Ron’s dad, Tommy Runnels, had a minor stroke last Wednesday and then another one that was more severe last Thursday. He has been in the hospital since then and they don’t know when he will leave. Today was the first time (after 6 days of being in bed) that he got out of his bed and in a wheel chair. They believe he had another one within the past few days that caused more brain damage. He also has a very bad case of Alzheimer’s that is continuing to get worse as time goes on.
My mom informed me today that he cannot talk. The stroke affected the left side of his body and he can barely move his left arm or leg. This is very severe and at this point they don’t know if he’ll ever fully recovery, and probable not be able to do his favorite thing in life: golf! After he’s done at the hospital he will go to a rehabilitation center and they’re not sure if he’ll ever move home.
Please, please pray for Tommy, Mimi (Tommy’s wife), Ron and the rest of the family. It’s not easy when you see your dad with Alzheimer’s and now a stroke that has changed his life forever. I know God has a plan for everything and I pray that the Runnels family will seek God 1st and continue to pray and have faith in our Almighty God.
we are sitting on the back porch and reading your blog re Tommy. You are so sweet to post that for him and the family. We love you su much and miss you both alot. Tommy was better yesterday and they stood him up and Ron said he could understand him better when he was trying to speak. Keep up the prayers. luv mom
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