tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post4469912347711201679..comments2023-06-07T03:18:27.705-07:00Comments on Enchanted Oak: Where Do the Words Go?Enchanted Oakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-8607925606030860392010-03-26T20:27:15.791-07:002010-03-26T20:27:15.791-07:00Your friend is facing a tough time, and is fortuna...Your friend is facing a tough time, and is fortunate she has a friend in you.<br />Your kitty is adorable, and the name Mystery is perfect for a cat. I had never thought of that name but boy, it's appropriate.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-15028446666968151712010-03-25T01:17:35.422-07:002010-03-25T01:17:35.422-07:00when we dream, we might as well dream big... i lov...when we dream, we might as well dream big... i love your "no one is hungry" fantasy. great haiku collection here!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-23787496959928841292010-03-24T20:04:38.143-07:002010-03-24T20:04:38.143-07:00My mother has had a series of strokes. The first o...My mother has had a series of strokes. The first one rendered her speechless. We used to have wonderful chats. She was a mother who waited up for me after my dates to chat, like a girl friend. I miss our chats, but I have my mom. They refused to give her a renewal on her speech therapy. Sometimes health care is inadequate and fails miserably. I hope your friend gets all the treatments/care she needs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383088026534281295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-557811517403717292010-03-24T18:15:37.615-07:002010-03-24T18:15:37.615-07:00Praying for your friend's quick and complete r...Praying for your friend's quick and complete recovery - on all counts. <br /><br />Strokes scare me more than anything else. The idea of being trapped in my body with no way to communicate frightens me beyond words.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132555347136919591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-3101147636461498192010-03-24T14:11:17.504-07:002010-03-24T14:11:17.504-07:00Well wishes for your friends I hope her recovery g...Well wishes for your friends I hope her recovery goes well in all aspects of it. This was a beautiful idea for a dream not unobtainable in many minds so who knows?Amanda Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631827449933791507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-55156573206015084272010-03-24T13:20:04.309-07:002010-03-24T13:20:04.309-07:00Your cat is adorable. You have some very wonderful...Your cat is adorable. You have some very wonderful haiku dreams.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-86224184876662471872010-03-24T13:18:59.035-07:002010-03-24T13:18:59.035-07:00I have dysnomia which is related to aphasia. It...I have dysnomia which is related to aphasia. It's where you have trouble retrieving specific words. I can literally feel the words sitting in my brain and yet I am unable to get them out without some serious brain remapping. I feel for your friend. it is very frustrating.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-36793624687898170222010-03-24T10:40:23.038-07:002010-03-24T10:40:23.038-07:00Very nice. I hope you friend heals. My thoughts ar...Very nice. I hope you friend heals. My thoughts are with you. Excellent my friend :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-30815288777434429372010-03-24T10:31:05.770-07:002010-03-24T10:31:05.770-07:00My MIL drank mouthwash, hairspray, perfume, you na...My MIL drank mouthwash, hairspray, perfume, you name it. I was in a constant state of anger or sorrow depending on the day. I miss her but not the drinking. <br /><br />I am praying for your friend.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-88539423604322757642010-03-24T10:15:33.983-07:002010-03-24T10:15:33.983-07:00Hi, Enchanted Oak. I'm new to the blog after y...Hi, Enchanted Oak. I'm new to the blog after your encouraging comments on mine. Love the name and the header picture. Aphasia, such a clinical and aseptic term for what must be a terrifying condition. I wish your friend the best of luck with a speedy and full recovery.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-43388542287590676102010-03-24T09:03:50.343-07:002010-03-24T09:03:50.343-07:00Your friend's cry for help is at least being h...Your friend's cry for help is at least being heard, but so sad that it had to take something so serious to make it so. Her road ahead is going to be very rough. I hope she takes the opportunity to turn her life around.<br /><br />Wonderful haiku - very well done.Jenn@ You know... that blog?http://youknowthatblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-12059826472442510232010-03-24T08:52:21.517-07:002010-03-24T08:52:21.517-07:00I wonder if it's just a different kind of lang...I wonder if it's just a different kind of language. I wonder at my cousin's frustration at having limited vocabulary after a brain tumor and radiation. He says very little. I wonder if he thinks and wills his words to come out and is frustrated when all he says is "okay, no or yes".Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-27645513887462624022010-03-24T08:37:35.573-07:002010-03-24T08:37:35.573-07:00The tough thing with stroke patients is that they ...The tough thing with stroke patients is that they often lose physical function while still maintaining their mental acuity. It can make for some pretty angry patients. I hope your friends aphasia is only temporary. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-62391512648546340232010-03-24T08:25:57.601-07:002010-03-24T08:25:57.601-07:00My mom lost speech when she had a stroke... It wil...My mom lost speech when she had a stroke... It will come back, in fragments, like a forgotten dream...<br /><br />In the meantime, Hugs to you and your friend.LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-18977692417561806632010-03-24T07:22:36.700-07:002010-03-24T07:22:36.700-07:00what a beautiful, thoughtful and insightful post. ...what a beautiful, thoughtful and insightful post. My father just had a "mini stroke" where he lost his ability to speak. It's a struggle and he is now in daily therapy. Don't know if he'll ever fully recover but it must be so frustrating. God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-55862123135388115802010-03-24T07:19:47.470-07:002010-03-24T07:19:47.470-07:00Oh, that is so very sad. My prayers for her recov...Oh, that is so very sad. My prayers for her recovery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-70424743814684582952010-03-24T06:55:50.351-07:002010-03-24T06:55:50.351-07:00Such a sad story.
On of my friends died just abou...Such a sad story.<br /><br />On of my friends died just about a year ago from a brain tumor. He had surgery, but was never right afterward.<br /><br />He lasted about 15 months after the episode when he first discovered something was wrong.<br /><br />I wish your friend better luck.<br /><br />Yes - drinking mouth wash is an act of both desperation and denial.<br /><br />Alas,<br />JzBJazzbumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337490817307473659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-5613017233407812902010-03-24T06:14:04.119-07:002010-03-24T06:14:04.119-07:00Chris, you are in a soft and thoughtful place. Ea...Chris, you are in a soft and thoughtful place. Each sentence here, each deliberation, a jumping point for more thought. I'd like to think your friend can lose the fear and grasp hold of something else. These things we lose, each one is a chance to grab hold of something new. I hope she finds it. <br /><br />No, I can't imagine being without language either. I wonder what I might find in its wake?<br /><br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-17096027317850077792010-03-24T05:30:02.873-07:002010-03-24T05:30:02.873-07:00I share your dream for all people. Great haiku. I ...I share your dream for all people. Great haiku. I like the bottom picture of the cat.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-37498269602276205942010-03-24T03:50:37.833-07:002010-03-24T03:50:37.833-07:00What a tough path for your friend. She's luck...What a tough path for your friend. She's lucky to have you walking it with her.Garnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734142123169684500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-45665357911942242762010-03-24T03:27:26.648-07:002010-03-24T03:27:26.648-07:00I pray that your friend will recover her speech. I...I pray that your friend will recover her speech. It is going to be a hard road.<br />Beautiful haiku! (((HUGS)))Moonrayvennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254803252513819562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-79439206873489787862010-03-24T03:11:08.470-07:002010-03-24T03:11:08.470-07:00I really feel for your friend....to not be able t...I really feel for your friend....to not be able to talk or others who can't use parts of their body. I've always been at war with my body but when it comes down to it....I know I need it. Somehow I pray she will find a way to live in spite of no vocal words.....Stay strong Chris.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-11109457085885847372010-03-24T03:09:30.886-07:002010-03-24T03:09:30.886-07:00I can't imagine being without language, either...I can't imagine being without language, either, Chris. What a horrible disability! <br /><br />When my husband was a kid, he used to hang around the fire station where his dad was chief. The fire and police stations were in the same buildings, and the winos in jail used to send him to G. C. Murphy's to buy them hair tonic and mouthwash. They drank it because it was cheap. Addiction is horrible.<br /><br />I hope your friend recovers.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-38091598452743221172010-03-24T03:00:45.303-07:002010-03-24T03:00:45.303-07:00It is we that leave the words not the words that l...It is we that leave the words not the words that leave the us. I asked a dictionary for words and yep, they were still there waiting. <br /><br />Your friend as she desires will regain words to describe maybe not the how but the the why.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574822672391090343.post-7934420907725148592010-03-24T02:47:30.435-07:002010-03-24T02:47:30.435-07:00it would be toough not to communicate...hope your ...it would be toough not to communicate...hope your friend gets better...<br /><br />like the haiku...esp no one going hungry. smiles.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com