why I have not been posting lately

[Tucker216]

Hi everyone ! Geez it seems like forever since I last posted but things have not been so good around here. I woke up one morning with a small place on my bottom lip that was numb but I didnt think much about it and off to work I went. By lunch time the whole left side of my face was numb and my left arm was tingling and my finger tips were numb. my co -workers made me call my doctor who told me to get to the er right away. After spending 6.5 hours there I was told I have Bells Palsy. It happens when your 7th crainal nerve gets messed up by a head cold or such and it makes you lose all feeling a motion in one side of your face. The good news was it will go away with time and meds a few days later I went for a follow up with my regular doctor. At this point I was losing my ability to talk with out sounding really stupid. My doctor took one look at me and said this is not Bells ( because my left side was numb but my right side was not working) and he sent me directly to a specialist. The new doctor agreed with my doctor and said I had had a stroke and then sent me right away to the hospital where I had a MRI and a MRA done. Then all I could do was wait for the results to see how much damage was done. It was the longest few days in my life and alot of the time was spent crying and reflecting on my life and the things in it thtat I am so grateful forafter spending a few days in hell and being scared to death the results came back and with wonderful news.. there are no major legisions in my brain and everything will be just fine. Im sorry I didnt mean for this to turn out so long but I have really miss everyone here and I want you all to know that I count all of you in the blessings I have in my life! there will be New pics of Tucker in the next post Hugz Jessica

[Tucker216]

OK here are some pics ! ! My husband worked today and I was off so Tucker and I spent most of the day outside playing football and just running around acting silly ! ! We had a blast and I took 73 pictures of him today lol here are just a few for now
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/pcca571fd073e239b185091780062722e/fcfdae05.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/pbbac16faf5798d246ecc8bb6e092d595/fcfdae03.jpg

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More to come in just a min !

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry to hear about your health! I hope you are doing better!! Tucker looks great as usual!!!
Please keep in Touch!!! And God Bless!!

[Sudilar]

Oh, Jessica, how scary!!! I'm so glad that you are recovering well!! Tucker is just adorable. Take care of yourself!

[Karen]

Goodness gracious! How scary that must have been. Glad you're better, glad you're back - and Tucker is WAY tooo handsome to be a football player! Okay, maybe the quaterback ...

[Tucker216]

awww thank you everyone ! ! I believe that everything happens for a reason and maybe I was just taking too much in my life for granted I realize now how blessed I really am ! and here are more new pics of my greatest blessing :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/pc8c5e4a52180ce6bacad15a5757e656b/fcfda33d.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/p1b783566364a2fe5cb39dbd2c7c83a7e/fcfda33e.jpg


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[Tucker216]

Ok last few for tonight !


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid40/p2633b1153017ef12958a38f3fd5c9e1a/fcfda10c.jpg


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Ready for Santa lol


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[Twisterdog]

I had Bell's palsy when I was pregnant with my son. It lasted a month, and then went away. It was scary and not fun, that's for sure. Sorry you are going through this, and I hope it gets better soon! :)

[sammi]

So sorry to hear that you had a stroke. I guess Bells Palsy can have some of the same symptoms. The best news is that your all better!!!!;) I can't even imagine how scared you were. Love the pictures of Tucker!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

[Pam]

First of all, what tremendous pictures! Tucker is so photogenic and he looks like he's used to having his picture taken! :) I'm sorry to hear about your stroke as I have had 3 relatives suffer strokes and it is just terrible. My brother-in-law had one at the age of 40 and before then I thought it was something that only happened to older people. He has found a support group on the internet and met many people younger than he is who have also suffered strokes. I am glad yours was minor. Do whatever the doctor tells you and stay well, OK? Oh, and keep those pictures coming!

[primabella]

oh, i hope your feeling better! sorry it even had to happen :(

what great pictures of tucker! what breed is he?
love the frames ;)

[anna_66]

I know I'm a little late here, but I'm glad to hear your feeling better & they found out exactly what was wrong with you. We have missed you and Tucker!
Absolutely wonderful pics, and I too love the frames, is it a program you have?
Take care of yourself!
Anna

[KYS]

How scary, I am so glad you went to the Dr. ASAP
and further tests were done.
You were very lucky you had a "small stroke" and
hopefully no damage was done.
Now, you can be treated, and cross fingers
that you do not
suffer another stroke again.
Glad your going to be ok and take care of yourself.

[Tina]

I'm so sorry that you had a stroke. I know you had to have been really scared. I remember when my grandpa had a stroke 7 years ago it was awful. Sounds like you just had a minor one. My grandpa is better but not complety. He still has problems using his left arm. His left side went all numb when he had a stroke. I'm really glad that you are doing better:) And those pictures of Tucker are wonderful:D

[lizbud]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been so ill, but I'm
very glad you took the advice & went to be treated right
away. Hope you're feeling much better now.:)

Great pictures of Tucker. He's a real doll baby !!!:D

[shais_mom]

Wonderful pics of Tucker!!! Those are great!!!

[ChrisH]

So sorry that you had the stroke, must have been so scary. I am so glad you came through ok and are recovering now.

Great pics of Tucker! He is one gorgeous feller!:)

[ownerof3dogs]

I am so sorry to hear you had a stroke. That must have been terribly scary. I am really glad that you are feeling better and there was no serious damage. I am sure Tucker helped you through it:) Here is a ((((Hug))))for you and one for Tucker. He is so cute.

[Lillycat]

sorry to hear about all thats been happening w/you. so glad things are seemingly ok now. good to have you back. happy holidays!

[Dakota's Mommy]

Sorry to hear about all of the health issues. That's gotta be very scarey to feel that way, I think I would flip out. However, I'm glad to hear that things are going just fine and that you're on your way to recovery. Tucker looks great just as he always does!

[Dixieland Dancer]

Glad you are able to post again and are feeling better. Please take care of yourself and give Malone a hug for me. He is one very lucky pup to have you as his guardian! :D

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, my!! How frightening.:( I'm happy to hear you are doing so well, though! Yes, sometimes we all need to count our blessings, and Tucker certainly is one beautiful blessing in a furry coat. I'm sure he is your best healing medicine! Keep the pics coming because they are wonderful!! Lots of love and healing hugs to you Jessica and one more for your sweet, baby boy!!:)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am sorry to hear that you have been sick. I hope you start getting better quickly!

The pictures of Tucker are GREAT! He is so photogenic! Keep 'em coming!

[ramanth]

How scary! I'm glad you are feeling better and that they caught what was wrong in time.

Take it easy and relax by taking more pics of your gorgeous Tucker. ;) :D

[Cincy'sMom]

So sorry to hear about your health issues, but glad things are getting better.

The pics od Tucker are just terrific! I love the touchdown celebration!

[Tucker216]

I just wanted to take a min and say thank you for all your well wishes and I am so glad everyone likes Tuckers Pics ! I have so much fun taking them! Hugz To all of you! Jessica


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