tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post3766034032127153678..comments2023-10-01T07:51:08.053-07:00Comments on Reflections: Forcing A Smile (literally)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14175288567791117304noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-10422276625181834122007-07-31T21:43:00.000-07:002007-07-31T21:43:00.000-07:00Oh Chelle...how scary! I'm glad it wasn'...Oh Chelle...how scary! I'm glad it wasn't a stroke.<br>I need you to know that a friend of mine...a guy I work with...had Bell's palsy...and although scary, he followed some good advice and it DID go away. He went for acupuncture. I will ask him what else he did and get back to you.<br>My heart goes out to you...but you will be ok.<br>Sending you as many hugs as I can...<br><br>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-55888588356185431692007-07-31T22:00:00.000-07:002007-07-31T22:00:00.000-07:00When you were describing the symptoms, that was my...When you were describing the symptoms, that was my very first thought, Bells Palsy. I have known several people with it in my personal life, and we have several patients who have had it, and all have recovered 100%. <br>~~Kath~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-221682601081734742007-08-01T05:02:00.000-07:002007-08-01T05:02:00.000-07:00Hugs for you! I had a light stroke as a young woma...Hugs for you! I had a light stroke as a young woman, after going hungry for over a month. Now that was a long fast! It was so strange with only one half of my body working and yes, it was scary! I forced myself to go for walks. I told myself I was going to walk again normally and finally I did. I still remember my one eye always crying. The adventures and surprises of life........ Sunny days ahead for you dear one!....... AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-38344693758835266332007-08-01T07:50:00.000-07:002007-08-01T07:50:00.000-07:00oh my PRECIOUS friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am pray...oh my PRECIOUS friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am praying RIGHT now.....i am in tears also...worried....i care so much and i know this WILL go away but i can not imagine your fear...if only i had been there to hug you or do anything you needed. If i can do anything, let me know. ANYTHING.<br>Love,lisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-24452281590877492592007-08-01T11:23:00.000-07:002007-08-01T11:23:00.000-07:00Hi ....I am so sorry that this has came upon you.....Hi ....I am so sorry that this has came upon you...I am praying it will go away quickly..but i like you am so glad that it is not worse news...My niece had that too, and has recovered from it as far as I know....I am glad that it was not a stroke or cancer...I am praying.<br>love ya,<br>carleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-24169491503512786842007-08-01T12:20:00.000-07:002007-08-01T12:20:00.000-07:00I got scared as soon as I heard the words "nu...I got scared as soon as I heard the words "numb mouth." I'm glad that it's something that doesn't sound very serious. Let me know how you're faring, k?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-71848801346744266032007-08-01T13:06:00.000-07:002007-08-01T13:06:00.000-07:00My first thought was you had a mini stroke. I'm si...My first thought was you had a mini stroke. I'm sitting here relieved eventually things will go back to normal for you. I can't imagine the fears or worries that must of been going through your mind during the hospital visits. Keeping you in my prayers on the smoke! Wishing you love and peace. Stay safe dear heart. (Hugs) Indigo<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-25358128225314441162007-08-01T15:03:00.000-07:002007-08-01T15:03:00.000-07:00Oh Michelle...I am so sorry to hear this. Gosh, l...Oh Michelle...I am so sorry to hear this. Gosh, like you haven't had enough happen in the last few months. It sounds like you are keeping a stiff upper lip about things (smiling yet?). Lets keep our fingers crossed that you are in the short time crowd and this clears up in a few weeks. Sometimes life just doesn't let up does it?<br><br>Thinking of you,<br>GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-12488699119391639982007-08-01T17:01:00.000-07:002007-08-01T17:01:00.000-07:00This happened to my mom once and was only temporar...This happened to my mom once and was only temporary, as I am hoping yours will be too...<br>Special thoughts!<br>Linda :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-35046057552251689562007-08-01T17:25:00.000-07:002007-08-01T17:25:00.000-07:00That little malady sure gets around. Sorry it foun...That little malady sure gets around. Sorry it found you. My kid brother got hit with it about 2 years ago, as well as a co-worker, and they were both recovered in no time. With all the folks in these parts pulling for you and praying, your recovery is guaranteed!<br>Please take care of yourself. I know the kind words and positive thoughts aren't the remedy, but you're a great person, so we couldn't offer anything less to you.<br><br>JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-20001708843412009752007-08-01T22:30:00.000-07:002007-08-01T22:30:00.000-07:00I have know quite a few people who have had "...I have know quite a few people who have had "Bell's Palsy!" It's very frightening when it happens, because most people think they've had a stroke! I know I would! Hopefully, you will be one fo the ones that will overcome this quickly! Just rest and take it easy! Let us know how your feeling!<br><br>Much love to you, sweetie!<br><br>Hugs<br>Jackie<br>http://journals.aol.com/siennastarr/Hopefloats/<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-23443378102896335922007-08-01T22:48:00.000-07:002007-08-01T22:48:00.000-07:00I would have been scared to death. I would have th...I would have been scared to death. I would have thought I had a stroke or something. Glad you found out what is happening and hope you get better soon.<br>Take care, Chrissie<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-83922941558708420152007-08-01T23:21:00.000-07:002007-08-01T23:21:00.000-07:00how terrifying all that must have been for you! m...how terrifying all that must have been for you! my prayers are with you!<br>tina<br>http://journals.aol.com/mcknansmom/steelmagsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-31850054057551750292007-08-02T05:55:00.000-07:002007-08-02T05:55:00.000-07:00Wow, how freaky that must have been!! I would hav...Wow, how freaky that must have been!! I would have been afraid I was having a stroke.... Glad it was Bells Palsy, instead... Not that THAT is so great, but like you said, considering some of the other possibilities. I've known a few people in my life who have had Bells, all have made a full recovery, with the time it took varying. Hoping you make a full recovery pronto... (Are you covering your eye at night?) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-75115224822613111292007-08-03T22:51:00.000-07:002007-08-03T22:51:00.000-07:00I am so glad it was not a stroke. You stayed so r...I am so glad it was not a stroke. You stayed so remarkable calm. I hope that the Bells Palsy is only a temporary thing for you. Take care!<br>Lori<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-17927655390045698422007-08-05T05:37:00.000-07:002007-08-05T05:37:00.000-07:00Sending you many prayers. Gretchenhttp://journals....Sending you many prayers. <br><br>Gretchen<br>http://journals.aol.com/ksgal3133/LivinginSavannah2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-40153108548986112212007-08-18T09:25:00.000-07:002007-08-18T09:25:00.000-07:00Oh, Michelle, I came by to see how your summer was...Oh, Michelle, I came by to see how your summer was going, and had to do a little back tracking to find this entry, to find where you first wrote about the Bell's Palsy. School is about to start, and you have this paralysis in your face. My sister had BP over 25 years ago... I think the worst of it was over in less than a year. Today, she is quite back to her usual self, but it did take awhile. Poor thing. She was raising five kids at the time, and they were all young ones. I pray that your BP does not keep you down. I'm glad it wasn't a stroke. I would have feared that. Are you going to return to the classroom? The only thing that really was noticed on my sister's face was her smile. She had half a smile. Whenever she talks about it now, she refers to it as "when I had my Bell's Palsy"... it was a specific time period in her life that was marked by the effects of the virus. May you have a speedy and uneventful recovery! Bea<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com