Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 Jackie: We must have hit " send " at the same moment. :-) I loaded my picture and yours was there too! ... Thanks so much for the picture! I hope everyone does. More pictures for the family album! (I'm a creative memory consultant, too) I didn't say who everyone was in my picture ... but will. K/K > Front row: myself, Mom, Donna > Second row: and Mona > > Have a good day! > Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2002 Report Share Posted September 15, 2002 Jackie: We must have hit " send " at the same moment. :-) I loaded my picture and yours was there too! ... Thanks so much for the picture! I hope everyone does. More pictures for the family album! (I'm a creative memory consultant, too) I didn't say who everyone was in my picture ... but will. K/K > Front row: myself, Mom, Donna > Second row: and Mona > > Have a good day! > Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2002 Report Share Posted September 17, 2002 Where are these pictures at? I would love to see them!! Re: Photo Jackie: We must have hit " send " at the same moment. :-) I loaded my picture and yours was there too! ... Thanks so much for the picture! I hope everyone does. More pictures for the family album! (I'm a creative memory consultant, too) I didn't say who everyone was in my picture ... but will. K/K > Front row: myself, Mom, Donna > Second row: and Mona > > Have a good day! > Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2002 Report Share Posted September 17, 2002 : I haven't read all the responses yet, so am not sure if you have directions to the pictures, but in my LBD caregivers screen there is a menu to the left that says: " Home, Messages, Post, Chat, files, Photos, Links, Database, Polls, Members, Calendar " among other things. If you click on Photos ... there we are. If you have a different configuration, let me know and I will try to guide you further. k/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2002 Report Share Posted September 17, 2002 : I haven't read all the responses yet, so am not sure if you have directions to the pictures, but in my LBD caregivers screen there is a menu to the left that says: " Home, Messages, Post, Chat, files, Photos, Links, Database, Polls, Members, Calendar " among other things. If you click on Photos ... there we are. If you have a different configuration, let me know and I will try to guide you further. k/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2002 Report Share Posted September 17, 2002 Thanks Kathleen! I will check it out! Take care, Re: Photo : I haven't read all the responses yet, so am not sure if you have directions to the pictures, but in my LBD caregivers screen there is a menu to the left that says: " Home, Messages, Post, Chat, files, Photos, Links, Database, Polls, Members, Calendar " among other things. If you click on Photos ... there we are. If you have a different configuration, let me know and I will try to guide you further. k/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Wondering if you found the pictures yet? I had to sign into the LBD group. There you will find a shorter version of all postings with dates. To the left of that is a box containing promps saying: Posts Chat Photos....blah blah blah Anyway, click onto the Photos, then click onto the individual thumbnails. If I can do it with this WebTV, you can do it. Good luck! Also, wanted to tell Kate and Jackie thanks for sending on the photos. When life slows down a bit I too will scare the group with a photo sent to K/K in hopes she will be able to post it. Wonderful pictures ladies!!! Thanks so much for sharing and letting us know your more! Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Wondering if you found the pictures yet? I had to sign into the LBD group. There you will find a shorter version of all postings with dates. To the left of that is a box containing promps saying: Posts Chat Photos....blah blah blah Anyway, click onto the Photos, then click onto the individual thumbnails. If I can do it with this WebTV, you can do it. Good luck! Also, wanted to tell Kate and Jackie thanks for sending on the photos. When life slows down a bit I too will scare the group with a photo sent to K/K in hopes she will be able to post it. Wonderful pictures ladies!!! Thanks so much for sharing and letting us know your more! Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Hi Sandie. I have been closely reading all your updates on your Dad. I was glad to see that Hospice personnel was kind and good to your father. He certainly deserves that! I did get into see photos, however, where are you? I saw and Skippy. Those pictures are great! Let me know! Thanks Sandie. RE: Re: Photo Wondering if you found the pictures yet? I had to sign into the LBD group. There you will find a shorter version of all postings with dates. To the left of that is a box containing promps saying: Posts Chat Photos....blah blah blah Anyway, click onto the Photos, then click onto the individual thumbnails. If I can do it with this WebTV, you can do it. Good luck! Also, wanted to tell Kate and Jackie thanks for sending on the photos. When life slows down a bit I too will scare the group with a photo sent to K/K in hopes she will be able to post it. Wonderful pictures ladies!!! Thanks so much for sharing and letting us know your more! Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Hi Sandie. I have been closely reading all your updates on your Dad. I was glad to see that Hospice personnel was kind and good to your father. He certainly deserves that! I did get into see photos, however, where are you? I saw and Skippy. Those pictures are great! Let me know! Thanks Sandie. RE: Re: Photo Wondering if you found the pictures yet? I had to sign into the LBD group. There you will find a shorter version of all postings with dates. To the left of that is a box containing promps saying: Posts Chat Photos....blah blah blah Anyway, click onto the Photos, then click onto the individual thumbnails. If I can do it with this WebTV, you can do it. Good luck! Also, wanted to tell Kate and Jackie thanks for sending on the photos. When life slows down a bit I too will scare the group with a photo sent to K/K in hopes she will be able to post it. Wonderful pictures ladies!!! Thanks so much for sharing and letting us know your more! Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 So glad you figured out the process of this modern technology. I have yet to get any photos posted...life has just been a little busy with all involved. Kate said she would help me with it. Hopefully some time soon I will be able to scare the group with my photo, and more importantly a photo of my dad...and his beautiful blue eyes. Hope your MIL is well and happy today! I heard from , at sea, she even sent me a pic. of the ship she is on. It was truly a cherished gift and I have filed it into my save files. Take Care ! Sandie Just South of you!!....a few hops, skips, and huge jumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 So glad you figured out the process of this modern technology. I have yet to get any photos posted...life has just been a little busy with all involved. Kate said she would help me with it. Hopefully some time soon I will be able to scare the group with my photo, and more importantly a photo of my dad...and his beautiful blue eyes. Hope your MIL is well and happy today! I heard from , at sea, she even sent me a pic. of the ship she is on. It was truly a cherished gift and I have filed it into my save files. Take Care ! Sandie Just South of you!!....a few hops, skips, and huge jumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 I thought the photos there were very nice. I will be looking forward to seeing your smiley face in there as well as your fathers! MIL is great today thankfully. I can't tell you what a difference that Seroquel has made Sandie. Night and day difference. I am glad you heard from ! That ship is pretty impressive! My kids love getting pictures from her! I just sent her a care package with some drawings her mom recently did. Kind of strange, my MIL has always been an artist (she had done tons of paintings, drawings..) and she had stopped for the last 5 years or so, until we got her on this Seroquel. She started drawing again. She still doesn't talk much, but she painted a picture of a lady sitting in the grass with a hat on. She was pretty and the painting was awesome. Then she showed me another one and Sandie it was down right frightening! It honestly looked like a demon/devil. It really shook me. I asked her what it was and she just smiled. She doesn't talk much anymore. Usually, if you ask her something, she will answer, but I don't think she even knew what or why she painted it. Hope your Dad is having a good day. Have you heard anything today? Take care neighbor! RE: Re: Photo So glad you figured out the process of this modern technology. I have yet to get any photos posted...life has just been a little busy with all involved. Kate said she would help me with it. Hopefully some time soon I will be able to scare the group with my photo, and more importantly a photo of my dad...and his beautiful blue eyes. Hope your MIL is well and happy today! I heard from , at sea, she even sent me a pic. of the ship she is on. It was truly a cherished gift and I have filed it into my save files. Take Care ! Sandie Just South of you!!....a few hops, skips, and huge jumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 I thought the photos there were very nice. I will be looking forward to seeing your smiley face in there as well as your fathers! MIL is great today thankfully. I can't tell you what a difference that Seroquel has made Sandie. Night and day difference. I am glad you heard from ! That ship is pretty impressive! My kids love getting pictures from her! I just sent her a care package with some drawings her mom recently did. Kind of strange, my MIL has always been an artist (she had done tons of paintings, drawings..) and she had stopped for the last 5 years or so, until we got her on this Seroquel. She started drawing again. She still doesn't talk much, but she painted a picture of a lady sitting in the grass with a hat on. She was pretty and the painting was awesome. Then she showed me another one and Sandie it was down right frightening! It honestly looked like a demon/devil. It really shook me. I asked her what it was and she just smiled. She doesn't talk much anymore. Usually, if you ask her something, she will answer, but I don't think she even knew what or why she painted it. Hope your Dad is having a good day. Have you heard anything today? Take care neighbor! RE: Re: Photo So glad you figured out the process of this modern technology. I have yet to get any photos posted...life has just been a little busy with all involved. Kate said she would help me with it. Hopefully some time soon I will be able to scare the group with my photo, and more importantly a photo of my dad...and his beautiful blue eyes. Hope your MIL is well and happy today! I heard from , at sea, she even sent me a pic. of the ship she is on. It was truly a cherished gift and I have filed it into my save files. Take Care ! Sandie Just South of you!!....a few hops, skips, and huge jumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 It sounds like such a gift to have you MIL able to express herself through art. I have often wanted to give my dad a disposable camera, to have him photograph the world through his eyes. It is now too late for that. He is doing ok today. I have noticed though that in the past his hands and fingers were outstretched...the last few days they are turned in and clenched. He holds his hand and arms out even when lying in his bed, bent at the elbows. It is hard to explain but I know the memory is embedded in my thoughts. For that, I focus on his eyes and the volumes he speaks with them. He did have some of a nutrient drink today. , thank you for asking about my dad. Also, I am so very glad you MIL is having a good day today. It is more than wonderful that she is back to painting. I would think that these days, the paintings would be worth millions of sentimental value. The picture of the devil/evil would probably disturb me also yet I would be happy knowing she painted it. Take care, and I look forward to seeing more posts from you. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 It sounds like such a gift to have you MIL able to express herself through art. I have often wanted to give my dad a disposable camera, to have him photograph the world through his eyes. It is now too late for that. He is doing ok today. I have noticed though that in the past his hands and fingers were outstretched...the last few days they are turned in and clenched. He holds his hand and arms out even when lying in his bed, bent at the elbows. It is hard to explain but I know the memory is embedded in my thoughts. For that, I focus on his eyes and the volumes he speaks with them. He did have some of a nutrient drink today. , thank you for asking about my dad. Also, I am so very glad you MIL is having a good day today. It is more than wonderful that she is back to painting. I would think that these days, the paintings would be worth millions of sentimental value. The picture of the devil/evil would probably disturb me also yet I would be happy knowing she painted it. Take care, and I look forward to seeing more posts from you. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 What a great idea to give our LO's a camera to take pictures of whatever they like. Speaking of pictures, do you take some of him now? Has the doctor said anything as to why he may be holding his hands that way? Could he have had a thought in his mind that he was grabbing at something or holding something? I see this also at my MIL's assisted living home where some of the patients have their hands the same way as your Dad, but they seem content. Do you think they could maybe give him a tylenol in case he may be trying to express some pain (headache...)? You are right about the painting. We are so happy she is doing that again. We just have to enjoy the good ride right now because as we all know, the LBD coaster never stays in one place for too long. Thanks for your concerns and thoughts too! I hope you and your Dad have a good night. You both deserve it! Take care. RE: Re: Photo It sounds like such a gift to have you MIL able to express herself through art. I have often wanted to give my dad a disposable camera, to have him photograph the world through his eyes. It is now too late for that. He is doing ok today. I have noticed though that in the past his hands and fingers were outstretched...the last few days they are turned in and clenched. He holds his hand and arms out even when lying in his bed, bent at the elbows. It is hard to explain but I know the memory is embedded in my thoughts. For that, I focus on his eyes and the volumes he speaks with them. He did have some of a nutrient drink today. , thank you for asking about my dad. Also, I am so very glad you MIL is having a good day today. It is more than wonderful that she is back to painting. I would think that these days, the paintings would be worth millions of sentimental value. The picture of the devil/evil would probably disturb me also yet I would be happy knowing she painted it. Take care, and I look forward to seeing more posts from you. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 >He is doing ok today. I have noticed though that in the past his hands and fingers were outstretched...the last few days they are turned in and clenched. He holds his hand and arms out even when lying in his bed, Sandie are they putting rolls of cloth in his clenched fist? Also can you get him to open them by just gently prying them open and then you can put lotion on them and give them a massage at the same time streching the fingers to help keep them limber. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Barb So far dad is able to open them, just his preferred position is having them closed. The position is more as if one would make a talking motion with thumb and all fingers. Also, his wrists are somewhat turned in. He can move them from that position, at times, but mostly he is in the closed, turned in position. Hard to explain. Thank you for this reply and for caring so much to take the time out to care for me. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Sandi, My dad at times has the clenched hands and turned in wrists. Like all LBD symptoms it comes and goes. I wondered if it was part of the Parkinson's. Keep us posted on how things are going with your dad. Does he sleep in a fetal position at night? My dad does. We are going through another antibiotic. I think we are on one every 6 to 8 weeks. He is down to 108 lbs. When he is on antibiotics he continues to loose weight. When you don't feel good one tends to not eat well. We have had him on the calorie malts for weeks to regain what he lost the last time and to no avail have gained much of it back. Now here we go again. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Answering some of your questions...I took a picture of dad in the former nh in June and haven't since then. I have one from last year, around the same time of the year and comparing the 2 there is a considerable change. Haven't asked the dr. why dad holds his hands that way. And strangely enough, when he was taking his meds., he would indicate pain, in his head, hands, and sometimes all over. Now that he hasn't had any meds. for a week there is a certin peace about him. He doesn't grab his head in pain or exercise his hands and cry. The hospice nurse said it could be his body taking care of itself. After a while and when nearing the end our bodies will ignore pain, and problems as a defense. Today my Aunt, Uncle (with the classic Parkinsons, and now hallucinations) and myself are going to see dad. I am not quite sure how to get there as my view was from the back of an ambulance....and feeling very lightheaded and sick to my stomach. My brother was good about explaining to me how to get there on our ride back, it just didn't make a lot of sense. I am taking a map with us. Thank you for your replies and concerns!! Wishing you well and truly hoping your MIL is able to paint many more pictures for your collection of memories. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Debbie Hugging you right now!! Another antibiotic? Is it pneumonia again? When I saw you and your dad he was thin but not bad. It is scary to think he is weighing in at 108 lbs. So far we have been unable to get my dad to stand on a scale. Last we knew, about a month ago my dad weighed 160 lbs...he has definately lost weight now. Thank you for passing along that your dads hands have been in the same position as my dads. Also, yes, he does sleep in the fetal position which is horrible to watch as he seems so thin and frail, then in that position...hmmm. Please keep me posted and I hope to call you soon. Today my Aunt and Uncle (with PD), and myself are going to see dad. Guess he had gotten himself up out of bed yesterday. He doesn't talk but was up just kinda checking out his surroundings. Thank you Debbie for your concern of my dad especially when you are dealing with so much with your dad. From an Iowan to an Iowan~ Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Hi Sandie. I too was comparing pictures and there is tons of difference with her too. I agree totally with you that near the end our bodies kind of take over. My Grandma died in 1998 at Abbott Hospital and in the early part of her stay, she would often complain about pain. But near the end, she didn't complain at all. There was that same " peaceful " look. That look scared me, but at the same time consoled me. She seemed to hang on forever. My Dad and my uncle were there constantly. Then one day, my Dad stepped out to get some coffee. When he came back, she had passed. I told him she must have been waiting until he left so she could go and not have him watch that. Same thing happened to my Grandpa. My Grandma wouldn't leave the room, and finally she went home to get some more clothes and he passed almost the moment she left the room. Kind of scary! My FIL just got my MIL a new little easel and a water color paint set (in a wooden box that is really really nice!). She has been painting a lot now! Gives her something to do which is nice. I hope you find your way there ok. I am happy you have your Aunt and Uncle coming with. How nice for you and your Dad! Let us know how things are going. Take care, RE: Re: Photo Answering some of your questions...I took a picture of dad in the former nh in June and haven't since then. I have one from last year, around the same time of the year and comparing the 2 there is a considerable change. Haven't asked the dr. why dad holds his hands that way. And strangely enough, when he was taking his meds., he would indicate pain, in his head, hands, and sometimes all over. Now that he hasn't had any meds. for a week there is a certin peace about him. He doesn't grab his head in pain or exercise his hands and cry. The hospice nurse said it could be his body taking care of itself. After a while and when nearing the end our bodies will ignore pain, and problems as a defense. Today my Aunt, Uncle (with the classic Parkinsons, and now hallucinations) and myself are going to see dad. I am not quite sure how to get there as my view was from the back of an ambulance....and feeling very lightheaded and sick to my stomach. My brother was good about explaining to me how to get there on our ride back, it just didn't make a lot of sense. I am taking a map with us. Thank you for your replies and concerns!! Wishing you well and truly hoping your MIL is able to paint many more pictures for your collection of memories. Sandie Des Moines, IA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 He is doing ok today. I have noticed though that in the past his hands and fingers were outstretched...the last few days they are turned in and clenched. He holds his hand and arms out even when lying in his bed, bent at the elbows. Sandie, My mom is the same way since being in the hospital. I try to calm her and gently push her hands down. She is just so tense and afraid. Shirley _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Here is Isabella after the race, we took just a shot of three of our kids who participated. The boy in black, took first in his age group, he is 9 and the little guy is 4 and took 2nd in his age group. They gave Isabella a medal for not giving up and even let he stand as 4th place on the podium....she was in her glory. Here she is looking quite proud of herself! Caroline 1 of 1 Photo(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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