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  • Thanks Avril, I don't always like the snippiness that some people get... I don't think that Al's post was the best one for her first posting, even if he was right. I think that she overreacted a bit as well, and hasn't responded to any of the other postings at all? I don't know if she's been on, but there's been a lot of going back and forth about it all. I do think it kind of odd when someone's first 3 posts are within minutes of each other, and mostly are venting! Oh well, it is what it is, isn't it? :)

    On a different note, I hope you were able to have a nice Christmas this year... I was thinking of you, Phil, and some others who were dealing with their losses this year... along with our friend Dana, who also lost her Mom at a young age. I feel very lucky to have all of you!

    Love you lots,

    Helen
    Thankyou for your kind thoughts, Avril. Yes, being without Annie this Christmas was tough. But I continue to walk in complete trust in Him whose birthday we celebrated. And if I trusted Him only in the things I found pleasant, well, that wouldn't count for much. A little bit like a child demonstrating his obedience to his mother by eating his chocolate dessert when served- just don't ask him to eat his peas.

    Love to you.
    Phil
    Good morning my friend from across the pond. I needed you and your words to give me a kick in the pants. :) You are right, I have add a hard time accepting Ann's passing. And coming on the forum is painful.

    My mother passed away a year ago the same day and my husband passed away five years ago in November -- every time I lose another person -- I lose another part of me.

    I was measured yesterday for a new power wheel chair, on another reminder of how things are deteriorating for me.

    I'll be fine -- just give me time to cry. My mantra these days is -- never losses only blessings. :) I'm sure you understand what I mean, the longer you go through the grief process you realize how blessed you were to have your mother as many years, as you did.

    Your post to me helped me realize how blessed I am to have such good virtual friends. Love and blessings to you.
    Thanks Avril. I appreciated your message. Annie is very much at peace and is comfortable. She hasn't awakened today. She fell asleep about midnight last night and I hate to try to wake her. She's nearly home now.

    Phil
    Hi Avril! It was great to hear from you! I will send you a PM to update you.
    Hope you are well
    My kids, and their kids, bruce's daughter and her kids will be here..My plans are to eat like a Pig!!!OINK OINK..Are yougoin to be with family today? I hope so.. Hugs to you.. I know these holidays suck without Mom...
    Hi AVril,

    Thanks for your message. Yes, the OT came with two different types of slide sheets. I use a smaller one, just to slide L downt the bed. Thank you for sharing the experience of your local hospice. We are still waiting to hear from them following the referreal. I think it is worth a shot, and If L does not like it he does not have to be involved with it. This is fine by me. I just felt that they may provide some extra options for him. Physio 'therapy', so far, meant filling paperwork - sigh. Glad you are at work, and dealing with the loss in your own way. Dani
    Hello Avril, coming by to tell you I am thinking of you. If you have some time, would you tell me about how things are going...are you back in community? Love and prayers!
    Thanks Avril, will look those up. I am trying to be quite pragmatic about it and do not wish to wach L struggle for 20 mins just to get to the edge of the bed. I actually slide him (on a normal sheet) by myself (he is very light) but feel there must be an easier way.

    I am getting some conflicting info on the hospice from the UK folk - from 'they are brilliant' to 'it felt like a prison'. I guess it depends on the stage the person is at, as well as on what type of service they tap into. L is still at work!
    How are you doing? Are you adjusting to life without mum? Take care, Dani
    One day at a time fighting with insurance to pay for my talking machine. Up hill battle but maybe hear something this week. Hang in there girlie>>>>hugs
    So good to hear from you. I understand your post to Becca. The grieving is lonely at times. On the one hand I wanted alone time when my husband passed away. It sounds silly now -- I would wait and go to the post office to pick up mail at night when I knew I wouldn't run into any people. When I saw people would ask how I was doing I would start crying. If they didn't ask that question and instead started talking about the weather were some event that was going on in town I was fine.

    I had one friend who I called my "life coach" and she would call me daily and find reasons to get me out of the house. I remember days of getting up, not dressing, and sitting in the living room and before I knew it. It was dark outside and time to go to bed. I had not moved and I can't tell you what I did. Those days are the first two or three months were totally in a fog. I think that's normal. Eventually I found a great grief group and the ladies in the group and I became good friends.
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