Remembering Sam Jarmakovitz

Happy birthday dad love and miss you.

Hi Y'all, our dad passed peacefully and in comfort Saturday, 21 August 2021, at 9:45am. He had requested to have his ashes scattered at the Wichita Mountains and at a family favorite lake in Oklahoma. Thank you for all the prayers and best wishes during his final months with us. They really encouraged him in his darkest moments while he was trying to recover from his stroke. We three kids also want to let you know how much your support and encouragement meant to us as well.

We would also love for you to share your fondest memories and any pictures of him you'd like here during this time of grievance.

Hi y’all. It has been a while since our last post. We are sorry, but this is a slow ride and we have had a lot going on.
When we last posted, Dad had been moved to a rehab facility that was going to really push him to his limits. We all knew it would be a hard road, and it was. It really took a toll on Dad. It was too much for him at that point and he became very sad and angry. We were also under the impression that it would be a 2-3 month process at least at that place. However, it was actually only meant to be a short 2 week stay. Dad completed his two weeks and it had become apparent that the paralysis in his right leg and right arm may be a permanent thing for him. We then had to scramble to find a more permanent facility for Dad. There were a lot of decisions that had to be made here, but we 3 siblings have been working together well to make sure we get the best care for him. We have found a more permanent home for Dad that will continue his physical rehabilitation, but also work very hard on his speech therapy and the other effects from the brain damage he sustained. He still isn’t communicating well. He has difficulty with even pointing at letters and pictures to communicate (mainly he usually refuses to use his communication board). What he thinks he is saying when he tries to speak is not really words. It is very frustrating for him, and it breaks our hearts. He just adores his new therapist though, and he loves it when we bring him jello pudding, and it is nice to see him happy in those moments. I don’t know if he will ever do any better than he is right now. This isn’t really the outcome that we have all hoped for, but we are all trying to learn to be at peace with it. This isn’t to say that we aren’t hopeful, just that we are trying to come to grips with what may be the new reality for Dad. Thank you for your patience with us on this page as we are all adjusting to a new normal that we never imagined we would be in.