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Hi y'all, I'm home today with a "didn't sleep all night" headache. Woke up at 1:30am and couldn't get back to sleep. Just exhausted I think. Just gonna veg out and take Fioricet all day.
Hope you all have as pleasant day as possible under the circumstances.
Cricket~ I love it! A Poop Hoop! She is a sports fan. Purdue fan. Used to pee her pants at the games getting too excited.
Yes, I'll take the hard ball any day. When she has diarrhea she says "I just shit a blue streek".....that is what her mom always said. Hope you all have a great day...It's cold here but some sun. Christine, thanks for being so welcoming ...
Started cleaning the rooms after Christmas decorating and started at the back rooms. When I got to the guest room where mom kept her clothes I started to become anxious. Thoughts of me selling her clothes, what was left from my crazy "sick sister" was in my mind but wait, I heard a little voice in my head telling me, "Oh no, darling... There are people out there who need them to wear much more than a few dollars in your pocket. I smiled and knew she's still around and will always be to help with certain decisions! Dad really took it hard and asked if he wanted to reminisce with me, thought that he needed to work through this also but he just started crying! Really made me feel bad but I know that donating her clothes will eventually make me feel better, right?
morning to all my best pal for life .... cricket i love the way u designs the stars and all i saw that little bity heart down below ur name . awesome ! i just love it .
cindyray - once a caregiver is always a caregiver ., like what christina said . u go visit ur dad that is still a caregiver , u take care of dad at where ever he is , ure still a caregiver . once u signed up here to meow at us all is always stuck here , we aint letting you go anywhere . so vent it all out pal , we re here for you . many hugs dear .... i dont know what the hells matter with me i just cant get my hindend a moving . only for pa i can . i took the dogs for a walk while ago , kinda helps put a smile on my face . watching bandit all happy go boy . sheba loves bandit . he always makes her smile , makes me smile too . thank you jesus for letting my hubby givin in to let me keep bandit . :-) i just feel like crawlin on the couch and just sleep away . woke up at 930 cuz my phone rang , i thought ohhhh shit ! its late !!! ran in pa s room , he s still sleeping . whew . poor guy he just dont feel g ood , oh lord .
bobbie - i think of u every day and how is ur friend ? are u with him to make him comfertable ? my heart goes out to him . text me anytime dear . love u tons xoxox
jen !! yep she gets the award too for dealin with FP every day ., love u jenny girl ...
alright the rest of you i am blessed to have you all in my life . take care and be meowing at ya all later . shitofranic here lalalala ,,,,, xo
still standing . it is ok to cry , i know i would have bawled for days , yes it is a very good idea to donate the clothes to the need , it was mom telling u that . i love it when i hear voices and yep mom will always be around . xoxo
I'll throw out a couple of ideas for awards, but my evil streak is prominent last couple of days. I don't want to walk the plank for insubordination. LindaHeart wins in my book for biggest heart, hands down. Closest to an Angel. It's a toss up for foul mouth between Linda, Jen, and a cameo role by Austin. Boy, I think Linda's going to sweep the awards this time. Who is up for the PMS-- "Putting up with Mom's Shit"--award? Definitely Golf. Carolyn--shit does not have to be literal, can be figurative. Ok. Somebody, catch the ball.
Still: Yes, by all means give the clothing to charity...do you know how many people that would help? I can imagine that is what your mother would want. Keep a few pieces, if they have sentimental value. So sorry about your Dad and his grief. There are just no words that can help you through this time...just time itself, I guess. Everyone thinks that once a loved one is passed, that all the caregiver stress is over. That has not been my experience. But, fortunately all the grieving eventually turns into good memories and peace. Take care...reminicing, when your Dad is ready, is a good thing. Men tend to keep things bottled up. You are such a good daughter... Lilli
Thanks guys... Are you ready for this one? Dad doesn't have an appetite but sure doesn't have a problem with going out and buying a Marie Callandar's bananna cream pie! Told him that he has until this sunday and I'm going to start hand-feeding him!!! Talk about a sugar high! Perhaps, I'll just take a 'samll' bite from it, LOL
Did you guys hear about the coconut oil that has been proven to reverse and slow down Alz's? Test were done on the husband of a doctor that has had him on it for quite some time. She showed some of his tests, i.e.: the clock drawn with numbers on it. Was really amazing to see the difference after just three weeks!
Still, a member of ours started a thread awhile ago about the benefits of coconut oil in reversing Alz, and also, PD. It is also being studied as a preventative for these ailments for those who have a family history. I use it as well. Our forum member's husband was exhibiting the signs of Alz. to the point where his doctor recommended placement in a memory care facility. She researched online and found the Dr. you mentionedwho had done research on the positive effects of co and used this info. for her husband who also was slipping into the "fog" of Alz.
The main issue is that for years the government has touted the use of other types of oils that were deemed "healthier." But the lack of other essential oils "starved" the brain.
I'll see if I can find the thread...caused a bit of controversy from those that think Western medicine has all the answers ;o)
i agree that cocnut is great . i use that on dad s flakey dry skin , now his legs are better lookin than mine ! i also cook stuff in with it too . great for everything , i like em onmy face and u be amaze how those black head falls off ! wish it would smooth my face real good and wrinkles disappeard but nana . my face is full of wrinkles , lack of whatever , old age woo woo whooo . xoxo
My head is too foggy tonight. I read your posts but I don't know what to say. I agree that Linda wins the prize for the 2nd time (she won last year too) but there are several sweet ladies here, and a sweet cuz. I won't say who the sweetest ladies are. And of course it is always a matter of opinion. I am not one of them, I am a raging beast... I have a new dog, her name is Dorothy Lamour. I decided I needed something good in my life. She is cute and funny. I'll post photos on Facebook... What a shitofrantic period for me. (and for many of us)
Rosella, you are Italiano, so of course, you are part raging beast. We would not have Italians any other way: Sophia, Anna, Federico, Bobby D., Frank, etc. Not to mention Stallone. He has a crazy Mother. The Italians discovered America, the radio, they have been the best football coaches and singers. Not to mentions lovers and cooks. I would love to be Italian. It would suit me in many ways. I would have made a great Benedictine nun, after I was finished with Stallone, Marcello, and Giancarlo. Sigh. It's never too late. I think You should win Best Semi-Shitofrantic CareGiver in a Foreign Environment. xo
Who is Bobby D, Christina? You forgot the craziest of them all: De Niro, (wow is Bobby D De Niro?) and Scorsese! You are Italian by the way, you have not realized it yet. I am not sure we have discovered America, and I am not sure we have discovered pizza either. Spaghetti as you know come from China. oh my I am having a Kerosene fit. Those stoves send you to Heaven.... Kerosene is a laughing gas. A laughing and sleeping gas. It costs much more than wine, unfortunately
Golf ~ Poop basketball! OMG! Somewhere where my husband Alan's antics are the norm. He has a fascination with silky fabric and with poop. He had been "working on a model boat" in the basement. One day, when I went to check on him, I found he had ejaculated on several pair of my panties and some poly blouses and had stuffed them in a bucket. He had pooped on a vinyl-covered pillow. He was wearing two pair of my slacks, and he was in the process of burning the hems with a long-nosed lighter. He had already tried to set fire to the stuff in the bucket, but, being poly, they didn't catch fire, just melted. Talk about shitofrantic! I didn't know how to act, so I went through the whole emotional spectrum. Screamed my lungs out at him. Stomach roiled in revulsion. Frightened about the fire part. Cried. Realized I shouldn't have screamed at him, so I tried to talk rationally to him. How does one talk rationally about THAT! Put that one in an article:"Signs That Your Loved One May Have Dementia"
Golf ~ You may find out that Mom may have actually pooped out the ball, rather than dug it out. Alan had a poop like that once, and it clogged the toilet. The fact that it was hard enough to compress and comprised of rabbit turds indicates that Mom isn't ingesting enough liquids and fiber.
When I said I'd found a home here with you ladies... I can't believe I'm telling the Alan story without embarrassment and discussing our loved ones' poop.
Yes, I meant DeNiro, but Bobby Darren was also Italian. Scorsese, yes. I don't think he is raging, he is a pussycat. His talent is raging, however. Well, thanks to Marco Polo, we have spaghetti. When I saw Anna Magnani in "Rose Tatoo" as little girl, I thought--oh, I should have been dropped down her chimney as a baby. There is passion there, not this dead, boring existence in California. Even though the subject matter was not good for a small child--I think I was 6 or 7, but like I am now, except for no experience haha--, I seemed to understand the angst. So alive. Yes, sheilab, you can talk about anything here. We seem to simply take it in stride. How often I would love to show some of our discussions to my sister and freak her out royally. Alas, and a lack, I am too kind. Yet, I scheme to someday convey the grossities to her in my subtle, but obnoxious, way. That is, If I ever speak to her again. haha!
Sheila, it is real? Is it a real story? Am I a monster if I say that I am glad my mother can't almost move anymore, so she can't possibly make this kind of mess. Christina, Anna Magnani was a rare woman! A woman who 90% of Italian women are afraid of..... You can guess why. Anyway if Burt Lancaster were here, I would behave like her. Plain and simple!!!!! What a body he had. May I say so?
Sheila~ No way! That takes the shitofrantic award...Picture in my mind this man doing this....the combo is making my stomach hurt from laughing. Setting fire to the hems of the womens pants he was wearing with poop and ejacular stuff.....maybe you should have let him burn the house down..(just kidding) And I'm not sur what shitofrantic means yet
Rossella I love the Italian people, what's not to love someone who cooks, can talk with flailing arms and screams like a raving loonies, haha at least that's how all my Italian friends are and I love them. I wish I were Italian to Christine!
Shiela, OMG! Loved the story about your Hubby! At least he didn't bore you O.o Both you and Golf have given me some good laughs today..weeeeeeeeeee! Is your Husband still in rehab? I am thinking maybe a chastity belt, I wonder if those can be used for men to? LOL Just for basement use of course. hehe
Biggest Heart goes to Linda for sure. PMS-- "Putting up with Mom's Shit"--award? Definitely Golf PDS- Putting up with Dad's Shit- award.... I nominate Kimmy.. ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪"They call it the Streak! ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪
Hi , just barging in here, I"m shitofrantic about fleas in the house. I had rented to a woman with 2 cats, she moved out and now the house is full of fleas. The new tenant has complained of being bitten. Anyhoo, I got some flea bombs for tomorrow , but wondered if anyone has any good flea remedys. Someone said use borax on the carpets.
Golf, please don't take advantage. Really. Hahaha! Out of control!!! Whoo Hoo! Ssk: check out 'stop the fleas dot com' all one word. Good natural remedies. Even in cold weather the fleas are jumping? Whoa. We only see fleas here when it's hot. Hope they don't get on your puppy:(
haha Golf..... Sheila didn't do it so she can't get the award O.o , but maybe the messiest bodily fluids/solids mix award!
Cleaning up the worst shit award...............all of us! I was thinking of Jen with Fartpants, but then even though my dad's not in diapers I remember the dog shit shuffles throughout the entire house all to well, and then there was Kimbo, AnnT, oh hell to many names to mention.
╠╬╬╬╣ ╠╬╬╬╣OK! WHO ATE MY ╠╬╬╬╣CHOCOLATE!! ╚╩╩╩╝NOT!
How about the most cruel siblings award? I know there are many out there but I think most of that was before I joined so someone else has to make the nominees for that...
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For the most pissed off foul mouthed vent... I nominate our angry little sister JEN! Woohoo! SEE JEN RUN...GO JEN GO!
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I'm home today with a "didn't sleep all night" headache. Woke up at 1:30am and couldn't get back to sleep. Just exhausted I think. Just gonna veg out and take Fioricet all day.
Hope you all have as pleasant day as possible under the circumstances.
Love and Hugs,
Ann
Yes, I'll take the hard ball any day. When she has diarrhea she says "I just shit a blue streek".....that is what her mom always said.
Hope you all have a great day...It's cold here but some sun.
Christine, thanks for being so welcoming ...
cricket i love the way u designs the stars and all i saw that little bity heart down below ur name . awesome ! i just love it .
cindyray - once a caregiver is always a caregiver ., like what christina said .
u go visit ur dad that is still a caregiver , u take care of dad at where ever he is , ure still a caregiver . once u signed up here to meow at us all is always stuck here , we aint letting you go anywhere . so vent it all out pal , we re here for you . many hugs dear ....
i dont know what the hells matter with me i just cant get my hindend a moving . only for pa i can .
i took the dogs for a walk while ago , kinda helps put a smile on my face . watching bandit all happy go boy .
sheba loves bandit . he always makes her smile , makes me smile too . thank you jesus for letting my hubby givin in to let me keep bandit . :-)
i just feel like crawlin on the couch and just sleep away .
woke up at 930 cuz my phone rang , i thought ohhhh shit ! its late !!! ran in pa s room , he s still sleeping . whew . poor guy he just dont feel g ood , oh lord .
bobbie - i think of u every day and how is ur friend ? are u with him to make him comfertable ? my heart goes out to him . text me anytime dear . love u tons xoxox
jen !! yep she gets the award too for dealin with FP every day ., love u jenny girl ...
alright the rest of you i am blessed to have you all in my life . take care and be meowing at ya all later . shitofranic here lalalala ,,,,, xo
xoxo
So sorry about your Dad and his grief. There are just no words that can help you through this time...just time itself, I guess.
Everyone thinks that once a loved one is passed, that all the caregiver stress is over. That has not been my experience. But, fortunately all the grieving eventually turns into good memories and peace.
Take care...reminicing, when your Dad is ready, is a good thing. Men tend to keep things bottled up.
You are such a good daughter...
Lilli
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Our forum member's husband was exhibiting the signs of Alz. to the point where his doctor recommended placement in a memory care facility. She researched online and found the Dr. you mentionedwho had done research on the positive effects of co and used this info. for her husband who also was slipping into the "fog" of Alz.
The main issue is that for years the government has touted the use of other types of oils that were deemed "healthier." But the lack of other essential oils "starved" the brain.
I'll see if I can find the thread...caused a bit of controversy from those that think Western medicine has all the answers ;o)
Lilli
my face is full of wrinkles , lack of whatever , old age woo woo whooo . xoxo
I have a new dog, her name is Dorothy Lamour. I decided I needed something good in my life. She is cute and funny. I'll post photos on Facebook... What a shitofrantic period for me. (and for many of us)
I am not sure we have discovered America, and I am not sure we have discovered pizza either. Spaghetti as you know come from China.
oh my I am having a Kerosene fit. Those stoves send you to Heaven.... Kerosene is a laughing gas. A laughing and sleeping gas. It costs much more than wine, unfortunately
Golf ~ You may find out that Mom may have actually pooped out the ball, rather than dug it out. Alan had a poop like that once, and it clogged the toilet. The fact that it was hard enough to compress and comprised of rabbit turds indicates that Mom isn't ingesting enough liquids and fiber.
When I said I'd found a home here with you ladies... I can't believe I'm telling the Alan story without embarrassment and discussing our loved ones' poop.
Yes, sheilab, you can talk about anything here. We seem to simply take it in stride.
How often I would love to show some of our discussions to my sister and freak her out royally. Alas, and a lack, I am too kind. Yet, I scheme to someday convey the grossities to her in my subtle, but obnoxious, way. That is, If I ever speak to her again. haha!
Christina, Anna Magnani was a rare woman! A woman who 90% of Italian women are afraid of..... You can guess why. Anyway if Burt Lancaster were here, I would behave like her. Plain and simple!!!!! What a body he had. May I say so?
And I'm not sur what shitofrantic means yet
Shiela, OMG! Loved the story about your Hubby! At least he didn't bore you O.o
Both you and Golf have given me some good laughs today..weeeeeeeeeee! Is your Husband still in rehab? I am thinking maybe a chastity belt, I wonder if those can be used for men to? LOL Just for basement use of course. hehe
Biggest Heart goes to Linda for sure.
PMS-- "Putting up with Mom's Shit"--award? Definitely Golf
PDS- Putting up with Dad's Shit- award.... I nominate Kimmy.. ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪"They call it the Streak! ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪
Ssk: check out 'stop the fleas dot com' all one word. Good natural remedies. Even in cold weather the fleas are jumping? Whoa. We only see fleas here when it's hot. Hope they don't get on your puppy:(
Cleaning up the worst shit award...............all of us! I was thinking of Jen with Fartpants, but then even though my dad's not in diapers I remember the dog shit shuffles throughout the entire house all to well, and then there was Kimbo, AnnT, oh hell to many names to mention.
╠╬╬╬╣
╠╬╬╬╣OK! WHO ATE MY
╠╬╬╬╣CHOCOLATE!!
╚╩╩╩╝NOT!
How about the most cruel siblings award? I know there are many out there but I think most of that was before I joined so someone else has to make the nominees for that...
Maybe Fartpants can fumigate the house to get rid of the fleas. Sorry Jen, couldn't resist.