I was contacted by Mike early this morning and he said his brother John had a stroke
and is in the hospital. I will let Mike give an update as to his condition as he was on his way
to the hospital.
John works with Mike alot and the two of them are inseparable. They have a very close
relationship. Please keep John in your thoughts and prayers as well as Mike. I hate to see this happen to anyone but especially John as he is a great guy.
Get well John.
Chris
Sending positive thoughts and vibes to both John and Mike. Wishing you a speedy recovery John!
Virginia
Oh, I'm so sorry to learn this. Mike and John, may recovery move smoothly forward for you both!
Very sorry Mike and John, add me to your support.
Doyle
I hope everything is OK. Best wishes Mike.
Sorry to hear that. Hope he got medical help in time to minimize the damage. Best wishes for a quick recovery.
June
John lost use of the left side of his body. Today he is starting to be able to move his left arm and leg.
Mike said they would be doing some testing tomorrow and I believe it will be a heart cath.
Still hoping John makes a great recovery and gets back to sewing with Mike.
Chris
I am so sorry to hear to hear about this. Heartfelt wishes for a quick recovery John, and remember to take care of yourself as well Mike.
As Red Green always says; " I'm pullin' for ya---we're all in this together".
I loved Red Green! but seems to have disappeared from the PBS offering.
Everything is crossed for you John.
Suzi
Quote from: Mojo on December 17, 2014, 07:56:31 pm
John lost use of the left side of his body. Today he is starting to be able to move his left arm and leg.
That's really encouraging. Sending healing thoughts their way...
Here's hoping you get your brother patched up so you guys can get back to work.
Them seams ain't gonna sew their self, ya know.
Thanks all he has use of his left hand now and wensday moved hos leg from the knee then yesterday call me at 4am that he could lifft the leg off the bed But stil no foot movement. Yes chris today hes having a cath to see bis heart for blockage johns hoping he get a stend or what and feels great after when hes susposed to get intensive Physical therapy.
Ill know more later today. I am divorced as he is and we lived together and only close relative left so its hard going home but for my 2 pups i got this spring are happy to see me. At least they have each other when there allone. Anyway john keptmthings together for me 4 years ago now i see what he went through.
Sitting at his bedside he hot a crampmin his left cramp so i was pusing up on his foot when he began pushing my hand back. This his how his leg started moving with cramps.
Great news!
Mike
Glad to hear the update is positive - wishing your Brother well -
You're his rock while he heals - and your help is unlimited -
My thoughts are for both of you -
SA
Wishing your brother a quick recovery, Mike. That is great news that he has movement in his feet so quickly.
gene
That's good news, Mike. I'm glad to hear it. My mother had a severe stroke in 2004 and she made a remarkable physical recovery, largely due to excellent PT. The trick is to keep at the regimen even when discouragement is high!
I had a quick chat with Mike yesterday and shared a couple of texts later in the day. John has more test tomorrow, but so far he is doing very well and is in good spirits. Keep those wishes coming---they must be working.
Glad to hear that things are looking up for Mike's brother John.
My father had a stroke in 1974 and was able to recover nearly 100%.
Bob's sister had a stroke not long after we moved back to Grand Island. Her's was very severe and initially she had lost use of her right arm and leg. She spent months at the Madonna Center in Lincoln. Madonna Center is a rehabilitation center, I think for brain injuries. She still has balance and short term memory issues but is able to live a pretty good life. Her memory issues prevent her from returning to her nursing career so she's on disability income. She knows how to be very fragile so she's able to live independently. She's a diligent gardener and saves bunches of money off her grocery bill in the summer, due to her garden. I think that is what saves her financially. Almost 8 years later, she's applied for a job for the first time since her stroke (not in nursing) and was interviewed last week. My point to all of this is that sometimes it is a very long recovery but is definitely possible.
Virginia
Mike I am sorry to hear about your brothers health, prayers are said for you both.
Its best wishes to you Guys and Happy New Year!
Good Day there
thanks, john had his second full day at a rehab center . 8 days after his surgery he said he can feel his strength coming back and was able to walk the hall and did steps up and back down backsteps today
EXCELLENT !!! Sounds like he's gonna kick your butt in the re-hab contest LOL. Say hello and congrats for me please.
Are you all set up at home yet? At least you didn't have long in the last place to "acquire" alot of extra stuff. I was in my last shop for 6 or 7 years. Apparently I'm a pack-rat. What a gong show my move was.
Yes darren i got everything ready to sew at home. I still need to tity things stored a bit as my sewi g shop is small and all tools to install pattern ect and in the garage or mudroom.
I did have some stuff left at the last place. I just didnt have time or a empty truck when i left over christmass
First repair job this weekend then a cover and some windows follow.