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About 8 yrs ago just before dad was diagnosed with the parkinsons, i could write a book about the stories of him losing his mind... they are funny, werent so at the time. He once tried to turn himself in to the police by walking to the pd and telling them he was terroist and that i was an evil witch. when they chuckled he then told them he was a drunk and wanted to go in the tank to get away from mom and i. Prior to that he sat in his comfy chair with his blueblocker sunglasses and 3 hoodies and would not talk for 3 days, then we called the ambulance, he was a hot mess...... for sure.... thankfully we found the neurologist that discovered the parkinson's along with some mild dementia from the multiple old tia's he had been experiencing... Right up to his passing, i would sit with him and reminance about the things he did and every so often i would get a smile....... Just thought i would share one of papa's stories....
Wow, how many nice posts! Georgia your jokes rock! The one about the nuns and the one about the porch I liked in particular. Very nice photo by the way! Christina I think I understand what you mean when you talk about the maze. Have you ever read "One" by Richard Bach? It's an old book, of 20 years ago maybe, but that is the one for you! It gives you a good and reassuring answer to all the doubts that you have. Everyone has doubts. I know you love Mother Theresa. I read a book made by her letters, "Come be my light". If Mother Theresa had doubts and sometimes felt that God was far from her, and though she continued to do what she was doing, well you can accept your doubts too! Jam, dear, I am so glad you take a vacation! Headbanger, you made me laugh a lot. My mother is your grandmother's twin as far as "paper" is concerned. She cleans herself in the bathroom with a 2 inch piece of paper, but she keeps tons of paper in her bag which is going to explode sooner or later. I am lucky, I must say, because she does not make too much mess when she eats (let's say she makes a reasonable mess). And it made me smile the fact that you never know who is dead and who is alive. For me it's the same, so before talking to her I try to understand, that day, if she still has her parents, or if her parents are dead but she still has all her siblings... Very complicated! BTW what does "headbanger" mean? That you bang your head against the walls? I am Italian sometimes I have some doubts! Diane, I snap with my mother too. Tonight, she slapped on the face our cat Cocaine because Cocaine wants to sleep with her and she does not want to. I explained to her that she must not slap the cat on her face, and Cocaine wants to stay with her because she loves her, but it's no use. She hates the cat 90% of the times (but sometimes she says "This is my cat") and Cocaine without any reason continues to love her! (they are sleeping together, now) Linda I hope your papa is going better! Angie, Miz, you are two very strong ladies in dealing with a very painful period. Miz, I loved the story of your father who turned himself to the police!
I came home and read all the posts since this morning: a sweet collection of memories, jokes, and toilet paper. Hysterical! headbanger--o m g. You definitely are a rocker. i do not snap at my Mother, but say many nasty things in the next room, similar to what I do driving down the road and I cannot believe what some people do. when she badmouths my husband, I want to lose control. But I don't. I do that here. right? Well, back later before nighty-night. I think I told you nighty-night has changed into Poltergeist II at my house? Bring on the Seroquel. Have a good evening, and I'll get to hugs later:) christina xoxo Thank you for all the ideas and input on meds, for your aligning with me--I thought most people had sweet Moms, but now that I think about it...I do remember a couple of real cases of friend's Mothers when I was in jr high and high school. I think I remember being thankful and counting my blessings my Mother was just the way she was.
I am a sweet mom, but better ask my kids. I can see my son rolling his eyes now.
For all of you with the ass issues, I, on the other hand, have the piss issues here. Don't know what's going on with the catheter but he has had nothing but issues with it leaking for the past week. Everything here smells like urine and if you don't know how aromatic that can get, just come visit some time. OMG. And he will sit there soaking wet without thinking twice about it. Of course, in years past, he would have been mortified at the mere thought. Changed the catheter AGAIN tonite, hopefully that will take care of the problem. Daughter is coming for dinner tomorrow - YAY! A normal person to talk to and one that totally understands what I go through day after day, besides all of you of course. She is so way beyond her aunt and uncle in terms of maturity at her mere 24 years of age. I am so blessed to have her as my daughter. I sure must have done something right to deserve having her in my life. Anyway, whether it's poop or pee, nasty or nice, here or in the afterlife, we all have the same struggles. I count ALL of you as blessings in my life. And Peach and Cuz, the jokes have been so, so funny. Thanks for sharing them. Love and hugs to all, Kuli
Kuli, i so sympathize with the pee issues..... My dad finally had the suprapubic one placed in... In the begining it was a god send, but still needed to be changed almost every week, he would a certain way... and OMG THE SMELL OF PEE..... SOMETIMES IT ACTUALLY SMELT LIKE A BOTTLE OF AMMONIA WAS OPEND AND LEFT IN THE ROOM.... I HEAR YA ....At the end he did not even know that it was leaking out, until i would walk in the room and say OMG.... IT STINKS IN HERE.... then he would smile... and say "oh really"..... I am to am so thankful for my 21 yr old daughter..... my god send for sure..... angie
hey everybody been busy with new sit on ???? job and mom dr apt got to get up at 6am to head to dr apt and then fly back her for mandatory meeting of the interneet minds a 4 hour turnaround on the fly i am gona be wiped out then get breakfast lunch and make some cals on compter to may be make some more money i made about 100 calls and 5 transfers today just up dating yall moma went to orthopedic today and he did not give he any good news and we already knew it but i hope she is okay she hasnt said or don any thing weird yet but i know it is coming HE SAID AND SHE TOLD ME HE CONFIRMED THAT SHE WILL NEVER WALK AGAIN she was talking to my daughter the other day and she admited it to herself but i know that that was not the end of that and this reall isnt new but it still bugs her yes i understand even though she thinks i dont she tries to hide it not real sure what i can say other than let her know i love her and i am here for her and we are gona get her her new wheel chair soon as they can get it ordered saying my prayerss and tommorrow dont knwo we will see aic out to be good numbers been great sleep been good stress level ok weight well hopefully better but less movement not sure almost 300 lbs from 200 a year ago
Rossellmex Thanks for the answer of the repeats. My father-in-law would say the same thing over again every 5 min. I would just listen to him again and not say anything but his daughter would get mad and holler "you just said that" He never realized he was doing that. Bobbie It could be the meds with my ma. She was on high doses of morphine for the pain cause she couldn't swallow. That laster for almost 3 hrs before she could take a dose of liquid meds. Then she started to sraightn out. She still lives alone. Pretty independent for being 86. but slowing down you will have to e-mail me about the boat thing. I don't know if you allow old fat guys with hearing aids on the boat luv ya Cuz
Two Indians and a Tennessee Hillbilly were walking through the woods. All of a sudden one of the Indians ran up a hill to the mouth of a small cave. 'Wooooo! Wooooo ! Wooooo!' he called into the cave and listened closely until he heard an answering, 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Woooooo! He then tore off his clothes and ran into the cave.
The Hillbilly was puzzled and asked the remaining Indian what it was all about. 'Was the other Indian crazy or what?' The Indian replied 'No, It is our custom during mating season when Indian men see cave, they holler 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!' into the opening. If they get an answer back, it means there's a beautiful woman in there waiting for us.'
Just then they came upon another cave. The second Indian ran up to the cave, stopped, and hollered, 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!' Immediately, there was the answer. 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!'from deep inside. He also tore off his clothes and ran into the opening.
The Hillbilly wandered around in the woods alone for a while and then spied a third large cave. As he looked in amazement at the size of the huge opening, he was thinking, 'Hoo, man! Look at the size of this cave! It is bigger than those the Indians found. There must be some really big, fine women in this cave!' He stood in front of the opening and hollered with all his might 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!' Like the others, he then heard an answering call, 'WOOOOOOOOO, WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO!'
With a gleam in his eye and a smile on his face, he
raced into the cave, tearing off his clothes as he ran.
The following day, the headline of the local newspaper read....
True!! You are amazing. Great post and congrats again on the cool job. Sorry your mom won't walk again. and you're right, you just tell her you love her and that she's safe. My mom loved to hear that she was safe and she was. You are a good daughter Elizabeth.
Kuli!! Glad your daughter is coming tomorrow, it's always so nice to have good conversation. you are angel and I love GPs and Cuz's jokes too. what a great thing to wake up to or check into and see.
Angie, loved the story about your dad and glad for you too that you have a great daughter. I still lose it over my mom and it's been a bit so ya, you do what you want to.
I grew up with practical parents -- a Mother, God love her, who washed aluminium foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a name for it...
A Father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones.
Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, dishtowel in the other.
It was the time for fixing things -- a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.
It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy.
All that re-fixing, reheating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful.
Waste meant aff luence. Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.
But then my Mother died, and on that clear summer's night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any 'more.'
Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return.
So ... while we have it ... it's best we love it ..... and care for it ..... and fix it when it's broken.....and heal it when it's sick.
This is true ..... for marriage ..... and old cars ..... and children with bad report cards ..... and dogs with bad hips . and aging parents ..... and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.
Some things we keep.
Like a best friend that moved away -- or -- a classmate we grew up with.
There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special.....and so, we keep them close!
I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way. Now it's your turn to send this to those people that are "keepers" in your life.
The above post was so awesome and so true.... My parents were the same way..... Dad mostly.... Never threw away a thing, still finding stuff in the basement lol Excellent.... Angie
Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers."
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose. Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in = cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles. Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly even though the product was never been advertised for this use. Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The haemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin, sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight. Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done. Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head. Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic. Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
Its awesome.... I knew a few of things but i am def saving this list... for sure... You are a wealth of info... Excellent... love it keep it coming lol
"A house becomes a home when you can write "I love you" on the furniture." I can't tell you how many countless hours that I have spent CLEANING! I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - "in case someone came over". Then I realized one day that no-one came over; they were all out living life and having fun! Now, when people visit, I find no need to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living life and having fun. If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice.
Life is short. Enjoy it! Dust if you must.......
but wouldn't it be better to paint a picture or write a letter, bake cookies or a cake
or
plant a seed, ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there's not much time, with rivers to fish and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around, again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind.
And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust!
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This is lovely to read - to think about - to keep Enjoy.........
OLD AGE
The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know.
Old age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body . the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m., and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's,
and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten . and I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day.
Love it, just copied and pasted and emailed them to my boyfriend , he like me, loves this stuff... And he was a tremendous during papa's last days with us.....
Thank you, Cuz, and Miss Peach, for another day of great humor and distraction! Your list of remedies reminded me of the many uses for Bounce sheets. I think I have it in my drafts and will fwd to GP. Night everyone, you have said it all, another day is done.
Good Morning Everyone. So nice to see activity on the thread. It snowed here last night and will get more today but probably not more than 4 inches. Ifn it's gonna snow I would almost rather have it be a foot. Or not. Gots to get out in it and go to work but not til 1:10 so maybe the roads will be good by then. They do a pretty good job around here. K, I'll sign off for now. Be back later. Love yous.
Good morning everyone! Spent most of yesterday getting things done around here. Mom had daycare. I thought the ice would cause them to cancel. More snow and ice cleanup. Shoveled snow off the pool so it won't cave in from the weight. Chopped ice, ran errands, cooked like crazy and did some catching up on chores that have been neglected. Headbanger, welcome. You were definitely writing about my Mom! Kuli, The pee smell is the one that will forever be burned in my brain!!! I too, have 1 daughter and wouldn't trade her for anything! Linda, hope Pa is feeling better today. Love that Vicks! One of my favorite childhood memories! Angie!!!! Great Dad stories. Are you ready for more snow tonight? Peach, Nice picture! Glad you're all tuned up and your motor is running smoothly. Diane, patience? What's that? Lost mine a long time ago. Not much we can do, except keep on plugging! Hope you fell better. Cuz, dust??? I think I have more dust than furniture!!! My excuse is my asthma acts up when I disturb the dust!!! Rossella, Same issue with toilet paper here. Use as little as possible! Mom rarely remembers how to wipe herself now. We have to do it for her these days. Which brings me to.... What do you all think about inventing a poop scraper? I don't know about the rest of you, but Mom will poop her pull-ups and not tell us. When we finally get to changing her, it's a big pancake of poo stuck to her bottom!!! Thank goodness for Walmart's huge packages of wipes! Can't flush them, but they are big and thick. What do you think? A patented poop scraper for caregivers? Could make millions!!!! Well, got to get some errands done. Going to get another 4 to 6" of the white stuff overnight. Hope you all have a great day!
Good Morning, to thee MOST Beautiful People I know! Guess I got 8 hours, except for getting up twice with Mother. Boy, MucinexDM and Sudafed PE work really well, if any of you get the sinus, nasal drip thang. I'm sure in the cold you do different things. The heat did go on in our house last night, but no white stuff outside:( When I went to the chiropractor yesterday, I had a new girl do my treatments. She asked if she was hurting me, I said, no, I'm tough, she said, I sort of sensed that, I said, really? Then I told her: I'M A CAREGIVER. WE'RE MADE OF STERNER STUFF. Sister is coming today for her bi-monthly visit, might have to drive in the famous winds of Southern California, although it is not Santana time. She likes to let me know what she has to do to GET HERE. My head just keeps shaking, like I'm getting a tic. Or maybe I'm a new bobble-head in the backseat with a red t shirt that reads: Caregivers Do It ...yada yada yada Have a wonderful day where ever you are, friends, and thanks for being here. Love and Hugs, christina
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Georgia your jokes rock! The one about the nuns and the one about the porch I liked in particular. Very nice photo by the way!
Christina I think I understand what you mean when you talk about the maze. Have you ever read "One" by Richard Bach? It's an old book, of 20 years ago maybe, but that is the one for you! It gives you a good and reassuring answer to all the doubts that you have. Everyone has doubts. I know you love Mother Theresa. I read a book made by her letters, "Come be my light". If Mother Theresa had doubts and sometimes felt that God was far from her, and though she continued to do what she was doing, well you can accept your doubts too!
Jam, dear, I am so glad you take a vacation!
Headbanger, you made me laugh a lot. My mother is your grandmother's twin as far as "paper" is concerned. She cleans herself in the bathroom with a 2 inch piece of paper, but she keeps tons of paper in her bag which is going to explode sooner or later. I am lucky, I must say, because she does not make too much mess when she eats (let's say she makes a reasonable mess). And it made me smile the fact that you never know who is dead and who is alive. For me it's the same, so before talking to her I try to understand, that day, if she still has her parents, or if her parents are dead but she still has all her siblings... Very complicated! BTW what does "headbanger" mean? That you bang your head against the walls? I am Italian sometimes I have some doubts!
Diane, I snap with my mother too. Tonight, she slapped on the face our cat Cocaine because Cocaine wants to sleep with her and she does not want to. I explained to her that she must not slap the cat on her face, and Cocaine wants to stay with her because she loves her, but it's no use. She hates the cat 90% of the times (but sometimes she says "This is my cat") and Cocaine without any reason continues to love her! (they are sleeping together, now)
Linda I hope your papa is going better!
Angie, Miz, you are two very strong ladies in dealing with a very painful period. Miz, I loved the story of your father who turned himself to the police!
Well, back later before nighty-night. I think I told you nighty-night has changed into Poltergeist II at my house? Bring on the Seroquel. Have a good evening, and I'll get to hugs later:) christina xoxo
Thank you for all the ideas and input on meds, for your aligning with me--I thought most people had sweet Moms, but now that I think about it...I do remember a couple of real cases of friend's Mothers when I was in jr high and high school. I think I remember being thankful and counting my blessings my Mother was just the way she was.
I am a sweet mom, but better ask my kids. I can see my son rolling his eyes now.
been busy with new sit on ???? job and mom dr apt got to get up at 6am to head to dr apt and then fly back her for mandatory meeting of the interneet minds a 4 hour turnaround on the fly i am gona be wiped out
then get breakfast lunch and make some cals on compter to may be make some more money
i made about 100 calls and 5 transfers today
just up dating yall
moma went to orthopedic today and he did not give he any good news and we already knew it but i hope she is okay she hasnt said or don any thing weird yet but i know it is coming
HE SAID AND SHE TOLD ME
HE CONFIRMED THAT
SHE WILL NEVER WALK AGAIN
she was talking to my daughter the other day and she admited it to herself but i know that that was not the end of that and this reall isnt new but it still bugs her
yes i understand
even though she thinks i dont
she tries to hide it
not real sure what i can say other than let her know i love her and i am here for her and we are gona get her her new wheel chair soon as they can get it ordered
saying my prayerss and tommorrow dont knwo
we will see aic out to be good
numbers been great
sleep been good
stress level ok
weight well hopefully better but less movement not sure almost 300 lbs from 200 a year ago
Thanks for the answer of the repeats. My father-in-law would say the same thing over again every 5 min. I would just listen to him again and not say anything but his daughter would get mad and holler "you just said that" He never realized he was doing that.
Bobbie
It could be the meds with my ma. She was on high doses of morphine for the pain cause she couldn't swallow. That laster for almost 3 hrs before she could take a dose of liquid meds. Then she started to sraightn out. She still lives alone. Pretty independent for being 86. but slowing down
you will have to e-mail me about the boat thing. I don't know if you allow old fat guys with hearing aids on the boat
luv ya Cuz
Indian Mating Season
Two Indians and a Tennessee Hillbilly were walking through the woods. All of a sudden one of the Indians ran up a hill to the mouth of a small cave. 'Wooooo! Wooooo ! Wooooo!' he called into the cave and listened closely until he heard an answering, 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Woooooo! He then tore off his clothes and ran into the cave.
The Hillbilly was puzzled and asked the remaining Indian what it was all about. 'Was the other Indian crazy or what?' The Indian replied 'No, It is our custom during mating season when Indian men see cave, they holler 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!' into the opening. If they get an answer back, it means there's a beautiful woman in there waiting for us.'
Just then they came upon another cave. The second Indian ran up to the cave, stopped, and hollered, 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!' Immediately, there was the answer. 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!'from deep inside. He also tore off his clothes and ran into the opening.
The Hillbilly wandered around in the woods alone for a while and then spied a third large cave. As he looked in amazement at the size of the huge opening, he was thinking, 'Hoo, man! Look at the size of this cave! It is bigger than those the Indians found. There must be some really big, fine women in this cave!' He stood in front of the opening and hollered with all his might 'Wooooo! Wooooo! Wooooo!'
Like the others, he then heard an answering call, 'WOOOOOOOOO, WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO!'
With a gleam in his eye and a smile on his face, he
raced into the cave, tearing off his clothes as he ran.
The following day, the headline of the local newspaper read....
(Get ready, this will kill ya),
NAKED HILLBILLY RUN OVER BY TRAIN
You are amazing. Great post and congrats again on the cool job.
Sorry your mom won't walk again. and you're right, you just tell her you love her and that she's safe. My mom loved to hear that she was safe and she was.
You are a good daughter Elizabeth.
Kuli!! Glad your daughter is coming tomorrow, it's always so nice to have good conversation. you are angel and I love GPs and Cuz's jokes too. what a great thing to wake up to or check into and see.
Angie, loved the story about your dad and glad for you too that you have a great daughter.
I still lose it over my mom and it's been a bit so ya, you do what you want to.
more later,
lovbob
I Love You
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Te Amo
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Je T'aime
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Ich Liebe Dich
Japanese
Ai Shite Imasu
Italian
It Amo
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Wo Ai In
Swedish
Jag Alskar Dig
Lithuanian
As Tave Meliu
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Nice tits-- Get in the Truck!
I grew up with practical parents -- a Mother, God love her, who washed aluminium foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a name for it...
A Father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones.
Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, dishtowel in the other.
It was the time for fixing things -- a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.
It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy.
All that re-fixing, reheating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful.
Waste meant aff luence. Throwing things away meant you knew there'd always be more.
But then my Mother died, and on that clear summer's night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't any 'more.'
Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away...never to return.
So ... while we have it ... it's best we love it ..... and care for it ..... and fix it when it's broken.....and heal it when it's sick.
This is true ..... for marriage ..... and old cars ..... and children with bad report cards ..... and dogs with bad hips . and aging parents ..... and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.
Some things we keep.
Like a best friend that moved away -- or -- a classmate we grew up with.
There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special.....and so, we keep them close!
I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way. Now it's your turn to send this to those people that are "keepers" in your life.
immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional
pain relievers."
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids
peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in =
cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a
massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1
tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.
Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly
even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a dab of
preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The
haemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling
instantly.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey
and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin,
sterile,
and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail
fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic
leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from
loosening,
apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of
the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just
saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The
phosphoric
acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps,
hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the
insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.
Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue all over the
splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter
sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste
as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the
boil
to a head.
Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few
drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and
apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the
blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few
drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to
avoid
skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil
in
your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily
for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and
accelerates
healing.
Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls,
apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will
lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass
easily through the digestive system.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix
2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the
microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands
for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
Some of this stuff I have saved since 2002. A lot of it I can't read anymore cause it was on windows 98 and xp won't read it
luv cuz
"A house becomes a home when you can write "I love you" on the furniture."
I can't tell you how many countless hours that I have spent CLEANING!
I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - "in case someone came over".
Then I realized one day that no-one came over; they were all out living life and having fun!
Now, when people visit, I find no need to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living life and having fun. If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice.
Life is short. Enjoy it! Dust if you must.......
but wouldn't it be better to
paint a picture or write a letter,
bake cookies or a cake
or
plant a seed, ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there's not much time, with rivers to fish and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around, again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind.
And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust!
Share this with all the wonderful friends in your life.
I JUST DID.
Enjoy.........
OLD AGE
The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old.
I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing
my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that
it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know.
Old age, I decided, is a gift.
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have
always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over
my body . the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.
And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my
mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving
family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become
more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own
friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not
making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't
need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat,
to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave
this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes
with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m.,
and sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's,
and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body,
and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying
glances from the bikini set.
They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful.
But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten .
and I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken.
How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a
child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken
hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A
heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of
being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray,
and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could
turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive.
You care less about what other people think.
I don't question myself anymore.
I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old.
It has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here,
I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying
about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day.
Author unknown!
I have to hit the sheets cause I have to take my ma to the Dr tommorro. Night to all and will catch up later
luv ya Cuz
Your list of remedies reminded me of the many uses for Bounce sheets. I think I have it in my drafts and will fwd to GP.
Night everyone, you have said it all, another day is done.
miz
More snow and ice cleanup. Shoveled snow off the pool so it won't cave in from the weight. Chopped ice, ran errands, cooked like crazy and did some catching up on chores that have been neglected.
Headbanger, welcome. You were definitely writing about my Mom!
Kuli, The pee smell is the one that will forever be burned in my brain!!! I too, have 1 daughter and wouldn't trade her for anything!
Linda, hope Pa is feeling better today. Love that Vicks! One of my favorite childhood memories!
Angie!!!! Great Dad stories. Are you ready for more snow tonight?
Peach, Nice picture! Glad you're all tuned up and your motor is running smoothly.
Diane, patience? What's that? Lost mine a long time ago. Not much we can do, except keep on plugging! Hope you fell better.
Cuz, dust??? I think I have more dust than furniture!!! My excuse is my asthma acts up when I disturb the dust!!!
Rossella, Same issue with toilet paper here. Use as little as possible! Mom rarely remembers how to wipe herself now. We have to do it for her these days.
Which brings me to.... What do you all think about inventing a poop scraper? I don't know about the rest of you, but Mom will poop her pull-ups and not tell us. When we finally get to changing her, it's a big pancake of poo stuck to her bottom!!! Thank goodness for Walmart's huge packages of wipes! Can't flush them, but they are big and thick. What do you think? A patented poop scraper for caregivers? Could make millions!!!!
Well, got to get some errands done. Going to get another 4 to 6" of the white stuff overnight.
Hope you all have a great day!
Guess I got 8 hours, except for getting up twice with Mother. Boy, MucinexDM and Sudafed PE work really well, if any of you get the sinus, nasal drip thang. I'm sure in the cold you do different things. The heat did go on in our house last night, but no white stuff outside:(
When I went to the chiropractor yesterday, I had a new girl do my treatments. She asked if she was hurting me, I said, no, I'm tough, she said, I sort of sensed that, I said, really? Then I told her: I'M A CAREGIVER. WE'RE MADE OF STERNER STUFF.
Sister is coming today for her bi-monthly visit, might have to drive in the famous winds of Southern California, although it is not Santana time. She likes to let me know what she has to do to GET HERE. My head just keeps shaking, like I'm getting a tic. Or maybe I'm a new bobble-head in the backseat with a red t shirt that reads: Caregivers Do It ...yada yada yada
Have a wonderful day where ever you are, friends, and thanks for being here. Love and Hugs, christina
On the Hard
Like to write poetry
but I'm no Bard
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