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.

anna Posted: Feb 09, 2004 12:27 PM

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Marcela, Im SOO HAPPY to hear the good news.

We'll keep rooting for him !

More hugs to him

FeliciaDA Posted: Feb 09, 2004 12:37 PM

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Marcela, hope your grandfather's progress continues more and more, day by day!

prayers and love to you and your family

KathleenG Posted: Feb 09, 2004 01:24 PM

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Marcela, I am glad your grandfather is started to make progress!! I will continue to keep him in my prayers.

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 02:39 PM

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Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers

Suzanne Posted: Feb 09, 2004 03:51 PM

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Marcella I am so happy to hear that your grandfather is making progress..

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 04:02 PM

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Thanks Suzanne

jennbaby Posted: Feb 09, 2004 04:04 PM

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Yay Grandpa!!

cw0904 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 04:21 PM

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Marcela you and your family are in my prayers. I wish your grandfather a speedy recovery.

Samanthas Mom Posted: Feb 09, 2004 06:14 PM

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I have been thinking about you and your grandfather all weekend and this morning, just havent been on much
I am so happy he is doing better!

janwinterbridejoy Posted: Feb 09, 2004 06:35 PM

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im glad to hear he is improving. the therapy will work wonders youll see

Jen_n_Dale Posted: Feb 09, 2004 08:01 PM

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Marcela-

I just saw your post! I hope he gets better soon! You and him will be in my prayers!!!

ChristineC68 Posted: Feb 09, 2004 08:15 PM

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Marcela, I am so glad your grandfather is showing signs of improvement!

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 12:14 AM

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Thanks so much girls! Thankfully, he is improving more and more each day. Today he was able to PICK up his left arm and PICK up his left leg a lot more than yesterday YAY!! I'm very excited for him. However, I am trying not to get overly excited since I thought he was fine after his operation and then the stroke happened. But I am feeling a bit better and definitely more optomistic.

His doc said that after the hospital he should go to an inpatient rehab center were all they'd do is give him physical therapy. Which my family and I think is great. It sucks not having him home but I think with a little push from the physical therapists he will be able to regain his strength again and walk and use his arm once again.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers and for 'listening'

allure Posted: Feb 10, 2004 12:26 AM

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This is a great update
Keep The Faith

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 12:42 AM

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Thanks Allure.

MrsBtoBe2005 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 07:59 AM

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I'm so happy that your grandfather is coming around, that is great news! I will continue to keep him, as well as you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jess2 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 08:04 AM

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That is great news Marcela!!!

Marcela1654 Posted: Feb 10, 2004 12:51 PM

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Thank you

Suzanne Posted: Feb 10, 2004 12:52 PM

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Good news marcella, im very happy for you and your family that this is looking better

FeliciaDA Posted: Feb 10, 2004 01:07 PM

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I just read your update Marcela, that is wonderful news and I'm THRILLED to hear your grandfather is progessing so well. It is a very good sign that he's already coming along this way!!

As you told me on my post, keep the faith and prayers.. I truly believe in the power of prayer!! I have such a positive feeling for you and that your grandpa will slowly but surely get better!