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Sheila, you have a lot on your plate right now, so quitting the smoking is probably not something you want to tackle right now....even though with the COPD you know you should.....there is only so much you can put yourself through with all you are handling. I tried quitting a couple of times before I actually did....I have always thought that if the mind is not ready, then the body won't be. Hubby has 2 or 3 different e-cigs and one of them can be plugged into the computer to be recharged! Since he isn't working any longer he uses them when we go out to eat or when we fly anywhere. Is your husband on oxygen? If so, take a few hits of it...on low...will help.
And as for food....not much I don't like....sushi and oysters can go to the trash....hubby loves calamari which makes me ill......but most everything else I love.
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Seeme-my, what famous dogs you have! Love puppies.
Mis-take your time going through Grandma's things. There may be memories and joys to find as you uncover different items. Blessings and Hugs.
Ladee-so happy you all had a good day. It's it amazing how a cake - the activity, smell, sharing-can make things better. Smiles (and a grumbling tummy LOL)
Brandy-I am thinking about what you wrote. Why do we keep doing this? I can come up with a thousand different reasons, some good and some bad. Some days, I choose to think it's because we are the best people on this planet. The good Lord only picks the best. I can't change the world, or be a famous person that I admire, but I can care for my little corner of life and do something worthwhile. You are doing the same wonderful thing. Hugs.
Sheila-Bring on the vodka! With OJ, lime sour, kamakazzis, you name it! Who am I kidding - my chocolate martini mix will probally expire before I use it! LOL I've always loved vodka. I say it's because I'm Ukranian/Russian. I enjoy a drink, but come from an alcoholic family, so am afraid to start under stress. The last thing we need around here is for me not to be able to stop drinking. But I love to dream! So I'll join you for some Stoli or Grey Goose, at least here in cyberspace. And I'm glad you found us. Hugs.
Well, it's the weekend. Home with Mom. What will it bring? I really don't know, but I feel good today and ready for whatever comes.
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notlikemom, I also have to vicariously drink thru this sight, got clean and sober over 28 years ago.... if I have accomplished nothing else in this life, I have stayed sober thru some awful horrible times..... but I've always said if I ever relapse it's going to be on black tar heron (street pronounciation)..... If I'm gonna die I want to go down in a nod.....
Oh my goodnes , that was just way too much information this early in the morning....and I am sure I have caused others to START drinking.... lol
Happy to hear you are in such a positive mood today, hope it rubs of on mama, naaah, we know that's not going to happen....
Sheila, sorry you are having so many health problems of your own on top of everything else,,,, and I am NOT going to quit smoking... I know it may be killing me but it is saving the lives of others..... !!!!!
Gotta go feed my outside kitties.... love ya'll .... later.
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Stormy, I know you are down today, but pay attention, it's getting close to "cow pattie" maybe you will get one today.... in a good way..... hugs...
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Yes, Ladee i will try to keep a check the post so maybe i can get the cow pattie....
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Glad that ya'll have heard from Emjo and Shawna. Hugs stormy
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Hope all of ya'll have a good day!!!!!
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Hey everyone. Im just dropping in to say hi. Nothing going on here same old same old. Anybody know how to change me email address on here? I haven't got notifications in a long time and have decided to switch to my gmail account. Its tied to my phone but can't figure it out short of starting a new account. So if I show ip with a new name you will know why. I will sign allshesgot to the bottom. I will play with it more when hubby goes back ti work tommarrow. Love ya .
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Cow pattie?

Everyone is so chipper today. I'm going to build on that. There's gotta be a pony in there somewhere.

My neck, shoulders, back and knee are in a great deal of pain, but I'm grateful I'm able to rest, because Alan is being cared for by the NH staff.

I'm grateful I don't have a Franzia hangover.

My house looks like a bomb exploded in it, but I'm grateful that my Type A personality has changed into a Type Zzzzzzzzz, so I don't give two shits.

My bedroom is a disaster area with piles of clothes, but I'm grateful that I'll have a soft landing if I trip on them.

Anyone else what to join me in posting what your pony is?

Just in case someone doesn't know the story ~

Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad that had two children.
One of them was an optimist, the other a pessimist. Wanting to
understand why the two children were so different, they consulted
a psychiatrist, who set up an experiment to help figure it out.

The psychiatrist led the first child into a room that was full of
brand new toys. Immediately the child burst into tears. The
psychiatrist asked why, and the child replied "all of these toys
are new, and if I start playing with them I'm afraid I might
break one." Obviously, this was the pessimist.

So the psychiatrist led the other to a room that was full of horse
manure. The child immediately dove in, scooping out handfuls of
the disgusting stuff. The psychiatrist asked why the child was
doing that, he replied "with all this horse manure, there has
to be a pony around here somewhere, and I'm gonna find it."
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Sheila, this story was great!
I used to drink when I was young because I like to drink with other people. I don't like to drink alone, so I don't drink now because I am always alone. On the other hand, I am perfectly capable of smoking alone. And I am sorry I don't want to quit, I already have too many stresses in my life. There must be a reason why they advice you to stop smoking when you are on vacation!
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ASG, I've sent you email and always get a message that it isn't a valid email address.... thought you changed it, so didn't say anything....
sheila, great story.... I would be the "pony finder".....And a cow pattie is your prize for being the number 00 poster, in your case it is 5500, so cow pattie Sheila...
And I know a messy house, I have been wearing two different house slippers for days, it's not like the fashion police is going to run in on me....the other two are around here somewhere...
Jam hope your toe is better today, with it being cold tho,good excuse to not have to leave the house...
Can't concentrate, need to drink my coffee, later....
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I either drink, smoke or eat when I'm stressed. That's why I have COPD and am carrying around many pounds of unhealthy blubber. It seems as though the drinking is taking less of a toll! When I go on vacation is when I smoke the most, because vacation is my time to throw caution to the wind and be free of daily responsibilities. I'd really like to quit cigs and unhealthy eating, but I was overlooked on the day they were giving out willpower.
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Boy, I didn't realize we had so many smokers here on the thread. Don't feel so alone with my bad habit. Don't really want to quit either Ros. Although i have been thinking about switching to a cheaper brand. Right now i am smoking salem slim 100's. That's the kind my sis smokes. Me, sis and brother were at duke hospital. And dad was getting his trach. And sis and brother were outside smoking and that is when i said give me one of them and that is when i started back. And the times that i have quit have been with the step down nicotine patch and the puffer that comes with it. And the gum. But i don't really like the gum. I know what ya'll mean life is too stressful right now to try to quit anyway. Gotta have some enjoyment in life huh? That and my coffee. Getting ready to fix a pot now. And talking about clothes. My clothes hampers are overflowing. And i hell hate folding clothes and putting them up. Most of the time i just leave the clean clothes in the baskets and pick out what i want to wear. So my house looks like it threw up clothes and toys!!!!! Chat with ya'll later. Hugs stormyyy
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Hey, I'm using my fathers pension and SS to pay for babysitters for him so I can go out.
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Anne- Gotta do what you gotta do to stay sane in this caregiver's life. What health problems does your dad have? Take Care and come back to visit with us. Hugs stormyyyyy
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Stormy , sounds like you feel better this evening... was hoping the down time didn't last long.... takes too much of our energy .
Sure have been missing Ruth alot here lately, just get this big lump in my throat and remembering all the stuff that happened with her..... guess I didn't have any time last year to really greive, but man is it coming up now.... some of you here will remember the banana and kitchen knifes in her pants episode.... and me being cursed in German..... and all the repetitive questions, but alot of good and funny memories too, her wanting me to lay down with her at night, her saying the Lords Prayer in German... ohhhh Lord I miss her..... gotta go... love ya'll
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Ok friends just wanted to know if any of ya'll are taking care of anyone that has parkinson's disease. No dad does not have this but a very special friend of mine from my teenage years just found out that her mom has it. Just trying to find out more about the disease. If any of you know much about it, let me know. Hugs stormyyy
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Aww. Ladee I am sorry you are feeling down tonight and missing ruth. I'm sure you got really close to her even though ya'll had your moments. I'm sure you had some special ones with her. I bet the Lord's Prayer in German was pretty awesome to hear. And yes feeling better tonight. I hope my sadness didn't rub off on you. Love and Hugs sweetie, I hope you have a better day tomorrow. Stormyyy
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stormy....this best way to find out the information is to research it on the Internet. I could tell you that my brother-in-law has Parkinson's....he still has his practice open and see's patients on a daily basis....his hands don't shake as badly as they used to because of medication. There are days when he is really hard to understand. And he continues to be a wine connoisseur....that's about it on what I can tell you off the top of my head.

Hi anne.....good to hear from you again!

ladee....I remember well the trauma of the fx leg and bananas and knives.....big hugs sister....

sheila.........they sent me to the back of the line......
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Stormy ~ "And i hell hate folding clothes and putting them up. Most of the time i just leave the clean clothes in the baskets and pick out what i want to wear. So my house looks like it threw up clothes and toys!!!!!" ...threw up clothes. Tee hee. I don't mind washing clothes. I find it therapeutic taking dirty clothes and making them clean. But there's nothing therapeutic about folding and putting away. I, too, hell hate it.

Ladeeda ~ Sorry you're feeling blue. Grieving sucks. It's soooooo painful. Cyber huts. I missed the knives and bananas situation. Sounds verrrrrry interesting.
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Stormy ~ I can share my experience with Parkinson's. My husband Alan was diagnosed with it after his second stroke. His hands shook so much that eating became near impossible, and his knees would sometimes shake and buckle.Fast forward a few months and another doctor said she didn't believe he had actual Parkinson's. He was taking a very high dosage of Depakote, which can cause Parkinsonian symptoms. She lowered the dosage, and, voila, no more shaking!

Like Jam said, there's a world of info online.
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Well my friend's mom was having problems with one of her feet was dragging and they could not figure out what was going on with her and they thoughts that she had a mini stroke. Not sure if she did for sure. But she fell in dec. and broke her hip. As far as i know she is not on any meds like depakote. I took depakote for years for my seizures then dr switch me cause we were trying to get pregnant. But i am not sure what all they have her on now. I will check with my friend and see if she is on depakote. Thanks for the info Shelia. Hugs stormyyy.
P.S. Oh i don't mind washing and drying the clothes, I guess cause the machines do all the work it's just the folding and putting up....
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Stormy, I have been missing Ruth for awhile now, just now being ok with talking about it....
Just spent the last 20 minutes posting about the banana and the knives for Sheila, and lost the damned thing.... AC is getting on my nerves with this crap, so will try again tomorrow, don't feel like trying again right now.... but Ruth was a character, that's for sure....love and hugs...
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Stormy ~ Your mentioning your friend's mom dragging her feet, and it jogged my memory about the same thing happening to a friend's cousin. So I googled drop foot. Could this be the problem"

What is Foot Drop?

Foot drop describes the inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. As a result, individuals with foot drop scuff their toes along the ground or bend their knees to lift their foot higher than usual to avoid the scuffing, which causes what is called a “steppage” gait. Foot drop can be unilateral (affecting one foot) or bilateral (affecting both feet). Foot drop is a symptom of an underlying problem and is either temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. Causes include: neurodegenerative disorders of the brain that cause muscular problems, such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, and cerebral palsy; motor neuron disorders such as polio, some forms of spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease); injury to the nerve roots, such as in spinal stenosis; peripheral nerve disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease or acquired peripheral neuropathy; local compression or damage to the peroneal nerve as it passes across the fibular bone below the knee; and muscle disorders, such as muscular dystrophy or myositis.
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Someone wanted me to complete my profile. I prefer to leave it as it is. I wish to remain semi anonymous. My relatives are such odd people, I don't want them to recognize my posts. I probably have said too much already.
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Ladee-blessings to you with so many memories of Ruth.
I love the pony story!!! I'll go with it...
I'm grateful we move the furnature around so much because it's like coming home to a new house quite often.
I don't mind getting rid of alot of my decorations and extra kitchen things because then I can go shopping for more.
I don't mind all the doctor appointments because there's no reason for me to eat apples (apple a day keeps the doctor away).
Hey, this is kind of fun.
Have a good night everyone. It's been pretty quiet here today.
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"...no reason to eat apples." Tee hee.

I'm grateful that I can't do everything for myself anymore, because my daughter and son-in-law do it for me.

I'm grateful that a car accident f*cked up my foot so that I can't wear heels and pretty shoes anymore, because I save so much money.

I'm grateful that a car accident f*cked up my foot so I can't walk far, because I get the prime parking spots with my handicap license plate.

It IS fun.
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Sheila-LMAO on the prime parking spaces.
Here's my last one-
I'm grateful for the lack of time because I'm so far behind that I'll never catch up and no longer feel guilty for playing FB games, reading, or sleeping when I can.
Sleep well everybody.
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Good morning all..
Ok..here's one..I am grateful for all the poop..he isn't stopped up!
Sheila..well the undies work but he keeps pulling them down or calling me so he can pee..oh well
Plan on taking folks to church today..just depends on how dad seems. Can't do what I did last weeks when he was barely able to function. Will see what morning brings.
Had a good day yesterday..ran a few errands, enjoyed lunch with a good friend and vegetated...and clothes..well they are all clean .. Basket and ironing board full! Hahahaha
Watched my beloved Saints game..boy it was an exciting game! Boohoo they lost....
Did rest and the pain eased up so..guess I am ready for another day.
Love and prayers you guys for the best day possible! We are all ponies for doing this job..man proposes and God disposes.
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