Well today got off to a bad start. My sister in law called me this morning shortly after I woke up to tell me that her grandpa had just had a stroke. He was doing so well yesterday, even the doctors were saying he'd be able to go home in a day or two.
I got dressed and headed to the hospital at 11:00. Roger took an early lunch and we got to there at about the same time. It nearly broke my heart to see Roger's grandma leaning next to the bed holding his hands with her head down. I can't even begin to explain what an adorable couple they are. Neither or them can eat or sleep without the other...seriously. They are always together and I liken them to a pair of lovebirds...one just can't exist without the other. They have been married for over 50 years and still hold hands. Since they took him to undergo a scan, we ate lunch and Roger and I left around 1:30 and said we be back after work.

I came home and paid some bills then went to run a few errands. When Roger got home we headed to the hospital where we didn't get any uplifting news. It seems his grandpa doesn't remember anyone except his wife. He is having trouble trying to convey his ideas. The doctor said that in his mind he knows what he wants to say, but when he speaks he says something else. You have to speak in simple terms with him and basically tell him who you are and that often helps him remember you. He will have to undergo therapy to basically relearn everything just like a baby. At this point, we don't know if this is a permanent condition or if it will deteriorate or get better with time. We can only hope for the best and will have more information tomorrow. It's amazing how we are all concerned about his bypass surgery that he had last Wednesday and here he has a stroke. Two totally different things. Everything changed so quickly, life can be cruel sometimes.