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Taking -no you are not alone and by comming here you will never be alone-this place is open 24/7 and you will meet the greatest people in the world and Cuz keeps us laughing-sometimes I laugh so hard I almost fall off my chair.
Good morning all, Rossella - I love the ocean too, having gone to the beach every day in the summer as a kid; it is a most soothing and I miss it too. I think just knowing I can get there if I really had to, is enough for me for now!
Christina - what I can say about that post? I never, ever, thought I'd be doing it all on my own either, but here we are, and we're still breathing, sot that's a good thing! Today I find out if Dad is ready to be transferred to short rehab. He can't walk, even with a walker because he is so weak, so I'm not so sure how "short term" it will be. This guy has more lives than my 21 year old cat had!!! Geez....! His spirits are good and Mom has a nasty sinus infection so she can't go see him. . So I go from the hospital, over to their apartment make her chicken soup and make her eat. She's not eating. Then, I order out casue I'm too tired to cook for my own family. I'm so grateful my husband hasn't kicked my ass out. All we do is talk about my parent's situation. Not much fun.....When I texted my brother to say that Dad was in ICU and he had a stomach bleed etc....this was his response, "Thanks." Not kidding you, that was it. Pa-lease...! I guess I should be happy he responded at all. What's wrong with these people?? I don't get it, but I'm not crazy angry at my useless siblings anymore. You all told me it would pass, and for now, it has.
Siblings - what is up with them. When my mom first went into the nursing home, the family gathered (4 out of 6), the other 3 siblings decided that I had to be the one to make the decisions, okay that is what my role was. When they transferred my mom (broken hip and collarbone) to the nursing home, the first thing my wonderful brother said "She did it Mom I didn't want to" (IDIOT my name for him). After six months she finally died of so many complications it was funny and at the funeral, in front of friends and family, priests and nuns, IDIOT cried aloud that he didn't know his Mom was that sick and I kept the information from him. Okay so the weekly phone calls, the emails whenever her situation changed, the meetings with the monthly meetings with the nursing home which he did not bother to attend but knew about were not enough for his pea-brain to comprehend but you would have thought the 9 days she spent on life support may have awoken this IDIOT.
Anyways 5 years after that I got my first phone call from him saying he forgave me for everything and could we be friends. I send him birthday cards, holiday cards see his kids as much as possible but still call him IDIOT. Siblings can be fun!
More stories about the other 4 but IDIOT was the worse.
Good Morning, Everyone. I am not gonna try and catch up on the posts. Doing okay here. Wish I could find a full time job but there is just nothing out there or maybe I'm overqualified or too old or something. I am in the running a job with the City. If you pray, please pray for me. I am grateful for my part time job but it doesn't make much of a dent in our bills. I am sorry I have been absent for so long. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOBBIE!! I leave Wednesday for Las Vegas. I am going for a conference on hearing aids and it's free to me. I'll be back Sunday. Hubby can't go and I feel bad but it would have been too expensive and he needs to work. I'm getting through one day at a time. Have as good a day as you can. Love Yous!!
Hi Ms Miz:) always in my prayers. Enough, what if the IDIOTS were in charge instead of US? That would be a tragedy. For our loved ones!!! SelfishSibs, the response is a form of denial. Too much info about a subject they cannot deal with because of weakness. Lack of compassion for others, passivity. Pity him, really. Weather holding here, so is my weight, better get moving this morning. Happy Trails to You, until we meet again! WhooHoo! Have a good one! Love, Christina xo
Thanks for the birthday wishes you guys and I had a pretty good birthday with the boat angel. After a lot of drama and craziness we have settled into a bittersweet relationship in the face that he has Cancer and is not expected to last the year.
I have offered to take him anywhere he wants to go since this boat is an Ocean Going PassageMaker. We talk about the Caribbean and S America and just floating to wherever looks good. Who knows if it will happen but whatever happens in your life starts with a dream and a plan. Even if it is your last dream and plan it still counts.
I have had many adventures since posting on a regular basis. They have been exhausting and I am feeling my years.
I am so moved and inspired by you women and Cuz on this thread. I am inspired also by Ted and caregiving live because of the comfort that I know will come to everyone in this insane situation.
I read all posts all the time and those of you that check your notifications will know that. I know all of your stories, even the new people, Welcome to you all, and am grateful that this thread has become self aware and doesn't need me like in the first year or so. Know that the Captain is always on the boat but has an amazing crew with more and more brilliant caregivers joining the brilliant voices already here. What we all can accomplish now as opposed to when I was caregiving my mom and Austin was caregiving her husband is astonishing. People will know weeks and maybe a few months into the game that they are not alone as opposed to the 5 years of operating in a vacuum for me and many others who still post here.
I do want ALL of you caregivers (including new folks; once you post twice you are part of the crew!) to understand that the boat is here and available to those who can get away and get to wherever the boat is, including the Caribbean and S America!
I am worried for LindaH and her Pa. Linda and her SIL Deb came to the boat and I was very happy to meet them and we had a great time. Linda, if you're reading, come back any time! And that also goes for Miz! Miz and I had a great time also and for the long time caregivers on the thread we remember that the first boat visitor was a bust but we all didn't stop trying now did we?
Well, I had typed a huge amount and the Ship's Cat, Clawshank the Decimator, stepped on the keyboard and we all know what happened next. *poof* gone.
I am still not 100% and am back in the stages of grief with this current situation but what can you do? The heart does what it wants.
I have quit fighting it and have accepted that I am still a Caregiver.
Hi everyone. OMG I don't know where to begin. How about with funny bones, Cuz: So sorry about your wife's Aunt and you are, I'm sure, a real blessing to your wife and her family. Bobbie, I'm a relative newbie who is blessed by what you and Austin began here. I'm so sorry you and your boat angel are facing yet another demon. You will be in my prayers. Oh, and Happy Belated Birthday! Christina - wow - class selections, water seeping in? You sure are a busy lady! Your long post touched my heart and I wanted to call you to thank you personally for sharing your heart with me, with all of us. Taking, Ro, Cricket, golf, SS, Diane, Linda, Ann, Lisa, and all the other crew members - you have blessed my life and I treasure all of you.
Now, it is with a deep breath and a huge sigh I have some news - hopefully, good news. Well, at least some steps in the right direction. As of today my brother and I convinced (coerced) Mom into allowing Griswold Special Care to visit with her for two hours a day, 3 days a week starting next week. It's not much but it's a start. She also now has a LifeLine Alert necklace. WhooHoo!!!
The kind staff of Holy Redeemer in home nursing service have been instumental in our success with these services for Mom. All I can say is thank God for leading me to the right phone numbers!
Mom is very angry and I know the new caregive will have her hands full, but I am praying it will settle down after a few visits.
She took the LL necklace off because she was told she can't have it inside her blouse and she doesn't want it hanging on her front. OY! My brother told me he just glared at her and she put it back on. He's leaving there tonight, God bless him. I've thanked him many times in the past few days. Of course, I know his intense involvement of late will come to a skretching halt here shortly. But his input and our successful "manipulation" of Mom is nothing short of a miracle. I know he needs a break. The VN's will be in and out over the weekend and the IH will start next week.
The Medical Social Worker called me this morning when she was on her way to Mom's. What a special lady! She did a Mini Cog Test last week and some other test on Tuesday. She wanted to let me know her findings (which is more than Mom's Geriatric Physician has done) and to let me know her observations. Wow. What a difference she made in my state of mind! She said she will keep me updated regularly and I am so very grateful for this arrangement.
The MSW is Debbie and I told her about finding this site. She was so very impressed with the level of support I told her I find here 24/7. I wouldn't be surprised to find her joining this wonderful community some day soon. She'd be a wonderful addition to our crew.
Now, I have to honest and say while all of these changes are a relief, Mom continues to be arrogant, confused, you know what I mean. As I mentioned, my brother is with her right now. Last night she told me "Dad" was asleep in the chair. Now, I'm the one who was confused. I didn't know if she meant her hallucinated "Dad" or my brother. lol Brother cleared it up for me - he was asleep in the chair. "Dad" was in the dining room. Oh boy. Oh, yeah, and Mom is referring to me as her "mother". Heaven help us.
Well, crew, it's New Years Eve Eve. I made some Chex Mix for my honey today and I'm hoping we'll have a nice quiet evening together tomorrow night.
I hope and pray each of you will find some peaceful moments as we welcome in this new year. The challenges won't go away but the love just keeps on showing up. I was reminded today that while we caregivers do what's needed out of necessity, our efforts stem from good hearts and compassion unmeasureable.
On behalf of our loved ones, I thank each of you for all you do for them. Blessings and warm wishes for a Happy New Year! Bee
Bee I am so glad your Mom is finally accepting in home care-that will really extend her living in her own home-you will have to tell us what you said to her to change her made up mind-I am sure our Mom will be going the same route before long-God help us she wants to make sure her sons get her money so she probably will never agree to that but who knows-she thinks she is independent which of course is not true-if it weren't for my sister and other tenents she would be in trouble for sure. Bobbie I am so glad you checked in with us and I am very sorry your life is still so hard-did you know this seems to be the only thread that lets us give stars and the experts seem to leave us alone. Almost 2 years girlfriend can you imagine when you wrote those words there would be over 21 thousands posts added.
Happy New Year loved ones! Lots has been going on around here! Will tell more later! Just wanted to check in and let you all know how much I appreciate each and every one of you! Happy to see the new faces here! Welcome each and every one of you!
hi u all . first i want to say thank you for the hugs and the flowers and thank u for thinking about me and pa . bobbie - thank you for invitin me back to ur boat . i prob will do that after my caregivin days are over . ill get ur kitty another toy :-) , dr came in and sat down and rattle his mouth which made my head spin and wishin hubby was here with me . they took iv and ox off pa , says that his lungs are fillin with food drinks and it is ful of acid , his swallowing is takin it straight to his lungs instead of where its suppose to go . his muscles in his throat is not working right , the antibodi perke dhim up an dnow today he is quite as a mouse and he knew his time is comin up , after he heard dr rattlin his mouth dad looked at the other way , dad is no dummy , i ask that dr if dad can have hospics , he said yes and told the nurse to order one . i have a big lump in my thorat an dit hurts very badly , my eyes are swelled with tears and it too hurts badly , i feel bad leavin dad at the hospital which i badly need to go home and curl up in a ball and just to sleep , now my mind is buggin me to go back to the hospital , i feel quilty that i left dad , he s dying slowly , i left him . i feel terribley bad and now i am crying . i may go back up there . i told dr that antibdi seems to be helpin him , he said its the stroid that is makin him all perke dup feelin good , now i cant spell worth shit here , goodnight you all . dad s comin home tmr . xoxo
Linda - you and your pa are in my prayers. This is all too close to me and what dad and I went through this past year. I still can't grasp that he's gone forever - just seems like he's in the hospital or rehab and due home anytime. I have been and will continue to think of you - know that my cyber arms are giving you lots of hugs and my cyber hands are here for you to hold. You've been so very good to your dad - make sure you are there now and listen very closely to what he says, what he tells you because you will treasure those words forever. XO - Kuli
Linda...so very sorry to hear about your Dad...but, my gosh, you have been there for him at every turn....can't think of a more devoted or loving daughter. He would not have made it to this point without your care.
Do the things you need to do to keep him comfortable. The hospice people are great and they are a really good resource. They will provide personal care aides, a nurse, and all the in-home equipment that you will need (including a hospital bed) to keep Dad comfortable at home. There should be no need for him to go back to the hospital or to a Dr.'s office. The nurses are great about communicating with the docs and they can order the Rxs...and ask them if there is a pharmacy that delivers.
My prayers are with you...try to sleep, you will feel so much better and it will help you get prepared for the days ahead.
That was strange for some reason I was logged off but my message to Linda made it so that was cool. I got some good news to report and that is after pumping the wife's aunt full of meds for the bladder infection this morning she was talking straight and actually eating by herself. They will be sending her back to her assisted living home and will be moving both her and the wife's uncle into the next level where they do everything for them. No feeding tube YAAAAAAH. Thanx for the prayers and support cause you gals are great. Hugs to all of ya even the new comers, welcome aboard. I don't have alot of jokes tonight but did send some e-mails to the ones that I know on here. Some great pictures etc. Thanx again from both the wife and myself. LuvCuz
Bobbie Feliz Cumpleanos Have a good trip if you go and we will be armchair travelers along with you....
Hmm re-piping the walls , pass sounds like what we had when we had a pipe break in the sewer line twenty feet from house and 16 feet DOWN! $$$
miz glad you found a part time job, a routine and money helps!
nekkid deer tick dance hahahahahaaaaa Cuz!
Taking care welcome here...everyone here very likely knows a part of what you are going through...people who don't....don't!
cq, the right thing doesn't always mean easiest. here we aren't there yet, not sure if we will be or what, but that one must be hard, the person is competent enough to understand they don't like the situation but not able to care for themselves, that is a truly complex burden for everyone...
I mopped the floors, cleaned the bathroom, did the dishes..cleaned up the kitchen...moms pissed.....Why? The CLEANER smell...and and an Hour ago she slammed my basement window shut...!So you want what ma a stinky warm house?...Passssssss....
Whatever,I got Roman Times murder mysteries and war to read about..
Have a good sane safe easy fun not too complicated weekend everyone, and Happy Blessed New Year to us all....
Thank you all for being here and listening and helping me over these two years it has been a God Send to me....
Thanks to bobbie for this thread truly and forever!
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Rossella - I love the ocean too, having gone to the beach every day in the summer as a kid; it is a most soothing and I miss it too. I think just knowing I can get there if I really had to, is enough for me for now!
Christina - what I can say about that post? I never, ever, thought I'd be doing it all on my own either, but here we are, and we're still breathing, sot that's a good thing!
Today I find out if Dad is ready to be transferred to short rehab. He can't walk, even with a walker because he is so weak, so I'm not so sure how "short term" it will be. This guy has more lives than my 21 year old cat had!!! Geez....! His spirits are good and Mom has a nasty sinus infection so she can't go see him. . So I go from the hospital, over to their apartment make her chicken soup and make her eat. She's not eating. Then, I order out casue I'm too tired to cook for my own family. I'm so grateful my husband hasn't kicked my ass out. All we do is talk about my parent's situation. Not much fun.....When I texted my brother to say that Dad was in ICU and he had a stomach bleed etc....this was his response, "Thanks." Not kidding you, that was it. Pa-lease...! I guess I should be happy he responded at all. What's wrong with these people?? I don't get it, but I'm not crazy angry at my useless siblings anymore. You all told me it would pass, and for now, it has.
Have a good day everyone.
- SS
Anyways 5 years after that I got my first phone call from him saying he forgave me for everything and could we be friends. I send him birthday cards, holiday cards see his kids as much as possible but still call him IDIOT. Siblings can be fun!
More stories about the other 4 but IDIOT was the worse.
miz
Weather holding here, so is my weight, better get moving this morning. Happy Trails to You, until we meet again! WhooHoo! Have a good one! Love, Christina xo
Thanks for the birthday wishes you guys and I had a pretty good birthday with the boat angel. After a lot of drama and craziness we have settled into a bittersweet relationship in the face that he has Cancer and is not expected to last the year.
I have offered to take him anywhere he wants to go since this boat is an Ocean Going PassageMaker.
We talk about the Caribbean and S America and just floating to wherever looks good. Who knows if it will happen but whatever happens in your life starts with a dream and a plan. Even if it is your last dream and plan it still counts.
I have had many adventures since posting on a regular basis. They have been exhausting and I am feeling my years.
I am so moved and inspired by you women and Cuz on this thread. I am inspired also by Ted and caregiving live because of the comfort that I know will come to everyone in this insane situation.
I read all posts all the time and those of you that check your notifications will know that. I know all of your stories, even the new people, Welcome to you all, and am grateful that this thread has become self aware and doesn't need me like in the first year or so. Know that the Captain is always on the boat but has an amazing crew with more and more brilliant caregivers joining the brilliant voices already here. What we all can accomplish now as opposed to when I was caregiving my mom and Austin was caregiving her husband is astonishing. People will know weeks and maybe a few months into the game that they are not alone as opposed to the 5 years of operating in a vacuum for me and many others who still post here.
I do want ALL of you caregivers (including new folks; once you post twice you are part of the crew!) to understand that the boat is here and available to those who can get away and get to wherever the boat is, including the Caribbean and S America!
I am worried for LindaH and her Pa. Linda and her SIL Deb came to the boat and I was very happy to meet them and we had a great time. Linda, if you're reading, come back any time! And that also goes for Miz! Miz and I had a great time also and for the long time caregivers on the thread we remember that the first boat visitor was a bust but we all didn't stop trying now did we?
Well, I had typed a huge amount and the Ship's Cat, Clawshank the Decimator, stepped on the keyboard and we all know what happened next. *poof* gone.
I am still not 100% and am back in the stages of grief with this current situation but what can you do? The heart does what it wants.
I have quit fighting it and have accepted that I am still a Caregiver.
Love you guys way more than you'll ever know.
lovbob
Christina, you're right, it's denial, all the way for those GD selfish siblings!
xo - Happy New Year all! Let it be a better one for all of us.
-SS
Happy New Year!
Bobbie, I'm a relative newbie who is blessed by what you and Austin began here. I'm so sorry you and your boat angel are facing yet another demon. You will be in my prayers. Oh, and Happy Belated Birthday!
Christina - wow - class selections, water seeping in? You sure are a busy lady! Your long post touched my heart and I wanted to call you to thank you personally for sharing your heart with me, with all of us.
Taking, Ro, Cricket, golf, SS, Diane, Linda, Ann, Lisa, and all the other crew members - you have blessed my life and I treasure all of you.
Now, it is with a deep breath and a huge sigh I have some news - hopefully, good news. Well, at least some steps in the right direction. As of today my brother and I convinced (coerced) Mom into allowing Griswold Special Care to visit with her for two hours a day, 3 days a week starting next week. It's not much but it's a start. She also now has a LifeLine Alert necklace. WhooHoo!!!
The kind staff of Holy Redeemer in home nursing service have been instumental in our success with these services for Mom. All I can say is thank God for leading me to the right phone numbers!
Mom is very angry and I know the new caregive will have her hands full, but I am praying it will settle down after a few visits.
She took the LL necklace off because she was told she can't have it inside her blouse and she doesn't want it hanging on her front. OY! My brother told me he just glared at her and she put it back on. He's leaving there tonight, God bless him. I've thanked him many times in the past few days. Of course, I know his intense involvement of late will come to a skretching halt here shortly. But his input and our successful "manipulation" of Mom is nothing short of a miracle. I know he needs a break. The VN's will be in and out over the weekend and the IH will start next week.
The Medical Social Worker called me this morning when she was on her way to Mom's. What a special lady! She did a Mini Cog Test last week and some other test on Tuesday. She wanted to let me know her findings (which is more than Mom's Geriatric Physician has done) and to let me know her observations. Wow. What a difference she made in my state of mind! She said she will keep me updated regularly and I am so very grateful for this arrangement.
The MSW is Debbie and I told her about finding this site. She was so very impressed with the level of support I told her I find here 24/7. I wouldn't be surprised to find her joining this wonderful community some day soon. She'd be a wonderful addition to our crew.
Now, I have to honest and say while all of these changes are a relief, Mom continues to be arrogant, confused, you know what I mean. As I mentioned, my brother is with her right now. Last night she told me "Dad" was asleep in the chair. Now, I'm the one who was confused. I didn't know if she meant her hallucinated "Dad" or my brother. lol Brother cleared it up for me - he was asleep in the chair. "Dad" was in the dining room. Oh boy. Oh, yeah, and Mom is referring to me as her "mother". Heaven help us.
Well, crew, it's New Years Eve Eve. I made some Chex Mix for my honey today and I'm hoping we'll have a nice quiet evening together tomorrow night.
I hope and pray each of you will find some peaceful moments as we welcome in this new year. The challenges won't go away but the love just keeps on showing up. I was reminded today that while we caregivers do what's needed out of necessity, our efforts stem from good hearts and compassion unmeasureable.
On behalf of our loved ones, I thank each of you for all you do for them.
Blessings and warm wishes for a Happy New Year! Bee
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBIE!!
bobbie - thank you for invitin me back to ur boat . i prob will do that after my caregivin days are over . ill get ur kitty another toy :-) ,
dr came in and sat down and rattle his mouth which made my head spin and wishin hubby was here with me . they took iv and ox off pa , says that his lungs are fillin with food drinks and it is ful of acid , his swallowing is takin it straight to his lungs instead of where its suppose to go . his muscles in his throat is not working right , the antibodi perke dhim up an dnow today he is quite as a mouse and he knew his time is comin up , after he heard dr rattlin his mouth dad looked at the other way , dad is no dummy , i ask that dr if dad can have hospics , he said yes and told the nurse to order one .
i have a big lump in my thorat an dit hurts very badly , my eyes are swelled with tears and it too hurts badly , i feel bad leavin dad at the hospital which i badly need to go home and curl up in a ball and just to sleep , now my mind is buggin me to go back to the hospital , i feel quilty that i left dad , he s dying slowly , i left him . i feel terribley bad and now i am crying . i may go back up there .
i told dr that antibdi seems to be helpin him , he said its the stroid that is makin him all perke dup feelin good ,
now i cant spell worth shit here , goodnight you all . dad s comin home tmr . xoxo
You know I've been there - several times. Those old guys keep us on alert.
We'll be here for you always.
best
Do the things you need to do to keep him comfortable. The hospice people are great and they are a really good resource. They will provide personal care aides, a nurse, and all the in-home equipment that you will need (including a hospital bed) to keep Dad comfortable at home. There should be no need for him to go back to the hospital or to a Dr.'s office. The nurses are great about communicating with the docs and they can order the Rxs...and ask them if there is a pharmacy that delivers.
My prayers are with you...try to sleep, you will feel so much better and it will help you get prepared for the days ahead.
Please drop by when you can......
Lilli
LuvCuz
Thanx for the prayers and support cause you gals are great. Hugs to all of ya even the new comers, welcome aboard. I don't have alot of jokes tonight but did send some e-mails to the ones that I know on here. Some great pictures etc.
Thanx again from both the wife and myself.
LuvCuz
Hmm re-piping the walls , pass sounds like what we had when we had a pipe break in the sewer line twenty feet from house and 16 feet DOWN! $$$
miz glad you found a part time job, a routine and money helps!
nekkid deer tick dance hahahahahaaaaa Cuz!
Taking care welcome here...everyone here very likely knows a part of what you are going through...people who don't....don't!
cq, the right thing doesn't always mean easiest. here we aren't there yet, not sure if we will be or what, but that one must be hard, the person is competent enough to understand they don't like the situation but not able to care for themselves, that is a truly complex burden for everyone...
I mopped the floors, cleaned the bathroom, did the dishes..cleaned up the kitchen...moms pissed.....Why? The CLEANER smell...and and an Hour ago she slammed my basement window shut...!So you want what ma a stinky warm house?...Passssssss....
Whatever,I got Roman Times murder mysteries and war to read about..
Have a good sane safe easy fun not too complicated weekend everyone, and Happy Blessed New Year to us all....
Thank you all for being here and listening and helping me over these two years it has been a God Send to me....
Thanks to bobbie for this thread truly and forever!
Today is International Very Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman's Day, so
please
send this message to someone you think fits this description. Please do not
send
it back to me as I have already received it from a Very Good Looking, Damn
Smart
Woman!
And remember this motto to live by: Life should NOT be a journey to the
grave
with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved
body,
but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand,
wine in the other, totally worn out and screaming 'WOOO HOOOOO what a
ride!'
To the Girls !!
Inside every older person is a younger person -- wondering what the hell
happened.
~ Cora Harvey Armstrong ~
Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut
her
up with cookies.
~ Unknown~
The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
~ Helen Hayes (at 73)~
I refuse to think of them as chin hair. I think of them as stray
eyebrows.
~ Janette Barber~
Old age ain't no place for sissies.
~Bette Davis~
Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body
starts
falling apart.
~ Caryn Leschen ~
If you can't be a good example ~ then you'll just have to be a horrible
warning.
~Catherine~
If someone is talking behind your back they are in a good position to
KISS
YOUR A....!!!
~Bev MacNeil~
Send this to five bright women you know and make their day. And When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt and call me
over!