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You are the goods! What great words to launch the weekend.
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How frustrating! Looking forward to hearing your update.
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A Euro. We had such a great trip this summer, and it helps me think of my husband's family I got to meet in Austria. The only problem is, the little bugger gets mixed in with my other change.
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A T-Shirt I bought after my last backpacking trip. It says, "Jesus says...TAKE A HIKE...He wants you to travel light, stay on the trail, and be grateful for what he puts before you on the Journey."
It even has cute little hiking boots on it.
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That was amazing. We used to watch the progress of baby birds who were in nests underneath our deck in MN. Never seen ones that small, though. My kids loved it.
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My mom is pretty much on oxygen for the duration, but it doesn't stop her! She puts the mini-canisters in her shoulder bag and takes off each day to volunteer at my kids' school. She packed up her compressor (well, my brother did) and she went to visit family out of state this weekend.
I don't know how long your dad may need it, but it can be a great thing. Mom actually gets around much better now than she did before.
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ooohhhh...ahhhhhh..and all other appropriate vowels sounds.
I remember thinking people were crazy when they said this would all go by so fast. Now my babies are 11 and 8.
It's great that you take the time to celebrate the little fun stuff!
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Nice work!
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Yikes....this must have been quite a shock for you. Somedays it just all seems like too much.
I hope your boy is doing better soon. I echo Gail's sentiment. In my brief career in elementary education, separation was usually hardest on the parent. The kids typically did fine after a short while.
Love and prayers going out to your whole family.
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You crack me up. Isn't is amazing what a bit of sleep can do for the soul? When you're in the thick of it, it's hard to remember the meds make you so wacky. Welcome back!
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That's the spirit, Lorrie! Remember, there's only one Gary, and the stats don't know him yet. I hope you continue to get good news.
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Thank you so much for posting this....it truly is helpful.
I think the first one is most important to remember. At first, I tried to be "Super-Caregiver"...worked half days, went to the hospital, stayed the night, got up and went back to work. It was hard on everyone...my husband, my kids, my students...and me. As my mom got better, she felt guilty for all the time I spent with her. Mom lives alone, so I worry about her staying by herself after her hospitalizations, but I have to trust her when she tells me she is strong enough to do so.
We also utilized the church and school folks for radiation for the same reasonsDon listed. Not only did Mom enjoy visiting, but the drivers were all able to help out, which made them feel better as well. Like Don said, win-win.
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Oh geesh...it sounds like a really tough time there. My mom has only been going through this for the past 6 months, but she has seen her peaks and valleys as well. Just when I think the depression will overcome her, she pulls on the old bootstraps and climbs back out of her funk.
I hope things get better for your dad soon. I'll echo everyone else's sentiments about talking to the doctors, and letting them know the extent of his discomfort and sadness. You'll be in my prayers.
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Yikes! What a mess! So glad you are back home. Take good care of yourself.
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Excellent news! Thanks for sharing the good stuff with us.
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You seem to be doing a great job of gathering information. Over the years that has been my job as well. Drs these days are much more comfortable with having family members write everything down, which makes it great when you have to report out to folks who couldn't be at the Dr office. I've also learned to ask for spellings, and read everything back for confirmation at the end of a visit. That cuts down on the, "I though he said..." comments later.
I know this is very hard, but you are doing a fantastic job for your family. Keep up the great work, and you and your FIl will be in my prayers.
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I think it is really important for us to be honest with ourselves and our feelings. I love how positive this board is...it keeps me going some days...but I also love that we have the freedom to be sad when we need to do that as well.
You and your dad are in my prayers.
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It's so horrible to watch folks we love suffer. I'm glad he was strong enough to make it through this recent batch of treatments. I'll pray for strength for both of you in the days to come.
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I hate the waiting too. I hope you can enjoy some good news together! You're in my prayers.
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Your FIL and your whole family are in my prayers as well.
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My mom went into about a 4-week depression over the numbers. She has rebounded now, and is busy living her life the way she wants to. No one knows what the individual future can bring, but I'd sure rather see her enjoying each day. She is so much happier, she's visiting friends, traveling...sitting on her couch in her robe beofre did her no good.
She has a friend who is a LC survivor (over 10 years) who told her to get up every morning, shower, and put make up on (this was during Mom's rad. treatments that were draining her) and greet the day. I really think her positive outlook will help her deal with this with dignity while remembering to have a whole handful of fun.
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Isn't it odd that work can seem a place of refuge? At least it is part of a person's "normal" life. My mom "works" as a full-time volunteer at my kids' school cafeteria, and she can't wait for school to start up again. Working keeps her mind and body on a schedule, and she can interact each day with people she likes. It keeps her busy, and saves her from dwelling on any problems.
Good luck to the two of you!
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Thanks for asking the question...I've been meaning to ask it for a few weeks now!
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That's no fun at all. I remember visiting my mom in the hospital on Mother's Day and her b-day when I was younger. Back then we 'kids' had to wait in the waiting room, and they'd bring her down in her wheelchair. Lobster in her room sounds much better!
This is really tough, but you guys are already trying to make it nicer for her. Birthday prayers going out for all of you!
Kelly
Kelly
Charlie's New Plan
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He's a man with a plan....isn't that great!
When I was in college my Mom had lots of Chrohn's related health issues. I have to echo the idea of "trust". I know that I worried less when I felt confident that the folks at home were being honest with me. I could tell when they were trying to 'protect' me, and it really cheesed me off.
Good luck with your plan!