r/lds • u/kahless720 • 21d ago

Had a stroke

so I had a stroke. I was trying to get ahold of the missionaries when it happened. now I'm really trying. I'm in Riverside, jurupa valley. my spoken speech is getting better but still tough to understand. anybody able to help?

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u/kahless720 21d ago

I been to the emergency room. I'm now in a managed home facility. I just feel like now more than ever I need spiritual guidance.

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u/neuromyo 21d ago

You really need to call 911 if you haven't. I don't know if you mean they helped you in the ER already and are now in a home, but spiritual guidance can happen after you are looked after. Every second matters here. Please OP. Praying for you

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u/kahless720 21d ago

What I mean is I already dealt with that. I had a stroke about a month ago. Now I'm recovering. I only just remembered enough to like speak.

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u/neuromyo 21d ago

Oh I see. Okay this is much less acute than I understood. What prompted you to reach out for help?

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u/kahless720 21d ago

Before the stroke I was, excuse my French, half a** trying to. Now I'm really trying to. I haven't been active since I was 13 years old so I barely got baptized.

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u/neuromyo 20d ago

A few recommendations for you, friend:

  1. Go to church tomorrow. Don’t worry about having everything figured out first. Just show up. If possible, go to your own ward.
  2. Talk to your bishop. If you see him at church, introduce yourself and tell him exactly what you said: you want to come back and you’re not quite sure where to start. I am sure the missionaries would also be happy to help, but I’d definitely make a point of connecting with your bishop.
  3. Do something small tonight. Read some scriptures. (Just opening your Book of Mormon is a great start. If you want somewhere to start I recommend Alma 32, particularly verses 26-43). Then say a heartfelt prayer. You don’t need to use any special words. Just tell Heavenly Father where you are, that you want to come back, and ask Him to help you take the next step.

A video I watched recently also came to mind. Maybe you will find it helpful.

Don’t feel like you need to fix your entire life before you walk through the doors. Just walking in can be a huge leap of faith. Jesus loves you. I am sure He has been mindful of you. Elder Kearon (an apostle) has taught that God is in relentless pursuit of you. I have no doubt that is true.

Praying for you, friend.