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   katiem2posted 14 years ago

   Please forgive my absence and lack of response as of late. My Mom had a stroke, I flew outta here and haven't been on line till yesterday. She was in the hospital for six days, then moved to a rehab facility for 7 days now, 13 days in all. Love and Peace, Katie

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      paradigmsearchposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome back.

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         katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank YOU!

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      ssaulposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Sad to hear katie, hope your mom recuperate well! Welcome back!

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         katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         thank you dear ssaul

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      speedbirdposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome Back Katie, sorry to hear about your mum's illness...wish her a quick recovery

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         katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you and I appreciate your kind words.

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      sarovaiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry for that. And welcome back.

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         katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you!

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      ediggityposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry about your mom Katie.  I hope she feels better and you're ok.

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         katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much

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      mtsi1098posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good to see u back and I hope all is well

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   Daniel Carterposted 14 years ago

   Wow. Life changes in an instant. I hope your mom is doing better and her recovery will be a full one! Glad you're back, as well. Thanks for letting us know.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Daniel I appreciate it!  Katie

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   nasus loopsposted 14 years ago

   Sorry to here that about your mum.  I hope she is recovering well. Welcome back to your support network that is Hubpages.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Much Appreciated, Thank you!

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   rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

   I hope she is doing better. Is someone with her?
   
   I wondered where you were. It can be so stressful when something happens to our parents.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you rebekah.  I was really taken back as to just how difficult it was to see my Mom reduce to such illness, weak and helpless.  I could not do enough for her, so it seemed, not because she demanded anything, she did not, it's just I wanted so badly to make her better and feel safe as she always did me.

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   Glad you're back with us, Katie.
   I would say "Welcome to the dealing with ailing parents club" but I know it's not a club you ever wanted to join.
   Still, there are many, many of us hubbers who have stood in your shoes.
   Hub Pages has always been a source of support for me during family crises. I hope you will lean on us for -- whatever lightens your load (even if it's just silliness!).
   Take care and all the best to your mom in her recovery.
   MM

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mighty Mom your so right and I will, I appreciate that.
      
      I lost my dad when I was very young as was he.
      
      My Mom never remarried and has had this stroke at  young age herself.
      
      She was a healthy and vibrant woman and when I saw her I thought, Who is that.  She had lost a lot of weight and looked so much older, I had just visited with her over the holidays.
      
      It can happen fast.  I didn't sleep for 5 days and I didn't think that was possible.  I was taking care of my Mom as if she were a baby.  She is for now.  I do hope she gets better but I feel there maybe something underlying.  Hence the drastic weight loss in just five weeks. 
      
      Thanks for being here I'm so grateful for my hubber family!
      Katie

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   WryLiltposted 14 years ago

   Glad to have you back and hope that the doctors are able to at least pinpoint the underlying problem and help your mother and you both be comfortable (ie, sleeping every night for you!)

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Wrylilt, I need the ZZZZZZZZ's 

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   IzzyMposted 14 years ago

   I am so sorry to hear of this Katie and if there is anything we can do to help, just say.
   I do hope you mum's recovers and that whatever is underlying is treatable.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, she just had an MRI today, there have been lots and lots of test.
      
      Thanks so much

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   TopUniverseposted 14 years ago

   Welcome back. Your Mom will recover well with the blessings of god.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Much appreciated!

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   Ign Andyposted 14 years ago

   I hope she gets well soon and welcome back Katiem.

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      katiem2posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank YOU!

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    tlpoagueposted 14 years ago

    Welcome back Katiem,
    I hope she gets to feeling better soon.

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    klarawieckposted 14 years ago

    Glad to hear she's doing better.

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    earnestshubposted 14 years ago

    Wishing the best for your mom Katie. love from my family to yours. Illness is always a tough time for families.

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years ago

    ..hey, she's in good hands...it's good to be there for her isn't it...get some rest...
    
    ...mine just happens to be in the hospital too...

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