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Get the zinc, Miz. 50 m. And the Airbourne, Echinacea, etc. You are having anxiety about HAVING A REALLY GOOD TIME!!! Admit it. You can't let down your defenses now!! It's BOAT TIME!! (Play a Sousa March in background!!) OMG. People. How do you do all the multi-communicating?! I am a MESS after today. I have never seen so many people I didn't know I knew in my entire life. Only, there were many photos of CATS. I think I'm turning into my MOTHER. Jen, all I can think of is Jam's advice: Pillow Therapy. Sounds effective to me. A la Lauren Bacall, "You just put your head into the pillow and scream. YOU know how to scream, don't you, Jen?" Well, as with all forms of MATH, I will keep trying the multi- communication medium, and hope I catch on. Thank you, friends who have encouraged and welcomed me. Angie, Miz, Elizabeth, LindaHEART:))) Big Hugs! I think my cousin from Ireland was there, too. Weird. Cousins are great, aren't they?! And, I feel bad I was not here! SSK! Sue:) did you make the chocolate chip cookies? How are you tonight? Hugs, Christina
hey guys and gals just got thru reading the last 140 posts. I have been working around 18 hours a day since the blizzard hit hauling snow at the Kent County Airport. went in tuesday morning at 12:30am and got home around 10:oopm. went back at 8am and worked till 9:30pm. This morning I went in at 6am and got home at 9:30pm. Thanx to everyone who was concerned about me and mom. Will start jokes again Friday the 4th if I don't get home to late. I hit the big 62 on the 4th but have to hit the sheets now cause I have to be back at airport at 6:30am to haul more snow. Luv you all CUZ
Good Morning Caregivers! Happy Birthday Cuz!! Ah, yer still a pup. Love to everyone and it was good to hear your voice yesterday!
Christina, I think you're right and Miz is just stressing. Miz!! swallow all your vitamins and some zinc and airborn and don't worry. even if you're sick down here you still get the royal treatment. I'll just tuck you in and wait on ya hand and foot and you'll sleep and get better! Husband can hang out and watch dvds and go to the store for us like in Ozzie and Harriet. the husband always goes to the store! If he has a cold too, we'll pop him into his own room and he can sleep and snore and get fed and be relaxed. the Bob Magical Cold Cure: sleeeeeep and souuuuuup. Sux when you're by yourself but it's ok when someone is there to bring the soup and a fresh box of tissues. That would be me.
Boat work is proceeding at a nice pace and there is someone on the boat right this minute working on the bowthruster install. yay.
I think the rain is going to stop for a minute but no sun to dry stuff up.
How is everybody coping with all of the snow everywhere? Georgia said that they had snow this am!!
there's a lady who just posted about her twin girls and one who is autistic... i'm going over there to write a little something something. She's really upset and so is her little daughter.
Miz, I make the BEST chicken soup. I send you right now, and pretend it is making you well:) HMMMM. YUMMMM! Can you make some for real? According to a chemist I know, it actually does heal the body. I don't mean Campbell's, either. NO offense, Campbell's. Can't wait for Cuz's jokes. Here is one in the meantime:
Tough looking group of bikers were riding when they saw a girl about to jump off a bridge, so they stop.
The leader, a big burly man ( DUH, OF COURSE) gets off his bike and says, "What are you doing?"
"I'm going to end it all" she says.
While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss and opportunity, so he asked, " Well, before you jump, why don't you give me a kiss?"
So, she does, and it was a long, deep, lingering kiss.
The biker says, "WOW, that was the best Kiss I have ever had! You could be famous. Why do you want to end it all?"
"My parents don't like me dressing up like a girl,,,"
Good morning, Just wanted to let you all know that I am feeling a lot better today. The sun is out and I went for a walk when the aid came in for my mom. Thanks for your kind support. Screw depression, I'm going to fight that sucker off! There was a jumprope in the closet and I decided to try it. I'm up to 50 jumps without stepping on the thing. I'll write more later. lov ya, ssk
That's the stuff ssk! 50 jumps. omg, that is amazing. I don't think I can do one! The sun really makes a difference doesn't it? Been cloudy here for what feels like forever and I am ready for a little Vit D too, love you guys and glad you're a fighter ssk!
Wow--yes, Ssk: nothing like getting the heart racing, the blood flowing, deep breaths to take in maximum oxygen. Fighting is the ONLY way! I am serious. You have to get angry enough at whatever is trying to SCREW WITH YOU! I don't care if it is your OWN MIND. Ask my sister. I tell her, "I don't give up until I get the results I want". She says, sheepishly, "I know." :((( WHOO HOO!!! hahaha. I love it when that happens!!!! Have a wonderful day: in the snow, in the desert, on the water; wherever you may be! HUGS TO ALL!!! christina
Hi everyone -at least the sun is shining today-I got out today but just to PO bank and food store next storm comming tomarrow and another next week-the snow is so high I can not see the road, Hope evey one is coping better we will keep the blavk hole for the ground hog New York's mayor wore thick gloves this -he does not want to get bite again by the critter,
Sorry, Bobbie. Of course, on Jacks. Jills, too. whatever!!heehee "From the desert to the sea, from the left coast of California to the first coast of Florida, may the BOAT be with you"! ta dah!!!
Hi Christina and Bobbie, Just checking in....was very exaperated a bit a go...my mom's caregiver put my mom on the phone..must have been one of the newer smaller phones, cause she can never have a conversation with me on these phones...she never or can respond well. I am shouting at her into the phone here at work wondering if folks around me think I am just plain mean, but I wanted her to give the phone back to the caregiver so she can hang it up. I don't think I will bother talking to her again cause it's futile. She just seems to be a big slug nowadays...so stressful and sad at the same time. Her appetite is down and she sleeps alot and I don't know how well she sleeps at night cause I am not over there. I keep this waiting game going on in my head with what is going to happen with her next. I will be there tonight and then over the weekend..I will see how she is doing....Any suggestions?
PirateQueen, I know how that can be. "Can you hear me now?" NO answer. Plain confusion and hearing difficulties. Is there a house phone with a speaker? That's what we do when my idiot brother calls once a year and doesn't have anything to say. Oh, sorry:) Other than that, I would hang up the phone, because you will not get the response you need/want when you are at work, and no sense embarrassing yourself, because others don't understand (maybe). Hang up, call back the caregiver and tell her to explain to Mom that you will be over (whenever) and talk to her in person. It's not worth the frustration it causes YOU, and Mom will not remember anything but the stress. OK--I think this is kind of a good answer. No way can I answer this as well as Bobbie can, but no one else here:) Hugs, christina
Hi Pirate, I totally agree with Christina on this one for sure. On another note I came across this poem written by someone else but so puts all my feelings in words. Just thought I would share here with my angels.
I miss you daddyI miss you daddy by Dana Marie Daddy come back. I want you back. Why did you have to go. It's just not the same without you. We still get mail with your name on it. It makes me sad every time i see the envelopes. Mommy's always crying. She's always yelling too. She makes me cry a lot but not as much as you. I'm always thinking about you. Your always making me teary-eyed. I love you daddy why did you have to go. I miss you a lot but you obviously don't know. Otherwise you wouldn't have had to go. God makes me mad because he took you away. It's hard not to cry in church but i go anyway. Sometimes when I'm all alone and i have time to think. I think about you and i cry and cry and cry. Some people think "oh you should be over this" But then i think to myself you don't know how it feels to be in this pain or to how hard it is to make it go away. Councilors try to help me but they don't help at all. My head hurts all the time, especially when I'm about to cry. Its hard to type down these words as tears blur up my eyes. When i try to speak about you i choke and then i start to cry I miss you daddy why did you have to go by Dana Marie
sskape, I am so glad you are feeling better today. :) Pirate, that has got to be so frustrating at work. You are under so much pressure. I don't know how you handle it but you do. Christina is right. It's nothing but stress with the phone thing. I think she has a good idea. The phone was always pretty hard with Mom too. She did not hear well at all and her hearing aid would squeal. They have better hearing aids now but she did not want to spend the money. I'm thinkin' we should have now. As far as her health goes, do you trust the caregiver to give you adequate information? Also, Mom lost her appetite before she went into congestive heart failure. She is probably depressed though. Winters are hard on the elderly. When was the last time she went to the doc?? I'm sorry this post is so choppy. I'm not feeling the greatest myself and I'm stressed about leaving the kitties and getting a good night sleep.
You all are such good people. Thanks so much for being here for me and for each other.
K, friend is on her way to show her what to do for the kitties. Love yous!!
I hope that Miz and Peach have a wonderful time and get a chance to relax and enjoy...... Be safe ladies... and Have an absolutely fabulous time, well deserved and long over due for sure..... love angie
miz ! ure leavin soon . u have a safe journey out . hope everything goes smooth for you all and have a happy sailin . will be thinking of ya all . xoxoxox
COLD OUT THERE A friend in North Dacota near the Canadian border says their snow is about waist deep and still falling. The temperature has dropped to zero and the north wind is close to gale force. Her husband has done nothing but look through the kitchen window and stare. She says that if it gets much worse, she may have to let him in.
A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car. Eventually she was pulled over by a female police officer, also a blonde. The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's license. She dug through her purse, getting progres- sively more agitated. "What does it look like?" she asked. The policewoman replied. "It's square and it has your picture on it." The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse and looked at it. "Here it is," she said. The blonde officer looked at the mirror and then handed it back. "Okay," she said. "You can go I didn't realize you were a cop."
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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Do some deep breathing.
Think of the Boat.
love,
miz
It's BOAT TIME!! (Play a Sousa March in background!!)
OMG. People. How do you do all the multi-communicating?! I am a MESS after today. I have never seen so many people I didn't know I knew in my entire life. Only, there were many photos of CATS. I think I'm turning into my MOTHER.
Jen, all I can think of is Jam's advice: Pillow Therapy. Sounds effective to me. A la Lauren Bacall, "You just put your head into the pillow and scream. YOU know how to scream, don't you, Jen?"
Well, as with all forms of MATH, I will keep trying the multi- communication medium, and hope I catch on. Thank you, friends who have encouraged and welcomed me. Angie, Miz, Elizabeth, LindaHEART:))) Big Hugs! I think my cousin from Ireland was there, too. Weird. Cousins are great, aren't they?!
And, I feel bad I was not here! SSK! Sue:) did you make the chocolate chip cookies? How are you tonight? Hugs, Christina
Glad you & family are all ok!!!
Happy Birthday Cuz!! Ah, yer still a pup. Love to everyone and it was good to hear your voice yesterday!
Christina, I think you're right and Miz is just stressing.
Miz!! swallow all your vitamins and some zinc and airborn and don't worry. even if you're sick down here you still get the royal treatment.
I'll just tuck you in and wait on ya hand and foot and you'll sleep and get better!
Husband can hang out and watch dvds and go to the store for us like in Ozzie and Harriet. the husband always goes to the store! If he has a cold too, we'll pop him into his own room and he can sleep and snore and get fed and be relaxed.
the Bob Magical Cold Cure: sleeeeeep and souuuuuup.
Sux when you're by yourself but it's ok when someone is there to bring the soup and a fresh box of tissues. That would be me.
Boat work is proceeding at a nice pace and there is someone on the boat right this minute working on the bowthruster install. yay.
I think the rain is going to stop for a minute but no sun to dry stuff up.
How is everybody coping with all of the snow everywhere? Georgia said that they had snow this am!!
there's a lady who just posted about her twin girls and one who is autistic... i'm going over there to write a little something something. She's really upset and so is her little daughter.
love you guys and more later,
lovbob
Bobbie, you are such a sweetheart offering to wait on me like that. I sure hope it does not come to that. Yep, I'm stressed.
K, gonna go eat some breakfast and get some stuff done around here. Love yous!!
love,
miz
Can't wait for Cuz's jokes. Here is one in the meantime:
Tough looking group of bikers were riding when they saw a girl about to jump off a bridge, so they stop.
The leader, a big burly man ( DUH, OF COURSE) gets off his bike and says, "What are you doing?"
"I'm going to end it all" she says.
While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss and opportunity, so he asked, " Well, before you jump, why don't you give me a kiss?"
So, she does, and it was a long, deep, lingering kiss.
The biker says, "WOW, that was the best Kiss I have ever had! You could be famous. Why do you want to end it all?"
"My parents don't like me dressing up like a girl,,,"
Later, Gators. HUGS! Christina
Screw depression, I'm going to fight that sucker off! There was a jumprope in the closet and I decided to try it. I'm up to 50 jumps without stepping on the thing.
I'll write more later.
lov ya, ssk
50 jumps. omg, that is amazing.
I don't think I can do one!
The sun really makes a difference doesn't it?
Been cloudy here for what feels like forever and I am ready for a little Vit D too,
love you guys and glad you're a fighter ssk!
lovbob
WHOO HOO!!! hahaha. I love it when that happens!!!!
Have a wonderful day: in the snow, in the desert, on the water; wherever you may be! HUGS TO ALL!!! christina
"From the desert to the sea, from the left coast of California to the first coast of Florida, may the BOAT be with you"!
ta dah!!!
Just checking in....was very exaperated a bit a go...my mom's caregiver put my mom on the phone..must have been one of the newer smaller phones, cause she can never have a conversation with me on these phones...she never or can respond well. I am shouting at her into the phone here at work wondering if folks around me think I am just plain mean, but I wanted her to give the phone back to the caregiver so she can hang it up. I don't think I will bother talking to her again cause it's futile. She just seems to be a big slug nowadays...so stressful and sad at the same time. Her appetite is down and she sleeps alot and I don't know how well she sleeps at night cause I am not over there. I keep this waiting game going on in my head with what is going to happen with her next. I will be there tonight and then over the weekend..I will see how she is doing....Any suggestions?
I know how that can be. "Can you hear me now?" NO answer. Plain confusion and hearing difficulties. Is there a house phone with a speaker? That's what we do when my idiot brother calls once a year and doesn't have anything to say. Oh, sorry:)
Other than that, I would hang up the phone, because you will not get the response you need/want when you are at work, and no sense embarrassing yourself, because others don't understand (maybe). Hang up, call back the caregiver and tell her to explain to Mom that you will be over (whenever) and talk to her in person. It's not worth the frustration it causes YOU, and Mom will not remember anything but the stress.
OK--I think this is kind of a good answer. No way can I answer this as well as Bobbie can, but no one else here:)
Hugs, christina
On another note I came across this poem written by someone else but so puts all my feelings in words. Just thought I would share here with my angels.
I miss you daddyI miss you daddy
by Dana Marie
Daddy come back.
I want you back.
Why did you have to go.
It's just not the same without you.
We still get mail with your name on it.
It makes me sad every time i see the envelopes.
Mommy's always crying.
She's always yelling too.
She makes me cry a lot but not as much as you.
I'm always thinking about you.
Your always making me teary-eyed.
I love you daddy why did you have to go.
I miss you a lot but you obviously don't know.
Otherwise you wouldn't have had to go.
God makes me mad because he took you away.
It's hard not to cry in church but i go anyway.
Sometimes when I'm all alone and i have time to think.
I think about you and i cry and cry and cry.
Some people think "oh you should be over this"
But then i think to myself you don't know how it feels to be in this pain
or to how hard it is to make it go away.
Councilors try to help me but they don't help at all.
My head hurts all the time, especially when I'm about to cry.
Its hard to type down these words as tears blur up my eyes.
When i try to speak about you i choke and then i start to cry
I miss you daddy why did you have to go
by Dana Marie
You all are such good people. Thanks so much for being here for me and for each other.
K, friend is on her way to show her what to do for the kitties. Love yous!!
love,
miz
love,
miz
will be thinking of ya all .
xoxoxox
Never hold your farts in
They travel up your spine, into your brain,
and that is where shitty ideas come from.
A friend in North Dacota near the Canadian border
says their snow is about waist deep and still falling.
The temperature has dropped to zero and the north wind
is close to gale force. Her husband has done nothing
but look through the kitchen window and stare. She
says that if it gets much worse, she may have to let
him in.
Q: What sits on the bottom of the Artic Ocean and
shakes?
A: A nervous wreck.
A blonde woman was speeding down the road in
her little red sports car. Eventually she was pulled over
by a female police officer, also a blonde.
The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver's
license. She dug through her purse, getting progres-
sively more agitated.
"What does it look like?" she asked.
The policewoman replied. "It's square and it has
your picture on it."
The driver finally found a square mirror in her
purse and looked at it. "Here it is," she said.
The blonde officer looked at the mirror and then
handed it back. "Okay," she said. "You can go I didn't
realize you were a cop."