A little update on Rex's Vanderbilt test... the three hour memory test showed that he has pretty extensive damage in every area they tested except for speech. Unfortunately that only means that his speech is not slurred and not terribly confused, not that he is talkative, which would be nice for a change. :) The test results were bad enough that driving and going back to work are out of the question. Yikes! Not what we had planned for this stage of our lives! We will be going back the end of the month for the final diagnosis and recommendations to get him feeling as good as possible. As you can imagine the adjustments to these changes are extremely hard. Just figuring out what he needs from me is a challenge every day.
And just a little story, while in Nashville I had an engine light come on the night before the test! I dropped Rex off for the appointment the next morning, went to the Ford dealership, waited 3 hours, got a call that the doctor wanted to see me, got a ride to the office, and then we took a taxi back to get the car. I can now mark "Ride in a taxi in Nashville" off of my bucket list! The reason for sharing this story is to let you know how normal my life is. Although writing an article for Sew Beautiful Magazine sounds a little glamorous, I thought that you might enjoy knowing that when you read the November issue, my article was written in the waiting room of the Ford dealership in Nashville, while a very talkative stranger tried to tell me about his trip to Alaska! LOL
Michie'
You and my husband are in my prayers. Blessings sent for your peace and happiness.
ReplyDeleteOh Michie, I have tears in my eyes for you. May God Bless you and your loved ones for now and always. It's okay to cry Michie. It's okay to be grouchy. You are a strong woman and I srongly admire you. My heart feels so heavy for you and your beautiful family, but blessings come from great pain. I know myself. The more pain God lets us have the greater our joy we are able to feel. Love, Sheila
ReplyDeletePraying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI too, have tears in my eyes for you. Life sure isn't fair sometimes. Hugs from Kentucky...Janie
ReplyDeletePrayers of peace for you, Rex and your family as you await the final diagnosis and make the necessary changes to your lives. I am sorry the test results were not of a more positive nature.
ReplyDeleteMeg
May God bless you and protect you and your family as you all go through this trial. You are in my family's prayers.
ReplyDelete"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deuteronomy 33:27 May you find piece and comfort as you manage these troubled waters. Most people only think they have problems when in reality they have only challenges. Thinking of and praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteMichie,
ReplyDeleteI pray for you and your family each day. May you all feel the comfort that a praying community brings:)
Hugs,
Darby
Just wanted to let you know that you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI pray that these transitions and adjustments in your life go as smooth as possible.
I too am keeping you and your husband in my prayers. I am having surgery tomorrow, so will have plenty of time during my recuperation to pray! {{{HUGS}}}
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Mary
Michie, you and all your family are in our prayers. How blissfully naive we were when we vowed "In sickness and in health." I also pray you are able to take a moment here or there to nurture yourself. Prayers and hugs.
ReplyDeleteMichie, I am saddened to hear your path veered off in unknown directions. I know that feeling. I also know that curves and bumps in the road bring us to places and people that enrich our lives in ways we never could imagine. When doors close, windows open. Praying the view from the window comes into focus for Rex, you and your family. Know that many of us are watching it with you.
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