tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post6922088695479945015..comments2023-10-12T02:44:19.333-05:00Comments on My mentally ill life: The saddest holiday I can remember....Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13675829827137657056noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-72925474932330356592010-12-31T10:19:38.780-06:002010-12-31T10:19:38.780-06:00I'm back to wish you a heartfelt happy new yea...I'm back to wish you a heartfelt happy new year! I hope your mother has responded well to the antibiotics and that she is doing better. I think you are coping marvelously and being an excellent daughter, mother and wife. I can only handle one crisis at a time and you have such a good heart. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and I do wish you a good, better, best new year!<br />- Daisy in ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-359329204169301462010-12-28T13:12:13.797-06:002010-12-28T13:12:13.797-06:00I don't have anything specific to say, but Car...I don't have anything specific to say, but Carol, please know that you are in my thoughts. This is so hard. I lost my father over the course of 8 months; I lost my mother very suddenly during a surgery she was expected to survive. Neither way was better--both sucked!Grace.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03557395027685855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-43617321624756786332010-12-28T07:57:06.933-06:002010-12-28T07:57:06.933-06:00It's terribly sad to see your beloved mother s...It's terribly sad to see your beloved mother slipping away before your eyes. Be thankful she's not in severe physical pain. <br />You've done an admirable job in caring for your mother; you have nothing to feel guilty about on that count, although it's human nature to think we could have done more.<br /> Your mother's life is coming to a close. At this point, her memories of her childhood and young adulthood are probably clearer to her than things that happened recently. She might enjoy seeing photographs of herself and her family that date back to her younger days. You can reminisce with her if she seems up to it. <br />You're a good daughter, Carol. Your mother loves you very much. I know her mind is muddled sometimes and she says hurtful things but that's the nature of dementia. In her heart she's still your loving mother.Miz Kizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05650747741395559803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-19558924088363240282010-12-26T16:16:07.312-06:002010-12-26T16:16:07.312-06:00It is to bad that things are so rough for you righ...It is to bad that things are so rough for you right now. My heart goes out to your mom...I do hope the antibiotics help. I hope her appetite grows. I do not know what else to say. Just wishing you all the best this new year. (hug)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-81915950970530194152010-12-26T14:15:30.565-06:002010-12-26T14:15:30.565-06:00Christmas is such a tough time of year to begin wi...Christmas is such a tough time of year to begin with and to have your mom sick - I am so sorry! I have cancer (we are talking "cure") and am going through chemo and radiation - there are times when I don't want to eat, either - the nutritionist recommended nutritional shakes and protein - whey - powder to mix in anything I can eat, like applesauce. Some of the shakes have over 600 calories. Would your mom be able to drink a shake or, if you froze it, spoon it like ice cream? I'm sure you and the staff have thought of all these things - just wish I could help. I check here often to see how you are doing -you are in my thoughts and prayers.<br />- Daisy in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2339974062095553185.post-73381301060786422492010-12-26T12:41:41.976-06:002010-12-26T12:41:41.976-06:00Oh Carol, I am so sorry you are going through this...Oh Carol, I am so sorry you are going through this with your mom, but I can totally relate to what you are feeling. Tomorrow, 12/27, it will 19 years since my own mother passed away from cancer. I thought it would be easier during the holidays after so many years, but it isn't. I try to concentrate on the Christmases before she got sick and remember what joy those holidays held, but that last Christmas always seems to rear its' head. <br /><br />I'm not a doctor, but I'd like to suggest something for your mom...get some good probiotic capsules, and ask her nurses to open one at each meal and mix it into a spoonful of her food, preferably something like applesauce, or even into juice or other cool liquid. Our immune systems are centered in our guts, and probiotics have the ability to protect our gut when we are taking antibiotics as well as help fight off infections. A good probiotic is not cheap (I pay almost $20 for a 30 day supply at Walmart...Culturelle), and you may want the nurses to 'dose' her several times a day (the probiotic is NOT toxic), but if they can help your mom, you will find it is worth every penny you pay for it.<br /><br />I check your blog every day to see how you are doing, and pray constantly for God to give you strength. You are loved. :)<br /><br />KathieKathienoreply@blogger.com