Angelrose's Journey

[AnnaS]

Hang in there.

Please don't forget to take care of yourself too. Not only would he want you to, but you need to be well so you can take care of him and be with him as soon as he is well.

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

Still here with you Angelrose! You know that Ron is getting very good care where he is.... that is what is important right now. Hopefully things will work out soon for the move - another step in his recovery.

As others have said.... take care of yourself... rest and eat...

 

[lewdyan1]

More prayers for a speedy recovery!

 

[auntie]

My dad was in an induced coma for almost six weeks. He had brain surgery after suffering a stroke..a bleed. They wanted him in the coma so that his brain would have a chance to heal. So he was on life support, and trache, and feeding tube as well. When it was time..they lightened the meds..and he slowly came out of the coma. Only it wasn't like it is in the movies. It was a very slow..very gradual thing. He didn't just wake up.
Now, I know that the situation with your husband is different..but being in a coma just the same, I would venture to guess it may be similar...in that he won't just instantly open his eyes and recognize where he is or what's going on. I can understand how heartbreaking the bad days are. I remember the one step forward, but two steps back. It's difficult to make headway..but he'll keep trying, and so will you. I knew my dad was coming back, because when I would hold his hand he would rub my hand with his thumb.. the way he always did. I know you mentioned your husband did this. Take comfort in that. I knew he was "in there"..it was difficult to be patient and wait for him. I would read to him as well. One day I walked into this room..and he very slowly and with great difficulty said.."Where you been"?...as if I hadn't been by his bedside for 6 weeks every day. It was if he saw me for the first time, when all the while we kept a vigil at his bedside.
I tell you this only in that so much of what of you've posted...we too have experienced. I am no doctor...but it does seem to me that he is making progress. I wish it were more like a movie of the week, where he would open his eyes and you two would be reunited in love. Only of course it isn't..yet rest assured, he KNOWS you are there. He knows how much his family loves him...and he's slowly making his way back to you.
As other's have mentioned...take care of yourself..you have a long haul ahead. You will need your strength. God bless you.

 

[Angelrose]

Thanks auntie. That makes me feel better. I don't care how long it takes, (well actually I do) as long as he comes back to me. I do so want it to be like in the movies but I know that it will be a long road. As long as I know he is making progress I am happy. I'm only worrying about if the insurance will cover his rehab. I can deal with being away from him as long as I know he is making progress.

Thanks CJ. and everyone else for the support. Strange that strangers can make me feel so loved. But then I realize that you aren't strangers at all.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

Just wanted you to know there are lots of people praying for your strength and his healing.

 

[reelmom]

I just found this thread and I am sending up prayers right now. I pray that Ron continues to improve and heal quickly. God is good!

 

[bedillamouse]

Anglerose....More prayers sent your way. He'll kick that fever. You said he was stubborn so he isn't going to let some little infection stop him. He was more quiet because he is fighting so hard. Your son and DIL do sound wonderful but then again ....you and your DH sound wonderful too so it shouldn't be surprising that you have raised such a good son.

You mentioned earlier that you only have a short prayer...sometimes the best prayers to God are the short ones....Because God knows what is in your heart.


Take care of yourself!

 

[Tuffcookie]

Continuing my prayers!

TC

 

[AnnR]

Angelrose



Remember to eat well and to take care of yourself. Hospitals and illnesses are so hard there are always the ups and downs. It is hard to remember what time or what day it is. Try to remember to eat whenever you can. Stay strong.

 

[reelmom]

I pray that Ron is having a fantastic day. Take care of yourself.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Hang in there, Angelrose. I'm praying th at Ron kicks that fever and continues to improve.

 

[Angelrose]

When I came in to his room, he was all sweaty. I guess he was fighting the fever. The dr. said they took a chest xray. It showed he might have pneumonia, but his white blood count is normal. He said he hasn't seen any of the signs the nurses see. I told him he only does that early in the morning. Although that Saturday he nodded yes to the nurses asking if he knew I was there in the afternoon. Right now he doesn't seem to want to squeeze their hands when they ask him to. Sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't. It's very inconsistant. His fever did seem better this afternoon. They haven't shaved the poor man in 4 days. Too much of a risk for infection. He has to be stable. His arms and legs were a bit swollen today. I feel so helpless. I talk to him and let him listen to his music and I hold his hand and rub his arm. Not much more I can except be there for him.

And my friends the DISers are such a comfort to me. You are all so wonderful to pray for us. I keep hearing stories of people who have been in a coma for a month or so and then just wake up. I pray that will happen for my Ron. But it's so hard not knowing.

 

[wvdisluv2]

Being there is the most important thing Don't forget to take care of yourself too though! Many prayers are going up for you both~Take care

 

[SCHBR'smom]

Still keeping you both in my prayers!

 

[minniecarousel]

Thank you for continuing to update.

Continued prayers for both of you.

 

[rie'smom]

Still praying for both of you.

 

[minnie56]

Tomorrow is another day...you are doing everything right. Just be there at his side.

 

[horseshowmom]

Also still praying...

 

[snapppyd]

I just found this, allow me to add my prayers and good thoughts. My parents were married for 51 years, I know you are like one. He knows you are there and that is what is keeping him going, just keep holding his hand, he will come through this.