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Originally posted by Shelby:
I realize this is a Baseball site. But, at times like these, one reaches out for prayers from all resources. My husband & father of our 2 grown sons & our best surprise - "2013", needs your prayers.
My 58 year old husband, suffered a stroke earlier Wednesday morning. Got him to the hospital quickly. Underwent a series of procedures that found 80% blockage of a carotid artery.
A very risky surgery was performed immediately. He had one of the best Vascular Surgeon's. The procedure went as well as we could hope for. In fact better than the staff probably thought possible. Next hours and days are critical. Will meet with his Neurologist soon.
Dad is a strong, proud man, who has raised 3 sons of strong character & work ethics. Dad isn't a quiter! 2013 is one tough kid on the mound, but this is tough on him, even though he tries not to let on. His Dad is his hero. Dad got to see him pitch an entire conference game & 1 hitter, and get the W, just a day before.
All prayers or good thoughts would be greatly appreciated from those so inclined. Thank-you.
Update on my husband: *Using the restroom, w/ my assistance. *Continues to feed himself, albeit a bit of a struggle using non-dominant left hand, but doing mostly by himself. *O.T. / Occupational Therapy worked with him today...dazzled them, Sat up on side of bed, rose up with no assistance...or use of bed rails! Stood unassisted while going thru daily hygene regime. Then continued to stand while demonstrating range of motion, exercises, etc. *"Recommended" for the intense inpatient S.T. / Speech Therapy - O.T. Occupational Therapy - P.T. / Physical Therapy program on the 2nd Floor. * 3 from this PT program / team came to evaluate him & his level of rehabilitation. Michael dazzled them too & then some. He showed range of motion, stood up, WALKED the hallways unassisted, climbed the stairs unassisted & turned around & this time after being prompted, he held the handrail as he came back down the stairs unassisted! He then showed them how he could walk backwards in a straight line down the hallway! AND THEY SELECTED HIM FOR THEIR INTENSE TOTAL THERAPY PROGRAM...awaiting a vacancy! Overheard them say - "He's gonna be fun!"
Awesome! Prayers being answered!
**Speech & full use of right hand will be our next challenge that he realizes he needs to be patient about...but with rehab, repetition & time...along with his sense of humor, determination & strong motivated will...coupled with all the love and support of his family and friends!! He is gonna make it back!!! We are so grateful for all of the: texts, emails, calls, visits, care packages, food, flowers, cards, visits, co-parenting in my absence, pitching in and relieving Mike of worries relating to ongoing work projects... It goes on & on! And last, but certainly not least...your prayers!
God is good! We are blessed! Whatever path God is going to lead us down, we can not falter or fail, with his love & grace...and the love and support of family and friends! Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts!
Today after he got thru his first two sessions of therapy @ 9:00ish, he & I were sent to go back to his room for a break. But as soon as we got there, he didn't want to take a break, he wanted to keep working, so we walked up the hallway & back to his room. He chose to lay back on his bed & watch Fox News. Asked him if he was tired, he insisted that "No" he wasn't tired! 1 minute later, he was out like a light! 