recover well Betty. I'd suggest taking the doctor's advice: REST.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Bill and thanks for the encouragement.
DeleteOh, my goodness, Betty! I will definitely keep you in my prayers, my friend. Now, get that rest that the doctor ordered.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love!
Martha, hope your Thanksgiving is the best ever.
DeleteBless you sweet Betty. With peace and healing and quiet rest in your cozy cabin. You're in my prayers ...
ReplyDeleteLinda, Blessings to you also on this Thanksgiving week.
DeleteOh, my wise-hearted Betty. I had no idea. I'm so sorry for all you are going through. I'm 67 and have had 3 mini's and one full one. I understand. I'm heading into surgery on Tues. I'll post the details in our Circle. I pray a full recovery for you my dear friend. HUGS to you, Betty.
ReplyDeleteDiane, praying for you as you go through your surgery. I am doing better and looking forward to Thanksgiving.
DeleteSo sorry you have to go through this additional anxiety. Rest and enjoy your cozy nest.💖
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan and Happy Thanksgiving to you.
DeleteRest and be well. I know nothing about them, but is there anything preventative they can suggest?
ReplyDeleteSandi, pray you have a great Thanksgiving.
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