Need some good vibes

pelirrojo

Rain

Done. Keep us informed bro.

Martel

You got it.

Glock1975

Done buddy, thoughts and prayers Gordon.

smoke em if you got em

you got it Gordon...we are here for you brother!

Crousefer

Man hope everything turns out fine. Plenty of good vibes your way.

Eulogy

Sending good vibes your way. I hope your father is ok and recovers quickly.

raisindot

Sending good vibes and hopes for a speedy recovery yours and his way. That he's able to raise his arm already so soon out of surgery is an encouraging sign that his brain-motor skills connections may be okay.

LiquidChaos66

you got it brother! Keep us posted!

jlmarta

Prayers and good thoughts headed your way, sir. If I can do anything else, please let me know.

The3Stogies

Thoughts and prayers for a full recovery

kaspera79

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers...

Bob Luken

Hoping & praying for a full recovery.

Bigshizza

Best to you and your family Gordon!

Puff_Dougie

Just said a prayer for your dad, Gordon. Will keep him on my list, and you as well. Keep us posted.

SM0K3Y

Best wishes to you and your Fam BOTL

wwhwang

Praying for you, Pelli. Hope he recovers fully soon.

pelirrojo

ejgorman

I've been in your position. My mom had her first stroke at age 49 and her second and third at age 52. It's never easy and never predictable. Take it one day at a time. Do your best to love without judgement. Parents are pillars of strength and it's hard to accept anything that might change that. The aphasia (wrong words) should improve over time. PM me if you ever want to talk or use me as a sounding board. I made a lot of mistakes when my mom was going through this and carry quite a few regrets as well, which is ironic considering my questions led to the right diagnosis. My thoughts are with you and your family.

First Warrior

Prayers for your Dad. You will have to be strong for yourself and your Dad.

Chemnitz

Thanks for the update. Praying for your dad, Gordon.

Amos Umwhat

Hoping things are going well with your dad. ejgorman said above; never easy and never predictable, and that's exactly right. Mom lost her entire left side, a few months later she's back driving, playing piano etc., every event is different, I think. Help him keep a positive attitude, and you too!

pelirrojo

raisindot

Given the circumstances, that's great news! The important thing is that you know that he's still fully in there, personality and all, and it's just a matter of reestablishing his verbal connections. It sounds like he has a great deal of will to succeed and I'm sure that having family around is the best motivation he can have at this point.

kaspera79

Small steps can be considered major victories. It sounds like he is in good hand with both family and medical staff. Prayers will continue.

90+ Irishman

So sorry Gordon our family is keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers! Let's know if there is anything I can do to help you my friend!

curtpick

Just now caught up to this Gordon. Prayers for a quick and complete recovery. If you need anything, please let me know. God bless.

matkn293

Sorry to hear this. Hope all goes well for a full recovery!!

Bigshizza

Best to you and your family, hope his frustration level is tempered by his advances in regaining his skills.

jlmarta

pelirrojo

After a rough travel day yesterday, I am back in New Mexico. Things are still going fairly well with my dad's recovery. He's doing a full regimen of PT/OT/Speech therapy in a rehab hospital. He's particularly excited about OT, probably because the therapist is a rather dashing young lady... They say the average stay for a stroke is about two weeks. He is physically recovering quite well, but still struggling with language. He is, however, making pretty good progress in that department as well. I'll be headed back to Arkansas in a few weeks whenever he comes home. Doctors expect him to recover most of his skills/ability in time and he gets better each day, but it will be a long haul. Thanks again for the support and well wishes gents.