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CynK 
7:32pm, September 29, 2008
My mom is now in a rehab hospital in Asheville. Tomorrow will be her 81st birthday. She is not making the kind of progress we have been hoping she would. They so completely wore her out yesterday with all her therapy that today she was too tired to gain much from what she was put through today. She could hardly stay awake most of the day. Her mind is not completely aware all the time. Some times are better than others. I will be going back to TN tomorrow after my mom's birthday celebration. It will be the first time I've been home since Oct 16. The rock slide on I-40 just inside the NC state line will add at least an hour to my trip home...making it at least 7 1/2 hours.
Thank you all for all your good thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated. Love to you all.
Cyn
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I am glad your mom is moving to a rehab...that is a step...that is progress. I know you need to rest, to sleep in your own bed... Take care of yourself and I hope your mom enjoys her birthday...love and hugs...Karen
biowoman
When my husband had his stroke in June 2008 he was not willing to even try to stay awake for the 1st 6 weeks. When we went to Rehab I just wanted to cry b/c the therapists could not get him to stay awake to do much of anything. Yet every day we went to physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They kept telling me that it was not unusual and that he would get better. We were in a Rehab facility for 6 weeks and by the time we left, it was amazing how far he had come. And now 16 months later he is still getting better and better. Will he ever be as good as he was before the stroke, probably not as his vision has been affected, and a large portion of his cerebellum had to be removed. You may be amazed. Don't give up hope. One of the things that I believe helped my husband a lot was having music playing in his room all the time. It was way too hard for him to try to watch tv but he did listen to the music. Even when you thought he was asleep his brain was tuned in. Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you both. Enjoy birthday 81 and have a safe trip home. HUGS - Nadine
thedarlin
Hugging you tightly and wishing you strength, courage and peace as you face this challenge in your life. I hope you are able to get some rest while you are at home. My sister and I are heading to Pigeon Forge in the morning for a bit of rest and relaxation. I love sitting in the peace of the mountains!!!love and hugs...Lynn
l8gra
Cyn, I'm keeping you in my prayers and hoping you find the strength and comfort as you go thru all this. Be careful going back home and have a safe trip. Love, Kim
KimRW
Happy Birthday to your mom & drive carefully. Have a safe trip back home. Hugs, Ann
annsullivan