This is an update from the “The Adventure Continues” post when I reported that Mum was doing really well …
"Those of you following our story will recall she was hospitalised in August following long term use of Asprin which had damaged her stomach lining. Well, she was taken off asprin and out on Omeprazole. Being a very sensitive person and one who does not take medicines by choice, she struggled to adjust and it took a while for her stomach issues to resolve but two months on, we feel that might have been achieved and she really has been so much happier.
Mum never had a plateau that she stayed at and has been on a continuous improvement from a very severe position from which she was not expected to recover or improve. But she has proven all the cynics, naysayers and experts wrong as she is healthier and stronger today than at any point since she had her stroke over six years ago."
Since that post, she is now totally off her medication and naturally, it is taking a while for her body to adjust to the no contaminants in her body.
Whether related to that or not, she had what we believe was a seizure yesterday but we managed it well and she is doing fine. In fact, by the end of the day she was getting back to her usual self and today is anything she seems better than ever.
That’s the thing about Mum, anytime she is hit with something, she just comes back stronger and hence the title of this post.
Mum has never plateaued and her progress has always been upwards and yes, there have been the step back after the two steps forward, but she continues to amaze.
There is more I can tell you but it can wait.
There is no better or more rewarding job than caring for Mum
Reading this in awe and inspiration at the same time, had my first early start in months (05:00) and came back to check on dad he was delirious so two call to 111 deal with medics and 15 hours in A&E. He was admitted but released today at 17:00, I’m struggling but despite pneumonia he looks fine.
Your mum is an inspiration and a proper trooper sending well wishes and long may her recovery continue.
Mum is sending good vibes to all fellow stroke survivors and in fact anyone who wishes to receive them. She is truly amazing and people used to love being around her and in her company. Sadly, many have now deserted her, but she holds no ill will. She never bears grudges and always sees things from the other persons perspective which allows her to move on.
She has been and remains an inspiration for many.
Today she has been super well. I honestly feel she will make a full recovery from her stroke, as improbable and as absurd this might sound. I can only look at the facts and the evidence and how she has defied all stereotypical beliefs around strokes, age, etc. etc. She has fought off the “poisons” that she has had to endure because she was unable to vocalise and express her views and those who made choices on her behalf did so through ignorance or without full facts and understanding.
@ManjiB Your mum is a strong spirit a fighter, but with you as her son supporting her all the way she finds strength an resilliance to overcome. God bless you all as a family
Mum is indeed strong willed - you’d have to be with all she’s been through and I am not just talking about post-stroke!
I think you are right, we all depend on each other and draw strength from each other. Mum knows she can get help from myself and my sisters and we know she is here for us and she is as she could have given up six years ago when she had the stroke, she was 89 years old after all, and according to some she’s had a “good innings”. Not her, she wanted more or she thought her little brats still needed her
She is such a joy to have around, even when she’s bawling her head off for half the night as she fights whatever is ailing her at the time.
I trust all is well with you - I can’t remember whether you sorted out your varifocals or not, but that’s what comes to mind
Your mum is a true inspiration. She continues on despite everything and as you say gets stronger day by day. She may, in years, be older than most of us but I am sure she will outlive us all.
Her family, you, must all get your strength & tenacity from her.
Thanks Wolfie - this is one of my favourite songs of all time, made all the more memorable because when this was in the charts a certain Christopher Tarrant used to play it on his breakfast time radio show and he used to be tickled by the lyrics,
He drinks a whiskey drink
He drinks a Vodka drink
He drinks a Lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
I personally love the below and sometimes I sneak it in on some of my communications to see if anyone spots it )
He sings the songs that remind him of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him of the better times.
