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| bboopster |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 08:37:20 AM
Well the journey that started last October is taking another turn. This week my middle son (2 time Iraq war vet)will be discharge from Brain Injury rehab. After his second tour Jon was diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor. It was to be a quick 2 hour surgery, 5 days in the hospital, 4 weeks off of work and then back to life. Surgery was on December 7th, 8+hours, 21 days in ICU, and 2 brain rehab facilities this week he is finally come home. He will be living in an assisted living situation until he can manege by himself. I will not miss the hour drive multiple times a week to see him or doctors appointments. The journey has been long as no family members have stepped up to the plate to help and his side affect from the injury cause him to be very opinionated, violent and not a lot of fun to be around. I am so excited that he is coming home though as at one point he was completely paralyzed on the right side and could not even swallow and today he can walk and feed himself. On to a new journey....
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| DeeDee |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 08:28:59 AM
I hope his homecoming is easy on him and you. I know too well the traveling to be with a sick loved one.
I hope once he is back home things will start to get much better for you and him. The nurses where my son was were always so concerned about our comfort also. Please take care of you so you can still be ther for him.Lots of hugs!!! |
| crafter |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 07:05:09 AM
Betty Jo,
Keeping your family in my prayers and praying for healing for your son. Sending hugs and well wishes for your family!
Lori |
| Simply Ann |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 08:19:27 AM
Betty Jo, You and your family are in my thoughts, may the days ahead be filled with only good things.
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| Meg |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 8:31:34 PM
Betty Jo, we are so happy to hear he'll be coming home. You will be in our thoughts.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| Heartbroken farmgirl |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 10:36:30 PM
Betty Jo, I'm so glad he gets to come home. The driving alone can really take a toll on you! I am so sorry no one else has stepped up to help you. Jon is very blessed to have you.
I wanted to share something hopefully encouraging to you. My ex-MIL had a stroke 10 years ago. She seemed okay for two days, but then the stroked tissue started to swell. They had to remove all the stroked tissue, and after the surgery, is when things got worse for her. She lost all movement on her left side, and her emotions were out of control. Small things could bring inexplicable happiness, and tiny frustrations would become earth shattering to her. It got so bad, I couldn't stand to bring my 3yo DS around her. The Dr said the part of the brain that died, and was removed was the "emotion center" of her brain.
After rehab, her amazing determination, and tons of prayer, she has learned to process her emotions differently, and almost completely avoid outbursts now. She has also, within the first year, regained movement of her entire left side with the exception of her pinky and ring finger!!!
I will be praying for both you and Jon. Praying for strength, wisdom, patients, and encouragement to come in waves and droves.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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| woolgirl |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 05:34:28 AM
Thinking of you Betty Jo! So glad he finally gets to come home!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 10:08:20 PM
Betty Jo - I will be praying for Jon and for his full recovery. Brain injuries can be very complicated, as you know, and I'm sure this has been an extremely difficult process for ALL of you. It is so exciting, though, to hear all of the obstacles he has overcome already! Even more good things will come for him, I am sure of it! I will also pray that as he heals, Jon will become more and more encouraged and begin to have more joy, and a happier, healthier outlook. May his future be bright with promise! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 5:32:36 PM
Betty Jo,
Glad to hear he is coming home. What a journey you have been on. You have been a great Mom to him and I know he appreciates it. Hang in there girlfriend. I can't wait till your market opens.
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| Joey |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 5:28:53 PM
Betty, he is so blessed to have you. My SIL was in an auto accident 12 yrs ago & ended up with some brain damage-4 months in rehab. He had only been married to my daughter 1 year when the accident happened. It changed all of our lives. My dauhter never wavered. He had to learn to walk, and feed and dress himself again. He is my Hero. His "computer life" was over but now he puts in 16 hr days at the farm his Daddy owns (big farm..1200 acres of crops and almost 300 dairy cows.) The only change you'd notice is that he gets angry fast-feelings are a problem. He has gotten better every year with family support and I think your son will too. Please check with the VA. They are really focusing on the mental issues from Iraq now and have more money alloted for treatment of this kind of thing.
I send you and your son warm thoughts and prayers for his recovery. If you want to chat, please e-mail me. All my best wishes and hugs to you both, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 4:00:42 PM
Betty, I hope being back home will help him. That had to be hard on him being so far from home. I am so sorry he's had to go through this. I hope the family will go see him and help him to recover faster.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| embchicken |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 3:35:57 PM
Betty Jo~ I am sending out healing thoughts to your son. I hope that this is the first step in a positive healing journey for him and your family. Brain injuries are tough to deal with. My cousin suffers from a brain injury from serving in Iraq. He is not argumentative but is more withdrawn and tentative - unsure of himself. Such a young man to have to deal with this - only 24. It is amazing how many people back away from helping him with his situation. His grandparents have really stepped up to the plate to help. Your son is very lucky to have you in his life.
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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| CMac |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 08:54:14 AM
I'm so glad he is recovering and thankful he was diagnosed and treated. I'll send good thought to him for a strong steady recovery. The brain is an amazing thing. He is lucky to have your support and love.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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| Alee |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 08:43:09 AM
Wow Betty Jo! I am so glad that he is getting well enough to come home! What a scary situation to be in! *hugs* I hope that he does well during the transition and that he starts recovering even quicker!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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