Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Is it possible to put together an LBD meeting maybe in Atlanta or maybe one of the other southern states? I have read about the gathering last year and thought how wonderful it would be to be able to look face to face with others who are going thur or have been thru what I am facing now. Thanks Jayn in S GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 jayn \ wonderful idea, dont know how to work it out, but i sure would try, sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I'm all for a regional meeting. I live in South Fl. In fact I am meeting 2 other members for lunch on the 15th in the Sawgrass Mills area. Very large shopping area. Atlanta is fine with me. Can't go until after August. Brother is vacationing in Hawaii and I have no one else to tend to Mom until then. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Jayn, I'm more than willing to meet with anyone who can make it as far as Atlanta. I can certainly make Atlanta, easily. Maybe we *should* consider regional meets, as much as we'd all probably love to attend global ones. I don't know. I do believe that we would all be strengthened by personal contact with group members. There are several of us in the SE US. Let's think about a regional meet, seriously. Not one that's meant to diminish the LBDcaregivers worldwide group, of course, but one meant to fortify our geographic region's participation in the LBDA. Jayn, Peggy, (if possible, I hope, I hope!) Sharon Smiles, and *all* others in the SE US, what do you say? Is Atlanta a good place for you? *Anyone* else in either caregivers group, anywhere in the world, would be *more* than welcomed, of course, if you could make it to Atlanta or some other " central " location. Anyone who's interested in attending a SE/US meet, please throw up a hand. I don't know about Jayn, but I'll need at least some weeks/months to clear my calendar, since I work full time. Good idea, Jayn! Nah, *great* idea! Deborah > Is it possible to put together an LBD meeting maybe in Atlanta or maybe one > of the other southern states? > I have read about the gathering last year and thought how wonderful it would > be to be able to look face to face with others who are going thur or have been > thru what I am facing now. > > Thanks > Jayn in S GA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Hi, Deborah, Just wanted you to know that I think you and Jayn have a great idea for regional get togethers. I am in Louisiana, so not too far away. However, I cannot leave my dad to go out of town at this point. I would be glad to help anyway I can. I probably will have to wait to attend a future gathering after dad passes, but it is a super great idea. I look forward to meeting as many of us as possible as soon as possible. Big hugs, Piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Hi, Deborah, Thanks for your encouragement. I look forward to meeting you, too. My dad is at home with me. We are going to stay the course at home unless he needs some kind of critical care that I cannot give him. Getting off our routine is horrible for my dad. If I put him in any kind of respite care, he would think I had abandoned him. It is a wonderful idea though. I have other family members here, but Dad gets all whacked out when I am not near. I know one day when Dad has finished his journey, we can meet. I will hate to loose Dad, but having my freedom back will be the positive side of it. Thanks for posting! Sending hugs your way, Piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Hello, Piper, I really do understand about not being able to get away. Have you thought about checking for respite facilities near you? There's (at least) one rehab facility in our area that will take patients for caregiver respite -- a couple of nights up to a week or two. Maybe that would work for you, too? Hey, suddenly I can't remember if your dad is at home or in a facility, already. It would be fantastic to meet you in person, so I'm trying to convince you to come. Had you noticed? ;-) The more the merrier, even those who'll need to fly in. I've scoped out several places today that look fairly promising, near the airport. Deborah > Hi, Deborah, > > Just wanted you to know that I think you and Jayn have a great idea >for regional get togethers. I am in Louisiana, so not too far away. >however, I cannot leave my dad to go out of town at this point. I >would be glad to help anyway I can. I probably will have to wait to >attend a future gathering after dad passes, but it is a super great >idea. I look forward to meeting as many of us as possible as soon as >possible. > > Big hugs, > > Piper > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 piper where in lousiana, i am in pensacola florida and am closer to new orleans then i am atllanta, mayb e that would be a place for us, or maybe mobile alabama 1hour from me, sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 piper, i can understand your feelings about not wanting to lose your dad, but alos looking forward to freedom again. the past 2 days here in tennesse has been wonderful. i have freedom to come and go and shop and eat at restaurants. it is wonderful. i plan on making the most out of this week. sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Hi, again Sharon, Have fun in Tennessee!!! Eat lots of barbeque! Hugs, Piper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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