trachemys

Hi, gang! Just a little drive-by on a Saturday afternoon. All is well.

On an interesting note: peoples' addictions are taking second place to their lives. And that's a beautiful thing.

tootsl1

Dad has always been unpleasant at times, but it seems that confronting his mortality has made things worse. They have carers that go in to do the things he cannot do physically, but there is no need for anyone full time as yet. I heard earlier that my mum had a massive argument with my dad last night and told him she wouldn't tolerate his behaviour any more. Since then he has settled down, but there is a pattern and I feel it will probably build up again over time. It is good to know she can and will stand up for herself when pushed into a corner. Hopefully it made my dad sit up and take notice. We are back down next week for a family get together, so will spend a little time with them. I guess we will take things day at a time.

PhoenixJ

prayers toots

Dee74

I'm glad your mum is standing up for herself Toots.
My mum keeps my dad pretty much in check that way.



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Saskia

Duff, your son is very fortunate to have a mom who stands up for him Sassy kitty seems to be 100% deaf.

Toots, good that your mom stood up for herself. Most definitely a very challenging situation

Trachy, you sound good...

tootsl1

Hi guys, feeling a little itchy and sore, I have shingles. At the moment my biggest problem with it is lack of sleep. I'm on strong antiviral medication which hopefully will reduce any postviral nerve damage/pain.

Dee74

Hope you feel better soon without any complications toots

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venuscat

You poor love....I hope you can get some sleep and heal fast. s

PhoenixJ

shingles suck

tootsl1

Big time, but every time I start feeling sorry for myself I think of what you have been through and realise there are others who have, do and will suffer way worse.

Saskia

Babs1234

Awh man Toots -----Take care of yourself. So sorry to hear ---I hear they are miserable.
I just got done with my second Upper GI---they put bands on the varcies (blood vessels) on my esophagus and then I went yesterday and had another upper GI and everything look good and have to have another one in a year.
The ultra sound shows I have a palp on my Gall bladder and now this Tuesday I'm having surgery and having it removed (the gall bladder) the palp has grown over the last 3 years so, they are taking it all. That's all I can tell you in my own language....soooo lucky me gets to be laid up for a bit. It will be ok---they will send in the palp and it will take up to 6 days to find out if it is cancer or not.....Most are not ---i'll worry about it when they tell me.
gosh,----I have been thinking about drinking and if this is what a little stress does ---what would I do if I really had something to complain about.??
ha ha ha ha

So, today is Friday and I'm having the surgery on Tuesday--I will be in touch.Take care everyone and talk real soon.
Babs

tootsl1

Oh Babs, don't underestimate the level of stress you are going through, but as low as the thought remains just that you will be okay. I hope the surgery goes well and that the results are as hoped. I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts for the operation. X

venuscat

Oh Babs honey.....
I am sending love and prayers for the surgery....it's going to be OK.....the docs will get you through this and feeling better in no time. ♥♥♥

Dee74

Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery and good news on the biopsy Babs

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Saskia

Babs, good that this will be taken care of! Sending you hugs for a speedy recovery

PhoenixJ

Prayers babs

Babs1234

hi guys ! Planted my garden and trying to get some things done ---I'm going to mow the lawn. Hubby isn't going to(long story) anyway---keeping busy that's for sure.
How are those darn shingles Toots?
Thank you for thinking of me. take care everyone !

Babs

tootsl1

Will be thinking of you today Babs. Shingles are still around, but not stopping me from doing anything. I'm currently deep cleaning and redecorating my flat as the last tenant left it in an atrocious state and my agents quoted a ridiculous amount to do the work. Spent yesterday up to my elbows in ancient kitchen gunk! Deep clean? Deep joy!

Dee74

best wishes to you both Babs and Toots

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