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Kim ... ditto on what the others have said about billing. If you get flak, you might want to remind your mother that the option was 8-15,000 at a nursing facility, per month, at the cost of losing her investments. That pharmacist should be fired!! Also, a cheap travel wheelchair like those you can get at a pharmacy might…
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Margaret ... I take Vitamin D and magnesium as well. There is a difference in my leg cramping as well as my joints when I forget. Annie ... yay for the loss! Kim ... is your mom home with you yet? Barbara ... In my area, none of the stores allow tipping to the individual who brings your bags to the car. No cash. They…
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Debbie ... I'm so sorry to hear this latest news about Destiny ... praying for her and all those who love her Ginny ... I have had leg cramps that throw me to the ground... some vascular issues that become aggravated by dehydration. Hoping yours are nothing serious. Is your retirement truly dependent on this building…
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Kelly... I use both my computer and iPhone with MFP. The iPhone app alphabetizes my recipes without being on premium. Beth
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Karen ... you said, "It's a choice..." This has been my life response. How we act, how we react ... it's all a choice. Beth
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Karen ... oh boy! If you're talking Depakote or Topamax ... both of which are used for migraines ... we had negative experiences with them in my family. My older son was on depakote for a time and had significant head tremors/involuntary movements and he lost his hair! My younger son took topamax for migraine and was left…
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Lanette ... thanks for the computer input ... I do know where he bought the computer and still have the receipts somewhere. Lisa ... my son tried the Botox injections when he was younger and stress/anxiety from anticipating the 31-34 injections in his head/neck caused more trouble than they were worth. At the time, we did…
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Rosemarie ... I'm glad to hear that the celebration of life service went well. After devoting yourself to someone's care, the void that is left with their passing is very large and very real. I lost what had been "my purpose" for 34 years. Like you, I pushed off my own grief ... I'm still working through all of that ...…
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Carol ... breathe ... and take one day at a time ... <3 Beth
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Facial Recognition ... this locked me out of several of my son's devices after he passed ... which greatly saddened me as one of his computers stored all of his writings ... Beth
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Carol ... your fear might be lessened if you felt like you had some control...so gently and slowly ask your husband about the finances (or any of the things that you worry about). It doesn't have to be a "we need to create a death book" kind of thing. Start with a simple question here and there... more like taking an…
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Kim ... count me with the others who are thinking about you and your situation ... My own mother just messaged me to tell me about the fight she had with maintenance about the cleanliness of her apartment. She's mad at maintenance , the housekeeper and me as well since I keep telling her you get more bees with honey! I'll…
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{{{Kim}}} ... I remember you were learning about wills/estates/etc. Did you get Power of Attorney for your mom? You can make a lot of decisions for her and without her input if you do have it. I'm speaking from my NY/OH perspective, but costs of facilities are measured by the level of care you need. With your mom requiring…
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Rosemarie ... some unsolicited advice ... take care of you now. Really. Your needs. Your wishes. Your health especially. And, yes, the California gal was out-of-line. Machka and Debbie ... Happy Belated Birthday! Kim ... so sorry you've been hit with another family "bomb." Hugs. Rebecca ... the bathroom looks great! Your…
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peace lilies … I laughed at Margaret’s post because this seems to be a favorite funeral/sympathy plant. I received multiple peace lilies… several small and one humongous. They’re lovely … still blooming… but they’ve overtaken my living room. And like others mentioned, they were gifts to honor my son so I feel honor bound…
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This just made me laugh out loud as it is so true ... I have a huge one that I'm still nursing 2 years later!! Rosemarie ... I lost a son two years ago and while the circumstances are much different than yours, I had been his caregiver for much of his life. I am interested in all that you're going through. You are…
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Ginny ... It's been over a month since I came down with Covid and I was up this morning again clearing out the sinuses!! Rosemarie ... I pulled this off my weather app this morning for Boston. As for others responses to grief ... you'll see the gamut. I figured most people just don't know what to say or do. I am having a…
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Rebecca ... I appreciate your seeing the other side of things with the Navy moms ... but cut yourself some slack. You are also allowed to be sad that you haven't heard from your son. And, yes, you can help other moms put it in perspective by sharing your story. I think your Navy support group is just a bit "precious." Know…
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Kim ... thinking of you and your mom this morning ... There's a situation at my mom's assisted living facility ... 13 residents and 7 staff have now tested positive for Covid. My mom has been vaccinated, boosted and exposed a few times ... but no covid as of yet. Hoping she can escape it this time too. Made some good…
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Carol ... lifting both you and your husband up in prayer!
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Kim ... so, so sorry to hear your mom has fallen and praying that her surgery was successful. Long road ahead for both of you. Hugs. For the first time in over a decade, my husband and I will be receiving a fairly large tax refund. We think we are going to use it to build a raised bed garden. Because we have so much…
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Goals I did not meet my February goal of being lighter at the end of the month ... gained 5 pounds. So March goals will be to lose that 5 pounds (which is mostly salt/inflammation from the last few days) and making healthier food choices. Beth near Buffalo
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Vicky and Barbara Beth
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Ginny ... "astoundingly poor food choices" would be my reference to binges of an embarrassing nature ... I've moved on from it. Karen ... your words to Rosemarie are perfect ... I am glad this is the last day of February. Very much ready for a new month. Beth near Buffalo
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Rosemarie … praying for you and your family … hugs Beth
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Lisa and Margaret ... thank you for your understanding. Fell off the IF wagon this past week and made some astoundingly poor food choices, so today is a new day to get back at my goals for a healthier lifestyle. Beth
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Karen[/b... your friend is an extremely talented photographer ... stunning photo! Katla ... I'm just glad you're able to access MFP. I don't care what letters have been attached to your name ... The sun is thing here again today and, surprisingly, there is still ice on the trees. Beautiful. But it also means it's still…
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Carla Beth
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Karen ... your mother was most definitely wise Machka... congratulations on maintaining your calm with an outlandish co-worker. Hopefully the leave of absence is a good thing? I'm assuming since there was a farewell tea that all is well. Michele ... back spasms are horrible! Hope Vince is feeling better. Lisa ... hope you…
