Follow
Share
Read More
My stepson is a CPA. He did my taxes this year. They were more than I could handle.

Llama, the lake is Pushaw Pond, north of Bangor, Maine. It's very quiet on the cove where I live. The other side is more populated and has a public beach.
(2)
Report

Dd in hospital again with low potassium, dehydration and very low BP (39/49) on standing up. It is ok when she is sitting. She blacked out a couple of times at home and is now on iv. They are working with her doctor to monitor dd after each chemo session to catch the potassium and dehydration earlier. It's the D (diarrhea) that does, it of course, but she is taking everything they have given her to stop it and it's not enough. Prayers please. She is feeling OK now but fed up with having to take her pole buddy with her everywhere. She knows she needs to stay there until her potassium and BP are stable.
(12)
Report

Gershun: That's amazing. I only dream if I sleep well and I guess I had sleeplessness sympathy for you last night. Just about 3 hrs isn't enough.
(3)
Report

Becky: Ok - thanks. It sounds idyllic.
(1)
Report

Golden: Oh, no! So sorry that your DD is back in the hospital. That IS a low blood pressure. Prayers sent for her and for you.💛
(4)
Report

Oh golden, I am so sorry to hear your daughter is struggling with treatment side effects so.

I will keep you all in my prayers.

Just a thought, I always fed overripe bananas to the little ones to stop diarrhea, I wonder if it could benefit her. High in potassium too.
(4)
Report

Golden, I'll start praying for your DD as soon as I finish posting this.

Dear Lord, please bless and keep Golden's daughter in your loving care and restore her to good health. In Jesus Heavenly Name. Amen!
(6)
Report

Golden, hope dd gets to feeling better soon.
(4)
Report

well the insomnia talk jinxed me. I don;t sleep well at any time these days, but last night I only got about 2 hours. I actually called out of work because I knew no way was I safe to drive an hour into the city, work 12 hours, then drive home. Nor would my patients be safe. I think I will sleep tonight!
(7)
Report

Long, long day. Dialysis, trip to nephrologist and endocrinologist. spent most of the day up and in my wheelchair. Very tiring, plus my ankle and leg are painful this evening. I'm headed to bed.
(4)
Report

Pam: Yeah, what changes as one ages in regard to insomnia? Absolutely no way that you could operate a motor vehicle and put in a twelve hour shift. Get some rest tonight.
(3)
Report

Becky: Feel better and sleep well.
(2)
Report

Thanks for the support/prayers. Dd is being discharged today and they have set up post chemo monitoring for her so her potassium, dehydration and BP don't get so far out of control. The doctor said he had never seen such a low BP. Dd tends to have orthostatic hypotension anyway. This was over the top.

She is going to Edmonton tomorrow for a visit with her oncologist and some tests. Trusting all will be good there. Feeling a little stress over it all but relief too.
(9)
Report

Golden: Glad to hear that your DD was discharged and hopefully her physicians will get the issues under control. Hugs.💛
(3)
Report

Why does this process seem unfair? Role reversals are a test of so many things. We love and we also need our own lives and space. These seem too polar sometimes to be able to balance, I hope it gets easier to balance these things.
(3)
Report

God, amurray, I agree with you. Very hard to balance. Someone on the forum wrote: “No one else will save you! You must do it yourself!”

These are my new guiding words.
(3)
Report

That's scary about DD, Golden. I'm glad they'll monitor her. This is the second time she's been very ill after treatment. 🙏

...

Hope everyone's having a decent week. I've had an interesting week with two major school assignments due the same day. My stress levels did the usual redlining. I'd like to say I'm used to it but it's always difficult with this much workload.

Also, a neighbor who I don't know backed into my car's bumper, while it was parallel parked on my street, and put a hole right through it from his trailer hitch. It's a long story that didn't start well, as he didn't leave a note and I only found him through some detective work. I had absolutely no way to hold him accountable through any kind of incident report after the fact, etc. I tried. Even though I was irate at first, I got over it and accepted that there was only one way to get any kind of payment for damages -- "You catch more flies with honey..." So I left a friendly note on his van. The nice note worked and he's agreed to be responsible for the damage. I couldn't have hoped for a better resolution to a bad situation. 😌
(8)
Report

Ali: Sorry about your car. That's awful.
(1)
Report

Wow! Ali, I was never one to be able to use the honey approach. Next time I think, yes even think, of that approach, I will get in contact. I am impressed and very happy Mr. Van will take care of it! Hope it will actually happen.
(4)
Report

It must have been Manuka Honey.
(4)
Report

Manuka honey🤔.


Oh, now I get it! 😂🤣
(4)
Report

Glad, he and I have been texting/calling back and forth the past week. At this point, even if he flaked, I have enough to take him to court. But he reassures me practically daily that he will take care of it. I'm going out of my way to try to get a cheaper bumper than my usual shop, since he doesn't want to do an insurance claim. That estimate was over 1k.

When he first contacted me, he apologized, said he didn't remember doing the damage (not sure I believe that but it doesn't matter), said he was also sure it was him based on my scene investigation work, ha ha. I had measured his hitch height, my impact height, etc. And presented that to him in the note. I explained why I knew it was him, and kept the tone very friendly. Anywho... it worked. Yay.
(4)
Report

Well done ali. Honey over vinegar is a good way to go. Hope it gets repaired and resolved soon.

Dd and I were not scared about the BP drop and low K but concerned that it get handled properly. It doesn't take rocket science for them to keep an eye on it and take the necessary measures. She saw the oncologist yesterday and he is very pleased with her progress but concerned about the effects of the chemo on her so talked about reducing her chemo sessions by one. That doesn't impress me as I know the after effects are manageable and the chemo is important in eradicating the cancer. But I will be very careful what I say to dd. 🤐

Sad today as F, the man whose farm R manages, died from covid yesterday. he had had surgery (successfully) for a spinal issue that was affecting his mobility and shortly after got covid while in hospital, but his doctor was not concerned as it was a light case. He was recovering nicely from the surgery, doing rehab and they were talking about him going back to the farm 2 days ago. Then he had some dehydration so they kept him in for that, and the next day he suffered major organ failure and passed last night. He was double vaccinated and had a booster. It's rather shocking to see how quickly he went down. He did have diabetes and high BP, both treated, but no other health issues. He was 84. This means a huge change for R as the farming operation, which was what he managed, will be wound down. F's son has inherited it all and he is a lawyer with no interest in the farm as such. I worry about all the farm cats and what will happen to them. 🐱🐱🐱. I suppose they will be left to go completely feral. Some of them essentially are anyway

A friend on fb who is careful and has been vaccinated, got covid this week and has been quite sick, but is getting better. The risks are not over yet by any means.

Good Good Friday ✝ and Happy Easter Weekend.🐇🐣🐰
(3)
Report

Golden, good news about daughter, I think. Reducing chemo could change based on how she does.

Hoping R finds a spot to.settle in. I don't imagine the property would sell quickly. It takes a special purchaser.
(2)
Report

Yes it is great news glad. I am happy for her. The chemo is doing its job. She is more than ready to move on the next stage which is surgery.

R will be fine. At his age it is time for him to slow down anyway. It will take some time to sort out the animals - a couple of thoroughbred horses, one mare pregnant, sheep, goats, chickens...I was looking forward to helping with the new babies that needed bottles, but that's not going to happen now. The land is very well situated so will sell easily if that's what the son wants to do. It all rests with him.

I am still shocked at how quickly covid brought F down - from plans to discharge to major organ failure in 2 days. For F's return home, R had built ramps for front and back doors and a new shower which was wheel chair accessible. All for nothing now. 😞

Life is unpredictable.

ali - you are a force as regards your education! and other things!!! Keep looking after you at the same time!

I'm planning a very quiet day today!
(2)
Report

Need to get this off my chest. I find I am grieving, not just for F but for the end of another era.

Still thinking about F who died recently. It's the end of another era. He was a very successful restaurateur for over 40 years and served excellent food in our provincial capital. I particularly remember the cream of mushroom soup and the ribs - to die for. He served Wayne Gretzky, Dwayne Johnson (the Rock) and many other we knowns including Mohammed Ali. About 5 years ago he decided to sell up and retire and make another of his dreams come true - a quiet life on a farm with a few chickens for fresh eggs, sheep and goats to sell for meat and his horses to race. He wanted to create a little bit of Greece in the west.

He made it happen and R had the privilege to be part of it for most of that time. I enjoyed visiting F (very hospitable) and the farm and also the stories that R passed on, and acquiring a couple of the kitties.

I would say he had a life well lived. He came to Canada with virtually nothing and due to lots of hard work and good decisions ended up very prosperous indeed. As he declined, he wanted to stay with his dream on the farm, and R was a significant part of making that possible becoming driver, farmer, butcher, carpenter, veterinarian, and even caregiver at times.

I am glad he passed before he had to go into a facility. We all should be so fortunate to be able to live as we want to until we die. He reminds me of my grandfather, who kept on going till one day, at 81, he went to bed and didn't wake up. RIP you grand old men.
(10)
Report

Thinking of you, Golden. I am sorry for your loss.
(3)
Report

Golden: So sorry for your loss of F. Hugs.💛
(2)
Report

This may be the wrong thread but, I read an article today that said a zinc deficiency can cause insomnia and not being able to sleep for very long.

I know that we sleep better taking magnesium and zinc nightly.

So for anyone struggling with sleep issues it is well worth adding a zinc supplement to see if it helps. My research has shown that you should never take more than 50mg daily and 30mg is ideal for us.

Here's to a good nights sleep!

Golden, I am sorry for your loss. What a well lived life indeed.
(3)
Report

ITRR: Thank you for that tip on zinc. My eye vitamin has that in it. I believe that you posted another sleep tip, right?
(0)
Report

Start a Discussion
Subscribe to
Our Newsletter