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ltd-addition
December 4th, 2008, 02:56 AM
A lad who I met at the police convalescent home in Harrogate UK back in June 2002 was dx with MS.

He was in a different police force from me but not too far away (2 hr drive) from my home to his. We kept in touch through out the time we have been diagnosed.

He was married with 2 sons and a detective like me

we had a lot in common as we are the same age , he is the middle child of 3 boys and i the middle child of 3 girls

same family up bringing & values. same level of service in the police. We were both diagnosed in the same year( me with Parker's in the Feb and him with ms in the April 2002)

I went to visit him sunday 30Th Nov 08 = he lives in a nursing home, is in a wheelchair & cannot feed himself and is incontinent. The place is full of older , louder and doubly incontinent people. The room is depressing as is the building it's self. The saving grace is some of the staff who are truly Angels in a uniform.

His father and 2 brothers visit him but he lives 4 hours by train away from his sons since he and his wife split up 4 yrs ago. His Mother died in June 08 with Cancer.

He gets no other visitors since he lives too far away from were he used to work and with time he has been forgotten (4 yrs since he was medically retired out of his job)
I arrived at the doorway of his room and waited until he saw me.

I saw the look on his face and I knew it was worth it !

I called him names and took the Mick out of him ( All in good taste and with humour )
I clipped the curtains back up and re arranged the room sensibly (Nurse training and observing his capabilities)

I sorted out the wires and electrical extention points so that it wasn't a death trap to the staff or visitors.

I wore him out with laughter and talking. I took him out for a meal in a lovely restaurant and got him squiffy on a glass of wine.

I fed him and let him taste my fillet steak whilst he had lamb! He got so tired he couldn't keep his head up, nor move his hands, but I knew he wasn't feeling any pain I knew he would normally be feeling by this time. Because for the full time I was with him his medication was the huge grin and laughter which kept it at bay.

He slept that night 8 hours solid for the 1st time ever !

I know it was worth it .

I handed out one of my cards, on leaving the disabled toilet ("Hi I bet I can guess what your thinking she isn't disabled !I know I'm beautiful, young and full of fun!. Well I had to be given a penalty, for being so good looking !!)

I know ! But it felt soooooo good as I walked away

Diane
December 4th, 2008, 07:49 AM
Wow! Is he lucky or what??? having such a vivacious and beautiful friend, inside and out!!

You are amazing. I am going to think of you when I am feeling so "not lucky". Parkers is the pits, but we are still lucky in many ways.

Thank you, Ltd. You are an inspiration.

Diane

Mary
December 4th, 2008, 12:33 PM
I knew you would make your friend feel better with your irrepressible spirit.I bet he is still laughing as he relives the memories of the day.
Mary

suzie Q
December 4th, 2008, 01:28 PM
Ltd-Addition

your Friend is so lucky to have a friend as loyal as yourself.It is times like these that we find out who our friends really are.

Sue

ltd-addition
December 6th, 2008, 05:12 PM
Guys

I am the lucky one for having such support from you all!

To friends and Family, the world is a better place for having

you All in it .

Keep Lucky

Juanita Mullin
December 6th, 2008, 08:14 PM
You were an awesome angel to him, Ltd-addition, when you visited that day. That was wonderful.

Margie2
December 6th, 2008, 11:48 PM
A lad who I met at the police convalescent home in Harrogate UK back in June 2002 was dx with MS.

He was in a different police force from me but not too far away (2 hr drive) from my home to his. We kept in touch through out the time we have been diagnosed.

He was married with 2 sons and a detective like me

we had a lot in common as we are the same age , he is the middle child of 3 boys and i the middle child of 3 girls

same family up bringing & values. same level of service in the police. We were both diagnosed in the same year( me with Parker's in the Feb and him with ms in the April 2002)

I went to visit him sunday 30Th Nov 08 = he lives in a nursing home, is in a wheelchair & cannot feed himself and is incontinent. The place is full of older , louder and doubly incontinent people. The room is depressing as is the building it's self. The saving grace is some of the staff who are truly Angels in a uniform.

His father and 2 brothers visit him but he lives 4 hours by train away from his sons since he and his wife split up 4 yrs ago. His Mother died in June 08 with Cancer.

He gets no other visitors since he lives too far away from were he used to work and with time he has been forgotten (4 yrs since he was medically retired out of his job)
I arrived at the doorway of his room and waited until he saw me.

I saw the look on his face and I knew it was worth it !

I called him names and took the Mick out of him ( All in good taste and with humour )
I clipped the curtains back up and re arranged the room sensibly (Nurse training and observing his capabilities)

I sorted out the wires and electrical extention points so that it wasn't a death trap to the staff or visitors.

I wore him out with laughter and talking. I took him out for a meal in a lovely restaurant and got him squiffy on a glass of wine.

I fed him and let him taste my fillet steak whilst he had lamb! He got so tired he couldn't keep his head up, nor move his hands, but I knew he wasn't feeling any pain I knew he would normally be feeling by this time. Because for the full time I was with him his medication was the huge grin and laughter which kept it at bay.

He slept that night 8 hours solid for the 1st time ever !

I know it was worth it .

I handed out one of my cards, on leaving the disabled toilet ("Hi I bet I can guess what your thinking she isn't disabled !I know I'm beautiful, young and full of fun!. Well I had to be given a penalty, for being so good looking !!)

I know ! But it felt soooooo good as I walked away

Hi there ltd_addition,

Your friend and you are both blessed to have each other as friends. Seeing you I know made his day and many, many afterwards. Your positive attitude is a bit catching, if you don't know it already, I'm telling you IT IS! I hope you can get to visit him more in the future.

Yes, you're right! i thought, she isn't disabled. I never think of you as disabled. Because you are such an inspiration to me and to so many others.

LOL, always and forever,
Margie2

ltd-addition
December 21st, 2008, 04:14 PM
Ladies and Gents

My heart is in the right place and it is so full of love, warmth and laughter.

I have 1 wish and it is not for myself but for you guy's for hand on heart if it comes true I will not only adorn my tutu and red sling back shoes! But I will gladly hold your burdons on my shoulders for my lifetime, if you all were cured barring me. Because I am so loved and supported by you guy's that I know my burdon will be truly light because of support and encouragement from you all.

Christmas is a time to remember that we are on this earth only once and since it is for such a short time , may we MAKE A DIFFERENCE to whom we meet if only to give a smile and make someones day worth while !
God bless you and keep you safe

suzie Q
December 22nd, 2008, 12:01 AM
Thank you lleene i am proud to have you as my friend

sue

Pauline
December 22nd, 2008, 05:05 AM
Thank you Ileene you are a Angel Hope you have a very merry christmas you Canadian sister:):):) Pauline

heather
December 27th, 2008, 02:19 PM
That brought a tear in my eye , but a smile on my face, thank you for sharing my friend
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Juanita Mullin
December 30th, 2008, 08:29 PM
Welcome back, Heather! It is so good to have you with us again. Juanita :):)

heather
December 31st, 2008, 01:34 PM
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Juanita

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