Diagnosis - edit

Edited - Just got a call at 9:45.  They are rushing her to Cleveland Clinic.  Won't know more until morning but they feel surgery is necessary now.  She told the doctor she would not live through a surgery, and he said you won't live much longer without it.  I will keep you posted but won't have my laptop with me, and will probably be outside in the car anyway.   One visitor is allowed briefly after surgery.

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I appreciate your prayers and best wishes.  We have an answer.  She did not have a stroke.  Her carotid artery has a blockage that is very high and too close to the brain for treatment here.  That is what's causing the visual and speech disturbances.  The doctor recommended seeing a vascular surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, but she is not a candidate for any type of surgery because of her heart failure.  She already takes the drugs recommended for this condition so tomorrow morning she will discuss options with her long time family doctor.  It is very serious as blood flow becomes more restricted to the brain.  Maybe her heart doctor in Cleveland can relay the tests to the vascular department and see if any treatment would be feasible.

As I sat outside waiting for a call, I admired the flowers and thought I would show you how well the bargains are doing.  This three Vista petunia has already been trimmed back in the center, it's very large, $18!  

This Vista Silverberry has also been trimmed, almost doubled from two weeks ago, $13!  The nurse with my doctor went there after I gave her directions and bought 18 baskets.  

My peonies are starting, and the hydrangeas aren't quite ripe enough for the deer.  But soon, they will be chomped down to fence height.

As I sat on the swing, I of course had to take the M&M challenge and yes, they do melt in your hand.  But didn't on the back of the latest issue of Primitive Place.  Please don't think this is all I had.  I just set them down to run into the house after downing an iced coffee.  And run I did.  Stitches removed, toes are still bandaged for two more weeks, but less bulk than before so I can run when necessary (always after coffee - hot or cold!)

Guess what color the light threads ended up being on Hickling.  3865.  Even the 3866 which is quite light was not enough for me.  Except for pure white, there is nothing lighter.  Thank you Mary for your floss gift!  

I'm still not completely sold but it's better.  You can see how nondescript the lighter thread is in the last floral of the border which hasn't been changed yet.  The first bird at the top is the light blue that was A & B, which are now changed to a darker shade.

And if you want to see my hair before treatment, here it is.  I will let you know if it's helping in a month, before the second treatment.  Nice huh?

Have a good day folks.

Stay safe.
And thank you again.

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