John’s Story

Site created on June 30, 2021

Monday, June 28th, John began showing signs of a stroke. We were at home and his left arm and leg was numb, speech was slurred. Paramedics took him in and he was admitted to the hospital for extensive testing. The stroke was found in the second round of testing, and the doctors called it a "Lucky Stroke," because it happened just at the brain stem and not anywhere else in the brain. This is a blessing because while it has a longer recovery, it doesn't affect your speech or brain functioning as bad. Thank you for supporting John and me, and especially, thank you for your prayers for healing and strength. 

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Journal entry by Sherry Burroughs

Today's marks 6 weeks 3 days since John's brain stem stroke.  He has made huge progress in his recovery.  His arm and hand continues to wake up and move.  He pushes himself very hard in therapy. 

I've had covid for the last 2.5 weeks and also am getting better.  The cough persists but everything else is fading away.  I am now released back into society by the health dept and am very grateful for the infusion,  it was the game changer.

John came home today, and is resting comfortably.  He's so glad to be home, so encouraged by HOME, and the fur-babies, and me hovering around and clucking.  Call him when you get time: 325.203.1180 he'd love to hear from you.

We give our Lord ALL the praise for every challenge we've overcome and every blessing, no matter the size.  He continues to give us grace.  He is enough for everything we face!

Thank you for your prayers.  

Hugs all around,

John and Sherry 

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