pray for marcelas grandfather--update 2/9/04 on page 4

Original post by Marcela1654

Feb 05, 2004 12:43 PM

Hey everybody, This is Marcela's fiance Peter. She asked me to post an update for her. I hope this works.. Her grandfather had a stroke about 10 minutes ago and his left side seems to be paralyzed. PLease pray for his healthy and full recovery. Shes on her way to the hospital and asked me to ask you guys for your prayers. Thank you. Peter

2/8/04 Update: We've all been at the hospital all weekend, so I haven't had anytime to post and until now I was just too depressed and upset to even post.

Thankfully, little by little my grandfather is making process. He's more awake now (the doc says the reason he's been so sleepy is probably a combo of the general anesthesia, morphine they gave him for the pain and the stroke). And as of today, he can move his head from right to left (which is huge b/c the doc says that he would ignore his paralyzed side, which is the left side and for the first 2 days he wouldn't look to the left at all); he can move his left hand and squeezes it like a mad man ; he can move his left foot and my grandma just called (she's spending the night at the hospital) and told me he lifted his left leg a little. I am so happy and grateful that he's making progress, but I am still extremely sad and hate seeing him like this. He is usually such a strong person and seeing him like this breaks my heart. But we're still praying and pulling for him and hope that with physical therapy (which he starts tomorrw) he'll be able to walk and move his arm again. So please keep up the prayers everyone, they're working

Thanks again for all of your support and FMs. It means so much to us. Your support has been unbelievable.

eroxgirl Posted: Feb 06, 2004 08:52 AM

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Sadly, I know exactly what you're going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

deby Posted: Feb 06, 2004 10:49 AM

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Marcella, how's your Grandfather today?

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Feb 06, 2004 11:28 AM

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Marcela - do you have an update for us? How are you doing?

endlessluv429 Posted: Feb 06, 2004 11:50 AM

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Still praying and thinking about you and your family, sweetie!

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:35 PM

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Thanks again everyone

I posted an update on page 1

allure Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:38 PM

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Thanks for the great update
I hope you are able to get some sleep so you are feeling great yourself

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:40 PM

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Thanks Allure

dgtlsunshine Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:42 PM

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many prayers

june262004 Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:42 PM

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I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Glad hes doing better.

deby Posted: Feb 08, 2004 11:48 PM

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Marcela, it's great news that your granddad is moving his left side.

endlessluv429 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 12:00 AM

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Thanks for the update Marcela! I have been thinking about you and your family all weekend. Been praying and will continue to pray for your family and your grandfather's completel recovery! Glad to hear some good news! Sorry you had such a rough weekend! Hang in there sweetie!

RedHead Posted: Feb 09, 2004 07:08 AM

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Glad to hear your grandfather is making progress.
He will still be in my prayers for a speedy and full recovery

NYCHICK Posted: Feb 09, 2004 07:48 AM

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Glad to hear everything is doing much better. More

julz33 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 08:55 AM

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I'm so glad to hear that your grandfather is doing better

cooky11111 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 09:18 AM

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OMG that is so good he is doing better, I will continue to keep him in my thoughts!! Hope he has a speedy recovery.

AtticaQT Posted: Feb 09, 2004 10:26 AM

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That is great that your grandfather is doing so much better. This must be so straining on you and your family - we are going to continue praying for his full recovery!