Pufferpunk
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So... just too much pizza & beer?
Positive thoughts appreciated for ailing wife.
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ReefKeepersCorner
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Adam- 
I'm glad she is home and you guys have a chance at a real nights sleep. Thank you very much for your prayers. We are very similar, you and me. It was me, an older brother and sister and my little sister(almost the youngest). My little sister was diagnosed with cancer when she was 11. My mom was a basket case as well. My older brother and sister were never there, so it was always me. My little sister died at 13. After that, my mom was a wreck. Well my grandma wasn't doing good and I thought it would be best to move in to help her out and for my mom to be with family. She took a turn for the worse and I was there for her. After she died, my grandpa got depressed and other medical issues set in. Once again, me. Now its my mom and things aren't the greatest, but after an operation in a couple weeks, hopefully she'll be doing better. These times are hard, but being a good person comes with that auto-pilot you were speaking of. Don't think, do. It's gotten me thru some hard times and it sounds like it is working good for you too. I owe ya a good hand-shake next time I see you up at Matt's. Take care and thank you.
Dave
Sara- Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.:rollface:
I'm glad she is home and you guys have a chance at a real nights sleep. Thank you very much for your prayers. We are very similar, you and me. It was me, an older brother and sister and my little sister(almost the youngest). My little sister was diagnosed with cancer when she was 11. My mom was a basket case as well. My older brother and sister were never there, so it was always me. My little sister died at 13. After that, my mom was a wreck. Well my grandma wasn't doing good and I thought it would be best to move in to help her out and for my mom to be with family. She took a turn for the worse and I was there for her. After she died, my grandpa got depressed and other medical issues set in. Once again, me. Now its my mom and things aren't the greatest, but after an operation in a couple weeks, hopefully she'll be doing better. These times are hard, but being a good person comes with that auto-pilot you were speaking of. Don't think, do. It's gotten me thru some hard times and it sounds like it is working good for you too. I owe ya a good hand-shake next time I see you up at Matt's. Take care and thank you.Dave
Sara- Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.:rollface:
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Pufferpunk
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Adam knew what I meant.
Trotter
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Glad to hear everything worked out ok . Does your wife frequent McDonalds as much as you? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1390569 Could diet be a factor?
. Does your wife frequent McDonalds as much as you? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1390569 Could diet be a factor?
adamjr
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Dave, that auto-pilot works wonders. I hope all works out for your mom. Try to get a little rest. Even if you don't sleep, I have found, time in a dark room staring at the ceiling has a slight restorative effect. Asking the doctor for a sample pack of ambien cr or lunesta doesn't hurt either.
Crisis defines who most of us are, and what. Most people can handle a crisis and find out truly what they are made of. You just need to focus on the task at hand and getting past it. Sometimes life is smooth sailing. Sometimes it is a series of hardships that must be accomplished.
I'm not a religious guy, never have been. But my pastor pal tells me that God only gives you what you can handle. Life is a series of tests to determine if you are righteous to God. Like I said, I'm not religious. But as John Lenon said "Whatever gets you through the night." Last night it was that my wife was home and laying next to me. This night owl was in bed by 9:30.
Thanks again everyone.
Adam
Crisis defines who most of us are, and what. Most people can handle a crisis and find out truly what they are made of. You just need to focus on the task at hand and getting past it. Sometimes life is smooth sailing. Sometimes it is a series of hardships that must be accomplished.
I'm not a religious guy, never have been. But my pastor pal tells me that God only gives you what you can handle. Life is a series of tests to determine if you are righteous to God. Like I said, I'm not religious. But as John Lenon said "Whatever gets you through the night." Last night it was that my wife was home and laying next to me. This night owl was in bed by 9:30.
Thanks again everyone.
Adam
adamjr
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12668155#post12668155 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Trotter
Glad to hear everything worked out ok
Not really. And I never was a frequent visitor. The letter I wrote featured in that thread was a summary of experiences over the past thread. Also if you saw what I ordered at McDonalds when I go through for breakfast it isn't that unhealthy if you look at the nutritional info. Egg McMuffin, yogurt parfait, large decaf. Rarely hash browns because thye over fry them and then they are a grease ball. Bleeech!
She goes through the drive-thru to grab a coke. As far as food goes it's very rare for either of us even before that letter. We are both seriously watching what we eat and have been for the ast few months in a general and concerted effort to lose weight and be healthier.
Thanks for asking though.
Ladipyg
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Adam...don't forget FLMA (Family Leave and Medical Act) my hubby used it when I was having knee surgery and then a couple of times to take me back and forth to the doctors' before I got off the crutches WOO HOO...got off them this week...still using a cane but that's way better than crutches. Glad to hear the Mrs. is doing better... just getting out of the hospital can make you feel 100 times better. If your lucky it's just GERD and that can easily be handled with meds.
Dave, I'm sorry to hear about your mom...my siblings were exactly the same...I took care of my mom for the last 10 years of here life, for 4 she lived here with me...I have a brother (never saw him here or at the funeral) and a sister ( only came by to sweet talk mom when she needed $$$) It seems that one child is usually the one who handles things. It's just a fact of life...I was always close to mom but before she passed away we really bonded...it was a blessing for me and I learned so much of what here childhood was like. Keep your wits about you, plan for the worst but hope for the best.
I shall remember you in my prayers...
Dave, I'm sorry to hear about your mom...my siblings were exactly the same...I took care of my mom for the last 10 years of here life, for 4 she lived here with me...I have a brother (never saw him here or at the funeral) and a sister ( only came by to sweet talk mom when she needed $$$) It seems that one child is usually the one who handles things. It's just a fact of life...I was always close to mom but before she passed away we really bonded...it was a blessing for me and I learned so much of what here childhood was like. Keep your wits about you, plan for the worst but hope for the best.
I shall remember you in my prayers...
ReefKeepersCorner
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Thanks Adam. And thank you to everybody that has said something kind. I'm not a religious person either, but prayers, kind wishes and best regards DO go a long way.
Ladipyg- I'm sorry that you lost your mom. I'm glad you got to bond with her though. Good memories can save lives.
Does your brother and sister know my brother and sister? All in the same.....
Thank you everyone.:wavehand:
Ladipyg- I'm sorry that you lost your mom. I'm glad you got to bond with her though. Good memories can save lives.
Does your brother and sister know my brother and sister? All in the same.....
Thank you everyone.:wavehand:
