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Good news today on husband after stroke

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Primrose53 Thu 19-Dec-24 22:10:55

On Monday I posted on the Good Morning thread about my husband in hospital. I had found a bottle of Holy Water in my wardrobe which I kept when my Mum passed away as she was a firm believer.

I took it to hospital the next day and put some on his arm and leg that aren’t working and also on his forehead. I took it home and forgot all about it.

Went in again today and his BP was excellent (this is the man who often has it up in the 200s!) he was eating a sandwich supervised by the dietician (after 3 weeks tube fed) and his speech was much better as was his droopy mouth. Two doctors came to the bed and said he had made great progress in the last few days and he will be going to rehab unit for stroke patients for physio, speech therapy etc. They just need a free bed. His feeding tube will probably come out on Monday.

I asked my husband how come his speech was so much better and he shrugged. Then my son said “it must be the holy water.” I was just open mouthed!

We are so pleased as it has been a very stressful and worrying 3 weeks for all of us.
I remain convinced my late Mum had a hand in this as she loved my husband and if she were still here would be splashing him with her holy water.

Thank you all for your kind wishes.

Iam64 Fri 20-Dec-24 08:40:26

Thank you for the update Primrose. Little miracles are part of lining through the kind of times you are in. I hope his recovery continues. The stroke rehab teams are good x

brook2704 Fri 20-Dec-24 08:50:51

Lovely to hear such positive news primrose, so pleased for you both and your family 💐

Jaxjacky Fri 20-Dec-24 09:05:25

Very pleased to hear that Primrose onwards!

Sparklefizz Fri 20-Dec-24 09:07:22

Very pleased to hear your good news, Primrose, and wonderful that you thought of administering the Holy Water. flowers

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 20-Dec-24 09:11:36

A 🎄 miracle indeed Primrose. Your mum’s watching over you I feel. As my mum is with us.
Such wonderful news!

dustyangel Fri 20-Dec-24 09:13:11

Wonderful news Primrose flowers

Calendargirl Fri 20-Dec-24 09:15:00

Such good news.

So pleased to hear, long may his progress continue.

hulahoop Fri 20-Dec-24 09:15:02

That's wonderful news Primrose . .

Skydancer Fri 20-Dec-24 09:19:58

Wonderful news. The power of prayer is amazing!
I would suggest contacting the Stroke Association. They were very helpful after Dad had a stroke.

mamaa Fri 20-Dec-24 09:38:32

Lovely news to read Primrose so pleased for you all. x

Doodledog Fri 20-Dec-24 09:48:53

All the best to Mr P, Primrose. I hope he can enjoy Christmas with you and his family.

V3ra Fri 20-Dec-24 09:48:58

Amazing news for all of you 🥰

pascal30 Fri 20-Dec-24 09:52:10

What a fantastic Christmas present Primrose.. Faith is indeed very powerful..

DamaskRose Fri 20-Dec-24 10:01:37

So pleased for you Primrose. I hadn’t read your first post but would have prayed if I had though God’s answer to my prayers is often wait so it’s maybe just as well! A wonderful Christmas present for all of you.

Shelflife Fri 20-Dec-24 10:54:18

Very good news Primrose. The holy water has worked its magic. My parents were not particularly religious , but once my father had a nasty wound on his leg that refused to heal despite the medical care he received. They were on holiday in Ireland and visited an Abbey with a well of holy water. My father poured the water over his bandage much to Mums horror, she was very concerned about aggravating his situation and causing more infection. The wound completely healed after two weeks! They never forgot that.
So pleased for both of you , have a good Christmas 🎄

Ziplok Fri 20-Dec-24 10:57:06

That’s excellent news Primrose. I’m so pleased to hear of the good progress your DH is making. You must all be thrilled.

BA69 Fri 20-Dec-24 11:48:36

Very happy for you Primrose, love to you and your family xxx

theworriedwell Fri 20-Dec-24 12:03:24

Lovely to read such a nice story and you must be thrilled. I suppose he isn't going to be home for Christmas but hopefully you will all have a lovely day.

Witzend Fri 20-Dec-24 12:12:25

So glad to read this, primrose53. 🙂

EkwaNimitee Fri 20-Dec-24 12:17:03

Delighted for you and your man Primrose. I hope he’s going to manage a spot of festive food soon!

Redcar Fri 20-Dec-24 13:53:12

That’s such good news primrose. I hope he continues to improve.

Caleo Fri 20-Dec-24 13:54:44

Great news Primrose!

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 20-Dec-24 14:39:22

Excellent news Primrose. Thank you for updating us.

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Grannmarie Sun 22-Dec-24 01:01:16

Wonderful news, Primrose. I'm a great believer in the power of prayer, and of holy water. I have quite a collection, from Rome, Lourdes, Fatima, Ephesus and Knock. I'm delighted for both of you. Have a peaceful and happy Christmas. 🎄 🙏🕯