Il commented on the post, Choctaw Redundancies (Same Stuff Different Day)
Bingo EJ. Thank you. il
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Hey Denise . . thanks for asking. I’ve talked to their Social Worker. Have not gotten hold of Alz yet. Reading up alot on alz.org re dementia and your posts on twitter as well as posts here. Reading up...
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Il posted an update in the group Three Positives: Farmer's market :) Watched...
Farmer’s market Watched a bit of OZ movie Got shoes returned that were hurting me Feedback here
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Oh, and I call my brother who is POA to inform him. He does nothing.
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I wonder if you would like a response from someone who is dealing with Depression/PTSD? I can see both sides. Let me know if you do and I’ll expand. il
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Chris thank you for posting this. Invisible illnesses are ‘rampant’ in our society, I think. I think from other people’s perspective. I know at least for me and Depression/ PTSD it’s invisible and...
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Amen to all of the above Richard. I deal with Depression/PTSD as you guys know already. The pain that is invisible is incredibly hard to deal with. I can’t say I have chronic back pain but I can say I...
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Il commented on the post, Choctaw Redundancies (Same Stuff Different Day)
OK . . done . . thanks Pegi . . . taking a walk now I promise. il
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Sue, I can understand your rationality and your frustration with what might not be understood or ‘negative’. It’s just that as someone who ‘has depression’ it’s not something I ‘choose’, it’s a...
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Il commented on the post, Dealing with (Someone Else’s) Depression
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-consciousness I hope this helps a bit . . il
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Il posted an update in the group Three Positives: am ready for acupuncture...
am ready for acupuncture sun is out good friend messaged
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Thank you for this Denise. Add to that be religious about setting boundaries with your ‘carees’ about meetings here like I missed the chat last night . . I was putting dinner ahead of the chat . . ....
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OK my response will be in the next blog. il
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Denise, I just called the Alz hotline again and it took about 20 minutes to get through. I understand your concern for Mom and hope that we can clear up that I am unbelievably concerned for her as...
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Denise I’m on the defense here. First I do take her to the bathroom every few hours. I encourage to to go. She is not soiled. Denise I am doing everything I can within my power or my energy. Is there...
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And again. I’m doing what I can while I’m here. I’m hearing that I’m not doing what you want me to do. I have to put the oxygen mask on myself first so that my parents are taken care of. Denise I have...
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Rested post acupuncture Mom and I laughed Set boundaries
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You’re not crossing the line . . you’re calling it as you see it and as hard as it is to hear it’s true. I’m worried too Bob. And I’m working every day to do whatever I can for myself and protect my...
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Il wrote a new post, Sky Map
Sky Map. Map of the Sky. Blue Skies Ahead. Things Will Be Okay. Free-fall. Free-falling. Locate. Read. Me. Bathroom. Grandma. Daughter. Tunnel. Tunnel Vision. Where am I? Where are You? Time. Travel....
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Il commented on the post, Sky Map
Thanks you. Guess it pays to ‘Listen to Mom = my stream of consciousness = Mom’s. il p.s. where are you??? You invisible Man You . . how is your wife?
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Il commented on the post, Sticks (a.k.a. Don’t Push The River And Try To Let Go)
Now that is a validation, my dear. Capturing the Essence of The Tao I thought was beyond me . .guess not! Now let’s try and practice it. (((((Hugs)))) my friend. il
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Il wrote a new post, Scapegoat (Double Dementia Paradox Part Two)
Addendum (to ketzela’s Blog: Being a Punching Bag): “So you don’t feel alone, I’m ‘in the same boat.’ My father lashes out at me. I didn’t realize it is unfortunately common for dads to lash out at...
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Woke up to Dad making breakfast Woke up to 2 friends here and new post on site (validation :)) Counseling today
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Again . . amazing. (((((((((((hugs)))))))))il
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Heather this is gorgeous. Thank you for tuning in to ‘my needs’, especially the coffee and the sun sentiments . . .Bless Your Heart. I’m trying to figure out how to send you a friendship request. Don’t...
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Il commented on the post, Scapegoat (Double Dementia Paradox Part Two)
Got it Lisa . . . not too hard . .just right . . got that kink out of my back! This time thanks for coming into my house! ((hugs back))) il p.s. I like big blondes now that’s oh my . . . there’s humour...
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Speechless, my dear. an ejourneys ((((((((((((hug)))))))))) il
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http://www.soulseeds.com/fb-inspiration/2012/07/seed-of-dogged-determination/ Nice. il
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Il commented on the post, What’s Your Six-Word Story About Your Last Tempter...
I need 7 I don’t want pee on my bed!
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Another: Please may I feel indepedent, acknowledged!
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Oh Pegi you’re a dear . . . what’s ‘listing’ . .this is so very well timed . . .BOTH my parents fell this a.m. and I need to get out of the house! (((((hugs)))))))))) il Oh the list goes on??? is that...
View ArticleIl commented on the post, Join our Caregiving Cruise: November 11-15, 2013
OMG is right . .. this is not within my financial means but wow . . . what a relief and break this would be! il
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Il wrote a new post, Denial
I’m curious how many of us are in denial. That we are all going through a process called grief. That this grief is ours and that of the people we care for. That the people we care for care for us....
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Il wrote a new post, Commonalities
Once again thank you for being there my friends in our commonalities. I woke up exhausted, thinking I’ve lost everything, I can’t pay my bills, I need more sleep, it’s late now get up. Mom sundowning...
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Il commented on the post, I Took 12 Shots…
Oh my you make me laugh . . . I’m so glad to call you a friend Lisa. You find laughter in the most ‘inane’ situations. Bless your heart. Thanks for the warm covers last night BTW . . . il
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Il wrote a new post, Misty Mountain (Sticks Part Two)
@rainbow and The Tao Che Ching just for a moment I envelope myself in the crevase of a pristine misty mountain At about five o’clock Pacific Standard Time, eight o’clock Eastern Time, I will […]
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Il posted an update: Redundancy day. Teary Day. Oh that felt good to type. :) il
Redundancy day. Teary Day. Oh that felt good to type. il
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Thanks Pegi . . I look forward to hearing what you see in this picture in relation to caregiving. Yah, Dad and I worked things out but . . . things backslided again. Tired. Love you! il
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Il wrote a new post, Icebergs, Elephants, and Landmines
There is an elephant in the room. It’s called depression. It’s called dementia. It’s called spinal cord injury. BiPolar ‘disorder.”Dis’ ‘Order’ (two words). That disorderly house of our souls that...
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Il commented on the post, Icebergs, Elephants, and Landmines
Addendum here is the link to the photo of an elephant. Enjoy! il
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Still breathing Got to the bank Have a good book to read
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Il commented on the post, Misty Mountain (Sticks Part Two)
Thanks you. It’s @rainbow‘s ‘fault’ and Tao Che Ching . . I just wrote it down il
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6 word temper tantrum: divorce, communication, dementia, falling , help, please!!!! Denise why don’t we keep this one going? It helps me . . . anyone else??
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Divorce, communication, dementia, falling , help, please!!!!
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Il wrote a new post, Choctaw Redundancies (Same Stuff Different Day)
Today, I wish for you a sense of peace that quiets your doubts, quells your worries, silences your critics and quenches fear @denise @rainbow I’ll come back. You have me in tears, my dear. I’m about...
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Il commented on the post, Blindingly Closeup Magic
Basically the magic that we as a community share in caregiving.com can be close that are blinded to our strength il
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Thank you EJ . . . I’d really like to quote you. Thank you. Yes I feel like I have to pollice my parents and be superhuman. Bless your heart. Il
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Hey Denise I forgot to quote the person who talked about Scananxiety in the last post I wrote. Could you please do the honours? Thanks! il
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