Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
Unfortunately, Guns always seem to get into the wrong hands.
Glad, that is just awful...it makes me wonder "what is happening to our nation and our world as a whole?"😢
Many Americans admit that there is a problem.
Let’s hope for change in this nation and the entire world.
Glad, what a horrific story. 😞
No mention of dementia yet. Guns are not allowed there.
Tons of memories in that little bank book 😊.
It’s the sweet story of your life.
Wishing you all the best with your family and your kitty.
Sending prayers and blessing!!
Bridger,
I know how hard it is to sift through someone else's life!
It's like eating an elephant, one bite at a time!!
God bless!
So I was patting myself on the back for establishing a small boundary & putting my family first. But now my daughters cat (whom I like to call my cat, since mine died and Frankie is our only cat now) is sick, I suspect it’s his kidneys. The soonest the vet can see him is Friday morning. So now I have to leave town and leave behind our sick cat!! If he needs medication, my husband will not be able to give it to him, the cat does not like him. Won’t go near him. Every time we go to my parents house, Frankie hides under my daughters bed until we get home). If he has to go back to the vet next week, I really can’t see my husband being able to coax him out from hiding AND getting him in to the carrier. I really cannot believe this! What timing! How do you people do it? I feel like I am running in 2 different directions. Like I am being pulled in 2 different directions. I feel horribly guilty leaving the cat knowing something is very wrong and if my suspicions are right, he cannot wait until I get home. He will decline too fast and the damage will be done! My DD will stay home with him if necessary but I feel guilty leaving her here. I know my mom is going to feel sad not seeing my DD especially during this difficult time, the cancer diagnosis has left my mother shaken and upset obviously. But I also know she will understand why my DD stayed home. Yet I still feel guilt. Maybe guilt is the wrong word. It just feels wrong. Like no matter what, it’s wrong. Wrong to leave my DD here to take care of the cat herself and wrong to take her with me and leave the cat behind knowing he’s sick!! I really don’t know how you caregivers manage to stay sane. I feel like I have to keep everyone happy and be in 2 places at once.
I was finally able to get her on the phone today. She told me that she hadn't received anything. Of course I was panicked about the bank card! Fedex tracking said it had been delivered. So I called my Aunts facility. After hours of waiting for a call back, I learned that my Aunt had in fact received the package. She just doesn't remember!!
I completely understand that it's not her fault! However, I'm not gonna lie, it stings to know that she has no comprehension of the things that I am doing for her.
I know so much of what we do as caregivers goes unnoticed and unappreciated, so I wanted to send my heart out to all of you!!
Even if only here, you are appreciated!!!
(((HUGS)))
I got Moderna which requires two doses.
I wonder when the new J and J vaccine is going to be ready. That one is only one shot!
Next shot scheduled for next month.
I am very fortunate to have a friend that is a pharmacist to make this happen.
I am so grateful!
Our state is only vaccinating ages 70 and up at the moment but it’s kind of unorganized like everywhere else right now!
People are placing themselves on several lists, then don’t take their name off of the other lists.
My friend takes quite awhile awhile figuring out the schedule for vaccines and when she has extra she calls friends to get them. She refuses to throw them away.
If you just smile 🎶🎵🎶
Really interesting. He knows his memory is going. His mind is perfectly normal as soon as he hears the music!
It’s absolutely amazing how music effects the brain!
I looked up the power of music on the brain with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. I saw several amazing YouTube videos on the topic.
I already told my husband if I go into a facility that I want my favorite music playing every single day!
If you get a chance look at the YouTube from Australia on this topic! I cried because it was so beautiful!
I just got the call from my friend who is a pharmacist.
I have an appointment this afternoon for my COVID-19 vaccine.
This woman spends every single night coordinating these vaccines. She works at an independent pharmacy. She grew tired of the large chains.
Anyway, she works all evening when she gets off coordinating the vaccines. People here place their names on several lists. If their names come up on another list first she has extra doses. She will not throw them away.
I’ve got the next one! I am so happy! Have to get ready for appointment.
Prayers requested for no reactions. 🙏 Thanks!
nurse: "Can't you have this done at their lab?"
me: "Uhm, no, covid restrictions"
nurse: "I'd hate for it to get lost"
me in my head (oh for FFF sake, can't somebody make some phone calls?)
"Sometimes you can get a bit too isolated, so it will do you good to be out and about right now. Welcome neighbors over for lunch or spend time with friends you haven't seen in a while"
Really.
I guess that means it's fine to ignore the pandemic and stay at home orders?
I don't care
I try to make it
through my life, in my way there's you
I try to make
It through these lies, that's all I do.
Just don't deny it
don't try to fight this
and deal with it
that's part of it
If you were dead or still
alive, I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all
behind, cuz I swear,
(I swear) I don't care
I try to make you see my side, I always try to stay in line,
but your eyes see right through,
that's all they do.
I'm getting buried in this place, I got no room your in my face,
don't say anything just go away
If you were dead or still alive, I don't care, I don't care.
Just go and leave this all behind, cuz I swear I don't care
I'm changing everything cuz you won't be there for me,
I'm changing everything cuz you won't be there for me.
(Sole)
If you were dead or still alive, I don't care, I don't care.
Just go and leave this all behind, cuz I swear,
(I swear)
I don't care.
If you were dead or still alive, I don't care (I don't care).
Just go and leave this all behind, I don't care (I swear) I don't care. at all.
--Apocalyptica
I have watched the earlier episodes of this series on Agatha Christie. It’s very good.
I will say an extra prayer.