God is Good!
After a very short time, the improvement in my wife's speech is amazing. The therapist says she will be coming twice a week for a month and that we may not need follow-on if things go the way her experience says it will. She expects that in 1-2 months we may not detect any signs that the stroke ever happened - I cried and am misting up now in God's Goodness.
Even better news - the occupational therapist did her screening and said, "You don't need me". She told us that my wife (Ruby) needs to start doing her normal activities, with compensation for a week or so to regain stamina, and that there appears to be zero impairment physically.
I thank all the dear FReepers who have sent prayers up. Ot will be a while before I fully engage but I try to "lurk" for a short while every day or two.
When I "get back" I have resolved to do my best to be a bit kinder and gentler because it just seems right after the scare of thinking I was losing my sweet and faithful wife.
The battle still needs to be fought and we need to find a way to rally round someone but God is in charge.
Thanks you all again.
Joyful news! Joining you in praising God, and praying for continued blessings and Divine health for Ruby and for you, FRiend!