Hello!
On July 24, 2015 – three weeks ago today I had a stroke. I have been in acute rehab at the University of Michigan hospital until August 12th. It effected the right side of my body, and I am learning to walk and use my right arm again. They are hopeful I will make a full recovery, but I have a very long road ahead of me. I am learning to type with my left hand at the moment, and will be involved with more occupational and physical therapy as an outpatient. Not sure when I will be able to create art again, but gaining use of my right hand is more important to me than walking.
Thank you for the support and I plan to beat this! :-)
Dear Nancy,
I am a fan of your beautiful work, I pray for your return to health, so you may one day soon share your gift with us all.
May you find JOY in each day,
Kimberly
Dear Nancy, I just read your post, OMG, I am so sorry to hear this, you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! I know from injuries how hard it can be and how much we appreciate things when we have lost them. Keep up the good work and I know you will be fine, you are a fighter! Love and Hugs, Terri
You are such a strong woman, and I am confinced you WILL use your right hand again. Keep my fingers crossed. Thinking of you. Hugs Hermine
Sending prayers , positive thoughts, and hugs and much love!
Dear Nancy,
I so sorry to hear this,
thinking of you!
hugs Rein
Dear Nancy
I am at a loss for words and fear that I will use the wrong words and not fully express how I feel upon reading this post.
Know that it has come as a great shock to me and know that you will remain in my thoughts. You will be inundated with positive thoughts from us all. We are all rooting for you and we all know that you have the strength to overcome all the hurdles you have faced until this point and any you may face. You are such a strong woman that there is no doubt you will regain the power of your right hand and you will return to create your art which melts the hearts of all of us.
Take the greatest of care and remember, you will be in my thoughts.
Sending a bundle of warm wishes your way.
Lynne
oh Nancy, i am so sorry to hear about your stroke and will pray that you make a complete recovery – even tho i don’t create in your style i have always loved reading your blog and looking at the lovely items you make. i know what it’s like to not feel well as i didn’t feel ok for about 3 months and ended up in the hospital for 12 days in june and now have part of my colon gone – but am fine – i know prayer works! take care – hugs, betty
Oh my dear friend, I had NO idea what you have been going thru. I have been disconnected (by choice) while away at the beach for almost two weeks. I am so sorry and will def. have you in my thoughts and prayers daily. I know you have the faith and attitude, along with the strength and will to recovery completely; and so you will. Sending you lots of love and hugs!!
Nancy, so sorry you have been going through this trial. I know you will hang tough and trust in God to bring you through whole and well. Don’t give up. You will learn something from this and grow in the process. God bless you and heal you.
Ronda
Nancy, I have no doubt you will beat this and have a full recovery! Just be patient and keep doing the good work you are doing. Sending much love and those good healing thoughts! Hugs!
Hello, Nancy – this is such a sad thing to read about today. But, I know that by keeping positive thoughts and with lots of rehab and determination, miracles can and do happen every day. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the days and weeks ahead. Sending lots of hugs your way!!
Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to hear this. I have missed your posts, and thought that perhaps you were on vacation. I pray for your speedy recovery and know in my heart that all will be well soon. Much love, Sue
Gosh, Nancy, I am so sorry to hear this. I have goosebumps right now having read it. It sounds like you are staying positive. I am sure your recovery will be quick with that sort of attitude. Healing wishes, God bless, Tammy
Nancy, I am so very sorry to hear about your stroke. Sending you healing energy and positive thoughts that you will make a full recovery and delight us with your beautiful art as you always have. Strength to you and your family as you walk this path, we are here with you in spirit. {hugs}, Deb
Dear Nancy, I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope the physical therapy will work well and you will fully recover. You’re in my thoughts and I send you the best wishes.
Hugs,
Julia
Dear Nancy I’m so sorry to read this. I hope the therapy will work out best for you. Sending you hugs and good thoughts for your recovery oxo
love, Dymphie
Dear Nancy,
I’m so very sorry to read this and hope and pray for a full recovery. Stay strong my friend.
Sending big hugs and love,
Marie
So sorry this happened. You are a strong creative lady. YOU will continue to get stronger. Let us all know how we can help. Di@Cottage-Wishes
so sorry to learn of your stroke. i am thinking good thoughts and sending positive energy your way. here is to a speedy recovery.
Nancy, you are so talented, and I know you will be back creating wonderful pieces. You create magic.
Sending lots of hugs.
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you. I will pray for your full recovery. Don’t give up, it might take time but things will get better.
I hug you with all my heart.
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
May God Bless you in your recovery, You Will Be Ok!
Your in my prayers
Marcie
Dear Nancy, Please get better soon. Prayers are sent your way from me and all your fans. Hoping for a full recovery for you very soon.
Dear Nancy ~ Your beautiful spirit and strong will have already brought you a long way.
May the circle of Love and caring that surrounds you from all around the globe help hold you up while you heal and fully recover.
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
It is great to see you post here.
Take care dear one…
wish I could find better words to express what my heart holds for you.
oxo
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers ♡
You have the right attitude to make a full recovery, and maybe learn some new ways a long the way.
Dear Nancy, I will pray for your full recovery. May God watch over you. Hugs and prayers, Pat.
Dear Nancy,
I am so happy to see you posting here, already.
Also , I can see you have answered some of my questions ,I wrote you in my pm on fb ,and I`m so happy you are still getting proff .help and therapy. All will end up good, I`m positively sure, and you will in time be creating again, to joy and happiness, also for us.
Dearest friend, more hugs and love to you, and feel embrased !!!
Dorthe, xxx
Where there Is a Will – There is a Way is an old saying. I just know that this will apply to you. I have no doubt you will be back making your beautiful art work that we all enjoy.
Hugs
FredaB
So sorry to hear this,Nancy….sending you love and positive thoughts for a full recovery.
Oh, wow, Nancy, so very sorry. Sending you love and PRAYERS! You can do this!!!!! Thinking of you. xo Marsha
Words fail me.. I am so sorry to hear this. You have my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. I’ll be thinking of you often.
Dear Nancy
Sending many more big healing hugs as I continue to keep you in my thoughts.
Keep visualising yourself creating your beautiful artwork which we all so appreciate!
Heartfelt love and best wishes as you continue to heal.
Suzy
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your stroke.Wish you a full and speedy recovery.Thinking of you!
Hugs, Viola
I don’t know you, but have enjoyed your posts and art. Everything WILL be alright. It will just take time and patience. A huge hug to you, I’m a firm believer in the benefit of hugs.
Hello Nancy – we don’t know each other as I just recently started following your blog. All of the comments have been wonderful to read already. I believe all will be well with a lot of hard work and intention on your part. It doesn’t take long for us to realize what is really important in our lives. Take care and with all the other friends/followers, I will offer up prayers for your healing recovery.
I am so very sorry to hear about your stroke, Nancy! Sending much love and prayers your way for a full and speedy recovery.
Sending big hugs your way!
Gaby <3
I am so sorry to hear this and know you will bounce back! My husband had a serious stroke 4 years ago and is in a group home, so I know what you are having to handle…stay strong!
Dearest Nancy, how happy I am to hear that you are on the road to recovery again! You have never heard of me but I am one of your faithful admirerers who have followed your artistic path in every detail. And now I am sure not to be alone in my wish to give back to you all those positive and healing spirits that I have drawn from your art. Please try to feel the sympathy, the sorrow but also the force and power that lies in our thinking of you!
You feel it yourself: you are strong! You will recover again! I wish you all the best with this, maybe hardest challenge ever! Good luck, dear Nancy!
Manu
I am so very sorry to read about your stroke. I will keep you in my prayers and am sending positive thoughts your way for a full and speedy recovery. Your art has always inspired me and I fervently hope you will be back to creating soon.
Dear Nancy, I’m sorry to read this. Wishing you all the strength you will need on your way to recovery. Wishing you all the best!
I an so sorry to hear this. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. You will be in my prayers. Your beautiful art will be missed in the meantime.
Oh, Nancy!!
I just happened to come to your site this morning, oh, my goodness, how sorry I am to hear that you have had a stroke! Your beautiful works of art always bring a smile to my face and it saddens me to know that you will have to take a short break from your creating. I know what a huge part creating is in your life. You will be in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
many hugs from California~Shelley
Nancy thank you for sharing your journey with us. I shall lift Prayers and Healing Energy for you every day. With your positive attitude you will be able to get better and make art again. Strong, brave, confident and blessed. Healing Hugs…
Nancy,
I am so glad that you have improved as much as you have.
I am praying that you will regain the use of your right hand and arm.
Keep at the physical therapy-it will really help.
Love and hugs to you,
Mary
I’m happy to hear you are recovering…praying and wishing that you get better soon.
big hugs to you!
I am wishing you a strong, positive journey. That’s is what you will have to be..STRONG and POSITIVE. My brother in law suffered a severe right side stroke 4 yrs ago. We are lucky he has survived. But with determination he came from a wheel chair, a leg brace, caring for himself, taught himself left handedness, and a constant positive attitude. He exercises 3 and 4 times a day, now rides a 3 wheel bike, can use the internet, for an update for all of us (as he lost his speech) and so far no amount of prayer has brought that back. His contagious smile and his attitude has given us all incentive to be thankful everyday for our minor little problems. You will be incentive to a lot of people in your life, and your families lives…NEVER GIVE UP…we truly will miss your fun, creative work and all that you have shared, but we are willing to go down your new path in any way you may need us. Don’t be afraid to ask. Your life has changed, but you are still very much loved. Prayers and Hugs to you and yours as you learn the new way.