tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post1216173834232780162..comments2024-02-24T15:33:47.064-05:00Comments on Sooo-this-is-me: Use to this?Sooo-this-is-mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-39250272191174005502019-01-09T19:01:40.676-05:002019-01-09T19:01:40.676-05:00Michael, thanks buddy, sometimes I worry about sou...Michael, thanks buddy, sometimes I worry about sounding like one of those people who seems so obsessed with all the drama in their life. I much prefer a drama free life.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-90130139997346479162019-01-09T18:58:09.169-05:002019-01-09T18:58:09.169-05:00Anne Marie, that's a good way to look at it.
...Anne Marie, that's a good way to look at it.<br /><br /> I do have people I talk with, sadly it seems every second person has a parent or grandparent with dementia.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-6646787127604592552019-01-09T18:55:34.542-05:002019-01-09T18:55:34.542-05:00Debra, that is very well said. It's especially...Debra, that is very well said. It's especially hard to see mom like this, we used to never worry about her if dad passed first, we knew she would go on a make a life for herself, we never thought of dementia entering the picture.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-26401465475727011092019-01-09T18:51:35.246-05:002019-01-09T18:51:35.246-05:00Steven, I am sorry to hear about your mom. Never...Steven, I am sorry to hear about your mom. Never be afraid to write what you need to write, as this is YOUR blog for how you see fit. Blogging for me has sometimes been a way of therapy because it helps to write things down and it does put a timestamp on it all. Take care...<br />MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490988837607883653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-73414693205476029352019-01-09T18:51:19.775-05:002019-01-09T18:51:19.775-05:00Richard, my sister and I often say how lucky we we...Richard, my sister and I often say how lucky we were to have such good parents. It wasn't the Brady Bunch however, my parents were strict and they saw affection as weakness so there was that. From what you wrote about yourself on your blog, most parents would be thrilled with how you turned out. Wait a minute, aren't you supposed to be encouraging me? LolSooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-57432604103776313992019-01-09T18:36:40.605-05:002019-01-09T18:36:40.605-05:00Old Lurker, thank you buddy... umm, I... think?
W...Old Lurker, thank you buddy... umm, I... think?<br /> We're hoping that the new medications haven't started to lose their effectiveness.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-13178196485431378072019-01-09T18:34:08.320-05:002019-01-09T18:34:08.320-05:00Sixpence, thank you,.. crazy... sexy... cool? I th...Sixpence, thank you,.. crazy... sexy... cool? I think one of those is right lol.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-1239426509936135092019-01-09T18:30:55.471-05:002019-01-09T18:30:55.471-05:00Leanna, the medication they put her on is for epil...Leanna, the medication they put her on is for epilepsy and similar issues. Unfortunately mom is coming to the end of 15 years of dementia, I can no longer discuss things with her. We did consult a neurologist yesterday and he felt going this route was our best option. We would not be able to keep mom in bed after an operation, no matter how serious, nor would she understand to stay still for very long. She is happy at the moment and strong physically so that is our goal, to keep her stress free. She is also in a nursing home so she has someone watching her constantly. There is no getting better, only worse.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-24002214585277010772019-01-09T17:16:03.040-05:002019-01-09T17:16:03.040-05:00by writing about your mom, you may help someone el...by writing about your mom, you may help someone else going through a similar experience.<br /><br />my friends blobby of "blobby's blog" and david of "adventures of travel penguin blog" are/have been through similar situations with their parents. I encourage you to reach out to them.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-53388227685270407942019-01-09T13:28:32.217-05:002019-01-09T13:28:32.217-05:00It's hard to watch a parent age and diminish, ...It's hard to watch a parent age and diminish, there's no two ways about it. Each incident and loss prepares you for the next, bigger one. Showing us what the end stages of life are like is our parents' last task as teachers of the young.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-9896698509442239342019-01-09T13:21:31.409-05:002019-01-09T13:21:31.409-05:00It makes me sad when you write about your mom. No...It makes me sad when you write about your mom. Not because of her medical issues and declining health, but because I didn't have that type of relationship with my mother. It make me realize what I didn't have. I didn't cry when my mother died. I was relieved her sad life was over. Stay strong, my friend as we are here for you. Richardhttps://rjjs8878.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-5041236236143350812019-01-09T12:53:11.645-05:002019-01-09T12:53:11.645-05:00Don't worry about hiding things from us. We fe...Don't worry about hiding things from us. We feel sorry for you anyways, for reasons having nothing to do with your mom. On the other hand, I do feel sorry for the situation. I was really hoping your mom's medical situation had stabilized. Old Lurkerhttps://oldlurker974.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-79930679093734581692019-01-09T12:29:14.261-05:002019-01-09T12:29:14.261-05:00THIS is what blogs are for. In your blog you write...THIS is what blogs are for. In your blog you write whatever it is you want to write. We are here because we find what you write to be crazy/sexy/cool and we like it. <br />If you wanna write about your visits to the hospital then do it. <br />Hope your mom gets better and it’s nothing serious.<br /><br />XoXo Sixpence Notthewiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11230453585589265578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-24509296339834681562019-01-09T12:17:45.869-05:002019-01-09T12:17:45.869-05:00Have you thought about talking to her about seeing...Have you thought about talking to her about seeing a specialist like a Neurologist? She might be having little epileptic episodes. Has she ever hit her head hard without you knowing? Find out. I'm sure these blackout episodes aren't ischemic or tiny strokes. But have her checked.<br />Also, be kind to yourself. Don't over do or worry too much. It could be anything but she needs to see a specialist.Leannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313664441343901006noreply@blogger.com