Nicole Stuart Instagram – And just like that…. This past Saturday, January 6th, an ordinary day turned into a moment of alarm for my family when my mother suffered a fall that resulted in a severe head injury. It was one of those heart-stopping incidents that remind us of how fragile life can be. She was rushed to the hospital, where the situation was so critical that she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). For five agonizing days, we lived in a state of uncertainty, each moment heavy with the possibility of the worst outcome. The fear that we could lose her was palpable. But amidst this turmoil, there’s a silver lining that I am overjoyed to share: my mother fought through those critical days and was released from the ICU a few days ago. It’s a journey we’re taking one day at a time, but the progress is promising. She is fully cognitive, and is still in the hospital. I’m immensely grateful. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 Her survival and recovery thus far feel nothing short of miraculous. After her fall, she underwent a brain angiogram — a procedure where dye is injected to visualize the blood vessels and seal up potential sources of bleeding. This was the first major step in her treatment. We remain hopeful as we await further updates about the blood in her brain, praying that she won’t require an additional procedure to drain it. I’d like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire medical team at Kaiser, especially the nurses and Dr. Kuo Chao, Neurointerventional Radiologist, for their exceptional care and tireless efforts in performing the brain angiogram. I’d also like to express my deepest appreciation to Dr. Grace Hu for her diligent care, compassion, and outstanding support for my mother. Without the dedication and expertise of the entire team at Kaiser, I don’t know where we’d be. I’m choosing to focus on the positives: she’s alive, she didn’t suffer any broken bones, she didn’t have a stroke, and her eyesight remains intact. These are the victories we hold onto, the small mercies that give us hope. Thank you for any and all well-wishes and support. ‼️♥️🙏🏻