A stroke of luck

I was going to blog about my sore leg (or leg sore) but thought I'd better get the word out about Ed's situation.  It's really his story to tell so if you get the chance, call him and get the straight scoop.  But I'll try to give a summary as much as I know.

Wednesday, late afternoon, Ed was picking up Camdan from the day care center when he discovered he couldn't control the muscles in his left hand.  He's left handed and couldn't sign Camdan out.  Later, as the family was getting ready to sit down to dinner, Tiffany was on the phone with the "Emergency Call" nurse for Kaiser who encouraged Tiffany to take Ed into the emergency room.  By now he was slurring his speech.  If there's anyone who would recognize speech changes, it is Tiffany.

Tiffany called Carolyn to ask her to come watch over the kids while she and Ed went to the ER.  Carolyn instead suggested she take the whole family to the ER where she'd pack the kids up in our van and take them home.  That would shorten the time for Ed.

Because Tiffany had been talking to the nurse, he was quickly admitted to the ER where his symptoms were quickly validated.  However, initial reports were mixed.  To be on the safe side he was admitted for at least an overnight stay.  Thursday, Kaiser ran several tests and verified that he had indeed had a stroke but it appears not to have permanently affected his abilities.  Conversations that I've had with him on the phone indicate he can talk as well as ever and he certainly hasn't lost his sense of humor.  For those who remember Ed's phobia of needless and all things hospital, you know that is significant.

Ed is due to be discharged today (Friday) noon about the time I am writing this.  He ate a good breakfast and is just anxious to get out.  If you have the time, I'm sure he would be tickled to hear from you.  We certainly aren't happy he had a stroke but are grateful about the outcome.