And, because it deserves a separate post: Epic, I'm so sorry for the news about your mom. May her remaining time be peaceful for her and as easy as possible on you. Sending you strength and love.
Hell, I don't know. If I had wanted schooling, I'da gone to school.
Jayne ,'Ariel'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Kate P. - Aug 14, 2015 11:29:22 am PDT #21172 of 30002
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
beth b - Aug 14, 2015 7:44:02 pm PDT #21173 of 30002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Epic, love, ma , peace headed your way
yay for babies figuring out the wold
Burrell - Aug 15, 2015 6:21:20 am PDT #21174 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I am so sorry, Epic. My mom lost her words too, so I know what that's like. I have many thoughts about your brother, but others here have said most of it already, and in nicer words than I would have used. He has his own journey to walk, and he is choosing to go it alone, but you don't have to go it alone too because you have your people. May you find the strength to get through this, and try to be kind to yourself as you do. Eat well, sleep when you can.
ON a practical note, grill the hospital social worker while you are there about home health care options. Many services send CNAs that you can interview for hire. If you can afford it, try to hire more care than you think you need so that you have time to take care of your needs and work too.
sj - Aug 15, 2015 6:27:20 am PDT #21175 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Every day this week I have been woken up by one doctor or another at 4 or 5 AM. Now it is finally the day we're supposed to be going home and a doctor from my office finally came to discharge me, but we're still waiting for ltc' doctor's office to discharge her.
Laura - Aug 15, 2015 9:49:56 am PDT #21176 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I hope you and your family are home now, sj.
sj - Aug 15, 2015 10:16:25 am PDT #21177 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
We just got in.
sj - Aug 15, 2015 12:31:34 pm PDT #21178 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
ltc is fed, changed, and sleeping comfortably in her bassinet. Meanwhile, TCG has gone back to the hospital because the nurse messed up my discharge paperwork and he needed to go back to get the proper paperwork for my prescriptions. Mom is here, and we're having pasta for dinner tonight.
Liese S. - Aug 15, 2015 1:09:14 pm PDT #21179 of 30002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yay for ltc at home!
Hil R. - Aug 15, 2015 6:21:17 pm PDT #21180 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Argh. I've felt a panic attack coming on all day, and I've successfully held it back until now, but somehow, it just broke through because I couldn't decide what kitchen shelving to buy. Even while panicking, I can tell that this is stupid. (There's a shelving unit from Ikea that I like, but I know I'd have trouble putting it together myself, because it's kind of big. Or I could get a few smaller ones. Or I could get a taller unit, but the taller ones are mostly too tall. And I can't really cook anything until I have some kind of shelves, because right now, most of my kitchen stuff is stacked on the counters and stove.)
Nora Deirdre - Aug 15, 2015 7:20:17 pm PDT #21181 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Burrel says everything I want to!
I am so sorry, Epic. My mom lost her words too, so I know what that's like.
Oh, man, it's tough. I'm sorry.
I have many thoughts about your brother, but others here have said most of it already, and in nicer words than I would have used. He has his own journey to walk, and he is choosing to go it alone, but you don't have to go it alone too because you have your people. May you find the strength to get through this, and try to be kind to yourself as you do.
Yes, yes, and yes.
Many hugs.
Glad Miss Francesca Ruth is at home and that sj can return to carbs!