Thanks to your prayers--Sailariel is back

Sailariel · June 19th, 2010, 09:56 AM

Thank you all for your prayers because they worked. I still have a difficult time believing that a 97 year old woman can survive a stroke and only lose the use of her right hand and some speech clarity (she slurrs her words but is still very understandable) I have been in the medical field since I got out of college in 66, and have never seen something like that. The call we got was from the doctor at the nursing home. Appearantly when we were all there---first time the entire family was assembled in 20 years--she rallied. The doctor is still shaking her head. All I can say is that it had to be the prayers and good thoughts from this forum. Many thanks.

kkim · June 19th, 2010, 11:52 AM

That's great news, Alex. I hope your mom is resting comfortably and improves daily. The mind and spirit are powerful tools, indeed.

Welcome back.

zartan · June 19th, 2010, 02:55 PM

agreed!! hope she is healing and comfortable!

Flashmonkey · June 19th, 2010, 03:11 PM

That's fantastic news! The human body and a person's will to live can be surprising.

Snake · June 19th, 2010, 03:22 PM

Alex, I am glad to hear she is doing better and I hope you are doing good as well.

CC Cowboy · June 19th, 2010, 04:52 PM

Did you take her a lobsta roll?

ninjabrewer · June 19th, 2010, 05:34 PM

Glad to hear that she is getting better, Alex, that is really good news.

nb

Sailariel · June 19th, 2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Did you take her a lobsta roll?

I think that a Lobsta Roll would have gotten a bit twangy in a saddle bag for a 10 hour ride. It was a good opportunity to test the 15T Sprocket. The bike did well.

lockie · June 19th, 2010, 08:37 PM

I don't know about your mother but I've been up here in Labrador all winter and some twangy lobster is starting to look good about now. But I cn wait. We'll be out to New Brunswick in a few weeks.

And what nice news about your mom. Pass along our regards from north of the border.

BlueTyke · June 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM

That is awesome!

Sailariel · June 22nd, 2010, 12:30 PM

Am still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Problem with strokes is that they tend to be repeaters. I guess I will have to bite the bullet and invest in a suit, dress shirt, and tie. Haven't worn that stuff since my retirement in 91. Dressing up for me has been a clean pair of jeans and a golf shirt. I was really hoping to order a Corbin seat. Two 520mile rides in one week could have been more comfortable. Now I need to find a garment bag that will fit on the Ninja. Hate to take my cage with all the construction going on---hard to lane split in a cage. Anyway, again, many thanks for your support and prayers. I do feel some speed bumps ahead.

BlueRaven · June 22nd, 2010, 04:44 PM

that is wonderful news that your mother is doing well, hope that there is no repeat.

Sailariel · June 23rd, 2010, 07:31 PM

Lil One, I am a realist and am cognizant that it is just a matter of time. To that end, I bought a suit. white shirt, and black tie. I have not worn a suit and tie since 1991. In effect, I am waiting for the other shoe to drop, I am packed and ready to do the 510mile run to central NY if needed. Am still trying to come up with a way to pack a suit and stuff on a Ninja. I really don't want to run a cage. Two wheels seem to help me headwise--especially going through the twisties in Vermont. Still want to do Americade in Canada--will see. Thanks to everyone on the forum for their good vibes and prayers. Thanks to you all, we will make it through this one.

kkim · June 23rd, 2010, 07:39 PM

Don't be surprised when mom surprises you.

camaroz1985 · June 24th, 2010, 07:57 AM

This is great news Alex. Glad you got a chance to take a ride too. Hope to be able to meet up with you when my family comes to Maine in July.

OldGuy · June 24th, 2010, 01:55 PM

Great news Alex - I've been away for too long with job and some other commitments and have been wondering how things have been going for you and your Mom. We'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming for you and your family.

Sailariel · June 25th, 2010, 07:50 PM

Don, Thanks a million. You are also in my prayers--we cancer survors stick together. Mom is amazing. Surviving a stroke at 97 is almost unheard of---must mean that the Almighty has another mission for her. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. Will settle in for July and watch the TDF and of course ride the bike a lot. (Did the milage on my Ninja since June 08 and the milage on my bicycles since June 08: Bicycles 11065, Ninja 10047. I like two wheels. Cars are boring.

izmail1215 · June 25th, 2010, 08:13 PM

Welcome back hope you stay safe.

Sailariel · June 25th, 2010, 08:28 PM

Thank You Sam. We are taking it one day at a time.

backinthesaddleagain · June 25th, 2010, 08:41 PM

Glad to hear it Alex. Best wishes for your Mom. Had to laugh today as my 90 year old Grandmother was complaining that she is having trouble carrying 2 shopping bags in each hand.

June 19th, 2010, 09:56 AM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Thanks to your prayers--Sailariel is back Thank you all for your prayers because they worked. I still have a difficult time believing that a 97 year old woman can survive a stroke and only lose the use of her right hand and some speech clarity (she slurrs her words but is still very understandable) I have been in the medical field since I got out of college in 66, and have never seen something like that. The call we got was from the doctor at the nursing home. Appearantly when we were all there---first time the entire family was assembled in 20 years--she rallied. The doctor is still shaking her head. All I can say is that it had to be the prayers and good thoughts from this forum. Many thanks.

June 19th, 2010, 11:52 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	That's great news, Alex. I hope your mom is resting comfortably and improves daily. The mind and spirit are powerful tools, indeed. Welcome back. Last futzed with by kkim; June 19th, 2010 at 02:57 PM.

June 19th, 2010, 02:55 PM	#3
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	agreed!! hope she is healing and comfortable! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

June 19th, 2010, 04:52 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Did you take her a lobsta roll? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 19th, 2010, 05:34 PM	#7
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Glad to hear that she is getting better, Alex, that is really good news. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

June 19th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#4
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	That's fantastic news! The human body and a person's will to live can be surprising.

June 19th, 2010, 03:22 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Alex, I am glad to hear she is doing better and I hope you are doing good as well.

June 19th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#9
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	I don't know about your mother but I've been up here in Labrador all winter and some twangy lobster is starting to look good about now. But I cn wait. We'll be out to New Brunswick in a few weeks. And what nice news about your mom. Pass along our regards from north of the border.

June 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM	#10
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	That is awesome! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

June 22nd, 2010, 12:30 PM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Am still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Problem with strokes is that they tend to be repeaters. I guess I will have to bite the bullet and invest in a suit, dress shirt, and tie. Haven't worn that stuff since my retirement in 91. Dressing up for me has been a clean pair of jeans and a golf shirt. I was really hoping to order a Corbin seat. Two 520mile rides in one week could have been more comfortable. Now I need to find a garment bag that will fit on the Ninja. Hate to take my cage with all the construction going on---hard to lane split in a cage. Anyway, again, many thanks for your support and prayers. I do feel some speed bumps ahead.

June 22nd, 2010, 04:44 PM	#12
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	that is wonderful news that your mother is doing well, hope that there is no repeat. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 23rd, 2010, 07:31 PM	#13
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Lil One, I am a realist and am cognizant that it is just a matter of time. To that end, I bought a suit. white shirt, and black tie. I have not worn a suit and tie since 1991. In effect, I am waiting for the other shoe to drop, I am packed and ready to do the 510mile run to central NY if needed. Am still trying to come up with a way to pack a suit and stuff on a Ninja. I really don't want to run a cage. Two wheels seem to help me headwise--especially going through the twisties in Vermont. Still want to do Americade in Canada--will see. Thanks to everyone on the forum for their good vibes and prayers. Thanks to you all, we will make it through this one.

June 23rd, 2010, 07:39 PM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Don't be surprised when mom surprises you.

June 24th, 2010, 07:57 AM	#15
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	This is great news Alex. Glad you got a chance to take a ride too. Hope to be able to meet up with you when my family comes to Maine in July.

June 24th, 2010, 01:55 PM	#16
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Great news Alex - I've been away for too long with job and some other commitments and have been wondering how things have been going for you and your Mom. We'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming for you and your family. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 25th, 2010, 07:50 PM	#17
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Don, Thanks a million. You are also in my prayers--we cancer survors stick together. Mom is amazing. Surviving a stroke at 97 is almost unheard of---must mean that the Almighty has another mission for her. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. Will settle in for July and watch the TDF and of course ride the bike a lot. (Did the milage on my Ninja since June 08 and the milage on my bicycles since June 08: Bicycles 11065, Ninja 10047. I like two wheels. Cars are boring.

June 25th, 2010, 08:13 PM	#18
izmail1215 ninjette.org member Name: SaM Location: Houston Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250r, 2009 650r Posts: 150	Welcome back hope you stay safe.

June 25th, 2010, 08:28 PM	#19
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Thank You Sam. We are taking it one day at a time.

June 25th, 2010, 08:41 PM	#20
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Glad to hear it Alex. Best wishes for your Mom. Had to laugh today as my 90 year old Grandmother was complaining that she is having trouble carrying 2 shopping bags in each hand.

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