“Every next level of your life will demand a different you.” ~ Unknown
Well…..this day, like many days recently, did not go as planned. Stacy and I had planned to have her very belated birthday lunch at Red Lobster. That part happened and we had a lovely time. Then, I was going to Marcie Christensen’s for a little get together with friends. One of the friends got sick, so the gathering was cancelled. I sat down on the couch to read instead. The next thing I knew four hours had passed. Passed as in I fell asleep and would have kept sleeping but mom called to say she was headed to the VA ER in Lexington with dad. That meant I wasn’t going to Marlon and Kathi’s open house party tonight either. I met mom and dad at the VA instead. A few tests and two neurologists later, the conclusion was that he likely had a stroke. It’s small enough that it didn’t appear on a CT scan, but he can’t stand up on his own, and he can’t walk without falling backward. Otherwise, his motor functions, strength, and heart are excellent. They admitted him for additional tests to be sure that’s it, and to get him back on track if it was. And if it’s not, then I’m sure they’ll figure it out. He doesn’t feel good, but you’d not know it from this picture. God love his heart, he has never shied away from my camera, but he smiles for me now. He didn’t used to. I’m grateful for every smile.
Dave Miller
Prayers for you Shorty!
Esther Cain
So sorry your Dad has suffered a stroke! May God Bless and give him strength to get well and be able to walk again without falling backward. For God to touch his body & heal him if it’s His will. Prayers also for Shirley & you, to have the needed strength to help Shorty thru this sickness.
Love those smiles. God Bless all!
Diane Rickey
Ko, I’m praying for you all. So sorry. I love he can still smile, so sweet.
Lois Wilson
Praying for Shorty, God Bless him and heal is body. Sending my love to him. Prayers for family. I like his hair, it looks good.
Martha Conley
OH, my sweet Jesus in Heaven, please touch this sweet man. Touch Shirley and Kopana, give them strength to see Shorty through this. Please know I am praying for you all and I love you. Tell o’l Smiley that God has him in his hand. (Don’ tell Shirley) but he is awfully cute, smiling in his pjs! Love you Kopana!
Debbie Ratliff
Prayers for Shorty as well as you and Shirley..praying he has a speedy recovery and is back to his old self again. Give him my love.
Barbara
Praying for a speedy recovery, love you Shorty sure hope you feel better real soon, what away to celebrate the New Year. Keep smiling.
Corinne
Sending love, prayers and healing thoughts for all 3 of uou❤?
Cheryl Campbell
Praying for a speedy recovery for your dad.
Sharon Howard Haney
Prayers for Shorty, you and your Mom. From family experience of stroke, the drs. told us that sometimes a stroke doesn’t show up on scans until maybe 24 hrs. later. Praying that he has something simple that will correct itself.
Susan Moore
Love & prayers for Shorty, Shirley and you. ❤️?❤️?❤️
Kopana
Thank you each and every one for your kind, thoughtful, prayerful words. Our fearless hero is improving.
Cheryl
Prayers for all of you. Shorty and Shirley are two of the most wonderful, special people I know. Prayers for answers and a quick recovery.
Barbara and John M.
Praying for Shorty, you and your mom, for healing, comfort and strength.