Oh Janet! When my mom had her stroke, she was so frightened. I stayed right with her for weeks because I was the only one that could figure out what she was saying, and I think that's only because we were so very close. Can your mom swallow ok? If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have let her go through so many tests and carotid artery surgery. She ended up being tube fed for a year and a half. But she had her right mind and her sense of humor til the end
I feel your pain, and I know your fears. I am praying for peace of mind for you both, and healing for your mom.