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6/18/13 11:02 P

My dad was on the floor for awhile before someone found him as he did not have his necklace on him either. My daughter has been working with him for a couple of days so that he would be ready for this time. I think that my dad is getting weaker in the legs as he can not hold up his legs when you push him in the wheelchair. I think that he will be fine after he gets used to his new place. He does not seem to be upset like he was the last time when I had him by myself.

I am glad to hear that you will be able to have a small vacation and that you will be doing something that you will like. Are you going to be able to take pictures? I hope to see some of them. How is your grandbaby doing?

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6/18/13 3:46 P

Patty I am so glad he is taking this well. I am also glad your daughter is there to help you. It is very hard when they start to have falls and cannot help themselves. My MIL fell once and was on the floor for 6 hours before someone came to thelp. Also she forgot to be waering her medic alert button and so had to wait on a cold floor in tears. She is now in assisted living and even there she has fallen but at least it is only a max of 20 mins before anyone finds her.

I am going to have a break from work at the end of the week as it has been 9 months since I have had a break. So need it. We shall be driving north for about 3 hours and exploring the area there. It will be very cold but the days will be pleasant.

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6/18/13 3:36 P

I am glad that I do not have to work anymore as I could not take the stress. So I know where you are coming from when you talk about stress.

We are working at getting my dad situated in his new place and he is having to come to peace with reality.

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6/18/13 6:16 A

May be the best thing I think. Getting old is not nice. Very cold morning and night getting that way too. Long day at work and had to work late while they cleaned the work carpets.

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6/17/13 8:58 P

Found out today that they are going to keep my dad where he is now. Boxing up his things and moving him over there will be the chore for the next couple of weeks.

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6/17/13 5:30 P

My son left for overseas last night and I am missing him already. So cold here this morning and I am having a alte night at work tonight. Glad you are getting help. It just gives us that extra timwe to regroup and rejuvenate our energy levels.

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6/17/13 5:20 P

Having to relearn stress busters myself. I feel less nervous and better all around. It is great to have help from my daughter with my dad..

Hope you are able to relieve your stress, too.



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6/16/13 3:51 P

Patty I agree he needs care now but sometimes the odl folks just can't accept it. Happy fathers day to you dad. Hope you enjoy the day and he doesn't make it too hard for you.

Very cold here this morning and I do not like it at all. The rain has also cleared here.

I have had a few stressful days and yesterday i overate. Need to get back on track today.
Have a nice day.

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6/16/13 9:30 A

Today we have a day called Father's Day honoring our fathers. I will go see my dad later with a card as it is hard to know what he can have where he is right now.

Yesterday our area was under a Flood Watch warning, however, nothing came of it. I do not think that they were predicting any rain for a period of time.

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6/15/13 5:38 P

Because of my health, my dad would stay in the Care Center, where he is now. Four falls in a month seems like a lot of falls, and, I am tired of going to the ER whenever he falls. When he falls he seems to fall twice within 24 hours. And if he goes back, I think that there should be someone staying with him at night as that seems when he falls mostly. I did learn that my daughter and brother do not expect me to be there the whole time whatever is going on with him. I am feeling much better now that I have been able to relax, knowing that he is being looked out for.

Something tells me that the rain is gone as it has been nice all day and the sun is finally out.

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6/15/13 4:47 P

I was disappointd in the restaurant choice my frineds made. Overpriced, bad service and noisy. We ate and then left. Early night after that. So ridiculous.

The sun is shining and quite cold this morning. Work again today. Enjoy the rain.

How is dad this morning? You and the family probably think he should be in more care but they can be so stubborn. My firend who we had sdinner with last night is having the same issues with her parents. They both bneed to be in assisted living and her father is giving her so much grief.

Have a nice weekend.

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6/15/13 8:08 A

We got some good rain yesterday and later in the afternoon we are suppose to get some more.

I hope that you have fun as you deserve it. Take care and I will talk to you later.

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6/15/13 3:46 A

So sorry to hear that Patty. Glad to see your daughter is there to help you.

Going out tonight. So will catch up with you tomorrow.

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6/14/13 9:22 P

My dad fell not once, but twice today, so was in the Emergency Room for several hours. Thanks for my daughter as emotionally it has gotten hard on me. She lives in South Carolina, about 20 hours from where I live, however, she has come down for the month (or she can stay longer) to help me as she knows I need a break from it. She has rented a house close to me for that time.

We got a good amount of rain today while a friend and I were in the indoor pool at my place.

I am so tired I will really sleep well tonight.

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6/13/13 3:27 P

I am glad she is helping. How far does she normally live away from you?

I have a busy day ahead today and am looking forward to the afternoon and a break from all the running and chores.

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6/13/13 2:44 P

My daughter has been very helpful during this time that she has been here.

I insist on getting my exercising in early in the morning as it is so hot a humid here most of the time. Not as bad as where I grew up which is worse.

Enjoy yourself today!

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6/13/13 3:50 A

So glad dad is more settled. Woo hoo less stress for you.
Now for some sunshine and you will be fine again.

Overcast and pleasant today for us.

Home from work and cooking a lovely piece of roast beef and veges.

Until tomorrow.............

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6/12/13 10:40 P

yes we all need acountability

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6/12/13 10:18 P

My dad is doing fine no that he is back home. My daughter goes to visit him twice a day which I think he enjoys.

We had a nice spaghetti dinner with salad followed by dessert of chocolate cake with strawberries. They brought wine. We had a good visit. I sent them home with the leftovers from the meal.

It has been raining all around us and as always missing us.

Hoping that you enjoy your day(s) off.

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6/12/13 3:29 P

Oh that is good news (I think). He is better now is he?
How did the dinner go?

Rained all night and some places had a thunder storm.

I like being at home when it is raining.

Busy day ahead and hpong it goes fast as I have tomorrow off.

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6/12/13 1:45 P

My Dad moved back to his apartment, so he is happy and well.

Glad that your headache is gone, so that you feel better.

I am doing well as I have gotten everything done, ready for tonight.

It is hot and muggy here with some rain and more suppose to come.

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6/12/13 4:03 A

Where did your dad move to? Is he ok. I hate cooking new things I am unfamiliar with too.

Headache gone and feeling better today.

Hope you have a new visit with your daughter.

Rain again.

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6/11/13 5:26 P

Busy, busy, busy.

My dad got moved earlier in the day. Cleaning house for when my daughter comes. Cooking something I am not good at.

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6/10/13 4:44 P

Back to work after 4 great days off.

Still cold and still raining.

Glad you are getting lots done.

Trying to focus on my food this week.

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6/10/13 4:24 P

Run errands in the morning, helped my daughter move some of my dad's things back to his apartment for tomorrow there will not have so much to do when he is moved and now I am working on the computer.

Beautiful weather----I walked early this morning before it got so hot. Yesterday afternoon we had really quick, drenching rain twice which was nice.

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6/10/13 2:48 A

Cold and miserable today.
Can't get warm.

But a good day overall.

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6/9/13 8:43 P

I will probably just sit by the pool enjoying the scenery and company. I am taking my suit, just in case I want get into it.

Because of misquitoes we did not go swimming today. We had a good time of fellowship while inside and looking at the scenery. A nice lunch of hamburgers which I took. The kids liked that. We had a good time while the kids played video games.

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6/8/13 11:52 P

Oh to be warm enough to swim. Enjoy Patti.
Cold and windy and some showers today.
Today I took mum and 3 of her friends toi a church some distance form her house. It was lovely and the light luncheon afterwards was great.

Home now to catch up on some home duties and computer work.

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6/8/13 8:38 P

My daughter and I spent some time with my Dad today while his dogs came to visit him. And he seems to be doing much better.

Planning on going to visit a friend tomorrow and enjoy her infinity swimming pool. And her two of her grandchildren will be there. She knows I enjoy having them around as I do not have any.

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6/8/13 2:23 A

Had a fabulous day taking so many photos and meeti ng so many lovely people.

Looking frward to my bed tonight,

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6/7/13 6:59 P

You have a nice weekend yourself. Glad that you were able to spend time with your son and his friend and with your mother.

Glad to be able to take it easier right now.

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6/7/13 3:37 P

That is good. A friend of ours also works from the computer and can travel anywhere at anytime. Lucky jobs.

Had dinner with myson last night and with his friend and we celbrated a birhtday. We had Thai food. Quite enjoyable and had a nice time. We also took my mother and she had a great time too.
Today off to a military show. Cool agian this morning.

Have a nice weekend.

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6/7/13 1:39 P

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends.

My daughter has her own place while she is here, so that she can work and do her own thing. She works from the computer, so she can go anywhere she wants to go. It is nice to have her nearby for awhile.

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6/7/13 12:51 A

Woo hoo for you - enjoy the swimming. Nice to get as much exercise in as possible that is for sure. I am going to have a relaxing weekend catching up with family and friends and so forth.

Long time between the fun things and they are needed to balance things out.

Enjoy your daughters visit.
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6/6/13 11:53 P

Well I am trying to exercise as much as possible for my health. It is nice weather here as it becomes summer, so I am swimming in the indoor pool we have where I live. Because of my dad I have not been able to walk as much as I want, however, I am going to compensate in other ways now that my daughter is here for awhile. Thank goodness I can take a break.

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6/4/13 3:35 P

Although I work long and hard I am not exercising and really need to ge t my act together. Just that by the time I Spark in the morning it is time to go to work and I start 8 am and finish at 430. By the time I get through the traffic to come home it is 5 pm and dark. and I do not like to walkin the dark. Cook dinner, catch up on some chores and bed.

I am missing my early morning walks due to the cold and dark.

I am going to have to find some alternative. My joints are getting stiff.

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6/4/13 11:49 A

Good that you are getting some good sleep.

Exercising and walking on a gorgeous day.

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6/4/13 3:11 A

Sounds like you have a good plan in place. I am so glad too that you feel better.

I am having such good nights sleep lately. Probably because I am so tired. I am enjoying it though.
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6/3/13 10:50 P

You job keeps you jumping!

Another source told me to give the nurses cards and things that they can give him. And I was able to draw up a plan for things that I need to do. Feeling better.

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6/3/13 4:54 A

Tell the nurses what you are doing and then just call them and check up on him via the nurses. I am sure they would like to help you this way.

had a very busy day at work again. Want to go to bed now but it is too early....

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6/2/13 4:37 P

Georgia I am following your advice and not going today after I went yesterday. I do feel bad about it, however, I will check in with the nurses on a regular basis. My dad is close by, so that I could see him often when he needed me. Because of my health that is not easy some-times. I am learning to not be so hard on myself. My dad has a hard time hearing on the phone, so that makes things rough.

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6/1/13 4:21 P

Payty we have such a deep committment and responsibilty. I only see my mum once a gfortnight. But I do try and ring here everyday for a few minutes even when I am exhausted from work. I have started feeling better about it because I cannot change it. I hope you feel better about it too.

He is being looked after well and he will be fine.

Back to work again today and it will be busy. I do not understand why Sundays are so busy. Anyway have a great weekend.

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6/1/13 12:42 P

Trev thanks for the advice. Taking care of me is important as I have health issues, too, and if I cannot be there for my dad there is no one else here in town. With your advice and Georgia's advice I feel better, because I think he does better when I am not there so much. I just was trying to make his adjustment easier for him.

Georgia I did take him to see the dogs that come visit him on Saturday. He was in better spirits because of that.

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6/1/13 3:50 A

Patty yes I worked again today. But that is life and we do what we have to do.

Trev it is easier whne they don't recognise as you don't feel so guilty no being there everyday.

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6/1/13 3:37 A

I went through this for 3 years when my mother was in a home. It was only when she went in to a nursing home that thing got better (for me) as she did not know one day from another.

I think it is worse for use than for them, but do remember that you have a life too, something that I forgot.

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5/31/13 7:40 P

Thanks for the advice. I will keep that information in mind.

Have a great weekend. Do you have to work?

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5/31/13 5:34 P

patty when my mother in law was put in the home they told us not to visit too regularly in the beginning to give her time to get used to the place. She eventually did. I think your dad knows you get upset so he rings often till he gets you to visit him. Don't be hard on yourself.

He will get used to it.

I achieved all I wanted yesterday and that pleases me. back to work today and the usual routine.

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5/31/13 5:25 P

Well, my dad has been calling me, so I will turn my landline off, so I do not get so upset. I guess since my dad get agitated with me I will not be able to go over so much. Feel so helpless when he wants to be somewhere else, but he needs to be there. Knowing that when things calm down it will be better.

Hoping that you got all your housecleaning done, Georgia.

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5/30/13 4:57 P

Patty only someone like you and me who have had to do all the running around for our parents can laugh. You are right I do not want to be depressed so laughing is the only alternative.

Today I am going to do so much housework. A thorough clean that has not happened recently. So I will burn lots of calories. Woo hoo.

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5/30/13 4:44 P

So far he has not called and it is late afternoon. I have seen him several times and he still insists he does not need to be there; I just won't take him home. With medication he has calmed down thanking me several times for washing his clothes. And he has been having the therapy that he needs.

If he does call me on my landline I do not have to answer as most people call me on my cell. And I have an answering machine, too.

I enjoyed your story about your dad. It made me laugh. Because I laugh about the situation, some people do not understand that you can either laugh or get depressed.

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5/30/13 4:10 A

Patty I had to laugh my dad used to ring 10 times a day and never leave a messager but you could hear him telling mum "she is not home again"

Good luck trying to sort that one out.

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5/29/13 5:57 P

My dad left 5 messages on my phone. Have to find a solution to that one.

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5/29/13 3:54 P

Patty we must have the same weather. We had rain last night too. Achieved so much at work yesterday and it feels so good.

Your dad will settle with each day and then he will be more relaxed. Hope you are getting your walks in. Shortly I will fold yesterdays laundry and get ready for work after that.

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5/29/13 1:10 P

It is nice that both of us had a good day accomplishing what we needed to do. Having another relaxing day accomplishing other things that need to be done so that I can get everything done.

My dad seems to be doing better as he is calmer.

We might be getting more rain today. We had some during the night.

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5/29/13 3:36 A

Slept better last night and felt good today.
my computer is working like a dream. Thank God as I miss it so much when it is not here.
Patty that is great that you accomplished so much today. I did too at work. Feels good that is for sure.

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5/28/13 8:40 P

Georgia how is your computer? Hoping that you have a better night's sleep.

Went over to the nursing home twice today and got much done each time. It seems that therapy will take awhile to get going. My dad seems to stay in the same place most of the time. I hope that things will improve with time. Progress is being made, so that is what is important. I accomplished a lot for my dad.....

And for me, too. A very good day! Especially, when it has been awhile since so much has been accomplished.

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5/28/13 4:53 A

Patty I feel for your dad and for you. It cannot be easy for him as the older people feel confusion so much more intensely. Hopefully they can make him feel settled very quickly.
I am glad your brother was visiting too. We had rain today as well. More normal temps as well.

Didn't sleep well last night so hoping for a better sleep tonight.

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5/27/13 4:13 P

My heart goes out to my dad as he is having a hard time understanding what is going on. He does not know what is going on and what the routine is going to be as his familiar one. They have to wait to give him therapy until they get the paperwork.

During this trying time I have been off my new way of living, so now it is up to me to go back to that way of living. On Memorial Day I enjoyed a nice lunch with a good friend.

Georgia hoping that you had a nice day.

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5/26/13 7:43 P

My brother reminded me to keep my temper in check. They move my dad, confuse the heck out of him, and upset him and there is no therapy til Tuesday or later. My brother is leaving early in the morning for Houston. We have no rain for a long time, then we get THREE DAYS OF RAIN!!!!! So happy to see it; and the ditch in the back of my house very seldom has water in it and it has some water and is muddy all around.

Georgia glad that you were able to catch up with family----that is always enjoyable.

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5/26/13 3:04 A

It is so annoying that people do not communicate important things like moving your dad. UGhhhh so distressing.

Had a nice day - we visited my brother in law today and had a nicelunch and catch up. Have seen them for a while.

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5/25/13 9:06 P

Hope you enjoyed you photography taking.

Enjoyed my brothers visit for a couple of days. I cleaned my house all up for them, however, they stayed at my dad's apartment. It is good for me to have to clean house sometimes as I tend to let things go as there is just me to please. I lost my dad for a short time until I found out where they had moved him without letting me know.

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5/24/13 4:21 P

Patty it was cold, windy and rainy here yesterday and today should be a bit sunnier. Yet again my computer has inherited a virus and am taking my laptop to a friend to check it out. So I shall be without it for a few days. I am using my DH's computer to access emails etc.

So glad you heard from your daughter. It is important to have all the family offer assistance with your dad. It just makes things easier.

Today we go for a drive - the first real scenic drive in many many months. I am going to pack some healthy snacks and we shall go soon.

Have a nice evening.

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5/24/13 1:48 P

We have had glorious rain since early this morning and it has not stopped either. I decided I was going to have a relaxing day of doing nothing after all the hassals I have been having. It is nice to relax after being so busy. And I have a very clean house ready for my family.

I have heard from my daughter, so that makes me happy, since she offered her help with her Gdad.

Off to take a nap with the sound of rain which puts me to sleep. Thunder and all. Thank goodness it is not a bad storm like the recent storms around here.

Georgia enjoy your time off.

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5/23/13 8:06 P

Welcome Ladykolfina. It is not easy taking care of them and trying to get in exercise. I do admire you for being able to try doing some thing for yourself during this difficult time. And that you are living with your father. My father lives next door to me in a nursing home and he is going to make more adjustments as he has to make changes. And there are things that will change as I am the only one here to care for him. So we will be getting some help as my brother lives 5 hours away and cannot help me. I have health issues that I have to take care of too, or there will be no one to do things for him. My father does not remember his grandkids or his great grands.

Georgia I am happy for you to have those days off. I remember when I worked how I looked forward to those time. Having personal things to do for yourself is different from having to work for someone else like you do. It is good for you to be able to do something nice for yourself also by going to get your hair done.

Been waiting on learning our next step in changing my dad to his next home in the nursing home. It frustrates me that they take their time doing their part of the paperwork, however, they expect me to jump through hoops to get it done by the time they need it done. It has caused problems as I have had to cancel my appointments for his appointments. Time for some help.

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5/23/13 4:55 P

Patty I hope it is a good day and no dramas. I don't get many good nights sleep but when I do I love them. Finally 3 days off and tonday I take my mum shopping and get some chores done. Also a visit to the hairdresser this afternoon.

Welcome Ladykolfina (first name???) It is hard looking after our parents especially if we also have certain health issues. But we do what we have to do and I know my mum appreciates it.

Not as cold this morning which is good for my days off from work. Washing was done yesterday so now I have some ironing and floor mopping to do.

A womans work is never done.

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5/23/13 9:11 A

I am also coming back to SparkPeople after a long time (years) away. I live with my father to take care of him. He's a heart transplant patient and 78 years old. I know how it feels to sit in a waiting room and find nothing wrong. But your support means all the world to him, I'm sure! I am so glad to be able to be there when he sees his grandchildren and great-grandbaby and I hope he is still around when the next one is born (November)

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5/23/13 8:24 A

After a good nights sleep I feel better; however, apprehensive that something is going to happen like usual after I get a call from where he lives. Today we will see what the doctor says. I just want to get in my exercise. Off to check on him first on my way to exercise.

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5/22/13 9:05 P

yes Patty I agree time for him to have some assistance. Especially when it interferes with your appointments.

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5/22/13 6:58 P

Spent most of my day in the ER with my dad. They did tests, however, nothing was found, so they just think that he is weak. He is 91. I think that we are going to look into getting some help as it is getting too stressful for me alone. And today I had to cancel an important test for me to be with my dad. I have to watch out for my health so that I can continue to be there for him.

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5/22/13 3:28 A

Patty I hope to get caught up this weekend. It has turned quite cold and everyone is out buying clothes etc. That is why I am so busy.

My fingers are a bit cold tonight but have the heating on and iut won't be long till they feel better.

Hugs.

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5/21/13 8:46 P

At one point we were within the boundaries of severe weather, however, now we are not any where close. Very little activity at all right now.

My dads doctor has ordered him to have physical therapy since he has fallen twice. He will do it for awhile on his own, however, will eventually stop doing it.

Getting many errands done so I am getting caught up.

Georgia hope that you will get some relief from all the work that is coming your way.

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5/20/13 3:41 P

It is so cold in the mornings and ant nights. I really do not like it very much. This has made more people come out to do shopping and has made us very busy at the store.

Hope the bad weather does not affect you too much. I wish I could fit some walking into my days but ow they are dark in the mornings when I get up and dark when I come home. I guess I shall have to figure it out some other way.

Have a good day/ night.

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5/20/13 2:01 P

Thanks Georgia I will try what you suggested. Hoping that you are having a better day today. There have been news of other tornado victims in the central area of the United States. We are suppose to experience bad weather tomorrow. Let us hope that we can get some more rain from the weather.

Today ran a lot more errands----later will probably do some more walking when it cools down some in the evening. Forgot to go walk in the mall when I was over in that direction running errands.

My ticker shows my true weight now. Thanks.

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5/20/13 4:29 A

to go to your start page and on the left where it says change goal hit that button and then it takes you to another page where you change everything you need to change. eg set your goal weight etc.ee how you go with that.

So tired after another long and hard day.

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5/20/13 1:35 A

Georgia my ticker has showed as I weigh 135 for a long time and now I have tried to show my new weight and it will not allow it as it keeps telling me, I need a number higher than 135 any ideas how to put in the new pound weight? I have tried going to my spark page and trying to correct it and it does not work. How can a get some help in resolving this problem it has been a long time since I have been on this site; how do I get to asked questions?
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Had a great time at dinner.

Edited by: PATTYCAKE49 at: 5/20/2013 (01:50)

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5/19/13 4:41 P

A lazy day. Sunny and humid.

Going to meet with some friends for dinner.

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5/18/13 4:29 A

have a good weekend

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5/18/13 3:42 A

I am so glad you are well and safe. Enjoy your walk.

Had a good busy day at work but am glad to be home now.

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5/17/13 6:04 P

The tornado was about 5 hours away from us....we are in the middle of the state and it happened close to Dallas/Fort Worth area close to the Texas Panhandle. There was alot of damage as it was a bad tornado----altogether there were about 13 in the area.

A nice day of walking before it got too hot to walk. Many errands done. More things to do next week. Getting ready to go swim with a friend who is trying to swim as a way to lose some weight. Our mobile home park has an indoor pool.

I had a nice Mother's Day spending it with a friends' family and another friend. I heard from my daughter via email, too.

Have a great weekend to all!!!

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5/16/13 4:23 A

So sorry to hear of your pain. I hope tomorrow is abetter day.

The email from your son sounds perfect. better than any card.

Dh stands for darling husband. SIL - son or sister in law. MIL mother inlaw. DS darling son and so forh.

I am exhausted after a huge day at work. I hope I sleep well tonight.

Patty I hope that tornado was not near you.

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5/15/13 11:27 P

It's been awhile since I checked in. Your openness is really admirable. I hate to complain but this has been a really tough day. I only got 6 hours sleep and I do best on at least 10 hrs. We got up earlier than usual to go into the nearby city for our monthly 4 hour shopping trip! No sleep and a 4 hour trip are more than my disabled body can handle. By the time we finished shopping at the first store I could barely move and we had 3 more stores to go to plus eat lunch at a favorite chinese restaurant. I was so tired and in so much pain I didn't want to eat. I gave my eggroll to my husband and ate only 1/2 of what was on my plate. The second half we had for dinner. Just too much! I came home 6 hours ago and am just now recovering from the earlier part of the day.

New subject...how were your Mother's Days? I had a lovely Mother's Day, hope you did as well! Something tells me I wrote about this already. The very best part of Mother's Day for me was an email from my son I read on Monday; he wrote that he couldn't find a card saying what he wanted to say so he sent the email. To make a long message short he thanked me for raising him with so much love and such a strong faith that he could instill those attributes into his children. Needless to say my hear swelled!

You guys are probably asleep as I write this. Have a good night's sleep and a great day Thursday!

And, Georgia, what does DH stand for?

to you both! B-

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5/15/13 3:39 P

Last night went out for dinner with my DH as I was too tired to cook. I must have eaten something that did not agree with me and felt unwell most of the night.

I should always cook as it is so much more healthier. Lesson learnt!!

It is cold this morning but that is ok as the sun is due to shine all day today. Sunshine is so therapeutic.

Enjoy your walk. Today I will be in another area and doin a lot of stock unpacking and checking etc. Will sure burn some calories today.

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5/15/13 2:53 P

We received some rain during the night; none for today though. Not in our future anytime soon. It is sunny and not to humid right now. As soon as I finish here I am going to try to get in another walk.

Right now it is not a drama and when it starts being drama I leave to let my dad calm down.

It is not easy working in retail sometimes when you have to put new things out when they come in and to serve your customer at the same time. I have done that before, so I know how tiring in can get.

May you have some nice weather mixed in with your regular weather. We are going to start getting hotter temps ourselves, so you are not alone.

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5/15/13 4:32 A

Patty sometimes think our parents become like little children. I hope it does not turn into too much of a drama for you. Glad your appointment went well.

had a busy day at work and I did sleep so much better last night.

Cold has arrived and I do not like it very much. Hope your weather is nice.

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