Friday, January 1, 2010

Our Journey

Our journey began on Wednesday, December 23. My dear lovebug was complaining with a headache, and his blood pressure was running high. Then, he said his right leg felt a little numb. I told him we were going to the emergency room just to be safe. As we were sitting in the emergency room, his left leg started going numb. Of course, they started taking blood, and running test on him right away. Eventually, he also lost feeling in his left arm, and from the waist down. They were sure he had a stroke. On Christmas Eve, I almost lost my lovebug. I watched, as he fell back on the bed into my arms, and began to have seizures. The room become filled with nurses, and the trauma unit. They made me leave the room, and sent me into a waiting area. I was crying, praying, and falling apart. Finally, they came and told me they were taking him to ICU. I was totally out of it, they had to take me downstairs to the emergency room, I was almost going into diabetic acidosis. All I wanted was to be with my lovebug, it was a nightmare. Praise God for bringing us through that night. When they let me out of the emergency room, and I was able to go into the ICU to see my lovebug, words cannot express how I felt to see him laying there like that. He is my life, and it hurt so much. Praise God for bringing him out of ICU, and into a regular room on Christmas Day. I was blessed with the greatest Christmas gift ever, my lovebug's life. Of course, our journey did not stop there. It is very much an on going journey. We came home from the hospital on New Year's Eve, quite different from the day we left. Lovebug has no feeling from the waist down, or the left arm. He has to use a walker, and has to have my help getting around. Our life has been changed, but our love has been made only stronger. God is still in charge of everything, and I continue to give Him all the praise. He has carried me, and continues to. I will never be able to thank all of you enough for all the beautiful comments, love, friendship, and precious prayers for me and my lovebug. Please keep praying for lovebug, he starts physical therapy next week. God and lovebug are my two hero's. I love you all so much, sweet blessings to everyone.

53 comments:

Cathy said...

I am so sorry you and Eddie have been through all that, Denise. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. It is good to see you back on your blog. I have missed you. Love and Hugs, sweet friend ~ still praying for you two ~

Cheptoek said...

Denise, it is so beautiful to hear from you. Welcome back. We have missed you. God is faithful and He knows how much you Denise love Him. You have been such a wonderful witness for Him. I continue to pray for you and your husband. God be praised that you are back at home.

JHS said...

Denise, I have wondering about you and reading the updates here on your site. I am happy that both of you are at home at last, and Eddie will be getting the treatment he needs. Take good care of yourself as you take care of him so that you can remain strong & capable of aiding him with his therapy! You will both continue to be in my thoughts & prayers in the days ahead.

Happy New Year to you both,

JHS
Colloquium

Pam D said...

I'm so glad that your Lovebug made it through and that God's timing was for him to stay here with you. Denise, I'm praying for God to do a great work in Eddie's life; for Him to restore full feeling and movement everywhere in your Lovebug's body. I know that through God, all things are possible, and so I will lay this at His feet. So many are praying for you both... {{{hugs}}}

Sue said...

Hello Dear sweet friend,
I have been gone from blogging and just came back this week to find all this happening. I am so sorry that this has happened but am so thankful and thanking God for his mercy , He is so gracious. I have been praying for you both and will continue too.If I can do anything please let me know, i would so love to live near you. You encourage all of us so much and inspire us here in blogland.
Hugs and much love.
Sue

aspiritofsimplicity said...

I will continue to keep you both in my prayers.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Shelby said...

Denise, I have to a large extent been where you are now. My Richie was 47 when he was disabled; we had 5 kids at home and our world as we knew it changed in an instant. That was 15 years ago.

I didn't know anybody, at that time, who had been through what we were going through. PLEASE if you need to talk or email or whatever. PLEASE let me help you walk through this.

Your faith is tremendous and it will see you through -- we didn't start on that bedrock of faith though we do have it now -- but friends who have "been there, done that" can be an invaluable resource. Use me. Practical help, support, whatever you need. Please.

I love you so much. My email is shelby.dellarosa@gmail.com

Debbie Petras said...

Oh Denise, praise God that Eddie is home and you are together. Yes, life will be a bit different for you now. But I pray that people will come alongside you and help. May the Lord give you the strength you need during this time.

Love,
Debbie

A Stone Gatherer said...

Denise you are in my prayers!!! If there is any other way that I can be of help to you, I am so willing to do so!

Barbara said...

We have been praying for you both since we heard the news and are so thankful to Donetta and Marsha for giving us updates. I know this has been a difficult time for both of you, but somehow its so much more emotional for the one watching. I have watched my husband at death's door on two occasions with heart surgeries and I know those feelings...and GOD is the only answer to help us thru them and I KNOW HE WAS THERE for you. We will continue praying for you on this new journey you have to face TOGETHER and with GOD..."a three strand cord is not easily broken"......Stay blessed....with much love, Barbara

Love Bears All Things said...

It is so good to hear from you. Bless you, dear. Please take care of yourself as you take care of your Love Bug. I know this is hard on both of you. Just keep praising God. He is there in the midst of it all.
Love,
Mama Bear

Anne Lang Bundy said...

Your lives are a continued testimony to the God Who answers in His perfect wisdom all the prayers we continue to offer on your behalf.

I love you, sweetie! Rest in Him. Don't overdo.

Heather said...

I'm so happy you both are back home again. I'll be continuing to pray for you two. God is good!

LauraLee Shaw said...

Oh, sweet Denise. What a difficult time to get through, but you will not do so without the prayers of all your sisters and brothers in Christ. I love you, precious friend!

Angie said...

Oh Denise, I had NO idea all that was going on! I've been so busy with stuff lately, I haven't been catching up on my bloggy friends. I will definitely be praying for you & your lovebug. I pray complete restoration of all his mobility. I am so proud of you for keeping your eyes on God and giving Him thanks even in a difficult situation. God bless you.

Gretchen said...

Said a prayer this morning and will continue to pray. You are heavy on my heart, friend. xxxooo

Peggy said...

Blessings sweet Denise and Lovebug,
Continuing to pray! You have been so missed and it's so great to see words from you! You are constantly in my prayers and think & stop in here often just to see God's answer & miracles! Now you take care of yourself because He & Lovebug need you! I'm sure that's a huge challenge for both of you! Physical therapy will help him so he is not so dependent on you. So glad it was not a stroke but the other does not sound much better. Waiting for more PRAISE reports & the glory of God shining on both of you! Please take it easy. Keep praying and believing and seeing things as they should be not as they are in the nightmare part. Give this all to God. Love you so much & sending a shortybear hug and dance for you being home.

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Glad your lovebug is home and it wasn't a stroke. Am praying for both of you and believing for a miracle. The last word belongs to Jehovah Rapha, our healer--not to any human doctor.

Denise said...

Oh girl..... Hold tight to that precious faith that you so beautifully speak of. It will carry you through this storm........

Joan Hall said...

Denise - you are certainly going "through the fire" now, but take comfort in the words from Isaiah 43:2. Praying for you and Eddie.

Saleslady371 said...

I love you, too. You can count on my prayers.

Irene said...

Thinking of you and praying, dearest friend.

luvmy4sons said...

Oh my...what a journey. I can only imagine how hard all of this has been. My prayers continue to be with you and Eddie. I know sweet sister that Jesus is there with both of you holding you both in His everlasting arms! Love always in Christ.

Jaime Kubik said...

It is good to hear words from you. I am so sorry for the terror you had to have gone through. God bless you and keep you strong. Constantly praying...

cryssi said...

My prayers are continuing for you and yours....

Crystal

Karen said...

Denise...you and your lovebug have been lifted up daily by so many people that you have blessed and lifted up before the throne...

"Our life has been changed, but our love has been made only stronger"....may 2010 be a year of renewal and restoration for you both with abundant blessings from the Lord....

bp said...

You are in my prayers, sweetie. I would love to be there to give you a big hug right now and help you anyway I could.

Take care and continue to praise Jesus.

Bethany

Wendy said...

Denise,
I have been taking some time off of the internet and blogging, but I have been praying for you and your husband, and was so glad to see this post just now--you have gone through so much in this last week, but you are right that God will be your strength and get you through as He has in the past. We pray that Eddie will be helped by the therapy, and that God will heal him.
With love and prayers,
Wendy

Talk..to..Grams said...

I have been praying for you and Eddie and you have been on my heart. I am so sorry you have had to go through this.
I am so glad Eddie got to come home. I will be praying for strength for you to care for him. Can you get help with a nurse to come in for a while. I will be praying for all your needs. Love and hugs Grams

grace said...

Yes.. I will include him in our prayers. Pls. pray also for my complete healing on my acid reflux.. I am still in limbo whether to undergo endoscpy or not..

Beth in NC said...

Oh Denise. I could cry with you. I was praying from the morning after it happened. I am so sorry.

I am praying for a complete recovery.

May God give you both strength as you walk with Him through this healing process.

Love,
Beth

Bernadine said...

Denise, it's so good to hear from you. I'm so sorry for all that you and Eddie have been going through. I'll be keeping both of you in my prayers that God will continue to uphold you in His strong right arm.
Hugs

Alleluiabelle said...

I love you sweet friend. Please know that I am with you in mind, heart and prayer.

Big Hugs,
Alleluiabelle

Grace on the Narrow Path said...

Still you and your Love Bug are in my prayers.
I love you.
Bren

GranthamLynn said...

Oh what a sweet post. I am not sure it was exactly meant to be that way but you always encourage even when you don't mean to. I agree with Cathy. It is great to see your home and writing. We have missed you.
Praying for you both. Take care.
Love and Hugs,
Sherry

Grammy said...

My prayers are with you both.

Beth Cotell said...

I am continuing to pray for you and Eddie. God will continue to be your strength!

Fitter After 50 said...

(((hugs))) I am glad you are both at home. I'm not sure what diabetic acidosis is but it sounds frightening in itself. I'm glad you felt the presence of the Lord.

Anonymous said...

Welcome home, Denise & Lovebug!! I pray that the physical therapy be beneficial for getting movement back again. LORD, please bless them greatly!

Allison said...

Oh my sweet friend! Sometimes there are just no answers to the "whys" of God's ways, but sometimes, they are just, God's ways. I dont get it - you dont deserve it, neither does Eddie. Your faith is such an example to me of how to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning to your own understanding. Im not sure I would have reacted in such faith and belief - you are a spiritual inspiration to me and I love you and pappa Eddie so dearly...SO sorry for all you are going through - I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH! So does Brian!

WE LOVE YOU AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!

Brian Borowski said...

Hi Denise and Eddie. Brian here, Allison's husband. I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and Eddie both. Eddie will be in my prayers. I know you both love each other very much and that shared love will carry you both through this. Take care of yourselves and know that there are many people who love and are praying for you both. Christ's Love, Brian

GranthamLynn said...

Lifting you up today.
Hugs,
Sherry

Tea with Tiffany said...

I continue to pray for you and your Lovebug. May God touch and heal both of you in Jesus' name. You are precious in my heart.

Love and hugs,

Tiffany

Irene said...

Hello my dear friend,
Know that you are in my mind and prayers.

eph2810 said...

Thank you Denise for the update. I will continue to pray for you two...

Love & peace,

Iris

Jackeline Salva Cagas-Paraiso said...

God is too wise to be mistaken.. God is too good to be unkind.. When you seems don't understand His plan.. Just trust Him... Everything happens for a definite reason. My prayer is with you. Hang on.. God bless

Anonymous said...

Hello Denise, I received your names in prayer and I ask God to show you Himself by touching Eddie and your body and rise and be healed.
Hugz Mammy in California

April said...

Denise...I have been away from blogging since before Christmas and my heart is breaking for what has happened. Please know that I'm praying for you and Lovebug. God is ever near! Keep the faith, my sweet friend!

GranthamLynn said...

Thinking of you today. We all miss you. Praying for you and your lovebug today.
And sending you a warm hug.
Love,
Sherry

Mary said...

Denise,

It's good to know that you and Eddie are home. You were both very much blessed this Christmas. God is with you in all of this and I'm glad you're praising Him and letting him carry you through this valley.

Praying for both of you and especially to guide the hand of Eddie's doctors and his therapist.

Thinking of you often throughout every day.

Blessings,
Mary

LisaShaw said...

Precious Denise, I continue to pray for you and your husband. My heart and love is with you dear sister.

Stand firm in the LORD.

Psalm 27:13-14

Grace said...

I'm very worried about you when I read that post about your lovebug (posted by your friend). I am happy that your lovebug is home with you now.
You got many friends... and we all care for you. We will continue to pray for your lovebug and you.
Happy New Year, Denise... and may God's name continue to shine in your life.

i said...

Hi Denise, both you and lovebug are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take good care now.

Happy sends her loving wags and licks.