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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 06:08 pm
Things change so fast. Blink of an eye and you don't realise.

My mum had a mini-stroke this afternoon. Doesn't remember that I came around this morning, doesn't remember the garden she planted yesterday and today, doesn't even remember the big holiday we're going on in May next year.

Physically, she's fine. But there are things she can't remember: events, things, the prime minister, the party she's having on Monday.

People she has no trouble with - my sisters and I, my stepdad, my uncle, her boss.

She's having trouble remembering what happened to her - she's asked my stepdad what happened to make him worried about her three times so far. We're taking her to the hospital now.

eta 10:45pm: Back home from hospital. They did a barrage of tests, but no updates yet. Mum's short-term memory's still gone - she didn't remember that we came with her to the hospital, so after we came back from a couple of hours in the waiting room, she was surprised to see us. They'll keep mum in overnight for observation and we'll go back in tomorrow.

Thanks for the prayers and thoughts and well-wishes.
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 08:25 am (UTC)
Oh wow. :( I'm so sorry to hear about this. My dad had a stroke (big one) a couple of years ago. He had memory problems for a while, but after a couple of months the memories came back, and he stopped having short-term memory problems as well. I hope it will be the same with your mom and that she recovers quickly and completely.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 08:54 am (UTC)
I'm sorry hon, I hope she's going to be OK!
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 09:34 am (UTC)
Oh, I'm so sorry. I hope her memories will return with time.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 10:12 am (UTC)
My best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and your family.
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 02:16 pm (UTC)
*hugs you SO MUCH* I'm sending all best thoughts and prayers for a speedy and quick -- and complete, of course -- recovery. *hugs more and more*
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 03:36 pm (UTC)
I'll pray for your mom and the rest of your family. *hugs* I hope she gets better very quickly!
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 04:46 pm (UTC)
D: I'm sorry to hear that- I hope she'll be okay! &hearts
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 10:05 pm (UTC)
*hugs* Will be thinking of you and your family.