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Sue can you get a potable lift? Some I believe are called Hoyer lifts, I am not knowledgeable about lifts. but maybe you could talk with the therapy people and see what id availble to help you out. It will be great when Trev is so close again. love n hugs, Bonnie
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Hi Kevin, I am not moving, but I am trying to go through the house room by room and "de-clutter" It is just to much time and effort to dust some of the knick knacks. I also read if you have fond memories of something, but not the space to keep it to take a photo of it. Good luck on the packing.. you will have a head start on it.. and not have to worry at the last minute. Bonnie
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For sure life is not always "fair" Good people get sick or die, bad people get away with crimes. Life is a challenge, and sometimes we just need to be the best we can be, appreicate the little things, the smell of coffe in the morning, the hummingbird, a babies giggle. People we love and people we meet are in our life for a reason, maybe someone to love and to share with.To cherish those people. some times people are only breezing through our life, maybe they are there to teach us something. Sending warm thoughts and prayers for your friend Kathy, and warm wishes for strength for you also. Bonnie
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Best Wishes for Everything.. I am happy to hear the chemo has ended. You are a Strong Survivor and a true Inspiration to all. Ilook forward to hearing about your hair. A friend of ours has finished chemo and her hair is coming in.. a little short yet to tell if it will be curly. love n hugs to one awesome lady, Bonnie
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Hi Bill, Sorry it is not working out well.. You know the old saying.. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find the "princess"... Well you are available and I know the best and right person is out there for you and Bud. Take Care buddy, Bonnie
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Hi Sue, I am glad you have had this week to re=energize. Also it will take Ray a few days to get back into routine. You are so "sensible" about everything, and the insight in seeing that you will be able to be okay alone, when that time does come. You find the joy in the small wonders of nature. I know many of your days are anything but serene. Sending hugs and lemon meringue pies your way. Bonnie
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WOW Terri Congrats and Happy Birthday... -
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Ouch Sue.... luge.... works much better on a slippery surface... and a sled under you.... glad it is bumps, bruises and a few scraps... nothing worse. Please do take some time fo yourself when Ray is in respite care.... Not just catching up or cleaning.. Some REAL SUE time... feet up with the TV on, or lunch with a friend.. a little pampering. I have a cell phone i carry outside.. as being in the boonies noone would hear me yell either, although Mindy our Aussie does try to help you get up... or stand and lick your face to make sure you are ok....lol. Sue You have a PB in care giving... and a Master's in human kindness. love n hugs,, Bonnie
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Jan I am so Happy for you, Wayne and of course Beau. Harley will have his special memories in your heart..... and it is because of his happy memories you could open your heart to a new little furbaby.... to make new memories... I am sure he is a smart little guy and will pick up his obedience training quickly. I read a story somewhere I can't quote it exactly, but a little boy told people that dogs don't stay on earth as long as humans, because they do not need to learn so much.... they understand unconditional love.. Enjoy and I am soooo very happy for all 3 of you. Bonnie
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Stessie, Bless Your Heart.. I really mean that. Thank You for sharing.. You have (and I am taking the "liscense" to speak for everyone here) our Love, Support, Well wishes. and If wishes could wish this away you will be cured. Sending ((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))) Bonnie
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went to the olympic games,in vancouver,
bstockman commented on lharrison's blog entry in lenny's Blog
Lenny how exciting for you and Your family. You happiness and excitement shine through.. thank you for sharing. We have been watching some of the Olympics on TV. I have noticed the traffic on the freeway seems a bit buisier.. The cars have to go through Bellingham to get to the border.there are signs up for people driving to use certain border crossings. I went to Vancouver for Expo, and I rember how exciting it was to see the exhibits. Iam sure Christian will have exciting and happy memories especially with the photos with grandpa. I hope you had a lovely dinner out with your wife. (((((((((hugs))))))))))) Bonnie -
Okay young lady .... 2 lemon meringue pies coming right up. ( MY very favorite too...) I am not sure about your health care over there, but Fred has an idea.. Maybe you could have someone come in.. even a few nights a week possibly a nursing student or a health aid . I am sure it would be hard to sleep through someone cleaning and showering Ray.. you would wake up... and help.. so I know this thought.. may be easier said or thought of than what would actually happen. It is hard to run on low energy alone.. let alone run on low energy and be Susie sunshine while cleaning up poop. As to easier clean up methods.. I think you do most of it now The plastic matteress pad. the bottom sheet.. one or 2 sheets folded and put across the bed horizontally, a throw away under pad.. we call them Chux here. and pull up's, or an adult diaper. but then that may frustrate Ray when he does get up to go. Have you made a list of foods he has eaten during the day..... and see if there is any pattern to the "accident's" certain fruit... or whole grains maybe giving him more rice ? Keeping you in my thoughts and always sending Hus to you both, Love, Bonnie
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Hi Sue, Sendiing prayers and warm hugs to you all.. You are such an Inspiration to me. You give so much, and with such Love & Heart. I try to think that we have to have some not so good, and some bad days.. or we wouldn't know the GOOD or really Great ones.. and.. you meet them all head on... and do appreciate the good ones, the beauty.. and circle of Life.. I am thinking of the songs from the Movie " Lion King" Like Asha I wish I lived closer.. so I could pop in and sit with Ray, or have a "cuppa" or lunch with you. As with so many dear friends here.. we can only virtually reach out to you. ((((((((((((hugs)))))))) Bonnie
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Walt, Thank You for sharing. . and a very well written letter to your friend. I think part of recovery is acceptance,,, and I found through being here on strokenetwork, that I can understand myself and deficits by reading and sharing with others.. I am not "unique" and I am not alone. Understanding others,, and whatever challenges we meet, and see others meet and overcome .. comes acceptance. You are right, i think some friends may have a harder time accepting... we may not be 100% of what we were before. Some friends will accept that and stick by you, some friends may be uncomfortable with the "new you" they may fear this could happen to them. The first year post stroke is the hardest.. You are doing a great job, and I am Happy to have met you in chat Bonnie
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Thanks for sharing your photos.. How wonderful to have Christmas together.. and with a new member. Best Wishes.. Bonnie
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We often have to wear many hats... but they are worn with love. This shows through you Sue.. Love does not meaning never getting, tired, frustrated ..or wet. I can understad having 2 & 3 yr olds may be out of the picture for a bit.. but as they grow older they will be like Tori, where they will amuse themselves and can stay for visits again. You are such a Special Dear Friend to all who know you. I often get a different perspective on things when I read your Blogs. You will never know how much your wisdom and writings will mean to so many. I am sorry we had to meet in this manner; but I am so Happy for Knowing You love n hugs, Bonnie
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Jan, I am so sorry. I too have had to go through this loss. He will be forever close in your heart and memories. like Kim.. our furbabies are at the "Rainbow Bridge" (there is a site for pets.. the Rainbowbridge" waiting for us to continue our journey. Know you ae doing the best you could ever do for Harley. Besy wishes to you and Waye. Maybe in awhile you will meet a new furbaby to make new memories in your heart, Bonnie
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it all started one june day in 1994 i got up to go to work an put on my clothes an left home for work i got there early i was usually the first one there so i punched the security code when i went in an went to my desk everything seem normal an i was a estimator for a concrete forming company so later that day we got a call for me to come look at some blueprints so we could bid on the job so i got in the company truck an took off over there an on the way back i needed gas so i stopped an pumped some an went inside an paid an came back out an got in the the truck an my left arm felt numb but i didn't know what it was so i went back to the office an left a little while later to go home an my wife called the office looking for me an when she found out i had left for the day she came home too an ask me what was wrong an i told her i didn't know for sure so she took me to a urgent care an the nurse ask me to do some things an then she said something has definitely happen but she wasn't sure what it was so i stayed out of work for the next few days an then my boss called an gave my wife a reference to a nero surgeon an we went to see him one evening an i had a cat scan an they found i had a schemic stroke so on the way home we stopped at mcdonalds an got us a burger but i dropped mine from trying to hold it in my left hand so my wife gave me hers an i thanked her for doing that an then we went on home an i continued to work in the following months but i hopped on my left leg a little bit an people noticed it but i had to carry on but it finally got to me an i had to quit i sure hated to i loved my job a lot but i did an then i got on disability after about five years trying to now i help around the home doing the dishes an washing a load of towels i don't drive or work but after my stroke i went to water therapy, physical therapy an even had had injections of botox but nothing seem to be helping so they put a internal therapy pump in my belly that has helped a lot but i hope one day to be able to do without it i don't get out very much at all just to go to my, dentist, doctor an get my pump refilled it's hard for me to walk in shoes for some reason so i walk in my sock feet around the house an it's hard to walk up or down hills but i am going to keep working on it an one day i will be able to do all the things i want to at least it didn't kill me by the grace of GOD an i know GOD heals an cures his people an i am sure one day soon i will be healed an cured an i want have this stroke anymore i now just help around the house while my wife works i guess i am one of the lucky ones that didn't die from their stroke an they say what don't kill you only makes you stronger ! Donnie passed away April 24, 2010 -
Bill it is good to hear from you.. Congrats on the house.. and Moving forward. I know you won't forget your old friends here and we look forward to your new hobbies, stories of Bud and you. Wishing you Happiness, today, tomorrow and Always, Bonnie
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Visit to Physiatrist and squelching rumors
bstockman commented on dstraugh's blog entry in Donna's Life
Donna, I am glad the botox is working.. and i know you are working hard with the PT and more at home. You are a very strong lady.. Another Thank You for all your time here.. Bonnie -
Wow You came with a "Bang" :congrats: on all the Wonderful News. I am So Very Happy For You. Best Wishes.. and it is so exciting to hear you are walking.. Bonnie
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Hi Stu, Thank You So Much for the update on OUR dear dear Smurf.. Please tell him Hello... and I am sending him a big smurfy HUG ... from Bonnie.. Smurf was a Host when I first joined SN.. you are a ggod friend, and I know Smurf will enjoy the visits.
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update, improvements, disappointments including Bioness, Inc
bstockman commented on rj711's blog entry in rj711's Blog
Hi Rich , good to see you back again. Glad your house and move are completed and you are enjoying the beach. I know there was a newbie CG on the board, her husband is asking focused on stem cell therapy. I will have to go look for her post you may have some great advice and information for her with your experiences. I am glad to see you back.. and happy for your improvements. My husband commented that my walking & gait are still improving.. I am 6 + yrs post stroke. I did some gardening this year.. maybe the fresh air and exercises. I know this will be the last garden I do.. in the ground.. Raised beds only. The Weeds are still faster than I am. Cheers, Bonnie -
I am sorry to hear things are strained between you and your son... As other's have said maybe you could find a nice apartment, or duplex for awhile. so you can look around. maybe finding something with a month to month. or as donna said a 6 mnth lease. I hope things look up soon for you. Bonnie
