Mordy is doing much better already. The dizzyness has completely gone away. He got out of bed and walked (with some support) for the first time--last night to a stretcher so they could take him out of the ICU (yay!)--today he walked with someone to the bathroom, and he just had his first physical therapy, walking around the room with a walker. He's wobbly, but doing really well.
His mind is as amazing as ever. Yesterday he quoted a Talmud passage by heart. He asked me to bring him his tallit and tefilin today, along with a Tanach (Bible), Mishna Moed (Rabbinic Teachings), and Gemarra Rosh Hashana (Talmud). As soon as I brought it all in, he looked up the Talmud passage and said "I got it right! I haven't forgotten it!"
They figured out what happened and why he had a stroke. He has a small tear in the vertibral artery running up to his brain. We have a few theories as to how this happened, but don't know for sure. He will be going on blood thinners to make sure this doesn't happen again.
I have shared with Mordy all the messages from everyone who has posted--thank you so much! He really appreciates it all.
His prognosis is pretty good. It looks like he might even be discharged in the next few days and brought to JFK inpatient rehab. I'll keep you posted here.
Overall, I'm still exhausted, emotionally and physically, but I am also so grateful for his increasing recovery and for all the support I get from all of you.
Esther:
ReplyDeleteWe met once, some time ago, and I heard about this through the grapevine that is HP...I saw Mordy a few weeks ago in the NB train station, bringing your boys for an outing with their grandparents and his ebullient nature and sincere happiness shone through...I want to wish Mordy a refuah shleima and you and your boys the continued strength you are portraying...we are all here for you; you just need to ask.
So happy to hear the good news! - Heather
ReplyDeleteI am so glad he is doing better. I am happy to be on the short list for childcare for you (a long term offer!!). My thoughts are with you
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Stacey Bruce Bashe and Rafi
What wonderful news! Everyone's in my thoughts and prayers, as always! -Sarah
ReplyDeleteEsther, I just logged on to see this wonderful progress report. May Mordy continue to improve on his way to a refuah shlema, may his doctors be wise and may you find strength from your extended family and community of friends. Thinking of you and sending you love...
ReplyDeleteHi Esther,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Andy Perry. I'm a Christian pastor who went to school with Mordy at Hebrew U. in Jerusalem back in the day. I remember him well and enjoyed our times together. Know that I'm praying for a quick recovery. God be praised for the progress thus far.
So glad to hear that already Mordy is showing so much improvement -- may he continue to a full recovery.
ReplyDeleteLaura
That is wonderful news!!! We are very relieved. Please tell Mordy that if he wants to talk Talmud, or anything else, as soon as he's up to it, I'm in.
ReplyDeleteContinued good wishes and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
Jenny
Hi Esther,
ReplyDeleteYoni Berger here; I was at JTS about a year behind you and Mordy. I am so glad to read this update; I know Mordy is not home free yet, but things sound like they are improving. May Mordy's recovery be full and swift, and may he continue to be so full of Torah. May you have the strength to make it through this nightmare, and may you experience the joy of a return home soon.
So good to hear that things are progressing this well.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be a long haul, but I hope at the end of it Mordy is back to 100%.
My parents send their regards as well.
Esther,
ReplyDeleteSo relieved to read this encouraging update. Praying that Mordy will continue to progress towards a full and complete healing and praying for strength and the love and support of community for all of you.
Ayelet Cohen
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Refuah shleima
ReplyDeleteMichael and Tracie Bernstein
Thinking of you all- so glad to hear encouraging news!
ReplyDeleteRuth and Berel
So glad to hear the wonderful report! It will take time, but it sounds like he is making stellar progress, which is great news in the short term!!!
ReplyDeleteSue, Sam, Aviva, and Noah
We just got the word about what happened, and I'm relieved and hopeful that it already comes with some good news following it. Isabel and I offer our good thoughts and prayers and we'll remember Mordy in the shul's prayers for his refuah shleimah as well.
ReplyDeleteAaron Benson
Glad to hear things are improving. Wishing Mordy refuah sheleimah.
ReplyDeleteBen Adler
Esther, I wish you all nothing but good news. May the encouraging posts continue and may he have a complete and speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteDear Esther and Mordy,
ReplyDeleteElyse shared this with me - I am so sorry that you have had this terrible ordeal and will continue to pray for a refuah shleimah.
Wishing both of you and your kids a refuat hanefesh and refuat haguf.
Rich Moline
Keeping him, as well as the entire family, in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear such promising updates. Hazak v'amatz.
ReplyDeleteJosh & Rebecca Cypess
Our prayers are with you Mordy. Refuah sheleima.
ReplyDeleteYehoshua & Esther
Esther, I found this article, in case you (or anyone inquisitive) wants more medical details:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.vertebralarterydissection.com/about/about.htm
Lisa Geller
My thoughts are with you...this is amazing news and may the progress continue
ReplyDeletechizku v'imtzu
Charni
Hi Esther,
ReplyDeleteso glad to hear he is doing better. I am thinking of you and Mordy and the kids, you are in my prayers and I will virtually sen dyou as much energy as I can. Lots of love
Nina