Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 > PS My friend thinks I am going through menopause cos I am lusting > after a younger man. sigh And yeah cold water has been mentioned > many times. Fun, fun, fun!! I love it!! Did you ever see Paint Your Wagon?? It's the PERFECT arrangement---a gal with TWO husbands, and in her case, one was older and rough and sexy, and the other was young and sexy!!!!!! Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2003 Report Share Posted September 7, 2003 A few months ago there was a case of a streaker in downtown Denver and EVERYONE said oh if that was Christian (his name - honest) we know where Louise would be - aarrggghhhh!!!!!!!! He's turning 30 in Jan so at least we will be in the same decade - for awhile. > > PS My friend thinks I am going through menopause cos I am lusting > > after a younger man. sigh And yeah cold water has been > mentioned > > many times. > > Fun, fun, fun!! I love it!! Did you ever see Paint Your Wagon?? It's > the PERFECT arrangement---a gal with TWO husbands, and in her case, > one was older and rough and sexy, and the other was young and > sexy!!!!!! > > Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Sheila condolences on your mother's passing. She was a lucky woman to have a daughter who cared for her as you did. Knowing she died peacefully will help you move on more easily but it will still be difficult. Now the next phase of your grieving can take place. All the best to you as you move through all that comes next. > > How sad I am to burden all you dear people with our news, but I have to tell you that my sweet mom, Louise, passed away Sunday evening, November 21. We are so thankful that both of my sisters (one from Oregon and one from Colorado) and their husbands were with Andy and me at Mom's bedside when she ended her LBD struggle. > > Mom had been bedbound and immobile since January, 2008, and in the last week before her passing slowly slipped into a coma, eating and drinking very little, then unable to respond to take anything by mouth from Thursday forward. The hospice nurse checked with the pharmacist who said that it would be safe to continue giving Seroquel rectally and we are so grateful that she was able to have the benefit of that medication in those last few days, although in decreasing doses. We also continued her usual twice daily Tylenol, but used suppositories for that as well. > > We are so grateful there was no drama, no pneumonia, no obvious discomfort, but Mom just very slowly, and quietly stopped breathing. > > I'll check back in here from time to time, but for now I wish each of you courage and wisdom as you continue this journey. Each of you is to be commended for caring and advocating for your LBD LO. Thank you for all your education and encouragement that you have provided for me over these years. The help, advice, joys and sorrows you shared have been priceless and have guided me. > Thank you, > Sheila in IN > Daughter of Louise, age 88, dx LBD 7/2007 > Seroquel 9AM- 37.5 mg, 3PM- 62.5 mg, 9PM -100 mg. > > Eulogy for Louise > Louise Dobson . 88, departed this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, November 21, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Sheila. Because of Louise's belief that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was buried and rose again. Louise was assured of her eternal home in heaven. > > Louise was born September 9, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to & Sara () Dobson. > > Louise graduated from Hanover Township High School and Wilkes-Barre (PA) General Hospital School of Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Roland on May 13, 1944. Louise's parents made she and Roland promise not to marry until she graduated from Nursing School, so they married the day after Louise graduated. She worked as a nurse for 6 months at Shriner Hospital in Philadelphia while Roland was away serving in the Army Air Corp. > > While raising their 3 daughters and their nephew, Louise was a stay-at-home mom. The family moved from Pennsylvania to California in 1953. Louise was well-known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. The home was always open for friends and family. They entertained large groups of family and friends for Thanksgving and Christmas dinners and on many other occasions. > > One of Louise's joys was to cook and to serve beautiful meals for her family. This extended to wherever she was. Once while on vacation and staying in a rustic cabin with no running water inside, she managed to make an awesome chocolate cake in the electric frying pan. Another time, while tent camping in the California redwoods, Louise prepared on the camp stove, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more -- an entire banquet for her family, served on the picnic table under the camp lantern. > > Louise's mother-in-law lived with her for 15 years while the children were growing up, and Louise later commented that Grandma was one of her best friends. Later, Louise enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for a dermatologist for 8 years. In 1972 and after the children were married, Roland and Louise moved to Texas. Louise's Uncle Tom, whom everybody loved and enjoyed, lived with them there for 25 years. Though somewhat impaired and needing assistance, Uncle Tom was always pleasant and polite, and Louise graciously cared for him. > > Louise served the Lord in her churches as pianist, organist, Sunday School teacher, youth group director, and director of the children's choir. Louise also served for many years as a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. > > She and Roland had been married for 61 years when he passed away in 2006. Louise then came to live with her daughter, Sheila Gathany in North Manchester, Indiana. Sheila was the caregiver for her mother until Louise died. > > Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, & Dale Spurbeck, Forest Grove, OR; Sheila & Gathany, North Manchester, IN, Sharon & Chaney, Englewood, CO, as well as a nephew, , Santa Cruz, CA whom she raised and loved as her own. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and Charlene Dobson, Brentwood, CA and a sister, Lenore , Walnut Creek, CA. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Sheila-please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. Now she can rest in peace. We don't know when the Lewy journey will end for them,but by the time it does,we welcome the peace for them. ________________________________ To: LBDcaregivers Sent: Sun, December 5, 2010 4:12:29 AM Subject: Re: Louise  Sheila - please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. What a beautiful euology, thank you for sharing! Your mom is now free from the grips of Lewy! Take the time you need to grieve, you know where to find us should you need us. > > How sad I am to burden all you dear people with our news, but I have to tell >you that my sweet mom, Louise, passed away Sunday evening, November 21. We are >so thankful that both of my sisters (one from Oregon and one from Colorado) and >their husbands were with Andy and me at Mom's bedside when she ended her LBD >struggle. > > > Mom had been bedbound and immobile since January, 2008, and in the last week >before her passing slowly slipped into a coma, eating and drinking very little, >then unable to respond to take anything by mouth from Thursday forward. The >hospice nurse checked with the pharmacist who said that it would be safe to >continue giving Seroquel rectally and we are so grateful that she was able to >have the benefit of that medication in those last few days, although in >decreasing doses. We also continued her usual twice daily Tylenol, but used >suppositories for that as well. > > > We are so grateful there was no drama, no pneumonia, no obvious discomfort, but >Mom just very slowly, and quietly stopped breathing. > > > I'll check back in here from time to time, but for now I wish each of you >courage and wisdom as you continue this journey. Each of you is to be commended >for caring and advocating for your LBD LO. Thank you for all your education and >encouragement that you have provided for me over these years. The help, advice, >joys and sorrows you shared have been priceless and have guided me. > Thank you, > Sheila in IN > Daughter of Louise, age 88, dx LBD 7/2007 > Seroquel 9AM- 37.5 mg, 3PM- 62.5 mg, 9PM -100 mg. > > Eulogy for Louise > Louise Dobson . 88, departed this life to be with her Savior, Jesus >Christ, on Sunday evening, November 21, 2010 at the home of her daughter, >Sheila. Because of Louise's belief that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was >buried and rose again. Louise was assured of her eternal home in heaven. > > Louise was born September 9, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to & Sara >() Dobson.  > > > Louise graduated from Hanover Township High School and Wilkes-Barre (PA) >General Hospital School of Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, >Roland on May 13, 1944. Louise's parents made she and Roland promise not >to marry until she graduated from Nursing School, so they married the day after >Louise graduated. She worked as a nurse for 6 months at Shriner Hospital in >Philadelphia while Roland was away serving in the Army Air Corp. > > While raising their 3 daughters and their nephew, Louise was a stay-at-home >mom. The family moved from Pennsylvania to California in 1953. Louise was >well-known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. The home >was always open for friends and family. They entertained large groups of family >and friends for Thanksgving and Christmas dinners and on many other occasions. > > > One of Louise's joys was to cook and to serve beautiful meals for her family. >This extended to wherever she was. Once while on vacation and staying in a >rustic cabin with no running water inside, she managed to make an awesome >chocolate cake in the electric frying pan. Another time, while tent camping in >the California redwoods, Louise prepared on the camp stove, pork chops, mashed >potatoes and gravy, and more -- an entire banquet for her family, served on the >picnic table under the camp lantern. > > > Louise's mother-in-law lived with her for 15 years while the children were >growing up, and Louise later commented that Grandma was one of her best friends. >Later, Louise enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for a dermatologist for 8 >years. In 1972 and after the children were married, Roland and Louise moved to >Texas. Louise's Uncle Tom, whom everybody loved and enjoyed, lived with them >there for 25 years. Though somewhat impaired and needing assistance, Uncle Tom >was always pleasant and polite, and Louise graciously cared for him. > > > Louise served the Lord in her churches as pianist, organist, Sunday School >teacher, youth group director, and director of the children's choir. Louise also >served for many years as a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. > > She and Roland had been married for 61 years when he passed away in 2006. >Louise then came to live with her daughter, Sheila Gathany in North Manchester, >Indiana. Sheila was the caregiver for her mother until Louise died. > > Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, & Dale Spurbeck, Forest >Grove, OR; Sheila & Gathany, North Manchester, IN, Sharon & Chaney, >Englewood, CO, as well as a nephew, , Santa Cruz, CA whom she raised >and loved as her own. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, > and Charlene Dobson, Brentwood, CA and a sister, Lenore , Walnut >Creek, CA. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Sheila So sorry to read that your Mom passed away. I am glad it was a calm, painless event and surrounded by her loved ones. Be proud of yourself that you did your best for her. I enjoyed reading about her, especially her fantastic cooking adventures in the wilderness. She is a gal after my own heart. My Best to you and your family & mom Ginny 87 and recently moved to board and care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Trying to send again. Donna R Cared for Mom 3 years in my home and the last year at a nh. She passed away from LBD in 2002. Louise How sad I am to burden all you dear people with our news, but I have to tell you that my sweet mom, Louise, passed away Sunday evening, November 21. We are so thankful that both of my sisters (one from Oregon and one from Colorado) and their husbands were with Andy and me at Mom's bedside when she ended her LBD struggle. Mom had been bedbound and immobile since January, 2008, and in the last week before her passing slowly slipped into a coma, eating and drinking very little, then unable to respond to take anything by mouth from Thursday forward. The hospice nurse checked with the pharmacist who said that it would be safe to continue giving Seroquel rectally and we are so grateful that she was able to have the benefit of that medication in those last few days, although in decreasing doses. We also continued her usual twice daily Tylenol, but used suppositories for that as well. We are so grateful there was no drama, no pneumonia, no obvious discomfort, but Mom just very slowly, and quietly stopped breathing. I'll check back in here from time to time, but for now I wish each of you courage and wisdom as you continue this journey. Each of you is to be commended for caring and advocating for your LBD LO. Thank you for all your education and encouragement that you have provided for me over these years. The help, advice, joys and sorrows you shared have been priceless and have guided me. Thank you, Sheila in IN Daughter of Louise, age 88, dx LBD 7/2007 Seroquel 9AM- 37.5 mg, 3PM- 62.5 mg, 9PM -100 mg. Eulogy for Louise Louise Dobson . 88, departed this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, November 21, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Sheila. Because of Louise's belief that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was buried and rose again. Louise was assured of her eternal home in heaven. Louise was born September 9, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to & Sara () Dobson.� � Louise graduated from Hanover Township High School and Wilkes-Barre (PA) General Hospital School of Nursing.�She married her high school sweetheart, Roland on May 13, 1944. Louise's parents made she and Roland promise not to marry until she graduated from Nursing School, so they married the day after Louise graduated. She worked as a nurse for 6 months at Shriner Hospital in Philadelphia while Roland was away serving in the Army Air Corp. While raising their 3 daughters and their nephew, Louise was a stay-at-home mom. The family moved from Pennsylvania to California in 1953. Louise was well-known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. The home was always open for friends and family. They entertained large groups of family and friends for Thanksgving and Christmas dinners and on many other occasions. One of Louise's joys was to cook and to serve beautiful meals for her family. This extended to wherever she was. Once while on vacation and staying in a rustic cabin with no running water inside, she managed to make an awesome chocolate cake in the electric frying pan. Another time, while tent camping in the California redwoods, Louise prepared on the camp stove, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more -- an entire banquet for her family, served on the picnic table under the camp lantern. Louise's mother-in-law lived with her for 15 years while the children were growing up, and Louise later commented that Grandma was one of her best friends. Later, Louise enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for a dermatologist for 8 years. In 1972 and after the children were married, Roland and Louise moved to Texas. Louise's Uncle Tom, whom everybody loved and enjoyed, lived with them there for 25 years. Though somewhat impaired and needing assistance, Uncle Tom was always pleasant and polite, and Louise graciously cared for him. Louise served the Lord in her churches as pianist, organist, Sunday School teacher, youth group director, and director of the children's choir. Louise also served for many years as a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. She and Roland had been married for 61 years when he passed away in 2006. Louise then came to live with her daughter, Sheila Gathany in North Manchester, Indiana. Sheila was the caregiver for her mother until Louise died. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, & Dale Spurbeck, Forest Grove, OR; Sheila & Gathany, North Manchester, IN, Sharon & Chaney, Englewood, CO, as well as a nephew, , Santa Cruz, CA whom she raised and loved as her own.� She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and Charlene Dobson, Brentwood, CA and a sister, Lenore , Walnut Creek, CA.� Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 My condolences on the passing of your mom. I am grateful that she had a peaceful passing and that your siblings were there with you. Sending you all strength. Courage Subject: Louise To: LBDcaregivers Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 2:56 AM  How sad I am to burden all you dear people with our news, but I have to tell you that my sweet mom, Louise, passed away Sunday evening, November 21. We are so thankful that both of my sisters (one from Oregon and one from Colorado) and their husbands were with Andy and me at Mom's bedside when she ended her LBD struggle. Mom had been bedbound and immobile since January, 2008, and in the last week before her passing slowly slipped into a coma, eating and drinking very little, then unable to respond to take anything by mouth from Thursday forward. The hospice nurse checked with the pharmacist who said that it would be safe to continue giving Seroquel rectally and we are so grateful that she was able to have the benefit of that medication in those last few days, although in decreasing doses. We also continued her usual twice daily Tylenol, but used suppositories for that as well. We are so grateful there was no drama, no pneumonia, no obvious discomfort, but Mom just very slowly, and quietly stopped breathing. I'll check back in here from time to time, but for now I wish each of you courage and wisdom as you continue this journey. Each of you is to be commended for caring and advocating for your LBD LO. Thank you for all your education and encouragement that you have provided for me over these years. The help, advice, joys and sorrows you shared have been priceless and have guided me. Thank you, Sheila in IN Daughter of Louise, age 88, dx LBD 7/2007 Seroquel 9AM- 37.5 mg, 3PM- 62.5 mg, 9PM -100 mg. Eulogy for Louise Louise Dobson . 88, departed this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, November 21, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Sheila. Because of Louise's belief that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was buried and rose again. Louise was assured of her eternal home in heaven. Louise was born September 9, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to & Sara () Dobson.  Louise graduated from Hanover Township High School and Wilkes-Barre (PA) General Hospital School of Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Roland on May 13, 1944. Louise's parents made she and Roland promise not to marry until she graduated from Nursing School, so they married the day after Louise graduated. She worked as a nurse for 6 months at Shriner Hospital in Philadelphia while Roland was away serving in the Army Air Corp. While raising their 3 daughters and their nephew, Louise was a stay-at-home mom. The family moved from Pennsylvania to California in 1953. Louise was well-known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. The home was always open for friends and family. They entertained large groups of family and friends for Thanksgving and Christmas dinners and on many other occasions. One of Louise's joys was to cook and to serve beautiful meals for her family. This extended to wherever she was. Once while on vacation and staying in a rustic cabin with no running water inside, she managed to make an awesome chocolate cake in the electric frying pan. Another time, while tent camping in the California redwoods, Louise prepared on the camp stove, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more -- an entire banquet for her family, served on the picnic table under the camp lantern. Louise's mother-in-law lived with her for 15 years while the children were growing up, and Louise later commented that Grandma was one of her best friends. Later, Louise enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for a dermatologist for 8 years. In 1972 and after the children were married, Roland and Louise moved to Texas. Louise's Uncle Tom, whom everybody loved and enjoyed, lived with them there for 25 years. Though somewhat impaired and needing assistance, Uncle Tom was always pleasant and polite, and Louise graciously cared for him. Louise served the Lord in her churches as pianist, organist, Sunday School teacher, youth group director, and director of the children's choir. Louise also served for many years as a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. She and Roland had been married for 61 years when he passed away in 2006. Louise then came to live with her daughter, Sheila Gathany in North Manchester, Indiana. Sheila was the caregiver for her mother until Louise died. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, & Dale Spurbeck, Forest Grove, OR; Sheila & Gathany, North Manchester, IN, Sharon & Chaney, Englewood, CO, as well as a nephew, , Santa Cruz, CA whom she raised and loved as her own. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and Charlene Dobson, Brentwood, CA and a sister, Lenore , Walnut Creek, CA. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Dear Sheila, My deepest condolences on your Mom's passing. How wonderful to have been surrounded by her family. I will look forward to hearing from you in future posts. Wishing you good memories of your Mom, with love, Helene in NY (Mom 76, 10 years into the battle) > > How sad I am to burden all you dear people with our news, but I have to tell you that my sweet mom, Louise, passed away Sunday evening, November 21. We are so thankful that both of my sisters (one from Oregon and one from Colorado) and their husbands were with Andy and me at Mom's bedside when she ended her LBD struggle. > > Mom had been bedbound and immobile since January, 2008, and in the last week before her passing slowly slipped into a coma, eating and drinking very little, then unable to respond to take anything by mouth from Thursday forward. The hospice nurse checked with the pharmacist who said that it would be safe to continue giving Seroquel rectally and we are so grateful that she was able to have the benefit of that medication in those last few days, although in decreasing doses. We also continued her usual twice daily Tylenol, but used suppositories for that as well. > > We are so grateful there was no drama, no pneumonia, no obvious discomfort, but Mom just very slowly, and quietly stopped breathing. > > I'll check back in here from time to time, but for now I wish each of you courage and wisdom as you continue this journey. Each of you is to be commended for caring and advocating for your LBD LO. Thank you for all your education and encouragement that you have provided for me over these years. The help, advice, joys and sorrows you shared have been priceless and have guided me. > Thank you, > Sheila in IN > Daughter of Louise, age 88, dx LBD 7/2007 > Seroquel 9AM- 37.5 mg, 3PM- 62.5 mg, 9PM -100 mg. > > Eulogy for Louise > Louise Dobson . 88, departed this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, November 21, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Sheila. Because of Louise's belief that Jesus Christ died for her sins, was buried and rose again. Louise was assured of her eternal home in heaven. > > Louise was born September 9, 1922, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to & Sara () Dobson. > > Louise graduated from Hanover Township High School and Wilkes-Barre (PA) General Hospital School of Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Roland on May 13, 1944. Louise's parents made she and Roland promise not to marry until she graduated from Nursing School, so they married the day after Louise graduated. She worked as a nurse for 6 months at Shriner Hospital in Philadelphia while Roland was away serving in the Army Air Corp. > > While raising their 3 daughters and their nephew, Louise was a stay-at-home mom. The family moved from Pennsylvania to California in 1953. Louise was well-known for her generous hospitality and wonderful cooking. The home was always open for friends and family. They entertained large groups of family and friends for Thanksgving and Christmas dinners and on many other occasions. > > One of Louise's joys was to cook and to serve beautiful meals for her family. This extended to wherever she was. Once while on vacation and staying in a rustic cabin with no running water inside, she managed to make an awesome chocolate cake in the electric frying pan. Another time, while tent camping in the California redwoods, Louise prepared on the camp stove, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, and more -- an entire banquet for her family, served on the picnic table under the camp lantern. > > Louise's mother-in-law lived with her for 15 years while the children were growing up, and Louise later commented that Grandma was one of her best friends. Later, Louise enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for a dermatologist for 8 years. In 1972 and after the children were married, Roland and Louise moved to Texas. Louise's Uncle Tom, whom everybody loved and enjoyed, lived with them there for 25 years. Though somewhat impaired and needing assistance, Uncle Tom was always pleasant and polite, and Louise graciously cared for him. > > Louise served the Lord in her churches as pianist, organist, Sunday School teacher, youth group director, and director of the children's choir. Louise also served for many years as a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. > > She and Roland had been married for 61 years when he passed away in 2006. Louise then came to live with her daughter, Sheila Gathany in North Manchester, Indiana. Sheila was the caregiver for her mother until Louise died. > > Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, & Dale Spurbeck, Forest Grove, OR; Sheila & Gathany, North Manchester, IN, Sharon & Chaney, Englewood, CO, as well as a nephew, , Santa Cruz, CA whom she raised and loved as her own. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, and Charlene Dobson, Brentwood, CA and a sister, Lenore , Walnut Creek, CA. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Sheila - please accept my condolences on your mother's passing. It's a blessing that you were all there with her and that she went so peacefully. I wish you beautiful memories, Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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