You never know

Those that read my blogs may remember that I'm dealing with aging parents. Dad with alzheimers is in a physical therapy rehab, Mom goes three times a week to her physical therapy appointments for her dislocated shoulder and back. Dad is late eighties Mom early eighties. Both are very frail. I'm watching Dad change from a proud Godfather dictator of this Italian family into a pathetic reflection of a "no-one" who can sit in a wheelchair, stair at a wall and be content. It hurts the heart deeply. He is different every day but the latest consensus is he has grown comfortable in the facility and is NOT trying to get stronger to come home, all he wants to do is sleep. A big part of me wishes he would pass peacefully in his sleep but he has good insurance so the doctors will keep him alive like a vegatable.

My very pretty friend in her sixties was diagnosed with Lukemia about 4 weeks ago but she passed last night. Holy smoken shit, that's a harsh toke. So damn fast. A couple of us girlfriends have agreed although too soon this is a blessing in disguise to go so quickly rather than suffer the indignities of trying to cure Lukemia. It too can be a brutal disease.

Here one minute, gone the next. You never know
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Wow you have your plate full hug hug sending energy vibes to you
Yes u never know when your time is up.enjoy life while you can.heart wings
WOW that's fast sad flower but given the choice, rather four weeks than your Dad's situation - for me.

If you feel the doctors are abusing the situation I should think you can insist on a hospice, if / when the time comes when his best interests are being ignored?
I'm with you Biff, I will do everything in my power to not go where my Dad is. I will drink the kool-aide
A couple of us girlfriends have agreed although too soon this is a blessing in disguise to go so quickly rather than suffer the indignities of trying to cure Lukemia.

Yes. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your friend. We have to make the most of each day because it could be our last
Sorry to hear about the passing of your friend and the lack of progress by your dad.
Health is the most important temporary attribute we have.
It is best to do what we can to maintain it - proper diet and exercise are critical
as is not doing things to compromise it.
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I like being different, hate describing myself. I have many life long friends and come from a large family. Will not consider a long distance relationship. [read more]

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