[Oe List ...] Last post-stroke update re daughter, Eva

[A.M. Noel]

Dear Ellie, Carleton,
Your faith in God is casing miracles in you child who is a miracle.

A.M. Noel


On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 2:12 AM Nancy Trask via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Dear Ellie, Carleton, and family,
> I’m so very happy that Eva’s recovery has been such a steady improvement.
> She is remarkable!  Prayers for the continuing journey to full functions.
>
> Grapes & Peas (preferably in 2 separate bowls!)
> Nancy Trask
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:57 AM Ellie Stock via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>> Dear Friends,
>>
>> Greetings from St. Louis!
>>
>> I wanted to share a last post-stroke/post-surgery update regarding our
>> daughter, Eva.
>>
>> The Ides of 2020 began for us December 30 when we were shocked to learn
>> that our daughter Eva had a stroke, was in ICU, her left side paralyzed and
>> unable to speak.  Driving back to Pittsburgh from St Louis, we didn't know
>> what her prognosis was.  The stroke was caused by at 95% blockage of her
>> right carotid artery which would need surgery as soon as possible but was
>> postponed three times due to medical insurance issues.  In retrospect, that
>> was for the better, as I don't know how she could have coped with
>> recovering from the stroke and surgery at the same time.
>>
>> We reached out to you, our friends and colleagues, asking for prayers,
>> encouragement, support, and you responded graciously with your prayers,
>> emails, thoughts, words of encouragement, lighted candles, and cards for
>> Eva and also words of wisdom for how to navigate the medical and medical
>> financial aid systems.  Some of you shared medical issues that your own
>> families were experiencing, and others of you have lost loved ones during
>> this time, and so our prayers also went out to and continue to be with you.
>>
>> January through March I was commuting between Pittsburgh and St. Louis as
>> Eva gradually but steadily, recovered from the stroke and surgery,  I
>> returned home in time to begin sheltering-in-place due to the beginning of
>> the coronavirus pandemic which, all too soon, was followed by multiple
>> manifestations of another pandemic in our country/world, racism and the
>> killing of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and subsequent racial events
>> leading to protests and demonstrations--the 60s deja vu all over again.
>> Since then, both pandemics have alternately been grabbing news headlines
>> and spotlights and changing the world and our everyday lives, suffering
>> from the incredible illness and death toll and exacerbating already present
>> racial and economic disparities.  At the same time we have been in awe of
>> the those on the front lines of both the medical, research, and essential
>> needs battles, and also those who continue to be on the front lines working
>> for racial justice and equality.
>>
>> During these months until June, Eva continued with doctors' appointments,
>> scans, tests, neurological evaluations speech/physical/occupational
>> therapy and home exercises.  She is walking well--(not running yet), her
>> speech is slightly slower but good but her voice lacks endurance for longer
>> conversations.  The use of her left hand has improved but is not yet 100%
>> in sensitivity or functioning for which she is still having occupational
>> therapy.  Part of her self-therapy at home is getting back to playing the
>> piano--challenging her left hand to cooperate.  She is an avid reader
>> but finds it difficult to read for long periods of time.  Doctors say full
>> recovery could take 12-18 months.
>>
>> The second week of July she returned to her job very part time, 2
>> hours/day, where she works at a child care learning center.  The classroom
>> she entered seemed strange as she was shocked that all of her décor had
>> been removed from the walls due to disinfecting the rooms.  So, as an
>> imaginal educator, she started again with new décor and getting to know
>> mostly new children wearing masks.  Next week she will work 3 hours/day and
>> will gradually increase her hours as her energy and stamina allow.
>>
>> Considering where she was in December, we are so grateful for the
>> progress she has made and continues to make.  And we are very grateful for
>> the prayer and other support you have generously shared.
>>
>> Our prayers continue with all you during these uncertain times of the
>> spreading coronavirus pandemic and addressing the continuing pandemic of
>> racism/white supremacy.
>>
>> Take care, be well, and stay safe.
>>
>> Grapes and peas and blessings,
>>
>> Ellie (and Carleton, too :)
>> elliestock at aol.com
>>
>>
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