181lizard
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Post by 181lizard on May 9, 2007 14:51:30 GMT -5
Hey gang  , I'm REALLY having a tough time lately. I owe many people that were generous with me, some serious thank you's & signs of gratitude. I didn't want anyone to think I have juked or run out on them. Just like so many others...I'm losing my Mom. We've been preparing for this event for a while, but some really serious turns have kinda rattled our heads & hearts. Hospice just came into the picture Tuesday & most of you know what that means. Just last week, she was transported 3 different times to the hospital & many normal functions are starting to shut down. With spore childs (aka: daughter Becky) wedding in about 3 weeks, her knowing Grandma won't be there is tearing her up. THEN...she starts crying, so naturally...so do I. At any rate...I miss being here as much as I use to be, but life is kicken my ass right now. (pardon the crude reference, but it's appropriate.) I'm only checkin in about once a week or so and I wanted to make sure those that have been so cool to me know...ya'll are not forgotten...just on hold for a short time. Oh yeah...and to top it off, last nite at work, a young man took exception to being cut off and proceeded to destroy my glass entryway doors. Coward ran like a __tch. Bad luck is cresting...I hope ;D. Text at ya all real soon, your worn out gal - Liz |
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Post by takilasunrise on May 9, 2007 14:55:28 GMT -5
That sucks, Liz. I wish you all the best. Life sure seems to always throw it all at you at once. Keep your chin up. God Bless you and your family.
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Post by Cher on May 9, 2007 14:56:28 GMT -5
Oh Liz I am so very sorry for you and your family. I wish there was something I could do or say that would ease the pain in your hearts but know I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cher
Sorry about your doors, that's terrible.
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Post by rockyraccoon on May 9, 2007 15:43:10 GMT -5
liz i am so sorry about your mom.
drunks just cannot behave can they?
kim
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erbojones
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Post by erbojones on May 9, 2007 16:26:04 GMT -5
Take care of yourself - I really feel for you at this difficult time. Remember we're always here if you need to let off some steam or just get really excited about rocks 'n' stuff.
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spikeict
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Post by spikeict on May 9, 2007 17:07:26 GMT -5
My heart breaks for you Liz. I can not and refuse to imagine the loss of a parent. There was some other stuff all self serving so deleted it. We are right there with you.
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Post by xenaswolf on May 9, 2007 17:43:01 GMT -5
You are in my prayers hun.
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drupe
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Post by drupe on May 9, 2007 17:43:05 GMT -5
Liz
You and your Mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Yeah life can be kick ass at times but there were a whole bunch of better and fun times which you have to concentrate on and the bad times will slowly minimize themselves.
God Bless you all
Pete
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Post by larrywyland3 on May 9, 2007 18:25:22 GMT -5
I will keep you in my prayers.
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
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Post by blarneystone on May 9, 2007 18:38:49 GMT -5
Hang in there Liz. I know it's hard but you'll get through it. Hospice really helps.. they did for my dad... kept him as comfortable as possible as well as comforting his family.
Saying some prayers for you.
Dan
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Post by stoner on May 9, 2007 18:48:49 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your mother Liz. Hang in there, it's your turn to be tested and I'm sure you'll get past all this soon enough. The only thing you need to do now is to take care of business with your family, we'll all be here for a long time.
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maryann
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by maryann on May 9, 2007 20:05:39 GMT -5
I understand a little of what you're going through. It's hard. Cry as much as you need to. I swear though, things eventually get better. Meanwhile, go with the flow as much as you can and know that folks are thinking about you.
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Rockygibraltar
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Post by Rockygibraltar on May 9, 2007 22:32:45 GMT -5
God bless you and your family Liz. Hang in there.
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Post by joe on May 9, 2007 22:40:22 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear about your Mom. Good luck and best wishes.
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Post by cpdad on May 9, 2007 22:46:52 GMT -5
dang liz...you know you have our prayers...kev.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on May 9, 2007 23:59:57 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that, Liz! Good to have a daughter who cares so much about her grandma. Cherrish her and try to make her feel well at her wedding.
Adrian
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joanna
spending too much on rocks
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Post by joanna on May 10, 2007 4:18:16 GMT -5
Wow, sort of understand what your going through. Last year at this time, my Mom (67), who was my best friend, was in hospice. I was still her primary care giver and was with her everyday during her last months. Hospice contolled the pain as well as they could, but it was still really bad. I still have to fight the bad thoughts away to function and get though the day and worst of all to try and sleep at night.
My Dad had died 10 months earlier from unexpected surgery complications. So I definitely felt our family was getting beat up. It does get somewhat easier with time, but geez how much time? The whole range of emotions run through you. Seems like lately I've got a ton of anger going on. Which in someways I don't mind because I can function much better with anger than the grief. But sometimes I feel like I can explode over some little thing. Something like the broken window would have sent me off the deep end. (Just the other week some high schoolers stole my Dads truck and got it stuck in a field, I couldn't even talk to the cops, my husband did, because I knew I was on the brink of total rage.)
Try to stay strong, don't forget to take care of yourself as well as you can and try to look far in the future when things will smooth out some.
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Post by gaetzchamp on May 10, 2007 5:29:22 GMT -5
Liz-
Hang in there gal. Best wishes, prayers and thoughts to you and your family. We'll be here for you!!!
gaeter
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Post by beefjello on May 10, 2007 8:13:30 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about this Liz. Lots of positive thoughts going out your way.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on May 10, 2007 8:37:37 GMT -5
prayers for you and your family!
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