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From the lens My Mother's Stroke.

  • bichons9 May 24, 2012 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    WOW...Inspiring..what I find sad is that, as a professional nurse and the "caregiver" now, and after calling and seeking out any and all professionals to help my mother, I perceive no real concern. I do not know where to go to get someone to really CARE!!! Maybe it's just me-but I do not think so!!! Bless you!
  • ShirlW May 3, 2011 @ 10:09 am | delete
    This is just fascinating! Blessed by a Squid Angel today.
  • TapIn2U Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:45 am | delete
    You are very brave to have shared with us your late mother's experience with stroke. This lens will help many who are facing the same ordeal personally or with a family member. People who have suffered a stroke need all the guidance and support that they can get from friends and loved ones. Thank you for this inspiring lens! Hey, I've just finished my second lens on a 3-step plan to achieve your Goals and New Years Resolutions.When you have a moment, I would love to hear what you think. If you have a suggestion- please let me know. I'm learning as I go and so appreciate your help. Sundae ;-)
  • skiesgreen Jul 24, 2010 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Returned to *-*Bless*-* and feature this important lens on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • mukunda22 Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Thank you for the blessing!!
  • skiesgreen Nov 26, 2009 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    Great lens and thank you for sharing. 5* and fave also lens rolled
  • AppalachianCountry Nov 16, 2009 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Thank-you for sharing this with us. We truly understand your story, especially the last part. 5 stars*****
  • BevsPaper Oct 27, 2009 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Both heartbreaking and loving at the same time. I'm glad you were with your Mom at this time. Bless her soul, bless you, and bless this lens.
  • mulberry Oct 21, 2009 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Nice lens, I hadn't heard Jill Bolte Taylor's story, very interesting.
  • spunkyduckling Oct 17, 2009 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your heart story. Was very touching. You are such a selfless spirit and I can see where it came from.
  • Sep 27, 2009 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    What a fabulous lens! I loved Jill Bolte Taylor's story and this is so neat to see that someone has witnessed the same phenomenon in a loved one, namely, witnessed the peace that goes with the body dying. What a beautiful story of acceptance. I've lensrolled it to the Big Blue movie because I believe that the main character discovered the peace after death and thereafter, could not stay in this realm. It takes a genuine desire plus the karma to do so to stay here out of love when the option to leave is presented. Dr David R Hawkins is another example of 'staying behind out of love and karma', in my humble opinion. Love, Darcie
  • CoolFoto Aug 12, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting my Sarah Palin lens, even though she is your least favorite person in the world. My dad had a sun stroke, then for 15 years, a series of small strokes. At age 81 he died as the result of stroke. Good information here. Thanks.
  • Sonja Aug 10, 2009 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    Kate, what a wonderful story of Grandma. I bet this was a wonderful experience while it lasted and then not so good. But I am glad she could be in such euphoria before her passing.
  • Joan4 Aug 3, 2009 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    Congratulations on Sharing Heart Lens of the Month Award - very well deserved for this beautiful lens!
  • Jul 4, 2009 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Oh, Kate, this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your mother with us.
    Having watched the YouTube video of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor was a huge blessing for me when my stroke began on July 1. I remembered her explanations about what happens. It made it possible for me to communicate the progression to the paramedics, which got me to a stroke hospital very quickly.
    There is so much that has been misunderstood about strokes and how the brain can recover afterward. Our brains are far more resilient and creative than modern medicine has surmised.
    It is a beautiful thing that you were able to meet your mother where she was, instead of trying to make her fit some accepted mold.
    Blessings to you and your family!
  • JaguarJulie Jun 3, 2009 @ 6:45 am | delete
    One of the saddest memories of my youth is watching my intelligent and loving grandfather 'wilt' away after his last stroke. I was left to 'watch' him as grandma, mom and my siblings went out. Grandpa was in his bed with a towel under his right lower leg that had begun to suffer a pretty bad case of gangrene. The doctors were waiting to amputate his leg when it was safe, because of the fear of an embolism. Grandpa no longer could speak. It was so sad to see what the stroke had done to him. I remember it so vividly to this very day.
  • ChineseKitesforKids May 19, 2009 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    God bless you for telling your Moms story and touching people lives. You really are loving person and you have a real talent for telling a great story. Building this lens was probably very therapeutic for you. Five stars!

    Thanks for rating my lenses. I'm working on more but I am currently entered in the Fresh Squid Contest for May and I can't have anymore than five until the month is over. If you get a chance I would love it if you could go vote for my lens Daycare School Online? It's currently in second place. I just started in Squidoo but I just love this community. So many great lenses to share.
  • ChineseKitesforKids May 19, 2009 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    God bless you for telling your Moms story and touching people lives. You really are loving person and you have a real talent for telling a great story. Building this lens was probably very therapeutic for you. Five stars!

    Thanks for rating my lenses. I'm working on more but I am currently entered in the Fresh Squid Contest for May and I can't have anymore than five until the month is over. If you get a chance I would love it if you could go vote for my lens Daycare School Online? It's currently in second place. I just started in Squidoo but I just love this community. So many great lenses to share.
  • Joan4 Mar 30, 2009 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    This is quite a tribute to your mom -- in fact a tribute to all of you. I loved that you were "able to be with her" and yes, I believe she knew what was happening and was so deeply spiritual that she was able to let herself relax with it. As usual, your writing is such a gift of self-expression.
  • poutine Mar 20, 2009 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    I'm so glad that you can write so beautifully about your mom's story.
    It must help you to put thoughts to paper.

    I wasn't aware of that stage about strokes.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Mar 19, 2009 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    A beautiful story, thanks for sharing it here with us. Your parents sound like great people.

    Brenda
  • OhMe Mar 19, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Beautifully written, Kate. I read every word with keen interest and could feel your love for your mom and dad.

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