Sunday, December 26, 2010

UPDATE: December 26, 2010

Writing has been put on hold. My husband is having some serious health issues. This is also putting a strain on our finances. I hope to return to my writing soon, but right now my family is my top priority.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Interrupted by Life!

So, in case you didn't miss me, it's been nearly a year since my last post. The reason is simple and complicated - LIFE!

On October 4, 2009, my husband Jeff was taken from church via ambulance to the ER for an apparent stroke. After lots of testing, it was determined that he had not suffered a stroke, but had experienced a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA - commonly called a mini-stroke. What's the difference? Well, as near as I understand it, the difference is the lasting damage. A stroke damages more of the brain and these damaged areas can be seen on scans. TIA's generally do not cause as much damage and often you cannot even see the damage on brain scans.

You know what the problem is when the tests all show nothing. Doctors won't make a diagnosis. So you keep going from one to another. They all say something's wrong, but no one knows what the problem is.  VERY discouraging.

So, since October we've been going to a lot of appointments and tests. Jeff has gotten worse almost on a daily basis. Currently he is having trouble with memory loss, confusion, getting lost, forgetting what he's doing, personality and mood changes, numbness and tingling in his arms and legs. This week he's also having trouble with nausea and vomiting.

We have put in a request with the VA to have his disability rating increased as well as to have Jeff approved for an additional payment for Aid and Attendance. This will pay extra money so that someone (me) can stay with him 24/7. 

Not sure when my next post will be. My writing has been put on hold for the next little bit. Right now I am focused on taking care of him.

Please pray that the doctors will find out what is wrong with him and that it will be something that can be treated. Also, please pray for us financially as this is really putting a strain on our finances. Finally, please pray that the VA will approve his increase and his Aid and Attendance quickly.

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I have been married since July, 1990. God has blessed me and my husband with four children. My oldest will graduate in May and head to college. I enjoy reading and began writing my own stories a few years ago.

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