Journal entry by Elias Floan —
Hello everyone! It's been just over two months since the last time I have been on here. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and as many of you know it is also the day Deb had her hemorrhage. One year later, wow! It still feels like all of this happened a few months ago. Deb has made miles of improvement since then. Lately she has been doing a lot of cooking. She's has returned to being proficient at using the stove again. She hasn't made anything extravagant, but she can make things like tacos and mash potatoes. I really missed mom's home cooked food.
Deb still goes to Big Stone in Zumbrota for physical therapy. She has been also seeing a psychologist to map out her mind and measure improvement. She floats from being 70 to 90 percent back to normal. Deb can talk normal and recall memories like she's 100 percent healed. She does have a few episodes where she is delusional, but snaps back pretty fast. My main concern with her lately is trying to keep her active. Gary can leave her alone for hours at a time, but she stays on the couch or lays in bed the whole time. She struggles to stand up sometimes and sleeps with a mountain of blankets on her. I think one lasting issue with her is her sensitivity to cold.
I plan on this being my last entry for Caringbridge. After one year of reporting on Deb's condition, it safe to say she will be alright. It's been a year full of sadness, fear, and praying. I believe God chose to keep mom with us for a reason. Last month, Deb's first grandchild, Madelyn, was born. It is a great delight to have her survive to see her granddaughter. I'll post a picture of the two of them. As for me, it brings me happiness to have my mom and one of my closest friends still here with me.
I asked Deb what she wanted to say to all of you. Deb says, "Thank you everyone! If you want to get me out of the house come get me. I also love visits! Thank you for all the gifts of food, cards, and prayers. Having a stroke sucks, please take care of yourselves. Love and miss all of you!"
Thank you everyone for all the support! Gary, Luke, Linnea, Deb's siblings and myself are extremely grateful. Deb still continues to improves, she has been amazing! Thank you all and God bless!
Deb still goes to Big Stone in Zumbrota for physical therapy. She has been also seeing a psychologist to map out her mind and measure improvement. She floats from being 70 to 90 percent back to normal. Deb can talk normal and recall memories like she's 100 percent healed. She does have a few episodes where she is delusional, but snaps back pretty fast. My main concern with her lately is trying to keep her active. Gary can leave her alone for hours at a time, but she stays on the couch or lays in bed the whole time. She struggles to stand up sometimes and sleeps with a mountain of blankets on her. I think one lasting issue with her is her sensitivity to cold.
I plan on this being my last entry for Caringbridge. After one year of reporting on Deb's condition, it safe to say she will be alright. It's been a year full of sadness, fear, and praying. I believe God chose to keep mom with us for a reason. Last month, Deb's first grandchild, Madelyn, was born. It is a great delight to have her survive to see her granddaughter. I'll post a picture of the two of them. As for me, it brings me happiness to have my mom and one of my closest friends still here with me.
I asked Deb what she wanted to say to all of you. Deb says, "Thank you everyone! If you want to get me out of the house come get me. I also love visits! Thank you for all the gifts of food, cards, and prayers. Having a stroke sucks, please take care of yourselves. Love and miss all of you!"
Thank you everyone for all the support! Gary, Luke, Linnea, Deb's siblings and myself are extremely grateful. Deb still continues to improves, she has been amazing! Thank you all and God bless!
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