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Prayer Request for my Mom

Last night I received one of those dreaded phone calls.  They had called an ambulance to take my mom to the hospital.  She was home alone and suddenly couldn’t focus on her book or make sense of the words.  I’m not sure how long before my dad got there, but he called my aunt who is a nurse.  She told him to take her blood pressure.  It was incredibly high-over 170.  She was having a difficult time talking.  They said she had some memory loss.

Later at the hospital her blood pressure went back to normal.  From what I understand they gave her anti-stroke medicine.  They did a Cat Scan, but we don’t know the results yet.

I just talked to my dad.  He is doing well, but very concerned of course.  He told me that the book of James says we are going to have trouble and to count it all joy!  We would all very much appreciate your prayers.

Update May 2 @ 8:30 am: We found out that mom had a TIA which is referred to as a mini-stroke.  A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a short period of time. Thy symptoms are very similar to a stroke.  A TIA is thought to be a warning sign that a true stroke may happen in the future if something is not done to prevent it.

Dad was very encouraged after talking to the neurologist last night.  The doctor says there is no lasting damage as far as he can tell.  Apparently this is not a new issue, and she may have been having smaller episodes and not realized it–so scary!  He would like her on some medication, but otherwise says that she is fine!  We are still waiting to hear from the heart doctor.  Thank you so much for praying!

Esther

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37 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: mom

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  1. Elizabeth Grimes says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I’ll be praying!

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  2. bonny says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:57 am

    praying for your mom and your family today!!

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  3. Theresa Suttles says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Praying for your mom and entire family.

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  4. jill says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Sorry to hear that.
    Praying for her and your family.

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  5. Kim@Sandboxgems says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:16 am

    You bet, Esther. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted and keep faith.

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  6. Shannon says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:20 am

    So sorry Esther, how scary. Praying for her and your family.

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  7. Lauren @ My Life... says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I will be praying!

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  8. tess says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:26 am

    praying your mom gets better

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  9. Katherine says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Definitely sending prayers!!

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  10. Joy says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Lifting your mom’s name up! Praying for complete healing!

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  11. Michelle says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Esther, I am praying for your mother and sending her healing as soon as possible. -hugs-

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  12. shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food For Moms and Grandmothers says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Praying Esther!!

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  13. ZombiemommySaves says

    May 1, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Esther, I am praying for your mom. -Robin

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  14. Ginny Marie says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I’ll definitely be praying, for your mom and for you too, Esther. It’s very difficult to see your mom sick! Hopefully she’ll get a good prognosis from the catscan.

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  15. Jane Ridgewood says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I will definitely be praying for your mom, you and your family during this time.

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  16. Karen says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Scary! Prayers!

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  17. Cara Riggles says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Praying for you all!

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  18. OneMommy says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Definitely the type of call we all dread. Praying for your mom and family!

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  19. Jeni says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Keeping you and your mom (and dad!) in my prayers!!!

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  20. Ugochi says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Will be praying Esther.

    Reply
  21. Robin says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Definitely. Holding out for a positive report…

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  22. Sonia says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    In my prayers..

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  23. sarah says

    May 1, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    My prayers are with her.

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  24. Tonya says

    May 2, 2012 at 6:15 am

    my prayers are with your mom and family.

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  25. shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food For Moms and Grandmothers says

    May 2, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I’m so glad that this was not more serious! Definately Scary though 🙁 I will continue to pray for your Mom and her health as she gets stabalized with possible meds.
    Blessings Esther..you are a good daughter!!

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  26. Shannon says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Wonderful!

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  27. Rachel says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I’m so happy that she’s doing better. Will still keep her in my thoughts, though!

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  28. Ken Barnes says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Thanks so much for keeping us informed, Esther. So glad she is better.

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  29. Dawn says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I am so glad to hear she is ok!! It is a scary thing to have happen and a phone call nobody wants to get. I am hoping the heart doctor says all is well too.

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  30. dr momi says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    ….so scary! Please let her know we are all praying!

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  31. Donna says

    May 3, 2012 at 9:21 am

    oh my, of course my prayers are with you and yours. Strokes are so scary. How smart of the hospital to give her anti-stroke medicine. Wishing her a full recovery.

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  32. Susan Evans says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I’m praying for your mom. I saw someone have a stroke right beside me at a homeschool event, and I was responsible for calling 911 because she handed me her cell phone right before she had the stroke. It was a scary moment.

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  33. Frieda says

    May 3, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Thank you to everyone for praying for me!

    Reply
  34. Naomi says

    May 4, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Your dad is a wise man! Thank God that there are no signs of damage. Praying for you all Esther.

    Take Care,

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  35. ZombiemommySaves says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Glad she is doing better. So what is the followup? Aspirin therapy?

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  36. EstherIrish says

    May 21, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    @ZombiemommySaves yes as well as a blood thinner. She is doing very well, just tired more than usual maybe. Thank you!

    Reply

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