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Adapting to Life's Changes

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#1 · (Edited)
Adapting to Life's Changes

Back in January of this year I, for some reason unknown to me at the time, momentarily lost touch with reality and fell backwards onto the ground from an extension ladder I was using to change out a bulb in an outdoor security light. Other than getting the wind knocked out of me, I was unharmed.

In mid-March, I was driving home during a rainstorm on a Wednesday night after church choir practice, and turned into what I thought was my driveway. In fact, I turned 30 feet before ever reaching the actual driveway and drove the car into a rain-soaked ditch and into a muddy bank.

After mulling over these two events and considering how many times during the past few months I have suddenly "gone blank" during the middle of a conversation with another person, I came to the conclusion that something was not right with my health.

During a visit to my VAMC primary care physician on Friday, April 22, 2016, I shared my concerns with the doctor. Within 15 minutes she had escorted me to the emergency room and, after an exhaustive battery of tests and an MRI of the head, it was determined that I've been having seizures which are being caused by the scar tissue on my brain which has formed as a result of the 2011 and 2014 strokes I've suffered.

I have been placed on anti-seizure medications which I take twice daily. My driving privileges have been set aside for the next six months until the doctors can determine how the medication is working and how I am able to adapt to the side effects of the drug which, so far, have side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and depression.

For those of you who believe in the power of intercessory prayer to God, I ask for your prayers to help me adjust to this new wrinkle in the fabric of my life.
 
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Prayer going out to you Harry. And, falls are nothing to roll your eyes at....my dad broke C5 and C6 and it led to his death earlier this month. Like Don Henley sang, "the wolf is always at the door. In a New York Minute".
 
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Thank you for your kind words and your prayers of intercession on my behalf. I am still somewhat incredulous that I was not injured when I blacked out and fell backwards to the ground from an extension ladder. I have to wonder if an Angel was sent to cushion my fall

I am saddened to learn of your dear father's crippling fall and of his eventual death which occurred earlier this month. My sincere condolences are extended to you and your family.
 
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You are in my daily prayers. You will come through this. Godspeed.
 
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Bless you for the reminder that, regardless of what happens in a believer's life, all things truly work together for good according to the purpose of God.
 
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My best wishes for you.
 
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#10 · (Edited)
Adapting to Life's Changes

Back in January of this year, I, for some reason unknown to me at the time, momentarily lost touch with reality and fell backwards onto the ground from an extension ladder I was using to change out a bulb in an outdoor security light. Other than getting the wind knocked out of me, I was unharmed.

In mid-March, I was driving home during a rainstorm on a Wednesday night after church choir practice, and turned into what I thought was my driveway. In fact, I turned 30 feet before ever reaching the actual driveway and drove the car into a rain-soaked ditch and into a muddy bank.

After mulling over these two events and considering how many times during the past few months I have suddenly "gone blank" during the middle of a conversation with another person, I came to the conclusion that something was not right with my health.

During a visit to my VAMC primary care physician on Friday, April 22, 2016, I shared my concerns with the doctor. Within 15 minutes she had escorted me to the emergency room and, after an exhaustive battery of tests and an MRI of the head, it was determined that I've been having seizures which are being caused by the scar tissue on my brain which has formed as a result of the 2011 and 2014 strokes I've suffered.

I have been placed on anti-seizure medications which I take twice daily. My driving privileges have been set aside for the next six months until the doctors can determine how the medication is working and how I am able to adapt to the side effects of the drug which, so far, have side effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and depression.

For those of you who believe in the power of intercessory prayer to God, I ask for your prayers to help me adjust to this new wrinkle in the fabric of my life.
I to suffer from seizurs and blackouts plus memory loss since my stroke back in jan 2014. I to had stop driving, not because of myself but because I might hurt someone else. It is a big change especially if you are like me where I was able to jump in the car and go hunting or to the range or what ever I wanted to do. I have a wife and family members and friends help me thru this and hopefully you do to.

My prayers are with you. And fight that depression, dont let it get a grip. I have accepted my fate but I still bug the heck out of my doctors to get me fix :).
 
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I sincerely appreciate your kind response and for the insights you have provided me with from your own experiences in this realm. Keep on praying for me.
 
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#11 ·
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers buddy!
 
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Whenever you are feeling blue, take the time to go outside, close your eyes and turn your fact to the sun and think of all the best wishes your brothers in the forum have for you.
 
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I took your advice and followed your instructions this morning when I arose from my bed and took my dog outside for her morning walk. The sun warmed my back and reminded me of the support of all my forum brothers and sisters.
 
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#39 ·
Thank you, my Kentucky Brother. It has been a relief for the past few days to, at least, know what I am dealing with. We are praying that the medications will alleviate the seizures.
 
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Prayers from S. GA USA! Comfort, peace, and protection. Wisdom for your doctor. Patience in all things.


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Prayers from S. GA USA! Comfort, peace, and protection. Wisdom for your doctor. Patience in all things.
A mighty extensive prayer list! I appreciate each area of need that you are praying for.
 
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Prayers being sent. <><
 
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#43 ·
I appreciate your getting on the prayer "wagon", my friend. I am confident that, in the end, all things will come out well.
 
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I hope this will be taken in the spirit in which it's intended, but have you thought about how much you could mess with family members over this... See how far you have to go before they start to wonder if you're messing with them...

I know this is serious, but laughter really is good medicine.
 
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So sorry to hear that MilPro ! Will keep you in my prayers . It's a good thing tho that you have been diagnosed tho and not have to deal with what I have since last September mentally. Two of my brothers were out driving and the oldest of the two had a seizure while driving 75 mph , ran off the road and hit a cement culvert and flew 50 feet and hit a tree . IT almost killed both of them but God was watching over them . The oldest is fixen to have his second back surgery but on count of the seizures he can no longer drive. The other one riding shotgun had to be cut out of the pickup and has to live with a crushed vertabrae cause his heart is too weak to do surgery . But he's alive !
 
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I just read your alarming and compelling post to my wife. She and I have both eased into our new roles in life. She, as the chauffeur, and me...as the passenger who rides along hoping that other people won't be looking at me with disdain and thinking: "look at that poor woman who's having to drive her dufus husband around because he's done gone and gotten himself a DUI"!
 
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Harry, my father-in-law, God bless him, always said "Growing old is not for sissies." He had bad macular degeneration, and could no longer read. I heard him say one time he would trade his legs for a new set of eyes if he could. A well to do friend recently discovered a lot of medical problems he had not realized he had. He has a need to change his intake on various things, mostly whiskey, but I don't imagine he will.

Most of us would have taken better care of ourselves if we had realized we would live this long. I still have some problem looking in the mirror and not seeing the young guy I looked at for so many years. My wife complains about my slow talking (I've always talked slow) and my brain farts (I seem to have a lot of them).

Overall, older age has not been too bad for me, but I don't relish the thought of what may come anytime, it's just nature.

God speed to you on recovering and curing the problems you are going through.
 
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Ronnie,

I appreciate your taking the time to share some of the infirmities that your dear father and your close friend are currently dealing with. It helps me to be reminded that we do not make our journeys in life alone. Give your Dad my regards, and buy him some audio books to fill the gaps in his twilight years.
 
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