In this life we live in we have fewer and fewer examples of true, unconditional love.
Michelle brought tears to my eyes this morning. My and Robby's prayers for them haven't ceased and won't. Please consider the same.
Good Morning,
It's 4:30 AM on Tuesday our lives have been a blur since Friday. I
really appreciate the prayers and well wishes from the Tribe it has
meant the world to us. I wanted to give some background on Richard to
give everyone a better understanding of what has happened. Richard had
a stroke 5 years ago (at that time he was very active and a prominent
Doctor in Canada). The previous stroke left him unable to read, write,
walk, talk or comprehend. He was told he would never be normal again.
Fast forward to Friday he was back to normal with some minor speech
issues. He had received his application from the Oklahoma board of
Chiropractors and was preparing to go back into practice full time.
The stroke he had on Friday the MRI shows damage to the right side of
the brain. Last stroke was to the left side of the brain. Currently he
can talk, write, and read, but he cannot comprehend what is being
spoken. We're having to write everything down which is difficult when
you have to explain to him exactly what is going on (and he wants
detailed information and he has asked to read all the reports). Which
then causes him to become very frustrated and then he becomes angry and
shuts down. The root of the strokes is a PFO (a hole in his heart).
We're preparing to be transferred to another facility that can perform
the surgery to repair the heart and prayerfully stop the strokes.
Another concern is there is still swelling on his brain. One
Neurologist stated that he would begin to see improvements and get his
comprehension ability back in a few days once the swelling subsides.
The second stated that he may never get his comprehension abilities
again.
We are currently in ICU with hopes of moving to a regular room on the
floor today. The reason for ICU is so he can be monitored. His
outbursts have included throwing things across the room and most of the
time I'm the target of his agitation. Yes, it has been explained to me
that this is normal with someone who has had damage to the right side
of the brain. It's difficult because he's so gentle and kind to see him
this way breaks my heart.
I would like to add that prayer definitely works, as of yesterday
morning he has not had any outburst. He has not shown agitation he's
been the loving and kind man I married. He also stated that with the
previous stroke he could not talk, and he did not recognize anyone.
With this stroke he's able to do those things. He's trying really hard
to be positive. There are moments that he cries and becomes extremely
sad. Which is expected in his condition. Please keep praying because we
have a long road to recovery. I know God will heal him. Once again
thank you. Sorry this is so long...
