The main Rose of Sharon Jewelry store is having an Easter Special. Thru 12 PM, Sun, Apr, 24 – save 15% on any design over $100.00. Great gift ideas for that special gal in your life and Mother’s Day!
Abiding Faith, a gold cross necklace set featuring the brilliance of emerald green. Free coordinating earrings were created by Betty just for you.
Today is the first post in a series devoting to educating women (and men, too) on strokes. What you don’t know (or ignore) can kill you!
As readers know, my Mom (Betty of Rose of Sharon Jewelry) suffered a stroke in the wee hours of January 3rd. Thankfully she was aware enough to call a neighbor for help or this story might have a much different ending. As of today, she is getting CAT scans and a neurological check-up in preparation to be released from a care facility. She’ll be able to return home with the assistance of my brothers, niece, church members and her beloved “second family" – Bret and Theresa Anderson and their extended family.
Overall her health has returned to about 90% (happy dance here) but she has lasting conditions which require extended recovery and continued medical supervision. Her blood sugar has been erratic during this stressful event and she has memory and mental agility issues.
The plan is for her to come to our Sparks, NV home to recuperate! We are excited and think that the stimulus of working on Rose of Sharon Jewelry, exercising with me and keeping up with her great grandsons will be really good for her.
A simple explanation is that a block clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks within your brain. It is a kind of “brain attack” that cuts off blood flow to a portion of your brain.
This disruption in blood flow causes the brain to swell and cells to die.
Depending upon which part of your brain is damaged, the results can affect speech, movement, memory or even death.
Here are a 10 facts to get your attention and keep reading this series.
Want to learn more now? Check out the American Stroke Association.
16 days ago Mom had a stroke and this Sat. she will be released from the care home almost back to normal. When the stroke hit, her world was spinning violently but she was able to call a neighbor who summoned the ambulance.
The next day we thought she was going to be released with no significant physical or mental change. Then the swelling started and the only response was surgery to relieve the pressure and remove dead brain tissue from the base of her skull. All life-changing procedures for sure.
Days in ICU with a tube in her throat then 4 days in the Stroke Unit and now a few days in a care home and she is almost 100%. When she was released from the hospital, she still had double vision but was able to walk with a walker, handle hygiene and feed herself.
This week her strength and vision started to return to normal. The official word is she will be released from the care facility on Saturday.
As with any sudden illness and major surgery, she has an extended road to full recovery of strength, memory and stamina but your well wishes and prayers were successful. That’s why I call it the “Miracle in Oregon.”
Starting next week, I will begin a series on women and strokes this is a must read series so please be certain to subscribe by email, RSS Feed or read via the Rose of Sharon Jewelry Facebook Fan Page .
What I learned this crisis filled January could save your life!
Mom’s stroke conditions worsened so she had pressure-relieving surgery. I’m in Portland until ?. She’s in ICU and I have a cold so contact is limited but we got good news that the swelling is subsiding.
The blog will probably be quite lonely for a while. Thanks for understanding.
While I love blogging, it’s been a great rest over the holidays. Spent time with family, caught up on some movies and am now recovering from a terrible cold.
I’ll be blogging daily again starting this week. I’d love to hear comments on your favorite topics from 2010 as I’m setting up a fresh new editorial schedule.
My first topic will be women and strokes. My Mom (Betty of Rose of Sharon Jewelry) suffered a stroke yesterday. Luckily, with the help of Teresa her devoted friend/neighbor, she got to the hospital quickly. We don’t know much at this point but a neurologist will see her today. They are calling it an “acute” stroke which translates into a minor stroke. She speaks clearly and has good movement plus a HUGE headache.
Off to down some more cough syrup and take more aspirin. Will be back later today hopefully.
Even snow on the ground won’t stop me from preparing for Spring! Pulled out all the garden catalogs, ordered more plants and today I’m featuring two great handmade jewelry designs that shout Spring!
Pink = Spring for a gardener like me. And nothing compares to the bold pink of Candy Jade.
Sandra loves to make matching pieces so this Fetching In Pink set includes earrings (left) and a wonderful bracelet. You can wear them together for a traditional coordinated look or separately for just a splash of Jade.
April Remembered is a lovely enameled floral pendant accented with Swarovski crystals on a silver chain. Betty created this design and says she' hopes someone who loves flower will wear it with pride.
I have another half dozen brand new necklaces waiting to be posted in the Rose of Sharon Jewelry store. Subscribe to the ROSJ blog today and you’ll be the first to know when they are available.
We’re counting down to 1,000 Facebook fans for Rose of Sharon Jewelry. We’ve passed the 900 mark and are eager to give away a beautiful beaded watch from the A.F.F. Jewelry collection. Just become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/rosjewelry to be eligible to win. All fans are eligible for the drawing so do your part and pass it on!
I’ll use Random.org to pick the winner! It’s a lot easier than writing 1,000 names on little slips of paper and then drawing from a hat!
Crystal jewelry’s sparkling personality loves a party! A great party dress needs a great necklace where every facet reflects light to make you glow. If you have a party in your future, here are a few Rose of Sharon Jewelry crystal necklaces ready to join you for the night. And for many nights to come.
A Million Sparkles from Sandra Lee is lovely green and pink crystals. And of course, a Sandra Lee necklace cannot go without a pair of her handmade earrings.
Teal Twilight is such a fabulous party necklace. I created this with freshwater pearls and sparkling silver beads.
A Tudor-style golden cross on a necklace of red Swarovski crystals would be a unique but very suitable necklace for a party dress. This is More than Gold from Betty.
The Rose of Sharon Jewelry artisan line has lots of elegant handmade evening wear necklaces ready to join you at your next festive occasion!
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