tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post8840310688897096946..comments2023-10-29T08:58:19.390-04:00Comments on The Murphey Saga: Sunday Stroke Survival ~ Enjoying LifeJ.L. Murpheyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11782355786883006411noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-15087216254618280302013-10-21T23:40:43.063-04:002013-10-21T23:40:43.063-04:00Beautifully said, beautiful message. Thanks!Beautifully said, beautiful message. Thanks!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278023836822429631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-14658860682465057682013-10-21T13:34:43.230-04:002013-10-21T13:34:43.230-04:0060 post stroke is the new 2
That's a positive...60 post stroke is the new 2<br /> That's a positive attitude. Go, Jo, Go!Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-34961035746212794822013-10-21T06:47:17.571-04:002013-10-21T06:47:17.571-04:00Elizabeth, Exactly. Yes they would have known diff...Elizabeth, Exactly. Yes they would have known different lives if it had not been for the strokes, but it is important to be part of their lives.<br /><br />My older two girls remember me climbing trees and assorted other things, but my younger two don't because I couldn't. It might have changed some of their childhood but they still got me!J.L. Murpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782355786883006411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-15069135031813783542013-10-21T04:29:41.453-04:002013-10-21T04:29:41.453-04:00Analogy not ability.Analogy not ability.Elizabeth, John, Jack, and Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177382087963521875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-49406918866035954422013-10-21T04:28:08.211-04:002013-10-21T04:28:08.211-04:00Beautiful photo and moment, and it's awesome t...Beautiful photo and moment, and it's awesome to hear you reflecting on the beauty of it all. My son was 22 months at the time of my stroke. We made a lot of adaptations so I could still be "Mama",which was my #1 goal in all of rehab. We found "creative ways" to do most things and what I couldn't do....I cried my eyes out and worked harder till I could do everything."Nothing is impossible with determination!" Exactly!!!<br />The ability about 2 year old...I felt the same way. We were developing at about the same time, and I was afraid he'd pass me up. He was much faster than me for a long time. He has certainly lived a different life than he would have had I not suffered a stroke. But he's undoubtedly learned a great deal from our experience and I'm grateful we got to grow together. :)Elizabeth, John, Jack, and Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177382087963521875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-83798359072119073932013-10-20T19:19:11.503-04:002013-10-20T19:19:11.503-04:00What an amazing, amazing story and you will be an ...What an amazing, amazing story and you will be an inspiration to many, many to take the challenge to try, many that can and won't, many that are just plain lazy and want hand and foot service. I hope it rings a bell out there loud and clear. <br /><br />You are doing wonderful, and my very best to you. <br /><br />Sandy Sanderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618412429219652004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-18774409235971470922013-10-20T16:17:51.070-04:002013-10-20T16:17:51.070-04:00Actually, I'm the grandma not the babysitter. ...Actually, I'm the grandma not the babysitter. I am only a babysitter in emergencies that was the case even before my stroke. <br /><br />While I may not be able to run after him, I find the crook in my cane is enough to reel him in. He is actually a pretty mindful child and behaves better for his grandma than he doe for his mother. He actually will "help" me instead of being bad. <br /><br />I have changed a messy diaper one handed.J.L. Murpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782355786883006411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904685628370887899.post-82902860547640536882013-10-20T15:07:28.861-04:002013-10-20T15:07:28.861-04:00I am looking forward to being a grandmother, so I&...I am looking forward to being a grandmother, so I'm envious. My kids aren't even married yet (which makes no difference to me), so I'm looking far ahead. And my daughter is unlikely to have children, so it's up to my son. Who knows? Anyway, I worry about not being able to change diapers or run after and scoop them up, especially given the rocky yard we have - not rocks scattered on the ground, but granite outcroppings standing 10-15 feet above the nearest ground. Rock walls. I HAVE to be able to baby-sit. How else can I be a proper Nona?Barb Polanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673025156245739311noreply@blogger.com