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    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Patkid,

    Yes, I vaguely remember feeling this way in the early stages of my husband's illness.

    I am really not surprized that you should be going through this problem either, considering your tragic history and present circumstances. I am sure you are just fine, but, the only way you can put your mind at rest is to talk to your own doctor. I am sure he/she will understand why you should feel as you do. Please don't leave it, you have enough to worry about without worrying about your own health. Good luck to you! You and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers. Paddy

    Bob Vanden Berg

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Sorry Nell, I am late too. I am so sad to hear about Bob. You were such a very good friend to him and I am sure he must have appreciated it so much. My condolences to you and to Bob's family too, Love Paddy.

    Scary Scan Time (partial update)

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    So glad things are looking hopeful Peggy. I will be keeping you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers.

    Dave's oncologist never looked at the scans. I always had to pick them up from the hospital and take them to him if I wanted specific explanations. Even then he would flip through them hurriedly and I would often come out in just as much of a quandry as I was to begin with.

    Lots of love,

    Paddy

    A must read book for Widows!

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Margaret, I feel exactlly the way you do about groups. I am nervous about driving, at night especially and having to share my private thoughts with strangers is not my thing, (except You Guys of course!) That is why I was so glad to find this book.

    Thanks Curtiss for the other suggestion. I will look for that one next.

    Sharyn, I do hope this book has helped your Mom, it sounds as if she is having a hard time of it.

    Beth , thank you for your good wishes. it was so nice of you to post a reply.

    This weekend has been a good one despite the pouring rain, thunderstorms and threats of tornados. Houses are sliding down hills and sink holes are appearing in roads. Honestly who would think this is California!

    Love Paddy

    Six months today

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I hear you "loud and clear" Ginny. I am so sorry for your pain. You are such a very brave person to contribute on this board as you do. Please see my post about the book I found, I am sure it will help you as it did me. I too cry every day, it wells up at the strangest times and inopportune places and that is just the way of it. Lots of love to you Ginny, Paddy

    A must read book for Widows!

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Hello All,

    I haven't been posting for a while, as I have been having a tough time in coming to terms with things as they are now,especially missing David. My daughter suggested grief counseling and so to that end I walked into the hospital where my husband died, (that took some doing I can tell you,) but found only a volunteer who gave me a few phone numbers to call for "classes". As I was on my way home I stopped in at a book store and found something that has helped me more than grief counseling could I'm sure. It is a book called "Widow to Widow" by Genevieve Davis Ginsburg, MS. The author of this book could have taken the words from my mouth, she knew exactly how I felt and why I acted in certain ways. From her I learned that I am "NOT" going crazy! Please, please, those who are grieving and missing their husbands as I am, (especially Ginny and Margaret,) read this book , if you haven't already, it is a "gem".

    Lots of love to you all,

    Paddy

    PS Has anyone actually been to grief counseling "classes" and if so, what were they like and did they help you?

    Bummed

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I often have to leave for a while because it all becomes too much. People did warn me about getting into "Those sort of boards," but I wouldn't have been without the support I have experienced here. Love to you all. Paddy

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