The best way to describe how my mother is doing: Think of opposites, such as the title of this post. One minute she is able to articulate her words clearly, and then quite suddenly her words will slur or she won't be able to speak at all.
During the "down" times, it really appears like she is having a stroke. But after two visits to the hospital emergency room this week (we were there again yesterday), we have been told that her symptoms are a result of her head injury (a hematoma) from her fall last week. She needs time to heal from this injury.
She had a CT scan again yesterday, and the blood clot is not getting worse, so they are encouraged by that. We are praying the clot will dissipate soon.
Josh is home from school for a week, so Mom was really excited to see him today. Kim also called her room at a pre-arranged time this afternoon; the call was during one of the "ups" so that was a blessing.
I will post updates when I am able to. We are taking one day at a time, and some days are more difficult than others. Please keep praying for Mom... and for us, too. Thank you!
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