My mom had a stroke in her eye and has some permanent vision loss now in her left eye. We are all worried sick about her.
She thought that she had a migraine and that the migraine was affecting her vision. She was planning on just staying in bed all day. It just so happened that my brother (an emergency room doctor) was in town for the day and when he saw her he knew that it was something more serious than a migraine and got her in right away. They are doing a bunch of tests now to figure out what caused this.
She could really use your prayers right about now. She is my very best friend and I just want her to be feeling good and for her health problems to be solved. Every second of my mom’s life is dedicated to helping everyone around her and doing anything she can to make us all happy… she is by far the best person I know.
I’m sure she would love some virtual hugs today and positive thoughts sent her way.
Thanks guys and I hope you have a great Thursday.
261 comments
Mary Ann
My thoughts and prayers are with your beloved mama. May God wrap his healing arms around her and your whole family.
Michelle
Oh, Janae – definitely praying for your Mom right now!!
Ashley
Infinite prayers for your sweet mama and strength for everyone else. So sorry!!
tess
Done.
Jen
Prayers and hugs for you and your entire family, Janae :)
Kim
Sending prayers and strength your way!
Jen
Praying. I know what it feels like for your parent to have a health issue so praying for you as well.
Cassie
Prayers for your mom – its so scary! Hugs to all!
Kim
Praying for your mom and your family!
Susy
Preyers for your mother; she is in my thoughts.
Meredith
Many thoughts and prayers for your mom and for your whole family.
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
I’m so sorry Janae! Thinking of you and your family and I hope your mom is feeling better soon!
Stacey
I will keep your mom in my prayers.
cheryl
I will keep her in my prayers. Stay strong, Janae!
Christy
Your mom is wise and so sweet. She is your rock. I can see why she is your best friend. I’m sending you, your mom and your family hugs and prayers.
Dana
Lots of prayers and good vibes for your amazing mom. You both are lucky to have each other…
Kathy McElhaney
Praying for you all.
MILF Runner
Sending love and prayers for a swift recovery and resolution!
Dana A.
So glad your brother was there. How scary! Sending prayers and thoughts for your Mom.
Kate
Prayers for your mother and your entire family. No coincidence your brother was around; the Lord works in mysterious ways!
Britt
Hoping she’s better soon!
Amy @ FitnessMeetsFrosting
Will definitely keep her in my thoughts today. Sending all my love!
Nicole
Thinking of you and your family!!! The pope is in NYC today, will send some pope spirit your way!
Katey
Sending lots of prayers! So scary!
Diana
Asking God to guide the doctors as they treat your mom and for comfort for her and your family.
erin
oh your sweet mama!! :( I am so sorry — thoughts her way for sure!! Extra hugs too.
Lauran
Praying for your mom right now and sending virtual hugs your way!
Mandy
Thoughts are with you and your lovely mum in this hard time. Xx
Chelsea @ runner's table
So sorry to hear that- I hope that she is 100% better soon!!!
Leanne
Sending lots of prayers to your family!
Jane @ 50statecanuck
Huge prayers for your mom.
My 95 year old grandfather had a stroke this week too…he has lost vision in the top half of each eye – it’s called “curtain vision”. They have put him on powerful blood thinners and hope that some (or all) of his vision will return.
Big prayers for them both.
Heather
Praying for your mom. My mom had the same thing happen. She had to get several eye injections from an ophthalmologist but she was able to regain most of her vision.
Emily
Oh no! I’m so sorry. Prayers for all of you!
Meg R
Praying for your mom!!!
Cori
Sending prayers out for your sweet Mama! I can tell how much you cherish her through your writing. I pray for healing and peace for her!
Katie
Oh goodness. Moms are of course so special. I’ll be thinking of you and yours today, and hoping for better news tomorrow. *hugs*
Shannon
Including your Mom in our prayers!!! They are so special!
Emina
Prayed!
Becky
Prayers for all friend!
Annette
Prayers going out to your mom and your family!
Heather
Sending you and your mom lots of hugs and prayers from Memphis.
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eula
Many prayers for your mom!
Miriam
So many hugs and prayers for your mom. You have an amazing family.
Julie
So sorry this has happened to your mom. Lucky your brother was there! Sending lots of prayers.
Amanda Olson @runningyourbody
Oh my word, hugs and prayers for all of you!!!
Flower
Sending prayers and positive energy! :)
Lindsey
Prayers and thoughts for your mom and entire family
Jess W. @ Run Life Co.
Definitely praying for your mom! And tons, tons, tons of hugs!!
autismmum
Hi Janae,
Sending prayers for your mum. So sorry to hear she has had a stroke. Although I haven’t commented for awhile I still read your blog every day and when I read your Mum’s recent text to you it really struck me how much she loves you and cares about your goals and what a positive person she is… a treasure.
Dani
Prayers for your Mom and your whole family.
Josse
Hugs and kisses and lots of prayers for your mom, you, and your sweet family. Love you?
Patricia
I know what it’s like to have your mom be your best friend. I wish your mom a quick recovery. Please send her a huge hug all.the way from across the ocean.
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
I am so sorry Janae! I will definitely keep your mom and your entire family in my prayers!! Hugs.
Lindsay
Prayers your way as you really do have an incredible mom!!
Amanda Echolds
Janae, I’m so sorry to hear this! I have the same kind of relationship with my mom so I can only imagine how you’re feeling. Lots of prayers for you, your mom and your family.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Prayers for your mom and your family!
Sara
I’m so sorry to hear this! I’ll be keeping you & your family in my thoughts. <3
Katie
Thoughts and many prayers to you, your mom and your family!! Hugs from Baltimore!! xoxo
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
Oh Scary! We will pray for her and your family.
Mary
Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Manon
Praying for her and your family
Michelle
I’m so sorry! Sending prayers for your mom!
Karissa
I’m sorry to hear about your mom, what a scary experience. So lucky your brother was there! I will keep her in my thoughts.
Mary Ann
so sorry to hear this news about your Mom! Wishing her a speedy and complete recovery. Now you guys can take care of her the way she’s taken care of you all. Hang in there!
Beth
hugs and prayers to you and your family. God Speed with her healing.
Erin
Saying prayers for your sweet mom!!
Natalie
Praying for your mom, Janae! I love how you close you are with your family and feel the same way about my mom! I’ve been thinking of her lots since I read this post! Will be praying for recovery and wisdom of the doctors caring for her.
Tammie
Praying for your mom, life can get scary fast! Know that God is in control and He’s got this.
Sarah
Prayers x100!!!
Stephanie
Prayers said for your mom. My thoughts are with y’all.
amy
Lots of prayers! And big bear hugs xoxo
Nikki B
So sorry to hear this. Praying for a full, quick recovery for your Mom.
Kris Bentley
She is such a wonderful, caring, loving, kind and good woman. She has been a blessing to me and I look to her as an example of a Christlike woman. I will pray for her. Please give her our love.
Jeanette in CA
What a blessing that your brother was there. I will keep your sweet mom in my prayers.
Robin
So glad that your brother was there! Sending prayers for your Mom! What would we do without them!
Kay
Sending love and positive vibes to your dear mommy, and your whole family !!!
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Nicole
Sending love and prayers to your mom from Michigan! What an incredible woman she is!
Eveline
So sorry to read this Janae! Hope she’ll recover soon and so glad she’s in good hands. Sending my love and all the best wishes across the oceans for you and your mum and your family!!
Linda
My prayers and positive thoughts go out to your Mom and all your Family
God Bless you .
Leigh
Janae, so sorry for this stressful time you and your family are going through. Sending prayers your way. Praying for peace for you all in this time. Hugs to your mum. Leigh.
peko_tin
Sending my love and prayers to your mom. I hope she’ll recover quickly.
Renee
Sending prayers to your mom and your whole family.
Hugs to you all!!!!
Sheena @ Paws and Pavement
Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts for your mom and family!
Lora
Praying for your mom. She is awesome, the text she sent you the other day made me smile. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Anni
Sending lots of love and prayers to your mom! Hope she’s feeling better soon!
Amber
Thinking of you and your Mum, prayers and love x
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Prayers to you mom and the rest of your family!
Laureen @peachylau
Big hugs for your mum xxx
Andrea
Prayers and love to your mom and your whole family. Xoxo
christina
I am so sorry to hear about this. :( You and your whole family are getting my prayers this am.
Judi
I am so sorry to hear that about your Mom — your family is in my thoughts and prayers :)
Jane
Sending lots of well-wishes her way!
Jen Schreckengost
Lifting your mom, you and family up in prayers!
Kimberly
Hugs and prayers for your beautiful Mom! :)
Becky W.
The same thing happened to my dad a few years back and it was very scary! Prayers for you and your family!
Claire G
Sending love to you and your family!
Sara
It is evident through your posts that your mom is a sweet and absolutely lovely human. Sending big prayers!!
Jen T.
Keeping your mom in my thoughts and prayers!
Tonya
Positive thoughts all around. She is certainly the sweetest; pictures are worth a thousand words!
Henry
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ellen
My mom had this happen. It was so scary and upsetting in the beginning, especially because my mom loves to do handwork and quilting more than anything, and she was afraid this would take that away from her. In the beginning it was really tough, but now 2 years later she still has her blind spot, but it doesn’t affect what she can do. I think it’s hard for her to live with the fear that it could happen again, and with your mom’s hearing loss it may be even scarier for her. I bet your mom is getting great care whatever you choose, but my mom really appreciated the input of the neuro-ophthomologist (there’s probably one in SLC). Not to butt in on your decisions. Sending prayers.
Gracie
Janae, so sorry for your mom! Praying she heals quickly. It was providential that your brother was there.
Erin
Sending prayers to your sweet mom and family!
Kelsey
Prayers and positive energy to your mom, you, and the rest of your family. <3
Amy @ Life to the Full
Praying for God’s healing power for your mom and comfort your family!
Ramie Carlson
I know this is late but thoughts and prayers are still with you all <3<3<3
Katherine
I hope your mom continues to get better and you and your family find comfort in God’s love.
Kim
OMG- I love your mom! She seems like the sweetest person ever! I hope she gets to feeling better ASAP!!
Erika @ Barbells & Bookends
I’m a week late but I hope your mom is doing better!
Kay
I know this is late, but I’m just catching up on posts while I was in Japan. Keeping your mom and your family in my thoughts!