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[Ruthk34]

Hello. I haven't been on here for a while but I find myself in need of some support and prayers right now. My husband who is only 40yrs old has had a stroke. I have so much I have to do it is so overwhelming. So many decisions to make. I am supposed to start nursing school in a few weeks but now I don't think I can do it because I need to take care of my husbands needs and provide for my family. I wont be able to go to school, study, work and take care of my husband all at once. There is so much that I have to do myself that others can't help with. I thank my family, friends, and church family for their prayers and support during this time. But what is the hardest for me is that I am trying to be strong and in control for my husband and children to calm their fears but to do that I have to suppress my own fears and worry for their sake but inside I want to break down and cry. It's like I am not able to take any time for me to grieve for the losses we have suffered and have yet to cope with. I don't know how I am going to pay the bills on my paycheck alone. We were struggling as it was with both of us working and now it's just going to be me.
I am thankful that my husband is not paralyzed by the stroke. He has weakness on the right side of his body but can walk. It will take a lot of therapy for him to recover. My biggest concern though is he may not have the ability to make good decisions. I am concerned he will try to do things that he thinks he is able to do but can't and could get hurt.

Please pray for us.

[Truesovereigncrown]

Welcome back to Oasis Ruth.
Prayer gone up for you, and your husband and family sister.
God bless you all.
Love in Jesus from Bro True.

[Jamie808]

Lord lift up this wife, their family and this husband in your strong gentle hand. Hold them secure. Let them cry. Let them see your comfort at work....Please give them the "peace that surpasses all understanding." I pray your complete and total healing for this husband and his family. In Jesus Name

As God allows, drop an update to us as an encouragement to pray for u.
On a practical note my cousin (age 58) had a stroke that did "severe" damage on one side of his body and suffered memory loss. Today he is virtually normal, after much prayer and following the recommended therapy regimens.

God Bless You
Jamie

[Ruthk34]

Thank you both for your prayers and encouragement. So far he has just begun therapy and I know it will take time. His will is strong, he is determined that he will work again someday even if it's only part time. At least he has goals and hasn't given in to depression. He gets wrestles and wants to do stuff but tires easily. As for myself my head is spinning with all the things I have to do. There is the Dr. appts. therapy, need to get school supplies for the kids and myself( I decided to try to still go to school) filing for disability for him and even more. Not to mention I am working too.

In reflection I should have known something bad would happen. I have had many blessings this year and you know who doesn't like to see us happy and well so I should have been bracing for his attack on us. I never thought it would be health issues that is for sure. He will Not win I won't allow it. I have God on my side so he can take a hike! Praise the Lord and lend me your strength and lift us up in the name of Jesus. AMEN!