Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Betty Now you got me thinking...an amphibious model...sounds workable....or, how about one of those cool Hummers? Wow, they are just the neatest and a bit intimidating as well. Guess first I should check to see if they come complete with a hood ornament or not, for " Nasty " of course. hehehe Hugs to ya- Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Sandie, Hey, now that I have a few extra hours available in my day, maybe I should head to Toronto and grab Courage? Haven't got the foggiest on how to obtain those horse tranquilizers though. Any suggestions? By the way, my car has wings. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Betty- Thank you for sharing the phone call with us. Sounds like there are many positive things happening with you and your mom. Amazing how when we surrender our struggles...how they seem to work themselves out. I know you have your faith, so please know you are in my prayers, and there is such power in prayer. May you feel His arms giving you strength and sending your mom the comfort she needs. Hugs to you- Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Sandie, Well, how in the heck am I getting BACK into the country? Figure that one out. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Sandie, Yesterday, my son's GF was going through a magazine. Suddenly, she said to me, " Betty, here's a T-shirt for you. Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. " We would have been rolling around laughing had we not been going 60 mph on the freeway. I got out for a whole three hours yesterday and went to Olympia to get a few items. It felt soooooooo strange. I still watch the clock for eating schedule, etc, and feel the urge to run in and check on Mom while I'm on the computer. Yesterday afternoon I had a phone call from Mom's DR at the BU (Behavioral Unit). She was very soft spoken. Asked several questions and why I believed she had LBD. When the question of meds came up, she listened as I retraced the path we have already taken, then was very receptive as I mentioned several which I thought might work. We talked of Memetine, briefly, and discussed the need for an antidepressant. Today, in about 30 minutes, the Valley General team who will be working with Mom, will be calling for a little mini-conference call. I have butterflies. The most wondrous of all things, I failed to mention, happened yesterday morning. I don't claim to have a green thumb, but I LOVE flowers. This year, I have been trying to grow a gardenia (more of a southern plant, I think). So far, there have been five buds taking weeks to form, and yesterday the first one blossomed. I take that as a good sign. Just thought I'd share some of my smaller joys. Hugs, Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Betty Isn't it fantastic that the professionals at the BU are willing to listen to the expert on your mother's care. On second thoughts, it's a bid sad that this doesn't happen all over. Keep up the good work, you're doing wonderfully Re: Re: Betty Sandie, Yesterday, my son's GF was going through a magazine. Suddenly, she said to me, " Betty, here's a T-shirt for you. Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth. " We would have been rolling around laughing had we not been going 60 mph on the freeway. I got out for a whole three hours yesterday and went to Olympia to get a few items. It felt soooooooo strange. I still watch the clock for eating schedule, etc, and feel the urge to run in and check on Mom while I'm on the computer. Yesterday afternoon I had a phone call from Mom's DR at the BU (Behavioral Unit). She was very soft spoken. Asked several questions and why I believed she had LBD. When the question of meds came up, she listened as I retraced the path we have already taken, then was very receptive as I mentioned several which I thought might work. We talked of Memetine, briefly, and discussed the need for an antidepressant. Today, in about 30 minutes, the Valley General team who will be working with Mom, will be calling for a little mini-conference call. I have butterflies. The most wondrous of all things, I failed to mention, happened yesterday morning. I don't claim to have a green thumb, but I LOVE flowers. This year, I have been trying to grow a gardenia (more of a southern plant, I think). So far, there have been five buds taking weeks to form, and yesterday the first one blossomed. I take that as a good sign. Just thought I'd share some of my smaller joys. Hugs, Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 , Thanks for cheering me on from the other side of the world. All the love and prayers have been deeply felt. Spent the morning looking up the meds Mom has been placed on and waiting for a call from the court as the hearing for Mom's involuntary commitment is today. Fortunately, I can testify by phone. I really wanted to go up, but Mom is still pretty delusional and just beginning to settle down. Can't wait for your introduction. Everyone is so excited. Wow, in just a week I'll be headed east, flying low to the ground, cruisin' to some sounds, lookin' for the mounds, headin' for the grounds of our gathering. See ya soon! Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Betty As you are in Canada, I do believe if you were to stop at the local hairstylist, have your hair dyed black and cut really really short, that would be the beginning. Then off to plastic surgery for a hooter job, (unless a sex change would be more appropriate NAHHHHH!!) and I think you are set to re-enter the US. Course, you would still have Courage in your car, probably kicking and screaming, unless you have done a fine job of keeping her sedated - you can't help yourself to the tranquilizers, you HAVE to drive. Hope some of this pans out. heheheheh Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Betty Wow, the explanation of the ocean and all surrounding tourist attractions from you almost made me cry. Knowing all its beauty is just a drive away from you, and that you are centered in the midst of this would be a dream come true. I have never been to WA, and I now see it in my future. YES, I do believe I would like to have a travel brochure. It all sounds totally awesome. Someday, God willing, I will see the ocean...and I know it will be an event to cherish. Thank you Betty!! And thank you for the open invitation to stay at your place, that in itself, sounds wonderful! Hugs, in cyber-space, for only a week...until we meet~ Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Betty ....the Gardenia - in the midst of the storm, His hand shows you He is working to resolve the struggles. Isn't that amazing! I have also noticed a mum, given to me by 2 dear neighbors when my dad passed away (of which, both moved this summer :-( which makes me sad) has had a few blooms on it, and just yesterday, one of the blooms opened up. Hmmm, call it a coincedence??? No, I think your Gardenia and my Mum, both are gifts from a very important person watching over us. Thank you for sharing your outing with me. I do know it is hard to break habits, feeling that you should be fixing lunch, giving meds. etc, yet reality is, you are now free to have " Betty time " . I am so proud of you for accepting the gift that has been given to you. I do believe, this is a reward for all the hard work you have done - you go girl!! Hugs to you, and you are still in my prayers. Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Betty You are just the sweetest lady around. Such a huge heart full of compassion and the kindest words. Thank you for showing me light at the end of this tunnel and for accepting my decision of moving forward. Yes, you were right, some times it became tough to relive past memories, but mainly for the fact I wasn't able to go to each caregiver and help them through their pain. My heart aches for each loved one that has passed, and for those still living with LBD, I will continue to walk the journey with you. My prayers will be with you, and new ones will start this week as you trek across the states to meet up so we can take that promised picture of you and I. Thank you for your support, and for the kind words you have given me. :-) Love, hugs, and many prayers Betty- Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Thank you for the welcome and you words of support! I certainly feel as though I have made a good connection here and I am so glad to have found you. I feel as though I am not so alone with this now. -Coyote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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