One of the best things about working from home is that no matter what happens or where I am I can keep working. I have been blessed over the years with being able to do what I love from anywhere in the world. I work with brands and people from all over the world as well and I wanted to create a post that I could reference for them to explain what’s going on.
So, most of you know that I had a stroke and spent some time in the hospital. I am home and recovering however that recovery will take months if not years to fully happen. I am currently in a wheelchair because I cannot move the left side of my body. In fact, I can’t do most of the normal things that we all take for granted. I am unable to turn over in bed at night.
I currently spend most of my time in the bed because that is the easiest room for me to get around in. I can sit in the bed and watch television and have one of the hospital tables to allow me to put food, drinks, books, etc in front of me. I do go to my desk each day and try to do some work. Work that used to take me ten minutes, takes an hour some days. I have to type one handed. Now, I didn’t lose my speech which I am grateful for because I can use dictation software to help write posts and answer emails.
All those posts that have been happening are either posts that I had written before the stroke, my sister in-law helped me write or have taken me three hours to produce. It is a slow and painful process for me. I am determined to get movement back but I have no idea what that timeline looks like. I will adapt and things will get better.
I appreciate all of your support and kind words during this time. I will of course be updating the blog with my progress as I go through this. It is a difficult time and if I am honest a frustrating time. I never imagined that doing something simple as putting on my pants would become such a production. I am more than a little angry at my body and struggle to stay positive. The little work I am able to accomplish each day helps.
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Thank you for the update. Hang there and don’t rush yourself things will happen in their own time. I will keep you in my prayers.
My prayers are always with you, Rita and I admire your perseverance and positive outlook. Please just hang in there and I will continue to send you all of the positive vibes that I can
If this were happening to a friend, you’d be patient and sympathetic, so you absolutely deserve to give yourself the same kind of grace! Please take all the time you need…
I can imagine how frustrating it is – the simple things we take for granted become mountains. But you got this – one day at a time. Wishing you a full healing
Take all the time you need for yourself and focus on you. Hang in there!
Your in my prayers and take all the time you need to get better. Nothing is more important than your health.
Sending prayers and hugs.
Hang in there, Rita ! We are all here with you & I am incredibly proud of you for overcoming this. You’ll get better. Be patient ! Sending you lots of love & good vibes
Sending prayers and hang in there.
Thank you for the update. Your determination, strength, and positivity is inspiring. Hang in there!
You are such a strong person. thank you for the update. sending you prayers.