I was not prepared for this

I was out of town this past weekend. On the way home yesterday my cell phone rang. My mother has had a stroke. That was the longest 2-1/2 hours of my life as I tried not to drive like a maniac and get to the hospital.

My mother has lived alone since I married 21 years ago. She is strong and capable. She is creative. She is opinionated and stubborn. She is all those things. She was angry about being made to go to the hospital. She was "as mad as an old wet hen" to use a rural southern description. So... knowing all these things I was not prepared for seeing her laying on a gurney - unable to speak clearly and partially paralyzed on her left side. I was not prepared. My heart is broken. I am an emotional wreck. I have no idea what to do or which way to turn.

I will be in and out with her this week and until we know where we are. There is just me and my sister - so we will share the duties of care between us.

Please lift her up to your higher being. I know the power of prayer. I know the power of encouragement.

Sorry - no MaggieGrace goodness. I'm too tired and emotional.

I hope you all have a better day than I am.