Weekend snapshot: stroke and easy chair
My son loves his granny very much. He knows as a stroke patient she is probably very bored. He would try to arouse her from her inner thoughts and tease her and basically keep her happy. It is a tall order as any one taking care of stroke patients is aware. For the record I wish to thank God granny has shown remarkable recovery and has managed after three months to able to nod and blink her eyes to communicate with us. Praise be to God.
We thought of placing her bed facing the telly as we hope the sounds and sights will help keep her occupied. But the angle isn’t quite correct. Furthermore she gets bored if she has to lie down on her bed 24 hours a day. Praise God we had an idea. A deck chair has the additional benefit of being able to have its rest gradient changed. She has a wheelchair but doesn’t really like it for reasons we don’t know of. Maybe a deck chair makes it feel more like the good old days.
We tied neck supports on a deck chair so we don’t have to worry about her toppling over. Hopefully this will cheer her up lots and speed up her recovery.
Technically this isn’t really a weekend snap shot kind of post. I just want to share with you all that when every thing seems ‘bad’ life is hard to go on. We need to be positive sometimes. It will fortify our spirits and to be negative brings forth no benefits that I can think of.
This is the original pic I intended to put up. Have a great week ahead every body.
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Thanks to Heather for sharing with me these verses as a guide and encouragement.
Paul wrote the following while in prison for his faith, after being shipwrecked several times, being stoned, jailed, going without food, and multiple other such experiences.
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. *I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength*.
Then my 10 year old daughter suggested these two–they are her two favorites and apply in most situations:
/5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; /6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Joshua 1:9
/9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”/
In Christ’s grace and peace, Heather
The deck chair sounds like a very good idea. Have dealt with similar issues in the past here and finding a way to make the most of the situation can make all the difference. Praying for you and yours.
You are creative in the deck chair head supports.
Your young son has a loving and helpful spirit.
The headrest idea; such creativity in the time of need! My prayers to your mother as she journeys towards recovery.
Hope granny gets well. Creative take on the deck chair.
Dear Beng beng,
My grandma also suffered from stroke after Gawai this year… half of her body paralyse… nw my aunt is taking care of her… last week i went back to Miri to visit her… according to my aunt, sometime when she is not happy she refuse to eat any medicine or food… it breaks my hearts to see her like that… i went off with tears flowing but did not let her see me crying..
hopefully she’ll recover… May god bless your mummy and my grandma so that they’ll recover soon… take care….
Dear Bubble,
Thank you. I can absolutely put myself in yr shoes. Sometimes we just have to leave it to a higher being and just pray for the best circumstances. Hugz
I hope she recovers pretty soon. Good shot on those chairs.
Rejoicing with you for Granny’s great recovery. Prase the Lord.
Get well soon to Granny. Benghui so kuai!
how wonderfully sweet he is
hope your granny gets better soon! God bless.
It’s not easy taking care of a stroke patient. Both my elderly in-laws are sickly and are quite a handful as they have become like kids. sigh…
generations taking over..
peace be with you and heather! EH…why you so shy wan…don’t want to appear on HB’s 6thseal post?????? comeone i think u’re as humsome as him
no way..I think Huai Bin retains the title of Sibu’s most handsome blogger. in case any one dares to challenge the title from Hb, jaga … hahahahaha. this comment is made under duress as i will meet him every now n then n i wish to ensure my survival in this small town
Hope Granny recovers soon. That’s true, positivity helps a great deal.
It is one of the greatest filial acts of family members to look after a stroke patient as well you have done.
It is not easy for all but love and belief in God will see you through. Many blessings will be upon you in the future.
This is in the Bible and in the life stories of our forebears, in Sibu and everywhere else. Honour your parents is in the Ten Commandments.
A feather in the cap to have children like yours! You will be blessed.
This is a very touching post Bengbeng. Grandchilddren and grand parents have a very unique bonding and i felt very happy to read whatever you are doing for her. I hope and pray she recovers fast.
world wide recession is coming, our local political scene is in a mess, our nations economy are going nowhere but heading down, and I have to deal with some personal relationship issues…
and now, this post of yours puts me into a correct perspective of things around me….
thanks beng beng…
by the way, have you noticed how bad is the easy chair quality nowadays? They are so short and the metals are so soft.
KaKiaYam
Bengbeng, find solace in the good Lord as He is our tower of refuge and strength. He is our good shepherd (we are his lambs) and He’ll provide for our needs. U r more grounded in God than before.
May u continue to trust in Him and make ur ways delightful in His eyes. Take care.
my strongest encouragement and support to u and hope all will be fine soon… stay strong there and I know God will be there for you always.
the DIY neck support are very nice, i shall make 1 for my self
you’re doing a great job & i pray God lends His healing hands on your mum.
i think one reason why your mum doesn’t like the wheelchair is that, after lying on the deck-chair/bed all day, sitting up & moving around makes them dizzy. perhaps, try sitting up for some time before moving around on the wheel-chair at a very leisurely pace.
keep up the good work.
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