Monthly Archives: September 2011

Joy is power!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

The changes are minimal these days.  But Arla continues to move forward in her recovery.  Today, she had many meaningful visitors and spent time sitting in a chair.  She may be weak in body, but the joy she shows when … Continue reading →

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Patience and Strength

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

The agony of this process demands that we have patience, but we must be vigilant as well.  We are now Arla’s advocate, and, though we never applied or trained for this job, we must do it well.  This is a … Continue reading →

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Day of Rest

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Today was truly a day of rest.  Arla was resting most of the day.  She has begun breathing treatments four times a day.  She was also moving her right foot a few times. The resting is necessary and important.  We … Continue reading →

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Important vistors

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Today, Arla was visited by 5 of her 8 grandchildren.  Her facial expressions clearly matched what she was thinking and feeling.  It was clear that she recognized the voice of each person as he or she entered the room and … Continue reading →

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45 years ago today

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Forty-five years ago today, Arla was in the hospital.  She was giving birth to her oldest daughter Mary Ann.  Life intermingles with joys and sorrows.  Just like in childbirth, joy often comes with pain.  And the pain makes the joy … Continue reading →

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Never give up hope!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Janeen (Arla’s middle child and youngest daughter) wrote on Facebook today,  “Mom has proven to be unpredictable in her recovery. She has been moved from the Critical ICU to the other side of the ICU unit. The initial stroke has … Continue reading →

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Signs of Stroke

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Get informed.  What are the signs of stroke and the risk factors?  Click here to educate yourself.

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What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

Click here to access some basic information about Atrial Fibrillation.

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Update for Friday

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

For the past two days, Arla has been very alert.  It is clear to us that she can understand what we are saying.  She smiles at us and turns her head to be able to see who is talking to … Continue reading →

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So, what is going on?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mary Ann Falk

I guess “let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.”  Below is a description of how Arla got to Lutheran hospital.  This information is also in the “About” section of this blog. On Sunday, August 28, … Continue reading →

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