coolcatteacher Jul 16, 2008 11:37AM My Aunt Vicki (who I'm named after) just had a stroke and is in the hospital in TN - waiting 2 see what we will do.
KarinB says Jul 16, 2008 03:49PM Adding Aunt Vicki to my prayers. She is lucky to have caring family.
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 03:52PM She is a nurse so she knew what was happening and got to hospital w/ anti clotting med. Having trouble seeing out of one eye.
McTeach says Jul 16, 2008 03:55PM Wow! Reminds me of the Jill Bolte Taylor story! Glad Aunt Vicki got to the hospital quickly!!
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 04:23PM durff, you can click plurkpage in bottom right corner and then favorite the plurk page.
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 04:23PM Thank you all for your prayers, I'll keep up updated. For now, Mom is going to TN tomorrow.
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 04:23PM They had a stressful weekend, just buried Granny's sister Aunt Gray over weekend. Mom & Aunt Vicki are exhausted.
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 04:24PM Just found out she doesn't have feeling on one side of her body. She has two kids in college.
KarinB says Jul 16, 2008 04:43PM think positive thoughts, with early intervention (which she had with the meds) and therapy, she has a good outlook for recoveryl
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 05:18PM sr_mary - on the bottom right corner of a plurk it says "plurk page" - click it - it is an updated page on the conversation.
izzitright shares Jul 16, 2008 06:11PM good thoughts and prayers for your Aunt and her extended family.
Durff says Jul 16, 2008 06:21PM feeling could return over time-it is the brain that one prays is permanently unharmed
coolcatteacher says Jul 16, 2008 07:24PM I don't have an update. Thank you for all of the prayers. My family and I r going to prayer room @ church 2night.
milasunshine says Jul 16, 2008 10:03PM just read about your aunt, Vickie. Sending good vibes and thinking of you and your aunt's speedy recovery! How old is Aunt Vicki?
coolcatteacher says Jul 17, 2008 01:29AM Aunt Vicki is not yet 60 - young. She is paralyzed on one side, having trouble seeing out of 1 eye - in ICU. Wll take rehab 2 walk.
coolcatteacher says Jul 17, 2008 01:29AM We went to the prayer room tonight w/ our whole family to pray for her and Mom's and Dad's trip up.
RobinEllis is Jul 17, 2008 01:36AM thoughts and prayers Vicki for your parents safe travel and for your aunt's recovery
LParisi says Jul 17, 2008 01:38AM www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html An incredible, uplifting video from Ted talks
coolcatteacher shares Jul 17, 2008 03:12AM this post about Aunt Vicki - coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2008/07/life-is-fragile-meet-my-namesake-aunt.html
Teryl says Jul 17, 2008 04:45AM coolcatteacher...let me know if there is anything I can do for your family here--u know I am not far from your aunt!
coolcatteacher says Jul 17, 2008 03:56PM This morning Mom and Dad are driving up to Tennessee, Aunt Vicki still paralyzed on one side. No change.
coolcatteacher says Jul 17, 2008 03:56PM KDNeville - thank you. I truly believe in the power of prayer.
missgladish is Jul 18, 2008 04:58AM keeping you and your family in my prayers. Your Aunt Vicki is blessed to have such a caring niece.
coolcatteacher says Jul 18, 2008 07:47PM Thank you so much! Aunt Vicki is a living miracle at this point - they say w/ 1 year of hard work you won't even be able to tell she hd it!
coolcatteacher says Jul 18, 2008 07:48PM And she walked today with help! Moving to rehab today! We are amazed and yet we know Who is in charge of this miracle!
coolcatteacher says Jul 18, 2008 07:48PM I told her that if she got healthy I'd finally learn to water ski for my 40th bd - so I'd better get ready!
SDSherry says Jul 18, 2008 08:08PM I am so happy for all of you! I would like to see the water ski pictures!
Teryl says Jul 18, 2008 08:19PM coming to East TN to ski next summer? The TN River is always full of boats as I'm sure you know!
KarinB is Jul 18, 2008 09:38PM thankful for the power of prayer, so happy to hear that they already have Aunt Vicki up and walking.
KarinB asks Jul 18, 2008 09:41PM coolcatteacher, have you seen the TED video of Jill Bolte Taylor when she talked about her stroke recovery? Very inspiring!!
KarinB shares Jul 18, 2008 09:41PM Here's the link: www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
nnorris says Jul 19, 2008 12:07AM coolcatteacher I am so happy to hear about your aunt. Your prayers were answered.
