Mama Jo has had a stroke. I think it's what is called a TIA which is a precursor to the really big one on down the road. She has had at least 3 of these since living with us. Last night, however, was a little more severe than "normal."
Our day was busy going to Frankfort and all, but she didn't show any abnormality. She got extremely quiet when we watched TV last night and when I would ask her a question, she would be very slow to answer. After a couple of hours, we all agreed we needed to go to bed and started to rise from the sectional. She could not stand up. Deke helped her stand to her feet and they stood there for 2-3 minutes for Mom to get steadied. Our next hurdle was going up the stairs. Her left hand and left leg were not functioning well so it was difficult for her to climb. We finally made it to the top and got to the bathroom. She could not use her left hand to get her pants down or grab the toilet paper. We got half her pajamas on and forgot the rest.
Deke checked her at 2 and I checked her at 5. I was surprised to find her in the bathroom at 7 and she seemed a little more with it. Her arm and leg were functioning normally again but her thinking was still muddled. Very quiet, very slow. We got dressed and went to church. She walked the halls and attended my Sunday school class as usual but you could just tell she wasn't herself.
We are now home from church and I am preparing lunch. Deke is making a hospital call. Mom is sitting in her chair in the livingroom with an afghan draped over body with her head hanging to her chin.
There has never been a more resilient woman born so I have great faith that she will pop out of this in a day or two. And if not, we go on to the next step of living. I told Deke, It's tough to be born and it's tough to die.
Pray for Mama Jo. Pray that God's will be done. Pray that when He takes her home, it will be swift and beautiful.
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Christmas morning celebrants!
Mama Jo in her new sweater from the Porter clans
Some of the Jones Family gathered together on the 26th for Pizza King and banana splits!
Cindy at her duty substituting for receptionist at the church office
Deke at his duty keeping the wheels turning and greased as church administrator 
Around the table on Thanksgiving Day
You can have that turkey stuff; I'm eating rolls!
Gives a new meaning to the term "red eye."
I'm still hungry!
G-Pa taught me how to ride a two-wheeler and I'm proud!
Two year old and Nana celebrate an early Christmas because we're not going to be together the 25th
Hey, do you know I can ride a two-wheeler now!
She loves her American Girls!
Mama Jo packs on Friday to be ready to fly to Houston Saturday morning.
A woman has to look her best for the trip so a quick set at Flora makes her glamorous.
A stop in Delphi to see an old friend before heading west. Don't these 2 ladies look good for 86 and 93 yrs old?
Deke picks up a pizza to celebrate our last evening together for the 3 weeks Mom is in Houston.
Mama Jo and the ticket agent just before he wheeled her into the plane. Indy has a brand new airport terminal-beautiful! Bye, bye Mama Jo. 
He's feeding the wire down through the hole
Using the electricity behind the kitchen stove, he hooked up the wire
Yeah!
Mark and Mama Jo
After 63 years at 515 E Columbia, Mama Jo sells her house
Mama Jo handing over her house keys to the new owner
Mark home from the desert! 
Deke at work fixing a door latch
Clearing out the garage
Carrying everything to the basement
Relaxing after a day's work
Mama Jo flew into Indy airport last evening amid a snowstorm. She about froze to death getting from the front door of the airport into the car! She misses Houston! I took another picture of her as she walked out of the plane ramp but it was so blurry and bad I could not use it. I'll post more later. Just wanted you to know that the bird has landed. 
The boys
Mama Jo completing her morning walk.
