Todd, I am sorry--Auntie Eva

Eva Dixon
10/30/11
Dear Tim and Myrna: I can truly imagine what you are going through. I do think President's advice is very good. From experience, it is much better to not have too many folks around when therapy and everything  that goes on for the patient. I was so blessed when #8 happened on 2010.  I knew what was happening and i just need my kids to get me to the right hospital so I could have the medication that stops the stroke. It has to be given with in three to four hours from when the stroke hits. The thing is you need to get to a hospital  that is authorized and has to be given by a neurologist.   The 7th one, Jim got me to the hospital here but they didn't tell him they could not help me with the med.; My neurologist told me this one was a big one but the med did not reach the very center of the stroke and she did not know what that would affect. I have found it affected my ability to concentrate at home but I can go to the library and concentrate on the work here for a whole day with terrific results.  I am finding so many family members. Enough , i need go get some supper.God bless you and Todd.  Much love always.   Eva .

Todd Had a Stroke

Todd had a stroke today. He is in the Columbus, Ohio, Hospital. We were at the temple when we received a call from Melanie. President Pinegar learned about it, told us to go home and to find out what was happening. We are excused from tomorrow's shift and Sunday's devotional. He told us that Todd would be fine. It was a consensus that we should, at least, be near the phone. Many of our friends at the temple think that we should fly out. President Pinegar thought we should, at least, stay in touch and be near the phone. Amy thinks we should wait a bit. Todd has some paralysis on his left side but his speech is not affected. I guess we will just hang loose.

Amy and Todd's Gordon Family

Maxine Gordon wrote: We buried my brother today in Spanish Fork. I hope Todd will be okay. He is such a special person. I am so sorry to hear this. He works too hard at being bishop. Did you know Brent had his gallbladder out today? He is fine. Myrna wrote: I found out that Brent had his gallbladder out when Melanie called to tell us about Todd. I did not know about your brother. I am sorry to hear about that. It was a sad day for you, I am sure. I think Todd just works too hard at everything he does. He wears himself ragged. Amy tried to tell him to go to the doctor when he had a terrible headache for the past three days. He told her he didn't have time to go.