How has your day been

[suzie Q]

How has your day been? See how long we can keep this topic going.Just write a little about your day what you have been doing etc etc .

I am just off to our local market to see if i can get any bargains,whern i get back home I plan to do some sewing.I am making a dress for myself,I love to sew .i am not doing any housework today it can wait for tomorrow ......



Sue

[Gail]

How has your day been? See how long we can keep this topic going.Just write a little about your day what you have been doing etc etc .

I am just off to our local market to see if i can get any bargains,whern i get back home I plan to do some sewing.I am making a dress for myself,I love to sew .i am not doing any housework today it can wait for tomorrow ......

Sue......I am saving my housework for tomorrow as well. I spent the day playing with my granddaughter. There is no better way to spend the day.

[Pauline]

......I am saving my housework for tomorrow as well. I spent the day playing with my granddaughter. There is no better way to spend the day.

Hi Iam having a good day out helping hubby in the gardens and I agree house work can wait till tomorrow and I love to play with my grandson he's eight and a real gem

[heather]

We are both on a good day :):)
I went to work this morning
got Jim sorted when i got home
and did only what was needed in the housework department :)
tinkered in the green house , plants needed re potting , Jim watch from the French doors as to cold to go out today
had tea, and now chatting to you all

[heather]

Wehave had another great day
more than i can say for the weather
at the moment it's raining
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[suzie Q]

Had a great day yesterday,Lunch with my sister inlaw,and shopping (i love that).Today i am off to work.Need more money for shopping .

Sue

[heather]

Glad you had a good day shopping Sue
did you treat yourself to something nice

[bruce]

I had a pretty good day. We celebrated My graddaughters first birthday! My other two grandchildren came I love for them all to come , But I am reaaly tired when they leave. They do lighten up a day when im feeling poorly and a little down!!! bruce

[suzie Q]

Hi Heather

yes i bought myself a cardigan a bright lime green.It looks nice,i wore it to work today.

[heather]

Hi Suzie Q
sounds nice,so what's on your next shopping list?
look forward to hearing all about it, have a great day

[heather]

I had a pretty good day. We celebrated My graddaughters first birthday! My other two grandchildren came I love for them all to come , But I am reaaly tired when they leave. They do lighten up a day when im feeling poorly and a little down!!! bruce

Hi Bruce
Glad you had a good day with your Grand children, and celebrated your young lady first birthday , may you celebrate a lot more, hope you didn't eat to much cake :D
we have3 grandson's 4,6,and 9 and love having them over to sleep, it so helps Jim , yes they do make you/ use tired, but who cares, we have tomorrow to rest, and that day we had such a lovely time

[PortLee]

Pretty yucky! So far anyway.. Just the same ol' same ol'/. But, I'm used to it, after two yrs. in this wheel chair. Can't do anything right. My son-in-law is always yelling at me for one thing or another and my daughter is jsut like him. Oh well, I'm still alive and kicking. Only I'd like to kick someone in the a__.

God Bless,
Lee

[heather]

Pretty yucky! So far anyway.. Just the same ol' same ol'/. But, I'm used to it, after two yrs. in this wheel chair. Can't do anything right. My son-in-law is always yelling at me for one thing or another and my daughter is jsut like him. Oh well, I'm still alive and kicking. Only I'd like to kick someone in the a__.

God Bless,
Lee

Hi Lee
so sorry it's a bad one
do you live with your daughter and son-in-law ,or do they live with you

have you suggested they spend a day in wheel chair,bet they wouldn't cope half as well as you

this could be easier than kicking , you wont fall
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[tinkerbell]

great, my daughter took me for lunch,

[heather]

we where doing great till tea time , then usual argument ,trying to get through to Jim he has to eat,ending up eating about 1and half weetabix :mad:
now he has decided he wont do anything,
going to try and put him to bed ,may the best man/woman win :rolleyes:

[tinkerbell]

good luck heather

[heather]

Hi Tinkerbell
thanks
He refused a wash :mad:
good job he sleeps down stairs, :D:,he may change his mind later,if not i wont smell him :D,told him i will be putting him in the Garden tomorrow and turning on hose pipe if he refuses tomorrow ,the look was enough to say that's what you think , typical man or what,still got to get his night meds and supplement pot down him yet, but will be having my Jack Daniels first
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[tinkerbell]

hi,

i have been very emotional today, just crying for no reason, hopefully better day tomorrow.

tinkerbell

[heather]

Hi Tinkerbell
So sorry to hear you on a down one
hope tomorrow the sun shines for you
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[heather]

still fighting/arguing with Jim:(

[suzie Q]

Hi everyone

Today I am going to see if i can have contact lenses,I thought it would be nice for a change . It is my Daughters birthday and tonight we are all going out for a meal.Hope you all hava a great day as well.


sue

[Pauline]

Hi SuzieQ hope you had a good day my day was good able to work in my work shop and that is always a good thing for me I can get so involved in what I am doing I can for get everything for awhile bye for now keep smiling :):):)Pauline

[suzie Q]

Pauline

what do you do in your workshop

Sue

[heather]

much better today, Jim been smiling, and the sun been shining till about 7 pm :):)

[tinkerbell]

had a lovely day today

[heather]

Glad you had a lovely day tinkerbell
hope it's tomorrow is as good

[ltd-addition]

Glad you had a lovely day tinkerbell
hope it's tomorrow is as good

Hello Heather i'm back are you free i think i have updated my profile properly

[tinkerbell]

hi,

today i feel refreshed after a good nights sleep.

[heather]

Hi tinkerbell
that's great keep it up ;)

[heather]

Weather disgusting in Wet Wet Wales
but we are good

[suzie Q]

Day great so far i have my grandson after lunch He is 20 months old. We love having him


Sue

[heather]

Good day, shame no sun but that's normal for UK

[suzie Q]

it is autum in Tasmania still having nice days but a bit nippy in the mornings ...Not looking forward to winter ...although it is not as cold as some of you get it .sometimes but not every winter ,we may have a little snow where we live ,but it is mainly on the hills and mountains .Our Highest mountain is Mount Wellington and that is usually covered over the winter months.


Sue

[heather]

Hi Sue
i have a friend that lives in Tasmania , 2 years this summer she came over fora holiday , she found it so cold, and i found it hot,i invited her back for the winter,she told me not very politely NO :D:D

[heather]

we are having a excellent day, the sun is shining,my youngest grand son has just gone home, he keeps Jim occupied, so we are going to have 5 min before tea

[jane]

Hi Sue
i have a friend that lives in Tasmania , 2 years this summer she came over fora holiday , she found it so cold, and i found it hot,i invited her back for the winter,she told me not very politely NO :D:D

When I was visiting with my daughter Sally, in MelbourneI met a vary friendly lady through the 5W organisation and sha came to England just after I go back when asked what she thouight of England She said"England is swimming in people" \i thought it was a vey apt expression
just a thought to share with you all Jane

[heather]

Sure is Jane
I always imagined Australia been full of people, and was surprised when she said no.She invited us out for a holiday , as ahe has a bungalow but i no the flight would be to much for Jim

[tinkerbell]

had a good day today been out all day, it is my sisters birthday took her for a treat.

tinkerbell

[heather]

Hi Tinkerbell
glad you had a good day, hope your sister had a good Birthday , and you didn't eat to many naughty things :D:D

[MargieA]

had a good day today been out all day, it is my sisters birthday took her for a treat.

tinkerbell

Hi Tinkerbell,

I'm so glad you are having a good day and were able to be out all day. Wish your sister a happy birthday from me.

Margie :)

[suzie Q]

My Daughter is living in Scotland at the moment .She is coming back to Tasmania Before Christmas this year .It will be good to have her home ...... just off to work I work Wednesday, Thurs, Fri,.....I better get moving or I will be late


Sue

[susan wheatley]

suzi q, my day today has been a bad one had trouble with my swallowing and have a cold but other than that i,m ok been painting my louge again today did some yseterday am tired now going to bed so i,ll say goodnight.

[heather]

Hi Susan
when Jim had a bad day swallowing, he was told to put his chin
on his chest and clear his throat, and the same to swallow after.
in what way has it been a trouble?,
Jim would add thick and easy to his drinks, he was getting lot's of chest infections because he was coughing he was what they call aspirating [ fluid was going in to his lung ]
sorryif you no all this, but someone reading it might not
have you finished painting now
if so pop on a bus and come and do mine,i'll put the kettle on
or get a bottle out
hope you have a better day tomorrow ,please keep in touch,and let us no how you are

[Drew Saunders]

Hi Tinkerbell
thanks
He refused a wash :mad:
good job he sleeps down stairs, :D:,he may change his mind later,if not i wont smell him :D,told him i will be putting him in the Garden tomorrow and turning on hose pipe if he refuses tomorrow ,the look was enough to say that's what you think , typical man or what,still got to get his night meds and supplement pot down him yet, but will be having my Jack Daniels first
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Typical man? eh? Never heard that one before!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ltd-addition]

Typical man? eh? Never heard that one before!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haa haa I bet !!
Drew I updated my profile (thingymajig) for you to email re advice or was it how to learn swear words !
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[Drew Saunders]

Spent the afternoon in the garden with my wife and a well deserved G & T at "Yard Arm" time.
Somewhere in the world the sun is going over the yard arm so we don't feel guilty!

[heather]

Go for it drew,i'm sitting hear 1.25am having my Jack Daniels before bed getting up 6.30am work for9 am, so can only have a small one :(

[suzie Q]

Susan i have had trouble with my swallowing the last few weeks , when i eat, i have not had any trouble before that .Maybe this is the start of it Oh well just have to have a glass of water to wash it all down...

Sue

[susan wheatley]

hi sue, my swallowing is much better today so far, it started last year when i first went on to medication which was ropineral the higher the dose got the worse it became my husband was very scared he thought i was choking it would last for hours so my pd nurse decided to try patches and dispersable med,s which iam now on it works much better i still have bad days like yesterday but i just carry on regardless hope your swallowing improves dont worry to much am here if you want to talk again.

[susan wheatley]

hi heather, thanks for for your advise i do try putting my chin on my chest and it does help its not quite as severe as when it first stared last year i would feel as though somthing was stuck in my throat causing me to have achoking sensation especially when i took my meds, it was quite frightening so am now on patches and dipersable meds i think my husband was more scared than me as it would last for hours sometimes, yes i have finished my painting and i would love a nice cup of tea hope jim is well today speak to you soon.

[jane]

Haa haa I bet !!
Drew I updated my profile (thingymajig) for you to email re advice or was it how to learn swear words !
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Hope its not too late to tell you of my day I slept in until 7am this morning which is unusual for me then about 10o'clock my dog walkers came then about midday my carer came and we went shopping We went to our local Asda store and
it really is the highlight of my week they have electric buggies that you can use in the store which means i can do my own shopping We went in at 12pm and came out at 2.15
so lunch was late but in the garden and we tried poached egg on potato cakes which I had found there
Now i have watched Neighbours and Home and Away had my evening meal and waiting for The Apprentice It was a good day Jane

[heather]

Hi Susan
I have noticed if Jim has chocolate , it seems to thicken in his throat,[he loves penguin left to melt in his mouth ] before he went on thick food, i bought a hand blender
and blended just his meat with gravy, as he could manage veggies with lot's of gravy

[susan wheatley]

hi heather i am still managing most of my food i try to stay clear of certain breads and pastries as they dont go down to well and can make me gag but on the whole i manage tell jim i like a nice piece of chocolate and i let it melt first yummy.

[heather]

Hope its not too late to tell you of my day I slept in until 7am this morning which is unusual for me then about 10o'clock my dog walkers came then about midday my carer came and we went shopping We went to our local Asda store and
it really is the highlight of my week they have electric buggies that you can use in the store which means i can do my own shopping We went in at 12pm and came out at 2.15
so lunch was late but in the garden and we tried poached egg on potato cakes which I had found there
Now i have watched Neighbours and Home and Away had my evening meal and waiting for The Apprentice It was a good day Jane
Hi Jane
sounds like you had a very busy lovely day, reading this made me feel i spent it with you :)
Thank you for sharing
I watch Neighbours at 1.40 pm i get home from work about 1.15, see to Jim,and sit down with a cuppa coffee :rolleyes:

[heather]

hi heather i am still managing most of my food i try to stay clear of certain breads and pastries as they dont go down to well and can make me gag but on the whole i manage tell jim i like a nice piece of chocolate and i let it melt first yummy.
Hi Sue
so glad you managing
you can share his any day, but hands off mine :D:D:D:D

[susan wheatley]

hi heather i would never come between a woman and her chocolate.:):)

[heather]

hi heather i would never come between a woman and her chocolate.:):)


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[suzie Q]

ALL THIS TALK ABOUT CHOCOLATE YUMMMMMM .NOT HAD ANYTHING THAT LOOKS LIKE CHOCOLATE FOR 3 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN ON A DIET AND LOST 15 KILOS.hAVE TO TRY TO KEEP AWAYN FROM IT CAUSE ONCE I START............. OFF TO WORK AGAIN HAVE A GOOD DAY.

SUE

[heather]

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[MargieA]

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Hi Heather,

Today is the first day I realized that the http: etc. was a site to go to that I could enjoy your marvelous, loving pictures and sayings. The one you made for Tony on his Birthday is special. Both of us thank you for it. And I thank you for all of them. Now that I know how to get them, I plan to enjoy each and every one you create.

Love,

Margie :)

[heather]

Hi Heather,

Today is the first day I realized that the http: etc. was a site to go to that I could enjoy your marvelous, loving pictures and sayings. The one you made for Tony on his Birthday is special. Both of us thank you for it. And I thank you for all of them. Now that I know how to get them, I plan to enjoy each and every one you create.

Love,

Margie :)
Hi Margie
You shouldn't have to click on it, it should just be there
I tried going in before as a guest and could see them
I can see them as i post them and when i scroll up and down the page
catch you later
When i have a moment.[taking grandson home ] i will look and see or e-mail the Boss and ask her

[suzie Q]

It is friday night the weekend again ......


It is Mothers day on Sunday in Australia .We are all going to spend the day with my mother, her whole family will be there .3 Daughters ,1 son and their partners.14 grandchildren and their partners those who are old enough to have partners and 8 great grandchildren a real family affair.


sue

[heather]

Sounds like a great day Suzie, just in case i we miss each other over the weekend

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[tinkerbell]

hi suzie q

sounds like you have a busy day, have fun.


tinkerbell

[heather]

other than the ,weather have had a good day
got 3 grandson's coming after school , so will brighten Jim up :)

[neekalu]

Hello to all

I'm having a great day. I went and got a shot in my knee for arthritis. My husband took me out to eat. came home made the bed put the dishes in the dishwasher swept the kitchen floor and mopped put a load of clothes in to wash. Then my step son and wife and two grandkids came over.One of the kids got sick so they left. I picked afte them now I've got to go packmy husband and I are leaving for a trip it's our 24th anniversary.

[suzie Q]

neekalu


happy anniversary have a good one

Sue

[heather]

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[heather]

OK kind of day
Sun shining birds singing

[susan wheatley]

hi neekalu, happy wedding aniversary and enjoy your holiday.

[jane]

Weather disgusting in Wet Wet Wales
but we are good

hello Portsmouth has been grey most of the day but warm Spent a lpt of time on my patio weeding the pots and containrs and in between lookin up the forum on the pc hate eaving it you never know what will come up !!! Jane

[heather]

Hi Jane
the sun came out this after noon, so i potted in the garden

wherein Portsmouth are you

My Aunty
lived in Leominster Rd , Paul's grove Cosham ,but that was many years ago ,we went every year fora weeks holiday,I think it was about 5 or more years since she died.but i still have 2 cousins down there but no idea where

[suzie Q]

Hope every one had a great weekend ...Saturday i got contact lenses i usually wear glasses but thought i would like to try them.Today (monday) is the first time that i got them in and left for any length of time .They feel a bit weird as the left eye is long distance and the right eye is for reading ,Hard to get used to,but will keep them in for a couple more hours....oh vanity what we do,but just been thinking at least the glasses covered up the crows feet around the eyes.

Sue

[heather]

Hi Suzie Q
hope you are all well

My son has contact lenses it took a few days to get the hang of them, swears he would never go back to glasses
I spent all afternoon doing 2 big and one small hanging basket's for the back garden,i have been saying for a few years i was going to do then again i have got 1 more large and 1 more small to do, and one small for my son ,Jim always did the garden and i did the hanging baskets,soi feel good for doing them again

[grldnklly]

I have had a terrible day. My fathers parkinsons is getting worse by the day. We visited the neurologist yesterday and he wants to take my father into hospital to try him on another drug (can't remember the name, it's injected by a pump). My father is refusing to go into the hospital. No one can get him to see sense. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain if this new drug works. I just feel so frustrated!
I haven't given up though, God is good.

[MargieA]

I have had a terrible day. My fathers parkinsons is getting worse by the day. We visited the neurologist yesterday and he wants to take my father into hospital to try him on another drug (can't remember the name, it's injected by a pump). My father is refusing to go into the hospital. No one can get him to see sense. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain if this new drug works. I just feel so frustrated!
I haven't given up though, God is good.

Hi Geraldine,

I'm so sorry that your father is giving you so much concern. Maybe someone other than you can make your father see the positive side of a new medication. He is probably reacting out of fear. He feels safe and comfortable in his home with you. Going to the hospital he will have to be with 'strangers' so to speak. You are both on the same side but a difficult time like this makes everything seem different and topsy/turvy.

Even though we are distant in miles, we are very close in friendship through this Forum. May I say a prayer with you over this Forum that God will grant your father the ability to accept what his neurologist is asking him to do and that God bless both of you with peace and trust.

Don't give up Geraldine. And try not to worry too much. You'll exhaust yourself. That won't do you or your father any good. Think of something really nice and concentrate on that as best as you can. This might help ease the stress just a little.

Talk with you soon.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With love,

Margie :)

[suzie Q]

Hi Geraldine


Hope your day is better today and you have convinced your Father to go into hospital.Dont give up ...you will get him there


Sue

[grldnklly]

Hi Margie and Suzie,
Thanks for your support.
As I told my father this morning when I was showering him, only I loved him I would drown him! I still haven't got him to budge, but what I can't do, prayer can!
I hope you are both having a nice day.
God bless
Geraldine

[susan wheatley]

hi geraldine, hope your dad will come to realise that the new meds will help him, i cant remember the name of the med, have you got a pd nurse maybe he/she would know someone on the same drug that might be willing to talk to your dad just to let him know the benefits of it sometimes it helps hearing it first hand and might give him a bit of encouragement to try it,goodluck with it and god bless.

[Diane]

Hi, Geraldine. My husband has had PD for nine years. Sometimes he resists something, like your father is doing. Maybe it will help you to remind yourself that the new med will still be available in a week or a month, when your dad finally realizes that he needs to change meds. I have been trying lately to sit back and wait a little more than I used to. It is part of my personality that I want to do something to make things better, so I have to really work at letting him take the time he needs to make a hard choice himself.

I really hope the new meds will help. We have found that different meds can really work wonders. Has your dad been on his current meds for a long time?

Diane

[bruce]

Hi, Geraldine. My husband has had PD for nine years. Sometimes he resists something, like your father is doing. Maybe it will help you to remind yourself that the new med will still be available in a week or a month, when your dad finally realizes that he needs to change meds. I have been trying lately to sit back and wait a little more than I used to. It is part of my personality that I want to do something to make things better, so I have to really work at letting him take the time he needs to make a hard choice himself.

I really hope the new meds will help. We have found that different meds can really work wonders. Has your dad been on his current meds for a long time?

DianeHello everyone, I had a great day! worked in the garden getting it ready for flowers and roses. I find this very good therapy for me.bruce

[Pauline]

Hi Bruce I'm glad you had a good day I love working in the garden it's the best thearpy there is mind you John does most of the work but I am a good supervisor :):):)Pauline

[susan wheatley]

hi bruce glad you had a good day i am at work at present sitting in the office on a nice sunny day speak to you soon. susan

[suzie Q]

Glad you all had a good day.I have been to work today also.
it is autum in Tassie the mornings are very cold but the afternoons are lovely.nearly the weekend again the weeks just fly by.

sue

[grldnklly]

Hi Susan,
I still haven't got my father to budge, but God's good! I have spoken to the Parkinsons nurse and she has offered to speak to my father. If he doesn't change his mind I will take the parkinsons nurse up on her offer.
The drug is called apomorphine. I have asked on the forum if anyone has had experience of it, but to date have had no replies.
Thanks for your support. Have a good day.
God bless
Geraldine

[grldnklly]

Hi Dianne,
My father has been on Madopar from when he was first diagnosed 7 years ago. The problem is that the side effects from the drug are actually intefering with my fathers general health. My worry is that my father is 75 years old and if his general health is damaged permanently then he won't get any benefit from any drugs. Also, the fact that the madopar is only working for about one hour in the morning. The rest of the day my father cannot even make himself a cup of tea. All he does is sit in an armchair and sleep. I look after all his personal care such as showering, shaving and dressing him. Before taking parkinsons my father was a very active man. He ran marathons, and exercised daily. He has practically lost all his muscle tone. I know I should be patient but..............
I am trying........................
As I told my father, if it was me that was in his position he would force me to go into the hospital. He just laughed.
If I didn't love him I would be in prison at this stage.
God bless
Geraldine

[Diane]

Hi, Geraldine. I am sorry your father is not doing very well right now. Is he being treated for depression? Do you think his inactivity might be due to depression as well as the meds wearing off so quickly? I wonder why your Dad must be hospitalized to change his meds.

My husband has been on various Rxs of levadopa (right now Stalevo) and Mirapex, and has done pretty well. Dr. has increased dosages several times and changed to controlled release. The physical symptoms get better after meds, for about 2-3 hours. His mental and emotional symptoms did deteriorate, and he is now on a generic Zoloft for depression and sleeping pills. When the meds were wearing off too fast, Dr. gave him Parcopa, which melts on the tongue, to give faster relief between doses of his regular meds.

I am so glad for you that you have a PD nurse to turn to. We so often feel that we are "shooting in the dark" when we try to figure out what is going on and whther to blame PD or the meds.

Your friend in Texas,
Diane

p.s. I would bet that prison is worse that PD.
p.p.s. We are coming to Ireland in July with my husband's sister and two of his brothers. Their grandparents were all born in Ireland and moved to America. My family is more than three generations from Ireland, but my maiden name was Grogan.

[heather]

Hi Dianne,
My father has been on Madopar from when he was first diagnosed 7 years ago. The problem is that the side effects from the drug are actually intefering with my fathers general health. My worry is that my father is 75 years old and if his general health is damaged permanently then he won't get any benefit from any drugs. Also, the fact that the madopar is only working for about one hour in the morning. The rest of the day my father cannot even make himself a cup of tea. All he does is sit in an armchair and sleep. I look after all his personal care such as showering, shaving and dressing him. Before taking parkinsons my father was a very active man. He ran marathons, and exercised daily. He has practically lost all his muscle tone. I know I should be patient but..............
I am trying........................
As I told my father, if it was me that was in his position he would force me to go into the hospital. He just laughed.
If I didn't love him I would be in prison at this stage.
God bless
Geraldine

Hi Geraldine
sorry to hear dad is no better
Like Geraldine said, why does he have to go in hospital to have his medication regulated ?

"If I didn't love him I would be in prison at this stage."

put the kettle on,you may have to borrow some xtra cups , as some of your friends off he would be joining you
like i said before, we are only human,and we can only walk away so often,don't no about you ,but with one thing or another,it's the most simple things that set the fuse wire, like today ,Jim get's board in bed, and i had been to work then busy after, tea time , he refused to open his mouth,i no i gave him enough time, to think about it[register in his brain] but just wouldn't, so i just put his down and made my tea,sat down and ate it,re warmed his pudding,he new i meant business,so he ate it :D:D:D

[Pauline]

Boy you guy are really having a hard time with your loved one's I think it is harder on the care giver than the one who has PD I'm glad it is me and not John the lord new what he was doing I don't think I could be strong enough to cope Bless you all your friend Pauline:):):)

[heather]

Hi Pauline
I really believe it's a man thing though
men don't like to be told what to do,even when it's for their own good health
It must be much harder though when the one is your father

[heather]

Hello everyone, I had a great day! worked in the garden getting it ready for flowers and roses. I find this very good therapy for me.bruce

Hi bruce
I find i relax more just pottering in the garden,
it's like being in my own little world
please can we have some pictures in hobbies when you have finished

[susan wheatley]

hi geraldine, good luck hope you can change his mind or the pd nurse can god bless susan.

[suzie Q]

I have had a lovely Saturday.My mum came for the weekend and we spent the day scrapbooking My mum and my sister both do it and i had never been interested in it ,but yesterday i bought some paper and whatelse i needed to get started and got hooked like the rest of the family .my 3 daughters both scrap too . i am going to do our wedding album.it is 4.30 in the morning cant wait for the shops to open so i can get some wedding scrap book stuff.Has anyone else done scrapbooking,If not it is very relaxing,

Sue

[heather]

Hi Sue
sounds like you had a great day
you sound like a little girl at Xmas ,waiting for Father Christmas :D:D
hope you keep your camera handy, ;);););)

[bruce]

Hi bruce
I find i relax more just pottering in the garden,
it's like being in my own little world
please can we have some pictures in hobbies when you have finishedHi Heather, it has rained so much here, that iam having trouble getting a chance to plant I told my grandson that when it is dry enough, we will go and get flowers and plant. He is 3 yrs. old and a real pleasure to me. I will also be planting my large pots on the patio. Thanks for post!bruce

[tinkerbell]

hi bruce,

i have been working in my garden too, trying to trim things, and pot things, i find it good therapy

good luck with potting

tinkerbell

[suzie Q]

spent another day scrap[booking with my mum.We had a great day I am doing my wedding album.making it modern after 33 years .

Sue

[heather]

Hi Heather, it has rained so much here, that iam having trouble getting a chance to plant I told my grandson that when it is dry enough, we will go and get flowers and plant. He is 3 yrs. old and a real pleasure to me. I will also be planting my large pots on the patio. Thanks for post!bruce

Hi Bruce, we had rain for2 days, today the sun is out but not very warm

It's lovely having the Grandchildren pottering in the garden with you, don't no about you they make me chuckle,have you tried talking to the plants, i did it with my 5 year old, and now when we go out side i can hear him telling them to grow etc it's quiet funny
though i have a biggish garden ,i have it slabbed and stoned
so like you all pot's except for a very large honey suckle bush
which was a cutting my dad did over 20 years ago
can you post pix on hear in hobbies we would love to see them, [may be i can pinch some ides off you :D:D]

[heather]

spent another day scrap[booking with my mum.We had a great day I am doing my wedding album.making it modern after 33 years .

Sue

Hi Suezie
how do you do this,is it done on the computer

[suzie Q]

Hi Heather

No it like a photo album .You work out the photos that you want.I am doing my wedding photos they were looking a bit tatty .I bought lots of paper with a wedding theme you can also buy stickers with a wedding theme . you use the stickers and wedding things like stickers of gloves champagne glasses ,doves rings anything to do with weddings .You can choose different coloured paper .I did mine with light coloured paper white beige pastel colours and you write a little about the photos .Next time you out and about have a look at the stationary departmenbt of the big stores .Over here they have shops especially for scrapbooking where they sell all that you would need.

If you were doing a family album you would put all the christmas photos and do a christmas theme Then you might do a beach theme or if your children do sport and you have a lot of sport photos do that .When i finish my wedding album I am going to do myself i have A LOT OF PHOTOS WHEN I WAS LITTLE AND WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER when I met ken my husband and all those photos .After that i will do the girls and their school days and weddings grandson ....I have boxes and boxes of photos ....There are heaps of stuff out there to buy to use for prettying up your pages .My mum and my sister have done it for about 5 years I used to think how could they get so excited about a few photos ....but it is fun I am hooked ..hope you can understand all this rambling look it up on the internet type in scrapbooking and you will get some pages up to have a look at


sue

[heather]

Hi Sue
yes i understood every word.

What a lovely idea.
they will all be a lovely family heirloom, for generations to come

thank you for sharing,

love to see some wedding ones ;););)

[susan wheatley]

hi suzie q, i have a scrap book with the cards we recieved on our wedding which was 25yrs ago also have all the kids xmas cards mothers day cards they made at school nice to keep and look back on in years to come. susan.

[Pauline]

I love the Idea with rhe cards I have all mine in a box I have neaver done any scrap booking but I think I might try with the card to start hope everyone has a good day :):):):)Pauline

[bruce]

Hi Bruce, we had rain for2 days, today the sun is out but not very warm

It's lovely having the Grandchildren pottering in the garden with you, don't no about you they make me chuckle,have you tried talking to the plants, i did it with my 5 year old, and now when we go out side i can hear him telling them to grow etc it's quiet funny
though i have a biggish garden ,i have it slabbed and stoned
so like you all pot's except for a very large honey suckle bush
which was a cutting my dad did over 20 years ago
can you post pix on hear in hobbies we would love to see them, [may be i can pinch some ides off you :D:D]I am not sure about putting pictures on computer. I will ask my daughter to do it. My grandson should be coming tomorrow(no rain forecast!) We are going to farmers market to buy flowers. I got some today but did not plant them. I put big pots on patio so we will have to get flowers for those,too. I got my Rthan some garden tools! I can not wait to see him at work. bruce

[grldnklly]

Hi Diane, Heather and Pauline,
I am sure that you have already read that my father has agreed to go into hospital to have his meds changed. My father has to go into hospital because he is so sensitive to medication. He has recently had drastic reactions to a few medicines and they have aggravated his general health. In fairness to him, if I had the experience that he had in hospital I wouldn't be too happy to go in. The December before last he was in hospital for a month and they would not let me take him home. He was taken in as an emergency case because his blood count was low. It turned out he had Helicobactor which caused the lining of his stomache to bleed. After they stabilised him he had a fall and they transfered him from the main ward to a so called 'rehabilitation centre' against my wishes (I wanted to rehabilitate him at home). They said that if I took him home they would no longer be responsible for him. It was a complete nightmare. The place they put him was for geriatrics only (which I think is wrong in itself. If someone is ill age should not determine treatment). The majority of the staff there knew nothing about Parkinsons and didn't want to know (some of them were good). At that stage the madapor was causing his blood pressure to drop when he stood up, which in turn made him fall. He was not allowed to go to the toilet on his own and very often when the staff got to him it was too late. I offered to stay with him during the day, but wasn't allowed. Also, the fact that he was stressed made his parkinsons become more obvious, problems with speech etc. I was never so glad to get him home! When he came home he couldn't walk. It took us over a month to get him back on his feet again.
The consultant has told him that this time he will stay in the neurology ward and will not be sent back to that other place. If I thought there was a chance of him going back to that hell-hole I wouldn't encourage him to go in. As it is, he has to come off madapor completely which will cause withdrawal symptoms and these topped with whatever reactions he might have to the new drug (apromorphine or apo-go - have you heard of it?), it might be safer for him to be in hospital.
Now that I have bored you! God bless,
Geraldine
PS I think I might have a go at this scap booking. We moved house 2 years ago and we have boxes and boxes of photos that haven't been unpacked. Sounds a good idea fro preserving them!

[heather]

I am not sure about putting pictures on computer. I will ask my daughter to do it. My grandson should be coming tomorrow(no rain forecast!) We are going to farmers market to buy flowers. I got some today but did not plant them. I put big pots on patio so we will have to get flowers for those,too. I got my Rthan some garden tools! I can not wait to see him at work. bruce
hi Bruce
this is bossy Heather
get you daughter to show you how to put pictures on, it's easy
It took me a little time, but once you done it once, you wont want to stop posting pictures etc

I didn't get to buy flowers over the weekend, so need to get some hopefully Wednesday
,is your Grandson called Ethan ,if so that's my oldest name, who is my helper in the Garden

[tinkerbell]

my day has been a mixture of emotions, i felt great this morning because i went to visit my best friend, by this afternoon i was feeling really ill.i don't feel too good at the moment so i think i will take time out and sit and rest.

tinkerbell

[heather]

Hi Diane, Heather and Pauline,
I am sure that you have already read that my father has agreed to go into hospital to have his meds changed. My father has to go into hospital because he is so sensitive to medication. He has recently had drastic reactions to a few medicines and they have aggravated his general health. In fairness to him, if I had the experience that he had in hospital I wouldn't be too happy to go in. The December before last he was in hospital for a month and they would not let me take him home. He was taken in as an emergency case because his blood count was low. It turned out he had Helicobactor which caused the lining of his stomache to bleed. After they stabilised him he had a fall and they transfered him from the main ward to a so called 'rehabilitation centre' against my wishes (I wanted to rehabilitate him at home). They said that if I took him home they would no longer be responsible for him. It was a complete nightmare. The place they put him was for geriatrics only (which I think is wrong in itself. If someone is ill age should not determine treatment). The majority of the staff there knew nothing about Parkinsons and didn't want to know (some of them were good). At that stage the madapor was causing his blood pressure to drop when he stood up, which in turn made him fall. He was not allowed to go to the toilet on his own and very often when the staff got to him it was too late. I offered to stay with him during the day, but wasn't allowed. Also, the fact that he was stressed made his parkinsons become more obvious, problems with speech etc. I was never so glad to get him home! When he came home he couldn't walk. It took us over a month to get him back on his feet again.
The consultant has told him that this time he will stay in the neurology ward and will not be sent back to that other place. If I thought there was a chance of him going back to that hell-hole I wouldn't encourage him to go in. As it is, he has to come off madapor completely which will cause withdrawal symptoms and these topped with whatever reactions he might have to the new drug (apromorphine or apo-go - have you heard of it?), it might be safer for him to be in hospital.
Now that I have bored you! God bless,
Geraldine
PS I think I might have a go at this scap booking. We moved house 2 years ago and we have boxes and boxes of photos that haven't been unpacked. Sounds a good idea fro preserving them!

Hi Geraldine
hope you and Dad are doing OK
no wonder he didn't want to go back in bless him
When Jim went in as a emergency 2years ago [63] they put him on the Geriatric ward, i refused to leave him as no one bothered with him, and he was covered in B.O [dried]i went for a coffee and something to eat, and his dinner was still sitting there1/2 hour later
So i just refused to go, till i give him his night medication, before the choked him, and settled him down for the night, about 11pm leaving. i was back in by 7. am as i no they wouldn't give him a drink, medication or feed him
needless to say they didn't like me, but i didn't care, if it meant it was the only way he could get better, then so be it

[heather]

my day has been a mixture of emotions, i felt great this morning because i went to visit my best friend, by this afternoon i was feeling really ill.i don't feel too good at the moment so i think i will take time out and sit and rest.

tinkerbell

hi Tinkerbell
Sorry your day ended not so good
hope you will be feeling better soon
take care and rest

[suzie Q]

Hi Tinkerbell

Hope you feeling better today

sue

[tinkerbell]

hi all,

much better today do not know what was wrong yesterday, had an awful stomach ache husband said it was due to being tired not sleeping good at the moment.


tinkerbell

[suzie Q]

Glad your having a better day Tinkerbell.


I had to work an extra day this week I usually only work wed thurs and Fri.I worked today as well.Hi To every one

Sue

[heather]

Glad you are better Tinkerbell

had quiet a good day

had 3 grandson's after school
youngest went home 6PM
other 2 going 8PM

[tinkerbell]

hi heather,

you have been a busy bee then,


tinkerbell

[heather]

Hi Tinkerbell
keeps me on my toes :D:D
it was quieter in work today :D

[tinkerbell]

hi heather,

nice though to keep busy, i love being busy even though it is hard sometimes.

tinkerbell

[heather]

Hi Tinkerbell it's 8.35pm just taken the boys home
peace perfect peace ;););)
have all your smilies moved places :confused:

[MargieA]

my day has been a mixture of emotions, i felt great this morning because i went to visit my best friend, by this afternoon i was feeling really ill.i don't feel too good at the moment so i think i will take time out and sit and rest.

tinkerbell

Hi Tinkerbell,

Glad that you had such a great time with your best friend but sad to learn that you are feeling ill this afternoon.

Hope you feel better after your rest.

Margie

[MargieA]

Glad your having a better day Tinkerbell.


I had to work an extra day this week I usually only work wed thurs and Fri.I worked today as well.Hi To every one

Sue

Hi Sue,

Just dropping by to say hello and to hope you are having a good day.

Margie :)

[MargieA]

Hi Tinkerbell it's 8.35pm just taken the boys home
peace perfect peace ;););)
have all your smilies moved places :confused:

Hi Heather,

Trying to get back in the groove of the Forum. Been absent on and off for a few days.

How is Jim doing with the new medication, Diazipam? Hope it is starting to work...and work well. Just as it did for one of our family members.

Love,
Margie :):)

[heather]

Hi Margie
hope things are better in your home after the Tony's fall
Haven't seen Pauline or Drew on today

The doctor rang me to say he has sent a prescription today for Jim's Diazipam so the Chemist will deliver it Tomorrow,,so hopefully by the weekend /Monday we should start noticing a difference
take care

[Pauline]

Hi Heather I am back hope jim is feeling better

[MargieA]

Hi Margie
hope things are better in your home after the Tony's fall
Haven't seen Pauline or Drew on today

The doctor rang me to say he has sent a prescription today for Jim's Diazipam so the Chemist will deliver it Tomorrow,,so hopefully by the weekend /Monday we should start noticing a difference
take care

Hi Heather,

Things still aren't back to usual. The fall really shook Tony up. We will be going to one of his doctors this Friday. I'm so glad.

I think you will see a marked improvement in Jim after he has been on Diazipam for a while. Some people it will work fast others it will take a little longer but it is a good medicine. I will pray that Jim is someone who will benefit 100% from Diazipam. God bless you both.

I've written you a few times dear Heather. I hope you got my messages. I still goof (don't tell my teacher though :()

Pauline was on. It probably was after you had gone to bed. I didn't see any posts by Drew though.

Ltd_addition hasn't been on for a few days. I hope she is all right. I'm worried about her.

Good night for now.

I'll be talking to you soon.

Keep those jokes coming. I LOVE THEM! :D:D:D


Margie :)

[MargieA]

Hi Heather I am back hope jim is feeling better

WELCOME BACK PAULINE
HOPE YOU HAD A FANTASTIC FUN TIME.
Margie :)

[suzie Q]

Margie Hope Tony is feeling better today

Sue

[grldnklly]

Hi All,
I hope you are all keeping well. I found this and thought I would share it with you. I know it's long, but it's worth reading!
God bless. Geraldine
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember this story about a mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor! next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, ' I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things-your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions-things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else-the small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important.'
So, pay attention to the things that are most important. Take care of your health--cook with your kids!-- spend time with those you love.
There's always time to clean the house--it's a never ending job anyway :-).
Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.
Wondering what the coffee represents?
No matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple cups of coffee with a friend--or a soda if you're like me and don't drink coffee!!
Please share this with someone you care about!
By Laura Bankston

[heather]

Hi Heather I am back hope jim is feeling better

HiPauline
did you had a good time with the girls
Jim is OK, he has been a little muddled today,[ wanted to go home] but surprising has spoken a few words that I could understand, i noticed this before, if he gets muddle,it's as if he isn't thinking
thank you for asking

[heather]

Hi Heather,

Things still aren't back to usual. The fall really shook Tony up. We will be going to one of his doctors this Friday. I'm so glad.

I think you will see a marked improvement in Jim after he has been on Diazipam for a while. Some people it will work fast others it will take a little longer but it is a good medicine. I will pray that Jim is someone who will benefit 100% from Diazipam. God bless you both.

I've written you a few times dear Heather. I hope you got my messages. I still goof (don't tell my teacher though :()

Pauline was on. It probably was after you had gone to bed. I didn't see any posts by Drew though.

Ltd_addition hasn't been on for a few days. I hope she is all right. I'm worried about her.

Good night for now.

I'll be talking to you soon.

Keep those jokes coming. I LOVE THEM! :D:D:D


Margie :)

Hi Margie
Hope you Chris and Tony are all well , I found that some falls shook Jim up more than others,it's awful when you can't do anything to help, I will be thinking of you both
I thought the chemist would have brought his Diazipam today but he hasn't :mad:
I have found loads of lovely post, of yours over the last few days, I personally think you are getting round the forum like a pro for what that worth, and i'm sure your teacher will be very proud of you
Can i ask what part of the world you live in my friend
Ltd-addition,is sunning herself on a beach, she went Friday, i think it was only for a week
Drew i haven't seen for a few days, I do hope he is well
have found a couple of Post's from Pauline, new she was away for a few day's ,but was expecting her back sooner
will catch up, i have about 15 notification off the forum, so that will keep me busy for a time :):)

[MargieA]

We are both on a good day :):)
I went to work this morning
got Jim sorted when i got home
and did only what was needed in the housework department :)
tinkered in the green house , plants needed re potting , Jim watch from the French doors as to cold to go out today
had tea, and now chatting to you all

Hi Heather,

This is Maargie barging in to your time. I need help.

Trying to do everything to be able to post pictures on Forum. Got up to the part that says click on browse...I don't know where to find browse.....PLEASE GUIDE ME THROUGH.

TONY's calling have to go.

Margie :)

[heather]

Hi All,
I hope you are all keeping well. I found this and thought I would share it with you. I know it's long, but it's worth reading!
God bless. Geraldine
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember this story about a mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor! next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, ' I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things-your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions-things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else-the small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important.'
So, pay attention to the things that are most important. Take care of your health--cook with your kids!-- spend time with those you love.
There's always time to clean the house--it's a never ending job anyway :-).
Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.
Wondering what the coffee represents?
No matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple cups of coffee with a friend--or a soda if you're like me and don't drink coffee!!
Please share this with someone you care about!
By Laura Bankston

Thank you grldnklly;1920

I have never never heard life described so well before
I have learnt over the years to prioritise things, but the above
gave me so much more to think of

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[heather]

Hi Heather,

This is Maargie barging in to your time. I need help.

Trying to do everything to be able to post pictures on Forum. Got up to the part that says click on browse...I don't know where to find browse.....PLEASE GUIDE ME THROUGH.

TONY's calling have to go.

Margie :)
Margie can you e-mail me it will be easier via e-mail
just click on my e-mail address in my siggy

[MargieA]

Margie can you e-mail me it will be easier via e-mail
just click on my e-mail address in my siggy

OK Heather, I will do that in a few minutes.

Thanks,
Margie

[grldnklly]

Hi Diane,
What part of Ireland are you going to? I am from Northern Ireland.
God bless
Geraldine

[Diane]

Hi, Geraldine. We are a large-ish group with 11 members, so my sister-in-law has arranged for a bus tour of Ireland, but I don't think it includes anything in Northern Ireland. We fly into Dublin and out of Shannon, with the bus tour going to Donegal, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, the Dingle Peninsula and Limerick. It is about nine days of touring. I know we will be tired and it might be hard to do, but we will have my Husband's sister and brothers to help out. It is really the trip of a lifetime for my Husband.

Diane

[heather]

Have you got a date yet Diane
It sound a great holiday,don't forget the camera

[Diane]

We are leaving on July 7 and be back on the 17th. I hope it is not too much, but I was encouraged by your description of the wedding you and Jim attended (was it three years ago?) That sounded great!

Diane

[heather]

Hi Diane
I am sure you will love every min of it, and with all them family and friends you can't go wrong

when we went to ice land
my mum 81 then never flown before came with me and my daughter

the taxi was late picking us up in the morning
we got stuck in a traffic Jam
it was a few days after the bombings scare in London airport

when we got to Iceland , my daughter-in-law father car had broken down

we had to push Jim up hills to get a evening meal in the rain

I had my jewellery stolen from the hotel, which i din't miss till i got home

coming home in Iceland airport, we got stuck in a lift they had to get 4 men to lift Jim and wheelchair out and my mum

we went up3 lot's of stairs, but they took Jim around the airport, and through pass port control, guess who had his passport, yes me, they got security, who lucky, was 2 who had rescued him , we held the plane up for well over a hour, when we got on the plane i had to transfer, from chair to
seat as it was quicker, the pilot came out and asked what all the trouble was, so i turned around ,nearly dropped Jim, and said, we thought we would have a picnic in the lift, he just gave me such a look, so i shouted have a nice day

other wise it went very smoothly , but loads to remember,and we still laugh about it, and yes i would go back again tomorrow

[grldnklly]

Hi Diane,
I am probably biased because I am from Ireland, but I can assure you you will have a ball. It's a beautiful country. I won't be in Ireland when you are there as I will be working in Romania. I work for an overseas aid organisation and spend 7 weeks of the year in Romania (4 of those in July). I love my job, but now with my father the way he is, things are quite difficult. The job has it's good points in that for the time that I am not in Romania I can take my father to all his appointments and work at home whenever he needs me. For the time that I am away my brother and his wife look after him. I am finding it harder and harder to leave my father as I know he is not happy when I am not there, but if I did any other job I couldn't keep him at home. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place!
God bless
Geraldine

[grldnklly]

Hi Heather,
It is amazing what makes good holiday memories! I don't know how you survived.
God bless
Geraldine

[karen_kissane]

Hi Diane,

The west coast of Ireland is amazing. I did a tour from Belfast to Donegal down the west coast and finished up in Kerry a few years ago. I was travelling on my own,but kept saying, (out loud.......) "isn't that beautiful", "oh my", "oh wow". The trip still brings smiles to me. There is a beautiful lake near Kylemore Abbey outside Galway, it is equisite especially early morning if the sun is rising and the dew/mist is sitting on the lake! Also, see if you can go via Westport, which is also a great town.

Enjoy yourselves, you will have a super time. My godfather does quite a bit of touring, so I will ask him of some nice spots for meals etc. and he loves teashops, some which are unique and he visits time and time again.

Have a good day.
Karen

[heather]

Hi Heather,
It is amazing what makes good holiday memories! I don't know how you survived.
God bless
Geraldine
Hi Geraldine
it's funny but only when we talk about it we realise what went on
I think God new it was going to be the last time we would fly
so he decided, he would give us one to remember :)

[heather]

Our day has been great, shhhhhh i think the diazipan,is kicking in,Jim is moving his arms and legs, slowly, but i don't have to tap his elbow to move it,and his legs where so much lighter to lift, and he hasn't slept all day:eek: he is only on 2mgm 3xday so we have room to increase, the only problem i have is to remember the afternoon one, as he has AM , teatime and PM
thought after a week,i could see if he could have 4mgm am and 2 PM any comments please, wish Drew was around

[Pauline]

Hi Suzie having a good day .did housework to day (for you ) lolo grandson is here and going to enjoy spending a nice evening playing games and watching a movie with my best buddy Hope you have a good day also :):):)Pauline

[Pauline]

Our day has been great, shhhhhh i think the diazipan,is kicking in,Jim is moving his arms and legs, slowly, but i don't have to tap his elbow to move it,and his legs where so much lighter to lift, and he hasn't slept all day:eek: he is only on 2mgm 3xday so we have room to increase, the only problem i have is to remember the afternoon one, as he has AM , teatime and PM
thought after a week,i could see if he could have 4mgm am and 2 PM any comments please, wish Drew was around
glad your having a good day and Jim is doing welll :):):)Pauline

[jane]

Hi Geraldine
it's funny but only when we talk about it we realise what went on
I think God new it was going to be the last time we would fly
so he decided, he would give us one to remember :)

This is Jane
I;m not sure where I should enter this so forgive me if I'm in the wrong place
I have had a bit of a downer mainly because my computer has been playing up and i rely on it such a lot
Anyway I am "up" again after a beautiful day last thursday
My friend took me and her sister and her daughter and her 3yr old
grand daughter to Arundel The weather was pretty good ,warm enough to only need a cardi
The main purpose of the trip was to see the Carpet of Floweres at the cathedral. Arundel is veryhilly but there were 3 of them to push my wheelchair!!! Before attempting the hill we had lunch in the Pizza Hut Tha carpet was beautiful as were the other floral displays So much work it must take and all by volunteers
After that webheaded back to portsmouth stopping at Denman's garden centre near Fontwell I t is a lovely spot and we had a cup of tea.I got home and promptly went fast asleep !!!but it was truly a lovely day Jane

[suzie Q]

Hi Jane glad you had a lovely day ,you would feel so much better after being out and enjoying the day .I went to visit my mum today she lives about an hour drive from me .my 2 Daughters took me it was nice not having to drive myself my grandson came too we had a great day .

Sue

[MargieA]

Hi All,
I hope you are all keeping well. I found this and thought I would share it with you. I know it's long, but it's worth reading!
God bless. Geraldine
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember this story about a mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor! next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, ' I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things-your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions-things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else-the small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important.'
So, pay attention to the things that are most important. Take care of your health--cook with your kids!-- spend time with those you love.
There's always time to clean the house--it's a never ending job anyway :-).
Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.
Wondering what the coffee represents?
No matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple cups of coffee with a friend--or a soda if you're like me and don't drink coffee!!
Please share this with someone you care about!
By Laura Bankston

Hi Geraldine,

Margie here! That was refreshing, uplifting and a true gift.
Thank you for taking the time to type it all out for us. It sure makes one reflect.

Hope you have a really good day.

Me, of course :)

[MargieA]

Margie Hope Tony is feeling better today

Sue

Hi Sue,

Yes, Tony is feeling a bit better. He is still very unsteady from the fall. His both legs freeze on him sometimes when he is walking. But his spirits are improving and with that I think other good things will follow.

It's so good of you to ask about him.

Love,
Margie :)

[heather]

good,

[heather]

Hi Jane glad you had a lovely day ,you would feel so much better after being out and enjoying the day .I went to visit my mum today she lives about an hour drive from me .my 2 Daughters took me it was nice not having to drive myself my grandson came too we had a great day .

Sue
Hi Sue
Glad you had a nice day visiting your mum
and i bet she had a good day as well

[grldnklly]

Hi Heather,
Glad to hear that the diazepem is working. I am sure you feel as if your work load has been cut in half.
God is good!
Geraldine

[grldnklly]

Hi Margie,
I had a lovely day. I have a holiday home in Newcastle (where the mountains of Mourne reach down to the sea) and my father and i went there for the weekend. We only came home tonight. My brother, wife and family have a holiday home next door to ours so they were there also and my father got the opportunity to enjoy 3 of his grand children. The weather was beautiful. Although my father is not great at the minute (as you know he is waiting to get his medication changed) he enjoyed the company and the change of scenery. When my father was in good health him and I along with some friends used to spend quite a bit of time walking in the Mourne Mountains.
God bless
Geraldine

[Diane]

Hi, Margie. what a great holiday you and dad had! Were you able to stay a couple of days? Like Drew, we are staying close to home on this holiday because of the high cost of gasoline. Our brief spring has finished and the day is hot and dry today. We need rain, but not likely to get any for several more days. It is sunday afternoon. Tomorrow is the bank holiday, and we will be cookingout and staying in the shade. Diane

[MargieA]

Hi Margie,
I had a lovely day. I have a holiday home in Newcastle (where the mountains of Mourne reach down to the sea) and my father and i went there for the weekend. We only came home tonight. My brother, wife and family have a holiday home next door to ours so they were there also and my father got the opportunity to enjoy 3 of his grand children. The weather was beautiful. Although my father is not great at the minute (as you know he is waiting to get his medication changed) he enjoyed the company and the change of scenery. When my father was in good health him and I along with some friends used to spend quite a bit of time walking in the Mourne Mountains.
God bless
Geraldine

Hi Geraldine,

That's great that you were able to have a holiday in Newcastle. The way you describe it sounds very beautiful. I can picture it in my mind's eye. Being that your brother, wife and his family were able to be there at the same time must have been a happy time for you. Your father, I'm sure in his own way enjoyed the Family gathering and seeing three of his grandchildren. He might not be able to express his feelings at this time of how good it made him feel...but I am so very sure he did enjoy it.

Maybe, God willing, with the new medication your father will be receiving...you both might still in the future enjoy a brief stroll near the Mourne Mountains once again. I've seen, first hand, good things come from a medication change. Maybe your father will be blessed this way also. I hope so for both of you.

Thank you for sharing your holiday with me. It made me happy to hear that you were able to get away from your everyday surroundings for a little time. It is good for you.

Tony is not doing too well these last few days. I think it is still remnants of his fall. We'll be celebrating our 46th Wedding Anniversary Monday. Our son Frank, his wife Miriam and their six children will be coming up from Virginia to join the rest of our Family to celebrate. Maybe seeing everyone, Frank and Family, our daughter Kathy, Steve and two children, our son Christopher and me :) will brighten his day.

God Bless.

Margie :)

[suzie Q]

Hi

had to work today Dont usually work Tuesdays .

tonight I got out my scrapbooking and did a couple of pages for my wedding album ,It is looking really nice all moderned up. They didn't do albums in those days like the wedding albums of today.I suppose i was lucky to have colour some of my friends only have black and white.The weather in Tassie is wet and cold these last couple of days.Hope everyone having a good day also

Sue

[heather]

good:)

[MargieA]

good:)

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/glitter.gif

Hi Heather,

My day has been successful in photobucket (so far) but my son Chris is not very feeling well.

All he is doing to help and Tony's falls, etc. are getting to him. I think he is starting to get depressed. I've spoken to him about going to a doctor and he told me he won't go to anyone. He went to bed a little while ago without eating. He has done this a few nights. I am really worried but there is nothing I can do unless he cooperates. He's a grown man...it's not like when the children are little...you can take them to a doctor.

He didn't even go with us to celebrate with the Family for our anniversary. I'm afraid for him and I see what it's doing to Tony. We'll get through this I know. It's just scary for now.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Talk with you soon.

Love,

Margie :)

[heather]

Hi Margie
I am so sorry to read this post, as you said he is a grown man, but you must be open and honest with him
You must tell him you have enough stress caring for Tony
and if anything happens to you ,what will happen to them, sorry but you will have to talk to him straight, We no stress is no good for PD, but as a carer,i personally no what it does to carers, when i get stressed i lose weight, get headaches, as my blood pressure goes up,other times my blood pressure is perfect, I lose sleep, and find it difficult to concentrate on a day to day bases.
So please my Friend talk to him, tell hi how it is affecting you
don't hid it,I repeat as you said he is a grown man

[heather]

Quiet day

[grldnklly]

My day has been nice but frustrating. I spent most of today at the hospital with my father. The staff are all lovely. Evern though it is a very busy ward they can't do enough for him. I didn't have to aks for his medication once, it was all spot on time.
Now the frustrating bit, a doctor told my father last night that he would be going to theatre this morning to have his volvulus straightened as there was no way that it would correct itself. The consultant told my father this morning that he would not be going to the theatre as the problem was sorting itself out. Who do you believe? The consultant also told him that he would probably get home tomorrow.
My father has not received any sort of treatment, nor is their any talk of starting any treatment and the problem still exists. I know that by the end of this week or next we will be back to the same position. My father's volvulus will be twisted and his stomache distended. I am going to discuss this with a doctor tomorrow so please keep us in your prayers.
God bless
Geraldine

[MargieA]

Hi Margie
I am so sorry to read this post, as you said he is a grown man, but you must be open and honest with him
You must tell him you have enough stress caring for Tony
and if anything happens to you ,what will happen to them, sorry but you will have to talk to him straight, We no stress is no good for PD, but as a carer,i personally no what it does to carers, when i get stressed i lose weight, get headaches, as my blood pressure goes up,other times my blood pressure is perfect, I lose sleep, and find it difficult to concentrate on a day to day bases.
So please my Friend talk to him, tell hi how it is affecting you
don't hid it,I repeat as you said he is a grown man

Dear Heather,
I just found this thread today. The advice and backup you gave me is something that I need so much. I talked with Chris and told him how I feel. I backed it up with a lengthy three page e-mail.

What he responded is: Oh Mom, you worry too much. He's a good man but he marches to the tune of a differnt drummer. I have spoken to Tony too and asked him to talk with Chris. He has. Maybe with both of us talking with Chris, it will make an impression. His brother Frank wanted to talk with him (over phone) and he hung up on his brother. Kathy tried too but to no avail. But please believe me, you writing what you did...and me knowing you are there for me (all of us, I should say) is a tremendous comfort to me. Thank you so much dear Heather. I'm sorry for me...that I just discovered this post today.

Please say hello to Jim from Tony and me and for you here's a special something http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/hugs.jpg

I am starting to get headaches and stomach aches, plus I hurt my back and can't get around too easily these last few days. Saw doctor, he said it is severe sciatica and it will take quite a few weeks before I'm back in shape again. Oh well, enough of that already.

You made my day by me finding your post. Even though I just found it, I think I needed it most today.

Love,
Margie

[suzie Q]

Margie hope you have a better day today and your back improves .talk to you soon


sue

[grldnklly]

Dear Heather,
I just found this thread today. The advice and backup you gave me is something that I need so much. I talked with Chris and told him how I feel. I backed it up with a lengthy three page e-mail.

What he responded is: Oh Mom, you worry too much. He's a good man but he marches to the tune of a differnt drummer. I have spoken to Tony too and asked him to talk with Chris. He has. Maybe with both of us talking with Chris, it will make an impression. His brother Frank wanted to talk with him (over phone) and he hung up on his brother. Kathy tried too but to no avail. But please believe me, you writing what you did...and me knowing you are there for me (all of us, I should say) is a tremendous comfort to me. Thank you so much dear Heather. I'm sorry for me...that I just discovered this post today.

Please say hello to Jim from Tony and me and for you here's a special something http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/hugs.jpg

I am starting to get headaches and stomach aches, plus I hurt my back and can't get around too easily these last few days. Saw doctor, he said it is severe sciatica and it will take quite a few weeks before I'm back in shape again. Oh well, enough of that already.

You made my day by me finding your post. Even though I just found it, I think I needed it most today.

Love,
Margie

Hi Margie,
I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling great. I hope that your talk with Chris has helped both you and him. I can see how this must be effecting you both. There are no truer words than those spoken in the old British Telecom advertisement 'It's good to talk' (you wouldn't have seen this add). One of my brothers steps in to help with my dad when I am away. He would also help out when I am under pressure. The fact that we both have full time jobs and he also has a family means that at times we are both under a lot of pressure. In the past we would end up snapping at each other and at times my brother would stop talking to me. When he did that I would just ignore the fact and keep talking to him. Experience has taught us both to take time to talk to each other and to discuss how looking after dad effects us both. Also, through talking we now know when the other one is under pressure and so help out. My brother will visit dad a bit more and I would keep his children the odd night/weekend to allow him and his wife to go out for the night or go away.
I think being a carer causes you to harbour a lot of guilt. I often feel guilty because I don't give my dad enough time, or because I sometimes resent the time I have to give him. I also feel guilty because I don't give enough time to other family members for eg my nephews and nieces and my friends. I also feel guilty because at times I just want to take time for myself and then I feel guilty when I do take time for myself.
On top of all this guilt we also add worry. I worry that I don't have the energy to look after my dad or to do my job properly. My greatest worry is that my dad will become so bad that he will have to go into a care home.
We can't make the guilt or worry go away, but what I usually find is if I talk about it with my brother or with a good friend it all really mounts to nothing. I also find that sometimes (depending on what the issue is) it also helps to talk to dad about it. The biggest friend parkinsons has is secrecy as this leads to stress. The best way of beating it is to bring things out of the dark and into the open. As I have said, 'it's good to talk'.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God bless
Geraldine

[susan wheatley]

hi margie,
hope things work out for you with chris ,sorry to hear your under the weather the headaches and upset stomachs are probaly caused by the stress your under at present, your not having an easy time and now your back which must be very painful hope it all resolves its self things will get better they couldnt be any worse sorry to be so blunt, but believe me the only way is up be strong god bless and take care susan.

[MargieA]

Hi Susan,

I don't call it blunt...I call it positive help. You threw me a life preserver when I was sinking. I agree with you...most likely the stress here is making my body react in a negative way. The stress here in our home at the present moment is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Just a little while ago got an unexpected visit from our daughter and one of our grandsons, with some groceries. It was such a nice surprise.

THE ONLY WAY FROM DOWN IS UP. I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you for doing it for me.

Margie :)

[MargieA]

Hi Susan,

I don't call it blunt...I call it positive help. You threw me a life preserver when I was sinking. I agree with you...most likely the stress here is making my body react in a negative way. The stress here in our home at the present moment is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Just a little while ago got an unexpected visit from our daughter and one of our grandsons, with some groceries. It was such a nice surprise.

THE ONLY WAY FROM DOWN IS UP. I needed to be reminded of that. Thank you for doing it for me.

Margie :)

Hope you are enjoying a nice day.

[suzie Q]

Margie

hope your day is better today stress does funny things ..Last night we had a meeting at work (I work in a Family Day care scheme )we were introducing new policy and procedures to our carers .and i had to hand them out to each carer.Do you think my fingers would work,I had to pass 4 down one side of the table and 5 down the other side of the table .Talk about fumble fingers,they wouldn't work .kept on having one over or not enough they were sticking together and my fingers would not work.the more i tried the worse i was .The carers reckon that i should come to their houses for care and learn to count.LoL We survived but i was glad when the day was over


Sue

[heather]

Hi All
Dear Margie
Please be careful, don't forget your body has a way of shutting down ,and i think it's trying to warn you to rest
Thank you for the hugs as you will have guest i have snagged it, thank you
Give Tony a hug off me in exchange

[susan wheatley]

margie
yor most welcome, that was a nice gesture from your daughter hope you are feeling a little bit better today and tony is as well, its not a nice feeling when theirs conflict in the family its hard to face each day but the only way is up keep your chin up things have a funny way of sorting themselves out one way or another, god bless take care speak soon susan.

[heather]

Hope things are brighter today Margie
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/maesisaf/hugs1005-037-10-1069.gif

[heather]

Today has been good

[MargieA]

Hope things are brighter today Margie
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/maesisaf/hugs1005-037-10-1069.gif

Hi Heather,

Oh...I love Teddy Bears and what you wrote for me is special to my heart. How did you know? Guess besides being an excellent teacher, you are also a person with good intuition. I need your Teddy Bear to hug me through both the day and the night. The comfort of our friendship will come through in my Teddy Bear...I really need it right now. I'm fine...I just need that Teddy Bear near.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/teddybears.gif

We are trying very hard to have good days. Tony is giving his best effort. The last week or so he has been unable to walk at times. Like today Chris, Tony and I went out for a car ride and stopped to go in to a local store. Tony walked a few steps and Chris had to almost carry him back to the car. His legs are stiffening up on him. It was very humid out today and Tony was tired...so that could be what influenced his legs today. I pray that it was.

How is it in your household? Is Jim feeling good? What's the news on the special cushion? Have they approved it for him yet? I hope so. Dear Heather, how are you feeling? Let me know...okay?

Talk to you soon again.
Margie :)

[MargieA]

margie
yor most welcome, that was a nice gesture from your daughter hope you are feeling a little bit better today and tony is as well, its not a nice feeling when theirs conflict in the family its hard to face each day but the only way is up keep your chin up things have a funny way of sorting themselves out one way or another, god bless take care speak soon susan.

Hi Susan,

One day has been running into another at our house. i can't seem to think straight. You are right, I will keep my chin up. The conflict between my son and daughter seems to be a thing of the past. It's still not the way it was but it is definitely better :).

Yes, Kathy bringing groceries and my grandson Christopher to visit was a nice gesture. I love to see them.

Tony's legs are giving him a great deal of trouble. Hope we can get something to make them feel better.

Hoping you have a really nice day. Talk with you soon.

God bless you too.
Margie

[MargieA]

Hi All
Dear Margie
Please be careful, don't forget your body has a way of shutting down ,and i think it's trying to warn you to rest
Thank you for the hugs as you will have guest i have snagged it, thank you
Give Tony a hug off me in exchange

Dear Heather,

Yes, my body is rebelling. I just can't seem to sit down long enough to relax. If I keep going like this it won't be good for anyone. I better take your advice, dear friend, or I feel that I will be in big trouble...and we don't want Mr. Trouble around here.

So you have snagged my hugs. That's what you are supposed to do...hugs are special...just for you :)!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/th22.gif ROSES FOR A VERY DEAR FRIEND!

Talk soon...God Bless!
Love, Margie :)

[heather]

Hi Heather,

Oh...I love Teddy Bears and what you wrote for me is special to my heart. How did you know? Guess besides being an excellent teacher, you are also a person with good intuition. I need your Teddy Bear to hug me through both the day and the night. The comfort of our friendship will come through in my Teddy Bear...I really need it right now. I'm fine...I just need that Teddy Bear near.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/teddybears.gif

We are trying very hard to have good days. Tony is giving his best effort. The last week or so he has been unable to walk at times. Like today Chris, Tony and I went out for a car ride and stopped to go in to a local store. Tony walked a few steps and Chris had to almost carry him back to the car. His legs are stiffening up on him. It was very humid out today and Tony was tired...so that could be what influenced his legs today. I pray that it was.

How is it in your household? Is Jim feeling good? What's the news on the special cushion? Have they approved it for him yet? I hope so. Dear Heather, how are you feeling? Let me know...okay?

Talk to you soon again.
Margie :)

Hi Margie
you are always welcome to a hug, my grandson is hear,and keeps asking for hugs, as he know's , Naine loves hugs
Two little questions
Is Tony using a stick

Have you noticed if his legs,feet or ankles are welling

this can so make it difficult to walk, Jim's feet did , so every time he sat down,he elevated his feet high,

I also found if we where going out , he was going to do some walking, he had one or two pain tablets took it about 1/2 hour, as he has arthritis in both his feet and knees

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[heather]

Dear Heather,

Yes, my body is rebelling. I just can't seem to sit down long enough to relax. If I keep going like this it won't be good for anyone. I better take your advice, dear friend, or I feel that I will be in big trouble...and we don't want Mr. Trouble around here.

So you have snagged my hugs. That's what you are supposed to do...hugs are special...just for you :)!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/th22.gif ROSES FOR A VERY DEAR FRIEND!

Talk soon...God Bless!
Love, Margie :)

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[MargieA]

Hi Margie
you are always welcome to a hug, my grandson is hear,and keeps asking for hugs, as he know's , Naine loves hugs
Two little questions
Is Tony using a stick

Have you noticed if his legs,feet or ankles are welling

this can so make it difficult to walk, Jim's feet did , so every time he sat down,he elevated his feet high,

I also found if we where going out , he was going to do some walking, he had one or two pain tablets took it about 1/2 hour, as he has arthritis in both his feet and knees

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/maesisaf/30mess.gif

Hi Heather,

No, Tony refuses to use a stick. He also won't put up his legs because he says it makes him uncomfortable during the day. But in the night when he wakes up from sleep in bed, after he is catheterized, he goes to sleep on the sofa. We have a reclining sofa sectional and he then wants to go in the reclining position. He says it lets the next catheterization produce more urine. I think he is afraid of urimic poisioning...his Mom died from that and other complications.

His legs and arms, hands do swell. He is on a diuretic when these occur. Chris got some Glucosamine tablets for us which are supposed to help with pain and swelling in the joints. It has two more ingredients that help lubricate the joints and make moving easier. I am so desperately hoping these will help. It looks like a good product.

He is a very stubborn man and will not lightly give in to using help aids. He still doesn't talk about his PD. If love would only give him the ability to let us share some of his thoughts, maybe it would help him a bit.

I will definitely pass that little brown, cuddly teddy bear around. The other 'little guy' too.

Come join me Heather... http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/haveagreatday.gif I'll be waiting for you.

Love,
Margie

[heather]

Hi Margie
Jim has a Catheter, he did intermittent, for a short time, but found it was restricting us trying to find clean toilets when out, he now can drink as much as he needs,[2-3 liters of water] to keep his urine patent, only thing it does make them lazy as it's one less walk, but Jim was falling every time he went to the bathroom,and sometimes couldn't get up again, or would dribble before getting to the Lou, so you have to weigh up what is the best
raising the legs, does help pass more urine, as the water from his feet etc, drains and gives something for the kidneys to work with,
for want of a better phrase ,I have been so lucky with Jim, as he had a very bad fall early on, and broke a big hard wooden coffee table, and hurt himself badly, it frighten him, and from there on he used his stick, or pushed himself in his wheel chair, to the stair chair, when i was in work. It would so help if he would, you could all do so much more together, but also he could do more on his own, with out you worrying
Jim had septicaemia due from a massive urine infection, he didn't tell me , as he was emptying his bag him self , and so when i changed his catheter, it made it worse,
Are not all men stubborn :D;)

Glad you like huge bare, he loves hugs

[heather]

Today has been OK have had better, and defiantly worse, so OK will do us

[Pauline]

Heather if I was closer I would give you a hug http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/Paulineby2000/1029-014-17-1068Ecard.gif

hope this will do sorry I can't do better give Jim a hug to Your always in my prayers

[heather]

Hi Pauline
thank you
it's time to go have my hug time with Jim, so will give him yours tomorrow
Any excuse :D:D

[MargieA]

Margie

hope your day is better today stress does funny things ..Last night we had a meeting at work (I work in a Family Day care scheme )we were introducing new policy and procedures to our carers .and i had to hand them out to each carer.Do you think my fingers would work,I had to pass 4 down one side of the table and 5 down the other side of the table .Talk about fumble fingers,they wouldn't work .kept on having one over or not enough they were sticking together and my fingers would not work.the more i tried the worse i was .The carers reckon that i should come to their houses for care and learn to count.LoL We survived but i was glad when the day was over


Sue


Sue,

Sorry your fingers didn't cooperate with you last night. You were probably a bit nervous thus it send signals to your fingers to react the way they did. But, see...as you said..."We survived...". I would be glad the day was over too. But tomorrow is another day and we get to try all over again. That's what Tony and I try to live by. We are successful most of the time...but the other times...We are glad those particular days pass. I know just what you mean.

Bet you could share this feeling with me...when I was working and we had meetings...this is the way I felt after they were over http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/confetti.gif.

Thanks for writing. Talk again soon.

Have a pleasant evening, a restful sleep and a beautiful day tomorrow.

Margie :)

[Pauline]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/Paulineby2000/bearhug.gif

sorry you had such a tough time I borrowed this from Heather I don't think she will mind if i pass him on :):):)Pauline
try and see how far we can get him

[heather]

Hi Pauline, you can take whatever you want my friend , it's lovely seeing you post them, I don't think i would have had a s much patients as you have
This one i like but i wish he was smiling

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[susan wheatley]

hi sue,

know exactly how you must have felt i dread going to a meeting or on a course where they start handing papers out as i just know i am going to have problems my fingers always seem to let me down at that particular time i just pray no one notices.

[susan wheatley]

hi margie,

hope you and tony are well today, hope he will use the sticks as it will help both of you, he might be able to get around more safley and you wont be so anxious, which means you will able to relax a little bit more or your going to make your self ill and that wont do either of you any good, just tell me to shut up margie i do babble a bit i just hope things will get easier for you please take care susan.

[suzie Q]

Thanks everyone for your comments .I am lucky to have so many people to understand how i felt ..thats the good thing about this forum .If I said my fingers wouldnot work to anyone else they would look at me as if i was stupid ..


I am not sure how to put pictures on as attachments will have a go later

Sue

[susan wheatley]

glad we can all help each other sue we,re all in the same boat in one way or another.

[Gail]

Sue, I have the same problems with my fingers. Luckily the people I work with understand and when we are at meetings with a group of people, my co-workers will authomatically pitch in and start passing out my handouts so I don't have to fumble with them. They don't make a big production out of it, so know one else knows why thet are helping me out. It has eased a lot of stress for me. It was amazing how sressed out I would become at the thougt of passing out paper in front of strangers.

[suzie Q]

Good to hear others have the same problem and how they cope ...I am about to go and give my fingers a workout i bought a lovely piece of material to make a jacket .i have cut around the pattern ken is just off to work (night shift )and i am going to sewtalk soon

sue

[MargieA]

hi margie,

hope you and tony are well today, hope he will use the sticks as it will help both of you, he might be able to get around more safley and you wont be so anxious, which means you will able to relax a little bit more or your going to make your self ill and that wont do either of you any good, just tell me to shut up margie i do babble a bit i just hope things will get easier for you please take care susan.

No way will I ever say "shut up" to you susan. When someone like you cares enough to write to me and help me feel better...I listen well, with both ears...and my heart.

Yes, I would relax a bit if Tony would only use the sticks and any other aids the doctors have suggested. I am trying my best to keep healthy...but at times my body does rebel at the stress. Have to take a little time for myself once in awhile. I haven't started painting a picture for several weeks. The days run into each other. I'm going to make a little time for me to do some painting and/or sketching. It'll be fun.

Hope you are having good days and restful, peaceful night. I think of you often and do so appreciate you writing to me.

I am thankful for your friendship http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/fr0610.gif

Margie

[susan wheatley]

thanks margie for your kind reply, i,m glad you consider me a friend that means a lot, hope you manage to do some painting and sketching having an interest of your own will take your mind off things i hope give you something else to concentrate on you will have to take some photo,s and post them on the forum i,d love to see them what do you like to paint.

[heather]

No way will I ever say "shut up" to you susan. When someone like you cares enough to write to me and help me feel better...I listen well, with both ears...and my heart.

Yes, I would relax a bit if Tony would only use the sticks and any other aids the doctors have suggested. I am trying my best to keep healthy...but at times my body does rebel at the stress. Have to take a little time for myself once in awhile. I haven't started painting a picture for several weeks. The days run into each other. I'm going to make a little time for me to do some painting and/or sketching. It'll be fun.

Hope you are having good days and restful, peaceful night. I think of you often and do so appreciate you writing to me.

I am thankful for your friendship http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/fr0610.gif

Margie

sorry this is not to do with the post
But Margie have you deleted, or moved your picture in photobucket, because once you have posted it, you can't delete or move it, or it looks like this is

[heather]

I have had a sex change :eek:
have got the flu, so have become a man
feeling sorry for myself, have had such a headache, for3 days, and aching,not been able to concentrate, so trying to catch up

[Drew Saunders]

I have had a sex change :eek:
have got the flu, so have become a man
feeling sorry for myself, have had such a headache, for3 days, and aching,not been able to concentrate, so trying to catch up

So sorry you have not been well. I know you cope very well with your lot in life but being unwell must really take it out of you. I do hope your are feeling better. God Bless.

[MargieA]

sorry this is not to do with the post
But Margie have you deleted, or moved your picture in photobucket, because once you have posted it, you can't delete or move it, or it looks like this is

Heather, yes I deleted my picture from Photobucket. I thought that once I had posted it on the forum it would always be there. I made a boo boo :confused:. I will have to rectify it. Thanks for brining it to my attention...I didn't know I had 'disappeared' :eek:.


Heather -
Please take care of yourself and get one of your children to help you with Jim. You have got to get your strength back. I know you don't let a lot of things get you down...but when you are sick...you have to do what you need to do to get better/well/fast. I know you are a nurse...but even nurses need tender, loving care and I am extending whatever I can through the 'waves' of the Forum. Get well soon. Love ,Margie:) http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/0b35a5cd.jpg

[heatherwilmot]

Heather, yes I deleted my picture from Photobucket. I thought that once I had posted it on the forum it would always be there. I made a boo boo :confused:. I will have to rectify it. Thanks for brining it to my attention...I didn't know I had 'disappeared' :eek:.


Heather -
Please take care of yourself and get one of your children to help you with Jim. You have got to get your strength back. I know you don't let a lot of things get you down...but when you are sick...you have to do what you need to do to get better/well/fast. I know you are a nurse...but even nurses need tender, loving care and I am extending whatever I can through the 'waves' of the Forum. Get well soon. Love ,Margie:) http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/Bronx628Margie/0b35a5cd.jpg


Heather (P) here, just found this enormous thread.
Saw all the familiar names and had to have my two-pennuth. Sorry many of you have been feeling poorly, colds at this time are hell, ad hen someone says 'just a cold' well I could *!$@*
My 'bum' is getting better so I am feeling better, no bones broken the X-ray told us - not adviseable to fall heavily on the base of your spine, not designed for it my friendly doc says...
To-day I am, for the first time ever, doing a reading in Church. i gave up going years ago, for no special reason. but have taken to attending a couple of times a month, don't think I have found religion but get some comfort from the beautiful building, the people and the music.
Spending the rest of the day quietly with Mike, it is absolutely tippling down so no gardening.
I will tell you later, whether you wnt to know or not how I got on, my voice is not what it was, I lose my voice when my throat muscles go on strike, but they have a 'mike' so I should be okay.
Hope all you poorly people are feeling a little better to-day.
Take care of yourselves. HeatherP

[suzie Q]

Hi everyone hope you all had a great weekend .I have been sewing i am making a jacket it is brown with a gold flecky pattern on it .will take a photo when finished and get it on here.Had all my family for dinner tonight .My 2 daughters and their husbands and also my grandson .I phoned my daughter who lives in scotland to see if they could come ....L.O.L,,

She is coming home for good before Christmas.Her partner who is scottish is selling his house and coming back with her.He has just applied for his visa to come and live .Hope all goes ok and they dont take too long selling the house and getting the visa .It will be great to have her back home ...........it seems so far away .We speak to her every couple of days she has been homesick .well talk to you all soon

Sue

[heather]

So sorry you have not been well. I know you cope very well with your lot in life but being unwell must really take it out of you. I do hope your are feeling better. God Bless.

Hi Drew
thank you, all jokes aside, i don't cope very well being ill, and if i take time to feel sorry for my self, I get worse, so just go around moaning :D
after being on hear, has made me feel better, but when i'm not well, i'm the only sick person in the whole world

[MargieA]

Hi everyone hope you all had a great weekend .I have been sewing i am making a jacket it is brown with a gold flecky pattern on it .will take a photo when finished and get it on here.Had all my family for dinner tonight .My 2 daughters and their husbands and also my grandson .I phoned my daughter who lives in scotland to see if they could come ....L.O.L,,

She is coming home for good before Christmas.Her partner who is scottish is selling his house and coming back with her.He has just applied for his visa to come and live .Hope all goes ok and they dont take too long selling the house and getting the visa .It will be great to have her back home ...........it seems so far away .We speak to her every couple of days she has been homesick .well talk to you all soon

Sue

Hi Sue,

I'm exicted for you that your daughter will be coming back home sometime before Christmas. I'll keep my fingers crossed that her partner sells his house extremely fast and they will be back to your part of the world very soon.

Hope you are having a good day.
Margie

[heather]

Hi Sue
I'm so happy for you, it's lovely when we hear of happy times
please keep us up dated, so we can all share in your happiness

[heather]

Two of the girls,[ students] are leaving the clinic end of week, and we where going to have a farewell lunch this afternoon, as i can't make the night out , just had a phone call to say it's been cancelled

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[MargieA]

thanks margie for your kind reply, i,m glad you consider me a friend that means a lot, hope you manage to do some painting and sketching having an interest of your own will take your mind off things i hope give you something else to concentrate on you will have to take some photo,s and post them on the forum i,d love to see them what do you like to paint.

Hi Sue, Just read your above post a few minutes ago. I'm a bit late catching up.
Yes, I do consider you my friend. You've cheered me up when I was down in the past; you've been concerned when I was having difficulty coping with Tony's PD; you've helped me much even if you weren't aware of it...that's what friends do.

In the past I had posted some paintings of mine. I have deleted them from photobucket and I hadn't realized that when I deleted them from photobucket...they were also deleted on the Forum site. I'll have to try to get them back on here again for you to see.

I like to paint flowers and water scenes. Also, a few occasional pictures of animals. I haven't done much lately but want to so much. Must make time to do this hobby that I love so much.

Hope to speak with you soon again.

May your Tuesday be a very good day!

Margie :)

[susan wheatley]

hi margie,

sorry i havent replyed sooner just came back off holiday i would love to see some of your paintings hope you can get them back on the forum take care susan.

[heather]

Hi Sue, Just read your above post a few minutes ago. I'm a bit late catching up.
Yes, I do consider you my friend. You've cheered me up when I was down in the past; you've been concerned when I was having difficulty coping with Tony's PD; you've helped me much even if you weren't aware of it...that's what friends do.

In the past I had posted some paintings of mine. I have deleted them from photobucket and I hadn't realized that when I deleted them from photobucket...they were also deleted on the Forum site. I'll have to try to get them back on here again for you to see.

pI like to paint flowers and water scenes. Also, a few occasional pictures of animals. I haven't done much lately but want to so much. Must make time to do this hobby that I love so much.

Hope to speak with you soon again.

May your Tuesday be a very good day!

Margie :)

Hi Margie
If you still have your pictures on your computer, then you can down load them back on photo bucket, then back on hear

I have made a new folder in photobucket, labeld site pictures, and i have put things in that i wont want to use again, [ personal named welcomes etc] anything that i don't want to delete by accident ]

[heatherwilmot]

Morning all. Saturday was great, decided at 6.30 am to go to Oswestry shopping, needed some items to help with my card-making.
Visited M & S (Marks & Spencer for the uninitiated), arrived home to find we had an invitaton for lunch by some very good friends. Arrived there at 11 am, coffee, chatted, a lovely lunch, helped with the washng up and realised it was 4.15 pm, a long lunch. Finally arrived back home 6 pm and watched the Qualifying for the German Grand Prix, which we had recorded on Sky Plus. i was happy as Lewis Hamilton finished on Pole. Looking forward to the Race to-day. Then heard that my family had arrived home safely from their holiday, Up at 5.15 am and looking forward to another day.
Have a good one. VBW. Heather (Prill)

[suzie Q]

Hi everyone

i think we need to bring how has your day been we have our posts everywhere ....so here goes

At work at the moment ..i forgot my medication ,sent my husband a text message to bring it up to me ...he is sleeping because he works night shift hope he gets the messagge soon .i am not too bad just finding it a little slower to type .Hope you all have a great weekend my computer is not going at home so i will not be around over the weekend unless we can get it going that is ,it had a virus and has caused lots of problems.talk soon

sue

[Gail]

Hi Sue, That's a good idea. It was 104 degrees here today so I stayed in as much as possible. I am trying to get caught up at work so I can relax while I am on vacation. I am looking forward to the weekend. I am going to the zoo with my granddaughter. I hope you get your medication soon. I forgot mine once so now by boss keeps some in her drawer and everyone I hang out with has a couple of my pills.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Gail

[suzie Q]

hi Gail

just got my medication i wont do that again .you forget how you are until you have to go without it .i had playgroup here it was extra busy ..It must be hot over there we are just heading into spring so am looking forward to summer especially as i have lost 21 kilos .if i dont get to say before you go on holiday have a great time ,my home computer is down so not sure if we will get it going by the weekend hope so i miss it

sue

[Gail]

Sue, I would be lost without my computer. What kind of work do you do? I think I have located the weight you lost. You can have it back any time. I was hoping to lose it before my vacation, but it is sticking around. You'll be going on vacayion while I am gone so have a great one too. Gail

[heatherwilmot]

Sue, I would be lost without my computer. What kind of work do you do? I think I have located the weight you lost. You can have it back any time. I was hoping to lose it before my vacation, but it is sticking around. You'll be going on vacayion while I am gone so have a great one too. Gail



From Heather W. just skimming through this very very long thread, found a couple of items I had forgotten I had written.
Never know right place to join in. No answers anyway.
Saw diazaphan mentioned earlier, two tablets will be required tomorrow, 1 Sept. as I am off to Dentist, 2 fillings. Sure he makes them up to get the cash...
Oh well, will let you know if I survive.
take care. Heather W(Prilll)

[suzie Q]

From Heather W. just skimming through this very very long thread, found a couple of items I had forgotten I had written.
Never know right place to join in. No answers anyway.
Saw diazaphan mentioned earlier, two tablets will be required tomorrow, 1 Sept. as I am off to Dentist, 2 fillings. Sure he makes them up to get the cash...
Oh well, will let you know if I survive.
take care. Heather W(Prilll)






Heather good luck at the dentist .thats a place i dont like to go .and i think we have posts all over the place not really any order oh well we are all learning.

sue
Gail up until 18 months ago I did Family Day Care for 20 years .I was licensed for 5 children under the age of 5 and 2 over the age of 5 .7 in total .usually i had 5 throughout the day then after school i would pick up a couple more.i loved it but it got too much for me with the P.D.The last couple years that i was working i completed my Diploma in Childrens services..so when i gave up being a child carer .i got a job in the coordination unit ,monitoring carers making sure that they are complying with the state standards for Family Day Care .We have about 25 carers in our scheme they work from their own homes like i did and i visit them .
i love it i work 3 days a week but quiet often i work extra days if we are busy .My boss is wonderful fuses over me all the time

you have a great holiday just in case i dont catch you before you go and we will catch up with all the holiday news when we get back


sue

[Gail]

Heather good luck at the dentist .thats a place i dont like to go .and i think we have posts all over the place not really any order oh well we are all learning.

sue
Gail up until 18 months ago I did Family Day Care for 20 years .I was licensed for 5 children under the age of 5 and 2 over the age of 5 .7 in total .usually i had 5 throughout the day then after school i would pick up a couple more.i loved it but it got too much for me with the P.D.The last couple years that i was working i completed my Diploma in Childrens services..so when i gave up being a child carer .i got a job in the coordination unit ,monitoring carers making sure that they are complying with the state standards for Family Day Care .We have about 25 carers in our scheme they work from their own homes like i did and i visit them .
i love it i work 3 days a week but quiet often i work extra days if we are busy .My boss is wonderful fuses over me all the time

you have a great holiday just in case i dont catch you before you go and we will catch up with all the holiday news when we get back


sue

Heather, It is hard to locate and reply to all the threads. I keep finding old ones that seem to appear out of nowhere. Don't let that dentist take too much of your cash. I can't believe it is September already.

Sue, sounds like you stay busy. It is nice that you were at least able to stay working in a field you enjoy. I did day care 23 years ago when my kids were little. I enjoyed it, but went through a divorce and needed a job with benefits, so went to work for the State of California.

I am packed and ready to go on vacation. I worked this weekend so I could catch up a little before I left. I just hope my daughter waits until I get back to have the baby. She isn't due until Oct 1, but looks miserable. I am beginning to question the wisdom of planning my vacation so close to her due date. But it was now or wait a year and she wouldn't hear of that. Talk to you later
Gail

[Mary]

Heather, It is hard to locate and reply to all the threads. I keep finding old ones that seem to appear out of nowhere. Don't let that dentist take too much of your cash. I can't believe it is September already.

Sue, sounds like you stay busy. It is nice that you were at least able to stay working in a field you enjoy. I did day care 23 years ago when my kids were little. I enjoyed it, but went through a divorce and needed a job with benefits, so went to work for the State of California.

I am packed and ready to go on vacation. I worked this weekend so I could catch up a little before I left. I just hope my daughter waits until I get back to have the baby. She isn't due until Oct 1, but looks miserable. I am beginning to question the wisdom of planning my vacation so close to her due date. But it was now or wait a year and she wouldn't hear of that. Talk to you later
Gail

Gail
Have a wonderful holiday Do not worry too much about your daughter remember yourself at 8 months pregnant (,difficult to move ,cannot see feet,cannot bend )all things you laugh about once baby has arrived .Look forward to hearing about your holiday and how much you enjoyed it

Mary

[Mary]

From Heather W. just skimming through this very very long thread, found a couple of items I had forgotten I had written.
Never know right place to join in. No answers anyway.
Saw diazaphan mentioned earlier, two tablets will be required tomorrow, 1 Sept. as I am off to Dentist, 2 fillings. Sure he makes them up to get the cash...
Oh well, will let you know if I survive.
take care. Heather W(Prilll)
Hi Heather
Best of luck with the dentist .My stomach churns even when I am only going for a checkup at the dentists
Regards
Mary:):) after appointment

[Gail]

Gail
Have a wonderful holiday Do not worry too much about your daughter remember yourself at 8 months pregnant (,difficult to move ,cannot see feet,cannot bend )all things you laugh about once baby has arrived .Look forward to hearing about your holiday and how much you enjoyed it

Mary Thanks Mary. I know you are right and I am sure once I get on the plane I will stop worrying about it. In the meantimem I have five days left to feel guilty about leaving. I had four children and don't ever remember being as miserable as she is. Gail

[suzie Q]

Dont worry too much Gail enjoy your holiday

sue

[heatherwilmot]

From Heather W, To Gail and indeed all of you on this chatty thread. First Gail, I am sure the grandchild will wait for you, well.... maybe, fingers crossed plus everything else, but if your daughter is fed up maybe sooner the better.
Nice to read about all your activities, good to get to our, no sorry, my age, sure I am older than all of you, grandchildren are so much fun.
Thank you, yes I survived the Dentist, two fillings, but had taken my diazapan! I find I can't breathe, can take air in but not let it out, I hate this lying back. Still at least I don't get toothache, and my Dentist is charming, good being chatted up even if it is all a joke. Mike my husband had to have a filling also and together the treatment cost £200+. Needed a strong drink after that but as I have moreorless given it up, unless there is a very good excuse and then,,wow. We settled for lunch out, once my face had thawed, problem teeth were at the front and for a while felt as if I had been kicked in the mouth.
We are off for a long weekend on 24 September, there is a large white Hotel called The Trefeddian high on a hill at Aberdovey, I saw it first about 30 years ago and said I would love to stay in such a gorgeous place
At last we are able to go there, in fact have been doing so for about 10 years, two or three trips a year, very costly but well worth it, have a suite on the top floor looking out over cardigan bay, and are treated like royalty I love it. After a tenting holiday a few years ago now I said 5 stars or nothing, and that is how it is now. Spoilt I know.
I must make a list of where you all reside. I cann't remember and feel that is rude, and when I said chiropodist the other day and was asked what that was, I realised how lucky we are that we can all chat to each other, living in so many different countries speaking a variety of languages, and life styles, with different medical support. I bless the day I was forced to try out a Computer. Best thing I ever did, well one of them.

i think, if you don't mind I will ask a few questions, I am writing a book, no, wrong, a report, an essay or something on life before and with Parkinson's and need some information.
I am amazed how much I have learnt about PDS since joining this forum. I think it was a wonderful idea.
i have prattled on long enough. I have a problem and chatting takes my mind of it. I live in a small village and think I am going to upset a few people, good or bad idea? There are sayings for everything, I wonder if it is true that "silence is golden' or another one "should I take the tiger by the tail?"
Should people be allowed to get away with upsetting people or should they be faced with things. I have to live here I guess so will have to decide. I shake violently when under stress but don't think I can just sit back. Oh well days to go....
Good Luck to you all, have good holidays and blessings on the new arrival when it comes, keep us informed.
Its a pleasure to speak to you all. Heather Wilmot

[Gail]

I googled the Treffedian Hotel and I am jealous. That area looks beautiful. I would imagine it is worth the price. I may have to add that to my long list of places I want to go.

I would have had the drink after spending $200 at the dentist. That is kind of like spending a lot of money on underwear that no one will ever see. But I guess it has to be done. Actually, I have to have a bridge made and I shudder to think what that will cost me. So I will be drinking when I find out.

I am from California. I enjoy visiting with everyone from different parts of the world and learning new words such as chiropodist. I especially enjoy when you prattle on. (That is another new word me so I needed to use it in a sentence).

I am a silence is golden kind of person but I have a sister who likes to take the tiger by the tail. The problem is, she and I look so much a like, that I get accused of speaking my mind, when it was her. She is always calling me and telling me I might want to stay away from someplace she has just been, because she told them what she thought.

Ok, now I have prattled on, (just wanted to use my new word again). My youngest daughter and I are going to the movies then out to dinner.

Sue, My daughter said if I was going to laugh at you for taking the wrong medicine that I should confess that I once swallowed an earring back in the middle of the night because it was on my nightstand next to my pills.
Gail

[suzie Q]

Gail i can laugh at you now .....it is good we can have a laugh about ourselves and each other

\sue

[Juanita Mullin]

Hi, I enjoy your 'prattle'--it all sounds so folksy!!! I am more of a silence is golden person than a take the tiger by the tail person.
Our grand daughter gave birth Saturday morning to a 9 pound 9 ounce boy. My daughter, her mother, had come up from Nevada to Spokane, WA to help her when the baby comes--only thing is that the baby was so long overdue that our daughter is scheduled to fly home tomorrow when the baby will only be 3 days old.
We plan on Thursday to take a day just to 'ding around.' We want to go to the area of Leavenworth (which looks very much like in the Alps) and find a nice camping place. We both love camping. One of my sisters and her husband will probably join us. Happy vacation to you.

[Gail]

Hi, I enjoy your 'prattle'--it all sounds so folksy!!! I am more of a silence is golden person than a take the tiger by the tail person.
Our grand daughter gave birth Saturday morning to a 9 pound 9 ounce boy. My daughter, her mother, had come up from Nevada to Spokane, WA to help her when the baby comes--only thing is that the baby was so long overdue that our daughter is scheduled to fly home tomorrow when the baby will only be 3 days old.
We plan on Thursday to take a day just to 'ding around.' We want to go to the area of Leavenworth (which looks very much like in the Alps) and find a nice camping place. We both love camping. One of my sisters and her husband will probably join us. Happy vacation to you. Congratulations Great Grandma! That is one big boy. I am sure your daughter will be making a trip back to see the baby real soon. 'Ding Around', that is a new one for me and you aren't even from another country. I have never been to Spokane, but I have a friend who lives in Vancouver, Washington that I go to see frequently. I googled Leavenworth and it looks beautiful too.

I will practice using 'ding around' in a sentence too. You can tell I three teachers in the family. I always have to use my new words in a sentence.
Have fun campling. Gail

[heatherwilmot]

Congratulations Great Grandma! That is one big boy. I am sure your daughter will be making a trip back to see the baby real soon. 'Ding Around', that is a new one for me and you aren't even from another country. I have never been to Spokane, but I have a friend who lives in Vancouver, Washington that I go to see frequently. I googled Leavenworth and it looks beautiful too.

I will practice using 'ding around' in a sentence too. You can tell I three teachers in the family. I always have to use my new words in a sentence.
Have fun campling. Gail



Heather W here, how lovely to get such quick responses, how I wish at times I was a 'silence is golden' sort of person, but we are what we are, and as we get older I find that, I at least don't particularly worry what other people think of me, so as long as we don't deliberately hurt someone then we should be able, within reason, to please ourselves. 'ding around' is lovely. Wonder where all these sayings, words, come from. Not surprising I guess that we all have a few words or sayings, not heard of by those from other countries, as people from other 'counties' in UK have not heard of them either.
Just been to get the evening paper for my husband, yes he is MY carer, but I also take care of him. this area is headlines at the moment. The next village to us is famous, or infamous at the moment, the home of a multi-millionaire was burnt down, arson expected but the family of 3 were missing. Sadly they have now found 3 bodies, wife shot in head and identified. However unidentified as yet but I guess they are pretty sure that they are the husband and daughter of 17. Horses and dogs had also been shot and buildings set on fire. What happens to make people do such things. it really is a very quiet part of Wales, on the Powys/Shropshire border.
All very sad.
Congratulations on the new arrival, a real blessing. As I have said before, 'if I had known grandchildren were so much fun I would have had them first' . One of the best things is when you are exhausted you can give them back.

Yesterday I was thinking about life generally after my Dentist said my one tooth looked a little worse for wear, I said they should as they were nearly as old as me. to which he replied 'Oh, nearly 16 then!' told you he is charming even if he is expensive! He queried whether I would like to be 16 again to which I replied no 40/50 would be lovely, Rachel his Nurse asked had they been my happiest years, and I had to say truthfully, 'no, they had all been pretty good except the last 7 after Mr Parky came to stay, and even they could have been worse, I have made lots of new friends, now 'prattle' with all of you, it is nice to hear your stories, we cann't talk about PD all the time can we....
One last quick sentence, I have been married 45 years, good ones. Have one son, 42, two grandsons, 4 and 7, and lovely daughter-in-law. Very nice house, with plenty to do and places to go. What more could I ask.
well......I guess there is something but mustn't be greedy.
Have a good day. Thinking of you all. Heather W
How was that for a load of 'prattle' is it also 'dinging around'?
or do I have the wrong meaning?

[Mary]

Hi, I enjoy your 'prattle'--it all sounds so folksy!!! I am more of a silence is golden person than a take the tiger by the tail person.
Our grand daughter gave birth Saturday morning to a 9 pound 9 ounce boy. My daughter, her mother, had come up from Nevada to Spokane, WA to help her when the baby comes--only thing is that the baby was so long overdue that our daughter is scheduled to fly home tomorrow when the baby will only be 3 days old.
We plan on Thursday to take a day just to 'ding around.' We want to go to the area of Leavenworth (which looks very much like in the Alps) and find a nice camping place. We both love camping. One of my sisters and her husband will probably join us. Happy vacation to you.

Congratulations Great Grand Mum You must be delighted I bet your daughter is soon back and you will see lots of her now.Our 3 daughters are 44/43/39 all married but my husband does frequently ask "are you sure they left home when they got married" as we do see lots of them and the grandchildren but I love them visiting and being involved in lots of things that they do.Grandad teaches them drawing /Do it yourself I teach sewing/ knitting they teach us computer /technology/ mobile phone -works great Keep us updated on baby
Mary

[heatherwilmot]

Congratulations Great Grand Mum You must be delighted I bet your daughter is soon back and you will see lots of her now.Our 3 daughters are 44/43/39 all married but my husband does frequently ask "are you sure they left home when they got married" as we do see lots of them and the grandchildren but I love them visiting and being involved in lots of things that they do.Grandad teaches them drawing /Do it yourself I teach sewing/ knitting they teach us computer /technology/ mobile phone -works great Keep us updated on baby
Mary


Heather W here, just passing through, saw the bit about children leaving home, also read my earlier 'goings on' sorry, once started.... anyway, no they never go away, I am glad to say andtheir problems usuallyget more expensive than a plaster on a grazed knee. Just off to Hairdressers, then to see my PDS Nurse re medication. wish me luck. thinking of you all. Heather (Prill) or W. don't even know what to call myself now, maybe I will change my name to Tryphena, my second name, bet there isn't another one of those! your thoughts please. H

[Gail]

Hello to all. I just prattled on for about 30 minutes and when I hit reply it said I wasn't logged on and I lost my prattle. I will try again, but am not a happy camper.

I began by complaining that I have a cold and feel miserable. I think it is my punishment for going on so much about my vacation. I have two days to get rid of it.

Heather, I googled Tryphenia (yes I google everything) and came up with: From the Greek name Τρυφαινα (Tryphaina), derived from Greek τρυφη (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy". This name is mentioned briefly in the New Testament. It also indicated that it was a rare name. So, since you appear to be a vert rare person, I think the name is very fitting.

Mary, your husband is correct. The children don't go away when the get married, they just bring someone else home wirh them

Ok, that is the Readers Digest version. The rest of my prattle will need to wait. I need to get some sleep. Gail

[suzie Q]

Heather W here, just passing through, saw the bit about children leaving home, also read my earlier 'goings on' sorry, once started.... anyway, no they never go away, I am glad to say andtheir problems usuallyget more expensive than a plaster on a grazed knee. Just off to Hairdressers, then to see my PDS Nurse re medication. wish me luck. thinking of you all. Heather (Prill) or W. don't even know what to call myself now, maybe I will change my name to Tryphena, my second name, bet there isn't another one of those! your thoughts please. H

Heather

Tryphena is an unusual name i like it
".Heather Tryphena "'here that sounds nice But i like Heather Prill too . i have 2 married daughters and one daughter living in Scotland she and her partner who is scottish are coming home as soon as he sells his house in Scotland ,so they will be living with us .MY middle Daughter and her partner who got married last year in Feb lived with us for 2 years before they got married .And they all live close by so see lots of them ...It will be nice when my daughter in Scotland comes home ,we will have to get used to having them in the house again we have been home alone for 2 years .Your right they always come back


sue

[suzie Q]

Gail i hope that you get rid of your cold before you go on holidays ..close now 2 days for you 5 days for me .....i have started packing our bags i cant decide what to take..so i have put heaps in i will have to take half out .Ken is complaining that i have too much .happy holiday in case i dont get to talk before you go


sue

[suzie Q]

Hi, I enjoy your 'prattle'--it all sounds so folksy!!! I am more of a silence is golden person than a take the tiger by the tail person.
Our grand daughter gave birth Saturday morning to a 9 pound 9 ounce boy. My daughter, her mother, had come up from Nevada to Spokane, WA to help her when the baby comes--only thing is that the baby was so long overdue that our daughter is scheduled to fly home tomorrow when the baby will only be 3 days old.
We plan on Thursday to take a day just to 'ding around.' We want to go to the area of Leavenworth (which looks very much like in the Alps) and find a nice camping place. We both love camping. One of my sisters and her husband will probably join us. Happy vacation to you.



congratulations on the new baby and hope you have a great camping trip ...talk soon

sue

[Gail]

Hello to all. Well it is finally here. I leave tomorrow for my vacation. I still have the cold, but it gets better every day. I will miss you all while I am gone, but it sounds like a lot of us are going on vacation. I will be anxious to hear how everyone did.

Heather, will there be pictures? That hotel looks awesome!

We will chat when we all get back.

Gail

[Gail]

Gail i hope that you get rid of your cold before you go on holidays ..close now 2 days for you 5 days for me .....i have started packing our bags i cant decide what to take..so i have put heaps in i will have to take half out .Ken is complaining that i have too much .happy holiday in case i dont get to talk before you go


sue Sue, have a great trip. I am taking a break from packing right now. I think I see a glass of wine in my future. I am trying to pack light, but it is hard. I have given my friend such a hard time for packing to much, so I can't. Talk to you in a few weeks. Gail

[Pauline]

Hi Gail and Sue
I hope you both have a geat Vacation take care but have a great time :):):)Pauline

[ltd-addition]

Gail Suzie Pauline

a Quick message to you
Gail get some selenium with vitamins A C E in them, they are an anti oxident (herbal) 1 a day to get rid of toxins from your body. You enjoy your hols

Suzie if you bump into my friend Nyca (customs & Excise) tell her I love and miss her and hubby Jim. She is 6 foot tall a Geordie like me and has the biggest Brown eyes you will ever see. You enjoy your hols too pet

Pauline since you need nursing I will ring you to keep in touch with you as required to ensure you water down your medicine !! he he only funning: alcohol should never be watered but Canadian club can be added

[heather]

Good
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[Pauline]

Gail Suzie Pauline

a Quick message to you
Gail get some selenium with vitamins A C E in them, they are an anti oxident (herbal) 1 a day to get rid of toxins from your body. You enjoy your hols

Suzie if you bump into my friend Nyca (customs & Excise) tell her I love and miss her and hubby Jim. She is 6 foot tall a Geordie like me and has the biggest Brown eyes you will ever see. You enjoy your hols too pet

Pauline since you need nursing I will ring you to keep in touch with you as required to ensure you water down your medicine !! he he only funning: alcohol should never be watered but Canadian club can be added

Ileene lol hope you had a good day Margie and I will be tickleing you again lol:D:D:D Pauline

[heather]

Hi Pauline
is Ltd-addition and Margie OK havent seen them on hear for a time :eek::eek:

[Margie2]

Hi Pauline
is Ltd-addition and Margie OK havent seen them on hear for a time :eek::eek:


Hi Heather,

Margie here:). Been up for 37 hours straight and still can't sleep. Too much happening in our home with Tony. Am hoping the upcoming week will be slower...much, much slower. Tony going to doc tomorrow, urologist, to check how infection has/is healing. Hope for good news.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn309/RockLeesLilShadow/Disney/fairytalesicon.jpg?t=1240226470 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)(----That's what I should be doing...not SnowWhite (sleeping, that is)...maybe a Prince Charming will come and kiss me and unlike SnowWhite (she woke up from the kiss)...I'll fall asleep from the kiss. I'm dreaming with my eyes wide open. Oh me, oh my.

Maybe i could get some advice from Sleepy, one of the Seven Dwarfs on how he gets to sleep so fast.
ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz??????? I wonder how he does it?

[heather]

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Hope this is you now



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[suzie Q]

Hi Margie

Nothing worse than not sleping hope you get some soon

Sue

[heather]

Fingers crossed Sue this is Margie


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[suzie Q]

Lets hope so .although i will wonder she ahs found out how to use msn now she will be up chatting all night lol

Sue

[heather]

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[heather]

For all my friends

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[Patsy]

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[Patsy]

Hi Heather
I do hope you and your husband are OK. It is unusual that you haven't posted in the last few days, lets hope there is nothing wrong.

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God Bless
Patsy.

[suzie Q]

Patsy

It is unusual not to hear from Heather.Hope she is ok maybe just busy


Sue

[Mary]

Sue
Did you write an article about Gail's visit anywhere? I could not keep track as my computer gave up on the Internet totally (courtesy of my 12 year old grandson opening up a programme with viruses) and I missed the everything.I am off to Cornwall on holiday for 2 weeks but hope to catch up on return.Can not see many threads from Margie 2 or Limited Edition are they OK? Have the jokes from Gary and Pauline dried up or are my new computer settings missing them?
Hope all is OK in Tasmania
Mary

[Juanita Mullin]

Sue, I, too would like to hear about your visit with Gail. Did I miss when you posted it?

In reading all that the caregivers are meeting up with in caring for their spouses makes me wonder if those kinds of things are what is in store for me--I'm the one with the PD.
My husband just turned 82.

Juanita

[suzie Q]

Hi Juanita

i looked to seee if you had an email address on your profile but you dont .i have one can u email me and i will send you a photo there were a couple of photos on here somewhere.but it would be nice to be able to contact you ..

Dont worry about what is in store it may never happen it does scare you i know how you feel but we can't waste time thinking about what might not happen.We have a lot of living to do put it on the shelf as heather would say


talk soon sue

[heather]

Hi Heather
I do hope you and your husband are OK. It is unusual that you haven't posted in the last few days, lets hope there is nothing wrong.

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God Bless
Patsy.


Hi Girls
I'm OK
I forgot to move my modem, and my parrot Major, throw his water all over it :(:(, and only got to town yesterday for a new one, as i started to decorate living room, and had to do it in sections, in case the paint went on Jim chest, the paint for the radiators was the worse, and just for something to do, built a new posh, glass top stand for the TV