Saturday around 5:00 I sat out on our swing to watch the girls play, and decided to go in the house and start supper. I stood up, and crashed right back down to the ground. It was like my right side didn't exist. No feeling from head to toe on the right side. I was so shaken up, and so weak, I couldn't get up. I was crying and calling for Dennis to come help me. He was trying to get me up, and I just couldn't get up. Our neighbor came running over, along with his dad, and they got me into a sitting position on the ground. My leg was bleeding from a bad rash I received from falling on rocks. My ankle was hurting from twisting it as I fell. Finally, the guys did get me into a lawn chair. I was really shaken, and crying. And I was really confused as to what was happening to me. Somehow, and I do not remember how, I got into the house, and into my recliner. I was still crying. My husband tried to get me to go to the ER, but I refused. He called Dana, who then called my cell phone, and told me to go to the hospital. I agreed to call the insurance company nurse, and see what she thought. She said she thought I was having a stroke, and I should call an ambulance immediately. So, I hung up the phone, and called an ambulance.
I spent from Saturday evening to Monday night in the hospital. All day on Monday I had tests. It was determined that I had had a TIA...a mini stroke. It has left me really weak, tired, and confused. My memory is even worse than before when I had the first mini stroke. I'm a mess! :)
It was so good to be back home with my family. The three girls were traumatized. They had seen me fall, seen me loaded up into the ambulance, and taken away. They were scared, and confused. I hate doing that to them.
To top it all off, my two grown daughters are at each other......again. I think this time it's all my own fault, and I feel so bad now. I'm sorry they didn't realize I wasn't myself (and probably won't be again) and just compensate for it. Too bad they didn't communicate with each other right from the beginning. I feel such a huge sadness in my heart.
I was so excited about being 60, but now I'm just scared.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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Dianne..I am so glad that you are home but wish I was closer to help out.You still need time to recuperate and take it easy.Doesn't sound like you are getting that.It has to be so hard on you both physically and mentally.So sorry to hear that Dana and Denise aren't getting along.Hope they come to their senses and realize that family is so important.I have missed Denise on 360 and hope she comes back.School will be starting next week so you will be able to get some extra rest while they are gone for the day.My prayers continue to be with you and your family during this time.Many hugs to you my dear friend.
Dana and I are no longer fighting. We both have put it behind us and are moving on. It was one of those short fused temperary things. Chalk it up to stress.
Dianne, I pray that each day will find you a little stronger. And that you will have peace in your life and heart. Stress does make things very tense. I'm sure your girls were very worried about you. Now that you are home, I pray that things will continue to get better between them.
Glad you are home.
Dearest Dianne - things like this shouldn't happen to such wonderful people as yourself. We never know why we are called to suffer the pain that we are given. You are truly an inspiration to me! Lots of prayers and hugs to you ny friend! With much love!
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