In February 2018, Joyce suffered a serious stroke triggered by a extreme mind bleed. David stayed together with her and slept in a lodge close to the hospital at evening. He conversed with medical doctors regarding her welfare through the week-long keep. The prognosis appeared grim. After a month in rehab, David introduced Joyce to his dwelling to reside the rest of her days.
At first, Joyce might do nothing for herself, not even sit up. Though gaining motion again on her left facet was slim, David discovered therapists and medical doctors to offer Joyce the most effective likelihood she might. They quickly realized the journey to Alaska can be inconceivable, however the dream didn’t die. Extra decided than ever, they set a purpose to embark the next summer time.
Months of arduous remedy ensued, first in David’s dwelling and later at an out-patient facility. Despite the fact that Joyce was now 80 years previous and had little use of her left facet, she and David weren’t deterred.