Comment from royowen

Excellent

If one examines scripture, they will see that the desire to live will climb the insurmountable, I base my health on the grace and kindness of God, and I felt extremely optimistic of Wayne's recovery, you are too good a friend for us not to care, scripture is full of God's blessing in unfinished races of His Kids, thanks for sharing Rhonda, you are much loved, blessings Roy
Typo : it was clear (speach) speech?

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Roy,
Thanks for the review, my friend!! You're right about the grace and kindness of God. Wayne was a smoker, and no matter what we did, we couldn't get him out of his addiction. The surgeon told him that the type of stroke he had comes from smoking and that if he goes back to it, he will see him again.
Wayne is mostly healed at this point. He's a bit wobbly and has poor grip in his left hand, but little else.
Besides, a horrible headache behind his right eye, which is the site of the stroke.
I asked him why he thought God healed him of everything, but left the headache.
He told me it was a reminder not to do something stupid again (smoking). I had to agree. So far, so good.

Thanks again,
Rhonda

reply by royowen on 13-Nov-2024

Yep, two days before I was baptised, God told me to stop drinking, smoking and gambling, and I did, that was forty years ago, my dear dad died at only 67, he smoked almost up to dying, as did my brother at 69. I would be dead now if I hadn't of stopped Rhonda, I smoked for 25 years, share my testimony, smoking's not good, he's got plans for Wayne, blessings, Roy

Comment from Gayla putnam

Excellent

You sucked me right into the bedside drama and the miracle of surviving a major stroke. Your assessment of the confusing medical terms and what they meant for your future broke my heart. The scene with your husband waking up and fighting made me cheer. Well written. gayla

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Gayla,
Thank you so much for your assessment of the actual writing in the chapter. That was very helpful. I was telling a friend on here that I spent as much time on this chapter as I do the fantasy book chapters I write. It started out a simple way to update, next thing I knew, I shifted into re-writer mode, lol.
Take care, and thank you so much,
Rhonda

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this update with us. Those of us who are prayer warriors on FanStory know God answered our prayers. It was His will to do so. You are so blessed. I will continue to pray.

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Thank you for your prayers, Barbara. It was amazing to me to watch the process unfold. Every morning Wayne woke up, there was more he had conquered. We could actually feel the prayers that were going up and it did more than comfort, it energized, it healed.
Keep it up, prayer warriors!! I can witness its effect first hand.
Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Aw, Rhonda, that is such wonderful news and a miracle really. Wayne may not be as strong as he was before but you will have him back home as a whole person. I'm so happy for you all. A big hug. You're one brave woman. Ulla xxx

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Ulla,
Thank you so much for the six stars and for the encouragement! It's been quite the ordeal. I know I recently wrote a chapter on here on my near-death experience and how that played out. I now know what it feels like to be on the other side of that ambulance. You feel helpless and terrified. You think you'll never see that person again, and even if you do, they will never be the same.
Now, that might be true in part, but for the larger part, we didn't just dodge a bullet, we dodged a cannon ball!!

Hugs, my friend,
Rhonda

reply by Ulla on 14-Nov-2024

Oh I so know what you mean. We almost lost our little 3 year old daughter nearly 40 years ago. After it was over with a happy ending, it felt asif I'd been run over by a train.

Comment from DonandVicki

Exceptional

Good news for sure,my wife and I still pray for you and Wayne. I know that prayer helps, I have seen it work many times in my 77 years. Your true story brings hope for all that are suffering. The 1-42 scale is news to me as well.

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Don,
Thank you so very much for the six stars, my friend!! Prayer certainly does help, and it's help is immeasurable and precious!! I still haven't found out what Wayne's score was, but hope to today as we touch base with his Primary Care Physician. I'll let you know.
Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from Mike Stevens

Exceptional

Man, Rhonda, the word miracle is ascribed to many situations, but truly applies in this instance, Both of you keep fighting the good fight, and continued good luck going forward

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for the six stars!!! I've never seen such a miracle in my life. No one comes back from a massive stoke unscathed. I get it that he still have a few things to work through, but I had a worse time with COVID than he's had with his stroke.
Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

Such great news. It truly does sound like a miracle. That fighting part of him is probably a good part of the reason he is coming home as well. prayers for continued healing for him and strength for you.

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Marilyn,
Thank you so very much for your kind review! You're right about the fighter inside him. He definitely came out swinging, metaphorically and practically! He never swung at me, though, even at his most out of touch shape.
Take care,
Rhonda

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Exceptional

Oh Rhonda, I'm so pleased to read that Wayne's coming home. But, I literally, held my breath all the way through this amazingly vivid and emotional account. This was an horrendous experience for both of you but, arguably, worse for you as you contemplated the worst and hoped beyond hope for the best. It must have been the longest 3 weeks of your life. But he's back with all the energy and force that he needs to overcome this catastrophic event. And he has love and prayers around him to fortify him on his journey. As do you. I wish you love and all the best wishes in the world. Being boringly pedantic, I just have one more thing to say - sur(v)iving:)) Debbie xx

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Hi Debi,
Thank you so much for the six stars!! Thank you for the very specific review of the chapter, as well. I need the literary comments along with the wonderful support.
I love the way you introduced the grammar snafu. You are so funny. Someone else found another one of speech/speach. Lol, I actually remember writing the word and thinking, what's wrong with this?? Hehe. I totally missed the suriving one.
Thanks for all you always do, and especially today.
Hugs,
Rhonda

Comment from Sally Law

Exceptional

Praise the Lord! This is a miracle and answer to prayer! I'm so full of hope! I know you are too, my friend. Another amazing, precious, miraculous story of God at work in your lives! I'm crying too!!!!
Much love to you both.
Sal and the Law Clan XOs!!
(We were all together when the news came about Waynes stroke, and we prayed for Wayne as a family.)

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024

Dearest Sally,
Thank you for the lovely six stars, my friend. Thank you for sharing with me on the prayers with your family. I can't tell you how much your support and prayers, personally and as a group on this site meant during our hours and days of pain and uncertainty. They still matter, my friend,
Love and hugs across the bridge,
Rhonda

Comment from Begin Again

Exceptional

I believe in miracles and thank the Lord for every one of them, especially for you and Wayne. I sit her crying, straining to read every word, but so very happy for the outcome. It also brought memories of how many times prayers brought Mike back after the doctors told me there was no hope. I am thrilled that the Lord's blessing touched your family and I pray that they will continue to do so.
Sending my love and prayers for better tomorrows filled with strength and determination for each day.
Smiles and hugs, Carol

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