You have no idea how many tubes of mouth gel and lip have been used in the last two days, but I've got several more for today's marathon. Why? Because the doctor in CC informed me today that at 82, she is too old to get relief from even Lyrica. Nurse sat and held her hand for 4 hours during the night as she cried (on neurontin). Chris is going for the weekend and will talk to her, the doctor will only discharge to a nursing home since she can't walk with that pain. We put in a request to transfer her to transitional care here and her PCP can take over.
My brother found a large box in his storage filled with magazines from 40's and 50's. This Valentine one has many labels missing and is quite yellow and in my burning pile, but the two for knitting are readable and fairly decent. Published in 1944 and 1945, fragile but if you collect such as these, I'd be happy to send them out. Let me know if you're interested. samplersandsantas@gmail.com
I am quite upset that I've not worked on Margret, but once these calls and related research is completed, Chris will be with her all weekend and I will focus on my postponed appointments to be rescheduled, contractor for interior, landscaper to rip everything out in the back, excavators to install the new sewer lines, and serious search for a new house. Considered moving previously, and have to be prepared.
Margret is waiting for me this evening.
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14 comments:
Oh I so understand your frustrations. I am so sorry that there is no relief for Carole and you have been hitting a lot of dead ends in the search for help. I am so suprised that a doctor would say 82 is too old for anything. My mother is 93 and her geriatric doctor rarely says she is too old. I hope you find time to work on Margaret. Thinkin of all of you.
You have really been turning around and facing yourself..but hope the weekend will
allow you to give yourself a hug, to sit down with Margaret and a cup of tea. Wish
there were a dial on the side of our noggin that we could turn down, shut out the
world and go about our lives unfettered. You have been so dedicated and need some
time to yourself to just let go. Continued prayers for Carole, you and the family.
This situation sounds horrific. You must be going through the wringer. How I wish it wasn't so.
Poor Carole. She just can't catch a break. Prayers that the move will proceed quickly without complications.
Are you dizzy much??? All that "up" and "down" would do me in...as I suspect well it is you. So sorry about the latest "turn" and pray they can find some sort of relief for Carole. Wowsers...lots going on on the home front. Why is it that everything happens at once? My situation does not compare, but it is the same "sort" of thing.... We have been waiting to have the septic system at the lake redone since we purchased the property almost 2 years ago, but they never could "because the lake was too high." We waited just as long to have some windows that needed replacing but the only "game" i town was "backed up" and ordered the wrong thing not once, not twice, but three times (and remember, they are the only game in town...or remotely NEAR town). We have had our hunting property for sale since last summer... I finally pushed the "go" button on starting the remodeling of the master bed and bath and they had just completed the demolition when, yes....they decided the lake was low enough to put in the lift system we needed, the windows came in and were ready for installation, and we accepted an offer on the hunting property with a fast closing. Yes, some good "progress" things, but other things happening on the not-so-good front that makes everything just a bit overwhelming. I know you know the feeling. (But considering selling your beautiful home??? Why????) ~Robin~
Marly: Still have you in my daily prayers.
Catherine
I feel so bad for your sister. I can't believe they haven't been able to help with her leg pain. I've been hobbling around on a bad knee and it's painful but I'm sure it doesn't compare. Call me crazy but I don't think 82 is too old. Not at all. I was hoping she'd be home for Easter. Wishful thinking I guess. Glad she'll be with her son this weekend. I'm sure seeing him will help her. Sorry about your mouth issue. That can't be any fun. Still praying for all of you.
So sorry your sister is having all these problems and the worry it must be causing you and the family. Made me smile, your comments about the old magazines, I was born in 1944 and would love to see the 1944 magazine to see which one of us has aged the best!!
Happy Easter, Diana
Feel so sorry for Carole and don't understand why she is too old to give her the help she need.
I am sorry for you too with all your health problems too without a solution for it.
Still praying for you and Carole.
Big hug, Truus from Holland
So much on your plate - Prayers that Carole's health improves and allows her to find comfort and happiness. Good luck to you on all you have ahead - I wish I could help. I do know how hard moving is....Mike and I moved into a condo some years ago but were lucky to get in on a bit of the design to allow us to make changes to meet our desires. Hope you find a home that is good for you at this time of your life.
Good luck - be healthy and safe
I also wondered why Carole was too old to get relief from Lyrica so I did some reading. I did see where a person with breathing problems can’t take it along with a host of other situations that could eliminate a patient. So much for you to deal with!
I wonder if something isn't being lost in relaying messages? As in the real message is - we can continue treatment, but all her health issues combined with her age, it will not have the desired results, may make other things worse, or even cause yet more new problems? Dad was 92 when he got diagnosed with lymphoma and that's pretty much what they said on chemo for him.
No matter, it's a sad turn of events for Carole, you, your whole family. (((hugs)))
Dear Marly, I am still praying for you all. If Diana is not taking the Valentine magazine, I would love it!
So sorry you are still having so many problems and I am sorry that Carole is not better. This must be so very hard on you. I hope Margaret brings you some peace!
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