I have had more news of Wendells, and she has asked me to let you know what has been happening to her. She did tell me yesterday, and asked me to let you know how she was. However, I was unsure if she meant me to be specific or leave it as a general post, and until I heard back thought it best not to say more than I did, in case she wanted to do that herself when able. I know you will understand this, and I did not want to post medical details unless she specifically asked me to. Wendells will be killing herself laughing at my rabbiting on here, as I seem incapable of doing short posts, but I just wanted to explain the reasons behind the delay.
Firstly, let me say, that she is very deeply appreciative and moved by everyone's warm, loving and get well messages. She has an iPad and is sometimes able to get online but unable at this moment to reply so has been reading all of your messages. She says they have helped her enormously, given her a boost and is helping her recovery. She is so full of love for everyone and will reply when able.
Unfortunately, our Wendells has been very ill indeed and was in ICU for a couple of days or so, in a world of her own. ( Her words, not mine.) She had been out shopping, and reached out for her mobile and realised she couldn't move her arm and then her leg. She just had time to realise she was having a stroke before collapsing unconscious for a couple of days or so. So she has had a stroke affecting her left side, and as luck would have it, she is left handed, which is why she is barely able to type. As some of you will know, a stroke often causes depression which Wen has had also, but is now really taking an interest in things again and truly is sounding more like herself. She still has a way to go though, but continues to progress well, and is receiving intensive physiotherapy. Naturally, she is very exhausted and sleeps a lot, and the least effort takes it out of her, which we all understand ourselves. Her eyesight has also been affected a bit, so that doesn't help, although I am not sure how much.
Her youngest son is staying with her husband meantime and also has a male nurse going in daily to make sure he is OK, and doing whatever needs to be done for him.
Wendells is sounding very positive, and hopes to be going home soon. Let us hope so.
So that is the story folks. Poor Wendells, as if she didn't have enough on her plate, without this, but I am sure she will bounce back in her usual fashion, and it will not be long before she is giving out advice, support and telling jokes herself.
Now she needs us, and I cannot emphasise enough how much everyone's thoughts, messages, good wishes and realising how much we all miss her have helped her, and I have again to thank you all on behalf of Wendells. I know you all agree she is a very special person, and that we are missing her a lot..
I really hope what I have said is what Wendells wanted, and that I have conveyed her appreciation strongly enough.
Take care everyone, and I will keep you updated, until one day she will be there herself instead of me.!!
That will be a fantastic day. I can assure you she will post when she is up to it, but I have urged her to not push herself too much and tire herself out even more.
Sorry, this has turned into an essay, but LOL it will give Wendells a laugh at my "short post". Ha ha.
hugs from Huggs xxxxx
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That's the longest short post ever written Huggs Ha Ha, Thanks once again for keeping us updated with Wendells. As you say she is a healthunlocked favorite and has been missed big time on the site so its great to hear she is improving and could soon be posting that Aussie humor again.
Yea, I am good at doing that. LOL I just wanted to let you know the details which Wendells asked me to, although she probably didn't expect it to be that long, although on second thoughts she probably did as she is use to me!!! ha ha.
You are welcome Tony, and hopefully she will be reading the replies herself. Hope you are doing well at the moment.
Well done Huggs and a [ ] for you too for making the story clear and putting us in the picture.
Poor Wendells. Having had a stroke I have some idea of what the game is like. Firstly frightening and after its frustrating. My stroke effected my left (writing) arm and left eye. It took a lot of time to practise my right index finger typing but I got there. Try a bit every day Wendells. I just a nurse to open a blank document file for me and I would use it to type a bit each time. I pretended to be writing to my wife but never sent the file. It was just to motivate me to learn to type right handed.
I know it will be a grind adjusting. Just think how long it took you as a nipper to learn. It won't take as long this time.
I hope your vision is improving and that your sense of taste and smell are ok
Thanks for that Rib. Wen will really appreciate your message of support and having been through it yourself, knows what it is like. That's a coincidence you both having strokes affecting your left side, and both being left handed. She is sounding very determined, and positive, and I do know that everyone's messages are a great boost to her. I have no doubt she will get there, and just needs a bit of patience and perseverance.
You are welcome, by the way for the update, which I am happy to do, and pleased to be a link until Wen gets back herself.
We keep bumping into each other today. You are welcome, and I am sure she will be sensible about it ( Are you listening Wen? Ha ha), and her family will make sure she doesn't do too much. She is still in hospital at the minute which is the best place for her, as she can relax and not worry about Harry and everyday things. She is getting plenty of rest there too, but the physio tires her out. It wouldn't be working if it didn't though!
I have to go now, as my fridge-freezer has finally given up the ghost and is flooding my kitchen, so have to see to that and organise a new one. I may be gone a few hours!!
It is good news she is on the mend, but a way to go yet, but is making progress. You are so right about if wishes could make her better she'd be ready for a marathon, at least. !! Everyone's good wishes are helping her so much, and really lifting her spirits. Hopefully she will be reading all the replies herself. All the best to you too.
Hi Huggs , thabnk you for news of Wendells health. I was sad to hear it was a stroke. Its good she is slowly recovering . Give her my best wishes and hopefully given time she will get back to her usual self, these things take a while to recover from. xx
Wonderful short post Huggs and so sorry to hear about Wendells. Sending lost of love, positive thinking and healing prayers and hoping to hear from the lovely lady herself when she is up to it. Get well soon Wendells but do take it easy. One day at a time is best. Thanks so much to Huggs again for the wonderful post. Lots of love. xxxxx
Sorry, I cant seem to do short posts! LOL I wanted you all to know exactly the situation was, as Wen wanted you all to know what happened. I know I keep saying it, but she really does appreciate everyone's love, prayers, messages and good wishes, and they have lifted her spirits, which is fantastic, as she will be more motivated to face the hard slog of the physio.
You are welcome sassy for the information on our friend, and it is a pleasure to be a link between Wen and everyone else. We will all look forward to the day when she posts herself.
You are welcome, and it is very sad that this has happened to Wen. I will give her your best wishes, but hopefully she will be reading them herself on an ipad, which will be nicer for her, but just in case she doesn't I have lists!! She has already made quite a bit of progress, and still receiving treatment as an in patient so she is in the best place just now. They do take a bit of time to recover from, but she is being so determined and positive so that is half the battle, and just time, patience and perseverance will have her improving further I am sure.
Hope you are keeping well, and soldiering on as usual.
Thanks for that, and I knew I would get flack for my, 'short message'. LOL It will give Wen a giggle anyway, and at least everybody knows now what is happening with her. Hopefully, it will not be too long before she is posting herself. Wen will appreciate your kind thoughts
At least we all had a smile at your short post,Lol and why worry about the length of a post,we all enjoy reading them,and I am sure none of us are in a hurry to go anywhere,Lol
I don't worry at all about my short/long posts, as I do take the mickey out of myself a bit. Its just that sometimes I do rabbit on, but today I did have a lot of information to give you all. You are right, I don't suppose many people are going places in a hurry. Well, today I have been, its all been a bit frantic because my fridge-freezer gave up the ghost, flooded my kitchen and so I had to try and get a new one quickly, which is not easy on an island, but luckily one is coming tomorrow. So have had to empty freezer, then take it to a neighbours upstairs who is away just now, and said to use hers, mop up and try to stop my kitchen looking like a war zone. I have been replying to your replies in between all of this, and putting up the post about Wen. It has taken ages to get the freezer and kitchen sorted out, as I had to keep taking rests, and it is then that I reply. Hope you are okay, yourself.
Hope you will be sorted soon, leave what you can for tomorrow and take it easy.thank goodness you were there to save the food, remember Rome was not built in a day,there is LwYs tomorrow.take care,I am ok,have had a bad bout of Laryngitis this last week which has knocked me for six,never had it before,Dr said no meds needed unless I get short of breath,so far so good,hoping it will soon be gone and I can get out about for a walk again.
You have never had laryngitis before?, oh my. That's a shame and hope you get your voice back soon. I get it all the time, I wonder why.? LOL
Lozenges or any boiled sweet can help sooth it sometimes as sucking creates saliva which can make swallowing and talking a bit easier. Honey and lemon may help too. You have to rest your voice though.
Take care,
hugs from Huggs xxx
Huggs you truly are a wonderful caring person - thank you so much for the update on Wendells.
Wendells I hope you have a very speedy recovery and sending you loads of hugs and warm blankets xxxxxx
Oh eyes, thank for that, but there is really no need, as I have received a lot of help from people in the past too, and the thing about this forum is that we all care, including yourself I might add. We all just do what we can, and fortunately at the minute I can, but it is not always like that, but there is always someone there to step in when needed. As I have said to someone else, I am only to pleased to be able to be a link between Wen and everyone else just now. Until she is able and has the strength to post herself.
You are very welcome for the update, and when I get more news I will post it, and all these lovely messages do uplift Wen when she can get online. If by any chance, she cannot get online and read the replies for herself I have lists of who says what so she will always know what is going on. Bless her, and one day it will be her avatar you see, and her post telling you in person how wonderful you have all been to her.
Oh huggs, poor poor Wendells. In my thoughts and prayers Wendells. I hope you can feel all the love, warmth, respect and good vibes we are sending to you. Thank you for your short/ long post. I'm glad it was long you wrote it in your usual informative way huggs.xx
I know, its a right shame, and sad that this has happened to her. She is making progress even in the last few days, but it takes a while to recover properly from this as you will know, but she seems to be in very good hands, and is positive and determined. Suzy, I can assure you that she does feel all the love, and good wishes sent to her. After today, she will be even more sure and appreciative. My post was long, because I know Wen wanted you to know what was wrong, but until this morning I wasn't sure about whether to be specific or not, and did not want to post without her saying that was what she wanted. I wanted it to be completely clear about what had happened so hope Wen is happy with that.
How are you Suzy? Hope you are doing okay these days, and soldiering on as usual. Its what we have to do really. You take good care now.
Thanks for letting everyone know. Please pass on my very very very best to Wendells...and here I was just complaining a few minutes ago about my day -( I have slapped my wrist, so mea culpa!!! Will be thinking and praying for you Wendells. Lots of special wishes and lots of HUGS
I will pass on your best wishes, but I am hoping Wen will be able to read them herself which will be much nicer for her, and she can take her time, and reread them if she feels a bit down or discouraged. I have had a bit of a day too, but cannot complain really. Your good wishes will mean the world to her, and she has told me they are all helping lift her spirits. I am sure that all the responses today will give her a huge boost, and encourage her. Hope you are okay, and have a better day tomorrow. Take care, hugs from Huggs xxxx
Hi Wendells hope you are feeling up to coming back to us soon. Keep your pecker up. There is a way of being able to 'speak' instead of type to your lappy instead. I don't know how to do it but I do know there is a way. I hope some bright spark can put instruction up for you. Take care. x
BIG BIG Hugs and best wishes to Wendells, I wish I could send her some of this lovely atmosphere from Portugal. Take care and Get well soon. Looking forward to hearing from you back here online. XXXX
BIG BIG Hugs and best wishes to Wendells, I wish I could send her some of this lovely atmosphere from Portugal. Take care and Get well soon. Looking forward to hearing from you back here online. XXXX
Thanks for keeping us updated about wendells. What can we say except "wendells we all love you very much and are so sorry to hear what has happened to you, our prayers and thoughts are with you hoping you soon make a full recovery" xxxxxx
You are welcome, mustcarryon, and I can assure you that Wen appreciates your loving thoughts and prayers very much, and will take heart from all the lovely replies. Thank you.
Aww I hope wendells recovery is good and that she feels much better soon, it must have been so scary for her, please pass my best wishes to her and I hope to see her back on hear soon
On behalf of Wen, thank you so much, and I will pass on your good wishes, but I am hoping she will be able to read many of them herself at one point or another.
Oh Wendells what a horrid time you've had, but what a survivor, you're out the other side now and hope your recovery keeps right on. Sending you love and strength and healing vibes, xxx
Aww so sorry to hear about this Wendells, I hope you make a speedy recovery from the stroke. You have always come across as a very positive person so i have this will assist in your recovery. Love and best wishes and you will be in my prayers. xx
You are right in that she is a very positive person and the last messages I had from her did sound very positive and determined, although I think she will have her moments when she is a bit down and will struggle, but all these lovely messages will sustain and encourage her.
oh dear Wendells I am very sorry to hear this terrible news of what has happened. I hope you make a full recovery and are back to your old self and strength soon. Lots of love, hugs and best wishes. Thinking of you and praying for youxxx
Thanks for that, and Wen will be greatly helped and encouraged by knowing how many people are missing her, wishing her well and are rooting for her. She also appreciates all the prayers as well, as she is a believer.
Oh Huggs, Thank you for your long short post. I didn't know that this had happened.
To Wendells, I wish you all the best and a prompt recovery, surrounded by your family, as this will help no end. We miss you and give you healing hugs and prayers. Mic
You are so welcome, and can promise you that all the good wishes and lovely messages are helping Wen. It has been a bit hectic recently which is why I haven't been in touch. I saw part of one of your posts today and thought that I must go and see what Michael is up to now! I am too tired now to take anything in, but will get up to date tomorrow. I am determined not to go out for anything and just have a 'me day' although I will still be on line. Its just that I have had a flooded kitchen, and all sorts of hassley (made up word!) things happening, which are all sorted out now thank goodness, so tomorrow I will have time to catch up. We have a storm warning for tomorrow, same as last Thursday so it will be good to be in nice and cosy. All items that could potentially be blown away or damaged by the wind have been removed, battened down or secured in some way. No doubt the ferries will be off again. I have a hospital appointment on the mainland on Monday so hope the weather does not interfere with that.
Thanks again for the message for Wen who is really encouraged and lifted by all the support shown to her.
Thanks Huggs for that brief synopsis of events lol,please give Wends my love and very best wishes,we all miss her.There always seems to be something round the corner waiting to knock us back but I,m sure as you say she,ll be back with us soon,hope so!Hope you are well too Huggs.Regards D.
Thanks for your kind message for Wen, which I am hoping she will be able to read for herself as she has an ipad, but doesn't always feel up to being on it, as she is very tired, and has a lot of physio to do as well. She really appreciates all the goodwill and loving messages being sent to her, and I am sure they are encouraging and boosting her.
You are always welcome D to read my brief posts. lol and I am not too bad at the moment thanks, just a bit overtired as I have overdone things in the past few days, but hope to rest tomorrow. My kitchen got flooded and other things were going on too. Hope you are doing well, so how are you?
Wendells I haven't 'spoken' to you before but I am an avid reader of your posts, so sorry to hear of your illness, as if you haven't enough to deal with already. You are in the right place so don't push yourself, time is a great healer as they say. Keep your chin up and will look forward to 'seeing' you soon. Kindest thoughts being flown across the miles.
Thanks very much for that and I will be sure to tell Wen about your message, as I will be in touch with her shortly, so will add that to my list of things to tell her. I am just about to put a short post this time ( really, it will be lol), so look out for that. As you have probably read Wen appreciates every single one of the lovely messages that have been posted, and they are encouraging her, and have given her a huge boost. Thanks again.
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