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I just got off the phone and my mother has had a stroke. She's only 52! Granted, she's been a sort of rebel hippie her whole life and can't really claim "clean livin'" any more than I can, but geeze ... 52!

I'm told she's doing just fine, but as her son, I feel I need to go pester her and clean her kitchen and make sure she's eating ok and all of that for a few days. I've called my principal and have taken the next week off of work, but I'm posting this here for a couple of reasons:

1] Mom doesn't have cable internet. Hell ... she doesn't even have a computer! I will be taking my laptop and using her phone-line, but NS sucks on dial-up, so my time here will be sparse.

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington - for you Druid and/or Wiccan types out there who do the numerology and automated writing and whatnot. I'm indifferent to your religion, but anything helps. (Yes, STFU atheists, I am aware of medical science and she has seen a doctor and he has seen her).

That's it.

I'm packing some things and will leave in an hour or so to get to her house and make sure it's cleaned up and whatnot for her discharge from hospital in the morning.

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James

i've put a large rainbow envelop of good vibes in the fairy mail for her this very minute, so the vibes should arive early tomorrow. unless, of course, those lazy gnome delivery boys are on strike again...

seriously, though, i joke to alleviate tension. my own mom (who is also 52) recently discovered that she has a brain tumor, so i am really wound tight when it comes to mothers and brain-related ailments. i really hope everything works out for your mother. it's great to hear that you are being so dedicated...it's a sad fact that not all kids would be so caring for an ill parent. fortunately, it sounds like your mom already has a big pile of good Keruvalia mojo.

I don't pray.

I'm very sorry for your young mother's unfortunate tragedy. have a nice trip. How old are you?

Bless her heart. :( Keep us posted Keru. Good vibes and prayers from Peechland :)

I just got off the phone and my mother has had a stroke. She's only 52! Granted, she's been a sort of rebel hippie her whole life and can't really claim "clean livin'" any more than I can, but geeze ... 52!

I'm told she's doing just fine, but as her son, I feel I need to go pester her and clean her kitchen and make sure she's eating ok and all of that for a few days. I've called my principal and have taken the next week off of work, but I'm posting this here for a couple of reasons:

1] Mom doesn't have cable internet. Hell ... she doesn't even have a computer! I will be taking my laptop and using her phone-line, but NS sucks on dial-up, so my time here will be sparse.

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington - for you Druid and/or Wiccan types out there who do the numerology and automated writing and whatnot. I'm indifferent to your religion, but anything helps. (Yes, STFU atheists, I am aware of medical science and she has seen a doctor and he has seen her).

That's it.

I'm packing some things and will leave in an hour or so to get to her house and make sure it's cleaned up and whatnot for her discharge from hospital in the morning.

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James

I'll pray. I never turn down a prayer.

I'll pray for a swift, painless, and complete recovery.

I'm sure I can spare some good vibes to send her way.
Here's hoping she's doing fine like they say.

How major was the stroke?

My 80yr old grandmother has survived two minor strokes with flying colours. She had to modify her diet and exercise the affected limbs regularly to regain strength and use but she's doing pretty well for her age.

Don't believe a doctor if they say that she'll never regain the use of a limb if it appears paralysed by the stroke. My grandmother got told she'd never use her left arm again... but with several weeks of intensive treatments from a physiotherapist and regular exercising it is back to being as good as it ever was (which wasn't fantastic but she is 80, what can you expect?).

Just hang in there and be supportive. Often stroke victims find the hardest thing to cope with is the lifestyle changes (no drinking, smoking, etc). Be prepared to support her with that stuff.

(Sends good vibes)

Get well soon Momma-Keruvalia!

That is sad to hear :(

The Plutonian people wish your mother the very best, and hope that Mother Nature will aid your mom in her speedy recovery. :)

Well, my stuff is packed up for a few days of leave and I decided I'd sit for a little on NS and chat with some folks here and there - oh, come on, you're all as addicted as I am and she won't be out of hospital until tomorrow morning.

Just wanted to extend some thanks to folks who've been supportive. You'll all get an extra orange in your Xmas stocking this year. :D

Anyway, got a T-gram that asked: My mother is Jewish. (I answered the TG, but I'll just put it up here in case anyone else asks) She's ... shall we say ... mildly observant. You've heard of Christmas and Easter Catholics? My mother is a Passover and Hanukkah Jew. :D

To Spoon Endings: I lost my dad to cancer. I know what that's like. I shall recite an extra salat for you in the morning.

Thanks again all.

May she enjoy a swift recovery. :)

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington.... <snip>

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James
Dear Lord, watch over Christa and James. Grant that Christa will make a quick and rapid recovery. Impart unto her Your divine wisdom that she might take better care of herself. Also grant James the strength of body and heart to see his mother through her recovery. We ask this through Our Lord, Jesus Chirst. Amen.

I'm sorry if the "take better care of herself" sounds like a cheap shot... that is not my intention... but you, yourself, did admit that she can't claim "clean living". It is good to ask the Lord to help solve a problem, but it is also good to ask the Lord to help someone learn to avoid a problem ahead of time.

--The Democratic States of Cogitation
"Think about it for a moment."

I'll send over some good vibes... I recently got a windfall, so I can spare a lot. Hopes for a good recovery for your mother, Keru'.

Dear Lord, watch over Christa and James. Grant that Christa will make a quick and rapid recovery. Impart unto her Your divine wisdom that she might take better care of herself. Also grant James the strength of body and heart to see his mother through her recovery. We ask this through Our Lord, Jesus Chirst. Amen.

Thank you, Cog. You are very kind. :)

May she enjoy a swift recovery. :)


I can't add much more then that.
Good luck with everything.
My thoughts are with you.

May she enjoy a swift recovery. :)

Oy ... knowing her ... she'll get home and try to be doing stuff within 10 minutes. She'll want to clean, she'll want to cook. She'll see that I'm there and want to do all this shtuss.

I'll have to remind her every 10 minutes about how she carried me for 9 months and changed my diapers and all of that (yeah, Jewish guilt runs deep - we nearly rival Catholics!) and she'll shrug and say, "So where's your brother, then?"

Yes, I could write a book on Jewish Mothers.

Anyway, it will be trying for both of us for a little while. She's going to have to accept being taken care of and that's that! She won't like it, though. ;)

Best wishes to you and your mother. I feel sure she'll make a good recovery, but I'm sure you're worried. I just spent the last two days at my mom's and shuttling her between doctors, so I know it can be stressful. Strokes have very good recovery rates these days, so try not to worry too much. Though I know that's hard. You have my fervent hope that you will both be better soon. Affectionately, Paige.

Oy ... knowing her ... she'll get home and try to be doing stuff within 10 minutes. She'll want to clean, she'll want to cook. She'll see that I'm there and want to do all this shtuss.

I'll have to remind her every 10 minutes about how she carried me for 9 months and changed my diapers and all of that (yeah, Jewish guilt runs deep - we nearly rival Catholics!) and she'll shrug and say, "So where's your brother, then?"

Yes, I could write a book on Jewish Mothers.

Anyway, it will be trying for both of us for a little while. She's going to have to accept being taken care of and that's that! She won't like it, though. ;)

If I may sir, I think your mother is going to be fine. She sounds like one tough lady!

Best wishes to you and your mother. I feel sure she'll make a good recovery, but I'm sure you're worried. I just spent the last two days at my mom's and shuttling her between doctors, so I know it can be stressful. Strokes have very good recovery rates these days, so try not to worry too much. Though I know that's hard. You have my fervent hope that you will both be better soon. Affectionately, Paige.


Oy .. no kiddin' ... thank Allah for medical science! I have a feeling she'll be ok, too, but I have to go be a doting son a little, ya know? I mean .. .c'mon ... I have kids of my own now. I see what a woman goes through carrying a person in their womb! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!

So, knowing she did that for me, I will be off soon to go try to make up for just a little of the pain.

Of course, Gina has already said, "Why don't you just tell her to move in here with us?" Something I may very well do. I have an extra room and all.

If I may sir, I think your mother is going to be fine. She sounds like one tough lady!

She is ... but not to be morose, even tough ladies die. :( :(

Wishing your mother a speedy recovery, Keruvalia, and sending many, many positive thoughts and prayers her way (and your way, too). Have mercy!! She is too young but, I believe she has that on her side and soon she will be good as new.

Please take care of you and your mother. You sound like a marvelous person, not to mention a wonderful son. Your mother is very lucky.

I'd live with my mother if she really neede it, but we'd probably do each other in. Thank heaven she lives next door to her sister. But her sister has epilepsy, so she can't drive. They totally drive each other nuts. But I know if she wasn't around, I'm the only one of the kids that would take mom in.
I'm so glad your wife is in favor of the idea. But your mother probably wants to maintain her independence as long as possible, I know mine does.

She is ... but not to be morose, even tough ladies die. :( :(

I apologize if I offended you sir. Again, my best wishes.

I apologize if I offended you sir. Again, my best wishes.
Though I can't speak for him, I doubt Keruvalia was offended.

I apologize if I offended you sir. Again, my best wishes.

No no ... no offense :) I'm just worried. I've already lost my dad, so I'm a little at odds with Mom being sick. I would hate to be a 32 year old orphan. ;) (Looking to Eutrusca for adoption).

I thank you for your kind words.

Best of wishes for your trip, and I hope that she's all ok.




sorry man I'm not good at this sort of thing.

But your mother probably wants to maintain her independence as long as possible, I know mine does.

Ugh! My mother *hates* doctors. She'd have been content to just die in her garden, but a neighbor took her to hospital.

My mother was raised by a Holocaust survivor and, well, that means she was raised to simply accept her lot in life and never strive for anything better. (Other children of survivors will understand) So a stroke? Oh well .. time to go! Unfortunately, she has people like me saying, "Ermmmm NO!". :D

May the Divine hold your mother warmly, keep her safe and may she have a speedy recovery. And might your journey go safely.

I will be with my grandmother this weekend, she is 101 years old, and my internet activity will be highly restricted too.

Sending all my hope for her recovery and for your well-being.

Ugh! My mother *hates* doctors. She'd have been content to just die in her garden, but a neighbor took her to hospital.

My mother was raised by a Holocaust survivor and, well, that means she was raised to simply accept her lot in life and never strive for anything better. (Other children of survivors will understand) So a stroke? Oh well .. time to go! Unfortunately, she has people like me saying, "Ermmmm NO!". :D


Raised by a Holocaust survivor? Yeesh.

My mother had a heart attack and we almost had to forcibly stuff her in the car. She hates seeing Doctors because "They always tell me something ugly."

I just got off the phone and my mother has had a stroke. She's only 52! Granted, she's been a sort of rebel hippie her whole life and can't really claim "clean livin'" any more than I can, but geeze ... 52!

I'm told she's doing just fine, but as her son, I feel I need to go pester her and clean her kitchen and make sure she's eating ok and all of that for a few days. I've called my principal and have taken the next week off of work, but I'm posting this here for a couple of reasons:

1] Mom doesn't have cable internet. Hell ... she doesn't even have a computer! I will be taking my laptop and using her phone-line, but NS sucks on dial-up, so my time here will be sparse.

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington - for you Druid and/or Wiccan types out there who do the numerology and automated writing and whatnot. I'm indifferent to your religion, but anything helps. (Yes, STFU atheists, I am aware of medical science and she has seen a doctor and he has seen her).

That's it.

I'm packing some things and will leave in an hour or so to get to her house and make sure it's cleaned up and whatnot for her discharge from hospital in the morning.

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James


As many of thoes good vibes I can muster your mother can have

Best wishes
Mr. Thrust

My mother had a heart attack and we almost had to forcibly stuff her in the car. She hates seeing Doctors because "They always tell me something ugly."


Heh, at least your Mom's stubborn. My Dad rushes off to the Emergency Room as soon as he has gas pains.

I hope your mum makes the best recovery possible.

And you think Jewish mums are tough? Indian mothers deifnitely give them a run for their money. My grandma still insists on doing pretty much everything around the house herself, despite being 80 and having severe arthritis...

I'm bumping this ......more prayers and good vibes please :)

I'm rubbing my nipples for you Keru, if that doesn't send good vibes, nothing will.

I just got off the phone and my mother has had a stroke. She's only 52! Granted, she's been a sort of rebel hippie her whole life and can't really claim "clean livin'" any more than I can, but geeze ... 52!

I'm told she's doing just fine, but as her son, I feel I need to go pester her and clean her kitchen and make sure she's eating ok and all of that for a few days. I've called my principal and have taken the next week off of work, but I'm posting this here for a couple of reasons:

1] Mom doesn't have cable internet. Hell ... she doesn't even have a computer! I will be taking my laptop and using her phone-line, but NS sucks on dial-up, so my time here will be sparse.

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington - for you Druid and/or Wiccan types out there who do the numerology and automated writing and whatnot. I'm indifferent to your religion, but anything helps. (Yes, STFU atheists, I am aware of medical science and she has seen a doctor and he has seen her).

That's it.

I'm packing some things and will leave in an hour or so to get to her house and make sure it's cleaned up and whatnot for her discharge from hospital in the morning.

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James
She will be in my prayers and meditations, my friend, as will you. Vaya con Dios, amigo.

I'm sorry Keruvalia. I'll probably cry. I'm crying now. Damn you. Anyway, I'll be sure to pray for you the next time I can convice myself to pray. :)

Sorry to hear that. I hope she's okay.

I just got off the phone and my mother has had a stroke. She's only 52! Granted, she's been a sort of rebel hippie her whole life and can't really claim "clean livin'" any more than I can, but geeze ... 52!

I'm told she's doing just fine, but as her son, I feel I need to go pester her and clean her kitchen and make sure she's eating ok and all of that for a few days. I've called my principal and have taken the next week off of work, but I'm posting this here for a couple of reasons:

1] Mom doesn't have cable internet. Hell ... she doesn't even have a computer! I will be taking my laptop and using her phone-line, but NS sucks on dial-up, so my time here will be sparse.

2] Good vibes, prayers, light a match, shake a tamborine, light a fart, or do whatever it is you do whenever you want to send happy warm fuzzies to someone. Her name is Christa Washington - for you Druid and/or Wiccan types out there who do the numerology and automated writing and whatnot. I'm indifferent to your religion, but anything helps. (Yes, STFU atheists, I am aware of medical science and she has seen a doctor and he has seen her).

That's it.

I'm packing some things and will leave in an hour or so to get to her house and make sure it's cleaned up and whatnot for her discharge from hospital in the morning.

Oy. While you're praying for her ... throw a little my way too.

ttyl,

James

Best wishes... for you, and for your mother.

(Not all atheists are sanctimonious assholes).

I'm very sorry to hear about your mother. Though I don't pray, I wish her a speedy recovery.

My sister had a stroke, and she was only 21 when it happened. I hope your mum is doing well.

Originally posted by Vitto
I'm rubbing my nipples for you Keru, if that doesn't send good vibes, nothing will.

That is too much information.

That is too much information.

I'll rub as many nipples as I have to to help Keru get through this tough time. It is a sacrifice I am willing to make.

I'll rub as many nipples as I have to to help Keru get through this tough time. It is a sacrifice I am willing to make.

Your masturbating to Keru?

Your masturbating to Keru?

Yes, I ejaculate through my nipples.

Yes, I ejaculate through my nipples.

God you are just gross. Besides, its impossible to ejaculate through your nipples. How old are you anyways?

I'll rub as many nipples as I have to to help Keru get through this tough time. It is a sacrifice I am willing to make.


LOL....

*hides nipples*

LOL....

*hides nipples*

Oh REALLY?

So - they were 'un-hidden', before? ;)

God you are just gross. Besides, its impossible to ejaculate through your nipples. How old are you anyways?

I am a 22 year old male who was only making a joke about rubbing my nipples.

And yes I can be disgusting.

LOL....

*hides nipples*

Hey, hey. You should do your part. What do you have against Keru?

Oh REALLY?

So - they were 'un-hidden', before? ;)


erm....yes, I confess. I cut holes in all my shirts so that they show.

and all my pants are assless too!

I am a 22 year old male who was only making a joke about rubbing my nipples.

And yes I can be disgusting.

I'm glad it was a joke. You are gross.

erm....yes, I confess. I cut holes in all my shirts so that they show.

and all my pants are assless too!

That's a serious problem.

erm....yes, I confess. I cut holes in all my shirts so that they show.

and all my pants are assless too!

Okay... well... I.. erm.. have to go somewhere... now....

Okay... well... I.. erm.. have to go somewhere... now....

Mind if I join your running away?

Mind if I join your running away?

You might not want to... considering what Peech is showing... I might not have the best of intentions in my disappearance...

You might not want to... considering what Peech is showing... I might not have the best of intentions in my disappearance...

Oh, I see. Peech is a girl right?

Oh, I see. Peech is a girl right?


*looks down shirts*

uh huh I sure am!

In that case I'm stayng here.

Oh, I see. Peech is a girl right?
No, no...

Not 'a' girl...

The 'girl' would be closer...

Although - many argue that the CORRECT term, is 'The Goddess'.

No, no...

Not 'a' girl...

The 'girl' would be closer...

Although - many argue that the CORRECT term, is 'The Goddess'.

Interestng...You know her?

Interestng...You know her?

Everyone knows Peech. :)

But, yes... she's a close friend.

(and a lovely one, at that).

Everyone knows Peech. :)


I don't

Doctor Jim-
I am going to use my amazing positive thinking powers to make your mothers recovery go as well as my moms did. she had a stroke at 46, and another at 53. she lost sight in one eye for a whole year, and had trouble with her whole right side, but as another poster on here said- she worked real hard, with diet, and excercise, and YOGA (tell your mom) and made a full come back to her original self. I know the same thing will happen with your mom. Best Wishes!- You Know Who

Thanks everybody (especially you, Vittos!)

She's actually doing quite well. She says she feels better than she did before the stroke. Only thing I can really tell is that she's talking a little slower, but she seems just fine.

*whew*

Thanks everybody (especially you, Vittos!)

She's actually doing quite well. She says she feels better than she did before the stroke. Only thing I can really tell is that she's talking a little slower, but she seems just fine.

*whew*
Glad to hear she's OK.

Thanks everybody (especially you, Vittos!)

She's actually doing quite well. She says she feels better than she did before the stroke. Only thing I can really tell is that she's talking a little slower, but she seems just fine.

*whew*
Best of wishes with your mother.

Thanks everybody (especially you, Vittos!)

She's actually doing quite well. She says she feels better than she did before the stroke. Only thing I can really tell is that she's talking a little slower, but she seems just fine.

*whew*

I do what I can, Keru.

I am very happy to hear that your mother is recovering nicely.