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In reply to the discussion: First time I've done this but I would love positive vibe or prayers or white light sent to my mother [View all]tavalon
(27,985 posts)As a worrier, I learned long ago that I use that as a coping mechanism and I hurt myself so much more than I need to. Not saying it's the same for you.
I will send thoughts of a vibrant mother busy,busy, busy, so busy, no time for silly strokes. May she kick ass in rehab. Some do, and deciding her fate on day one is a fools game. I'm surprised "they" chose to do that.
When my patient's parents ask me for a time frame, I always say, "Your child(ren) will decide that. There may be bumps in the road. There may not. There is no way to know. Let's just watch, hope and love them. Let's let them do what they need to, in their own time frame." Funny thing. I've never been wrong with that prediction. (as a reference, I'm a NICU nurse)
As far as thinking of nothing else. Why would you? But remember, she would want you to take care of yourself, whatever form that takes. She needs you just as you need her right now. Be her pillar of strength and her biggest cheerleader. Or whatever it is you think she needs from you. You know her.