Your Rant and Raving page, unload your feelings

[Judith]

joelc,

Whenever one member suffers, we all suffer. You and Christine are in my prayers.

Judy

 

[luvnmm]

Ok - this is a minimal issue, but one none the less...

Why can't I ever find how to start a new thread? I'll look forever, happen upon it by accident and never remember how I got there. Help!

 

[abbas child]

Linda, I also keep forgetting. What you do is go back (for instance) to "Rants and Raves" category, (see top of this page), and right above the name "Rants and Raves" is the "New Thread" tab to click, instead of the "post reply" tab. So, this thread is in a category. If you go back to the category, that's the page which has your "new thread" tab. See if that works.

 

[tdamess]

God Bless all of you! Thank you for the encouraging words and outpouring of love! I did say that this forum is what keeps me going and gives me a purpose in life. It has been my life line for a long time now and I love to try to help people. I have been blessed with many exciting emails where I have posted something that has helped someone. That is what gives my life purpose now.

I know and understand how hard it is for my wife and family to watch what is happening to me. That bothers me too. As the one who always took care of everyone it is hard to be the one having to be looked after. Sometimes they react inappropriately and I can understand that, but it is hard being the one causing pain for my family and there is nothing I can do about it.

Don't worry, I am here to stay for as long as I can contribute something.

I love you guys!

you are not the cause that damm a.l.s. is

 

[luvnmm]

Thank you Ann - that's it. I don't know why I can't remember that. Woo hoo...now I can't remember what I wanted to start a thread about. Stupid imaginary alzheimers....

 

[galpalblue]

Dear Joel,

Is there any way that Christine could have a short break from your care? Our local ALSA chapter provides some funds for respite care. I am only a CALS so I do not know how hard it is to be the person who needs the care. I can tell you, though, how hard it is to give when my own personal tank is on EMPTY. Do you think a recharge could help?

You and Christine are in my prayers.

Galpalblue

 

[rose]

Joel,

I just now caught this post of yours. I'm so sorry that things have become more complicated.

I hope this gets worked out, as I know it can. You and Christine have been a Love Story for a lot of years now. I agree with other comments already posted, that she could really benefit from more respite. (even if she insists she does not need it.)

You've been an inspiration to so many, and if I know you at all, you will just use this life experience to help others in the future who find themselves in similar circumstances.

 

[joelc]

Thanks again everyone.

Rose, you are very wise! Up until now I could not appreciate properly what others have been going through. Now I am stating to and am much wiser in this. We will overcome and be able to identify more fittingly with others. Hopefully be more able to help!
As far as respite is concerned, that would be a good idea but she is not open to it and there is really nowhere I can go. What might work is hiring someone to stay with me for a few days. We have yet to find a suitable person.

Thank you for all the suggestions and good thoughts!

 

[luvnmm]

Joel - If I could, I would definitely come to see you and give Christine a little break. I plan to go see my mom the weekend of the 16th and then again the weekend of the 23rd. I can't wait! I love you, and hope that in time, things will work themselves out. God bless you!

 

[joelc]

We just found out we had a 500% increase in our property taxes. Yes, you read that right! Does it ever stop!? Man, was this ever a mistake moving here.

Oh well! One more thing to challenge us. LOL.

 

[BarryG]

Joel, how do they justify that large of an increase? That is ridiculous and it is time to fire the tax assessor for incompetence. Challenges like that you don't need, good luck buddy.

 

[joelc]

We have been fighting this for a few months but lost. They have not come right out and said it but I think this is a direct result of having the olympics here. There is a massive defecit because of it. I had a feeling this would happen. YUK! How do they expect us to cope with this when all we live on is $930.00 a month?

 

[tdamess]

joel - see if your town gives a reduction for your disability , my son gets one on his real estate taxes from his town and somehow your wife can get paid for taking care of you from your insurance but , it may not work up where you are

 

[KeeKer]

Joel,It looks like B.C. gives out grants for home ownership to people on disabilitie. Check it out.

 

[joelc]

Yes, they reduce your property taxes if you have a disability. We have been taking advantage of that for the last 5 years. Our taxes, with that accounted for, went up 500%. I was referring to insurance paying my wife.