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Comment by TechGirl777 on December 14, 2012 at 1:30pm

Thanks. I will cover others in prayer as well. 

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 14, 2012 at 1:08pm

So sorry Techgirl, it is so hard to see what that does to a family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 14, 2012 at 1:08pm

Thank you so much Bamamom, I am so glad you said that to the doctor. They don't always know and sometimes miracles really do happen. I do love both my Mom and Dad very much and I hate seeing them sick. I just wish I could do something to make them better. The hardest thing for my mom is that in her head she can still do all the things she used to do. She was always very good at making things and that's where I get it from. I have seen her crochet and be able to make a blanket without even looking at what she was doing. About a month ago she was going to crochet something and couldn't remember how and it just broke my heart. She also wants to drive and go places like she used to and she cannot drive anymore and it really drains her to go anywhere. So sad when you can do something in your head but not with your body :( I hope your mom receives a miracle and please know you both are in my prayers.

I am so happy that you love your ribbons so much. I am the only elf in this shop lol so I really appreciate your very kind words. 

Comment by diannep on December 14, 2012 at 12:51pm

SOOOO very sorry, TechGirl.  It is such a hard road for the loved ones.  The person eventually becomes oblivious to how they are, but agitations and wandering are awful.  My dad has the mind of a toddler now (still lives at home, they travel to their vacation home...but have other caregivers now)...this a man who was an engineer and owned his own company...such a great mind.  I can get him to do things by offering "sweets" to him....this a man who never ate sweets!  If you turn your back on him at the table, he will literally eat your food off of your plate!  No filter in his head anymore....sees nothing wrong with it.  My mom won't try to relate to him as a toddler in the way he acts....which would actually keep down his agitations, etc....because you do it with dignity, but with a toddler understanding.  I guess being married to him for 62 years makes it hard to relate to him that way, but it sure has made my life easier and it works!  I try not to let myself think of the father I have lost....instead concentrating on this new person in my father's body....emotionally wretching at times, but one day at a time!

Cleaver!  Happy Birthday to your SR!  You are too funny!  I'm sure he will NOT let them know it is his birthday!  hee hee.... Of course, the RDCs already know the birthdays...I'm sure it is in their paperwork!  So....hoping he gets balloons/cake and no bear crawls!  :-)  Celebrate big time with your new sailor after PIR...lots of cake/balloons then!

Comment by TechGirl777 on December 14, 2012 at 11:22am

My mom has the beginnings of what I suspect is Alzheimer's...it runs on both sides of the family.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 14, 2012 at 11:10am

Cleaver, lol

bamamom, ((hugs)) I am keeping your mom in my prayers.  It is so difficult watching them struggle every day.  I also have a mom with severe COPD and other health issues.   :(  

Comment by Cleaver6 on December 14, 2012 at 10:54am

Today is my son's 18th birthday. We told him to make sure and let the RDC know very early on so they could get him a cake and balloons. 

One week!

Comment by diannep on December 14, 2012 at 9:15am

Prayers continue for her, bamamom.  SO hard to see a parent struggle....I'm watching mine struggle too (father is in end-stage Alzheimers---Mom as his only caregiver until recently being drained by it).  We sure appreciate them more!

Good Morning All! 

Comment by bama mom on December 14, 2012 at 12:21am

Ribbon Queen: I got my ribbon today and it is gorgeous. You and/or your elves have done an excellent job and right on time. The quality of the ribbon is superb to say the least. I will certainly wear it proudly.

I am sorry that your Mom suffers from COPD as well. We found out today that she does not have CHF. All the recent problems are due to the COPD. The cardiologist called me today (my brother was @ the hosp and in the room when dr called). He basically told me that I should give up on her and call in hospice. I don't think so!  I told him that my God is the ultimate decider of my Mothers fate and not him.  I broke down after the call, but my brother comforted me when he said he did not agree with the dr. He told me I was doing an excellent job in caring for Mother and to keep doing what I am doing, because I know when she needs to go to the hosp or not.  I will not watch her suffocate and just do nothing.

Some of these drs are like the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. They need to find their heart.

I am sorry that your dad is sick as well. Mother is 68. I think she is gorgeous, but can tell what having COPD, scoliosis, neuropathy among many other issues are doing to her frail little body.  If we could only turn back time. However, I have to give thanks to God for placing me where He did to ensure she gets the best care humanly possible.  I love her very much!

I know you love your mom and pop as well. We will have to continue to pray for them and just ask God to take the reigns in the coming years.

Thank you again for everything!

 

Comment by diannep on December 14, 2012 at 12:14am

No, Mommamac.  We don't think this PIR group will go tonight.  We think they will do all of theirs next week.

robinbird:  If you are driving, yes, you need to be in the car line by 5:45 or 6 a.m. most likely.  The shuttles bypass the car lines.  No problem if you want to take the 6:45 shuttle from Ramada.  The doors to the PIR Hall don't open until 7; main gate opens at 6:30. 

For those going to Sarge's MeetandGreet next Thurs night, he will give you hints on avoiding traffic on PIR morning.

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