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We loved ones are not alone!

 I came on tonight to post about feelings and family, both good and bad. I instantly saw a posting by Diane W..  Thank you  for your words and the find on the book.  Also, I am so sorry but yet releived to hear about your mom.. Releived do to the fact that I am the one that is in pain in my family. I wish both good and bad with... Read moreChevron

update on mom

 Hi Gang,  Last time I wrote I told you of moms cellulitus/infection. Her cellulitus has settled down and now we are dealing with the infection. She is on 4 IV antibiotics per day. and it seems to be helping. The infection is a wound on her right outside calf area. It is big and deep..  Mom being mom makes everything difficult. She... Read moreChevron

Hospital trip

 Last Thursday I recieved a call telling me mom was going to the doctors.. The doctor called me and informed me mom was being sent to the hospital for cellulitus... Hmm, a quick iv for a day or two I'm thinking not so bad.... I get to the hospital around midnight. Mom sitting in a chair next to the nurses staition. not... Read moreChevron

family comunications

 Hi Gang!!!!    Life has ups and downs...I really think the "Guy upstairs" has me here to figure out just how much someone can take before a complete and total melt down..."so far I am winning", dont know how but I am..  My latest is my Aunt, How she knows everything and how it is "HER" sister and she will talk to her how... Read moreChevron

Holy Crap

 I had my first real scare from the assisted living facility where Mom lives.  Thursday I get a call from Mary, She is management there.  She had told me they found Mom in the garden, unconscious and that the paramedics were working on her..  Holy Crap, talk about freaking out............ I told her I was on my way. I made the... Read moreChevron

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