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OT...my mom
'Kate wrote: On 25 Aug 2006 15:52:53 -0700, "Bev" the following was posted in blue dry erase marker: I'm thinking Dallas/Fort Worth is not so close to Houston , sux four to five hours driving.. about an hour in the leer. Too bad I don't have one. LOL! yes not a day trip there, not that I am not willing to drive long distance drove to Massachusetts from P.A. for Grief Groups reunion two years ago, we rented a fast Black Chevy, if I recall correctly we did it in 6-7 hours ! Stayed for about a week I think , we all went out to provincetown for a day trip and had a fantastic time, that was when I met Steve in person . and one of these days though, it would be really nice to see you. I dont know if you recall way back another place in time when I was gonna take a trip to Houston for my Mom's brothers "USS HOUSTON" survivors ceremony. He was a POW during WW2 . He passed away August 6th, 2006. sorry to hear. He was one of the old guard then. Not too many WW2 survivors left now. Here is a site you might find interesting http://usshouston.org/ship2.htm Otto Schwarz My Uncle is pictured on the left hand column down about half the way, He had gone blind from the malnutrician he suffered as a POW. I can remember sitting on the edge of my seat as a child listening to his stories....... and also being sad and angry about what he went through. She was supposed to be traveling with my sister to Virginia for the Military service for him on Sept. 7th kinda sux she will not be able to be there. .............argh! Bev yeah, it doesn't sound like she'll be up and around by then but one can hope. People are amazing... they defy timelines and science. You never can tell what's going to happen so I'm hoping for the best for you and yours. 'K Thanks...... I am hoping that she comes back from this one soon, the longer there is not improvement and now with a damn fall involved I am worried/scared. My sister is freaking out about her possibly being bed ridden, My sister is the baby of our family even at 30 something she has a rough time coping with the what ifs that she has flying through her head. What if she dies...what if she is bed ridden...what if what if what if...I just said "We will deal with the what ifs when the what ifs arrive" Mom has been up and down sick since she was 35-40 years old I remember all of this, there were several times I thought she was a goner and never in my imagination did I ever expect dad to go first. She has amazed many to have survived to almost 70 years old. I do believe she is tired of being sick. I know if this were me I would be..... Bev |
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OT...my mom
'Kate wrote: On 26 Aug 2006 06:47:51 -0700, "Bev" the following was posted in blue dry erase marker: snip..... Ok... this is what I think you may need to do... make sure that one of you has the right to review your mother's medical records. Your mother will need to OK that now, while she still can. Don't let it wait. Usually, the hospital has the forms but if not, you can find them online. Someone, probably you, will need to talk to the doctor in charge. You have to get the straight dope from him. A good question to ask is, "If this was your mother, and you were in my position, what would you do?" If you get any kind of a funny feeling from him/her, it's time to find a new doc. You have a limited amount of time. You need to know how things are straight up, without the mumbo jumbo. What's possible and what's probable regarding her care and condition. If they're looking at the potential of her dying, you guys need to know that so that you and your mother can make quality of life decisions. You need to know what your mother wants with regard to life saving and prolonging measures. Thanks really good info...I especially like the Question to ask the Doc in charge . Ya know it is possible my sister has this permission already I am not sure but thanks for the heads up I will make sure if not that we get that taken care of. snip http://www.doctoryourself.com/congestive.html that's the quick one that google brought up. Thanks for the link . I was talking to my sister while I was slaving at the laundromat (yea I said laundromat) landlord wont allow washer , next place we will have a washer 'cause this is insane! Anyway....I was telling her about what you said about the magnesium and potassium being related to the CHF and she said ahhhhhh yea they gave her potassium today . She had no idea and apparently she is not asking! She did say she is glad I am coming out because she doesn't know what to ask. She said my mother told the doctor that Sargeant Slaughter is on her way......last time I heard that was when my dad was sick...... oh well at least she warned them smile snip We've done Airtran. They're American Airlines... a subsidiary? Something like that. this will be only my 4th flight in my life, ah, you'll be ok. Do carry-on any meds with lables. If they lose something in transit, you'll have what you need with you. Now that makes me feel oh so much better! American Airlines that I have even flown on before! I am jampacking a carryon duffle type bag so I dont have to check in any other luggage. snip..... The reply to will bounce. If you have my webpage bookmarked, the email's on there. 'K yep I did save that, I'll go and send that to ya now I have Verizon ....use to have Cingular but that was because AT&T sold me to them and boy did they P/O Sargeant Slaughter ! thanks Kate...... I appreciate your friendship. Bev |
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OT...my mom...brief up-date
Bev wrote: Mom is back in the hospital . She is in congestive heart failure due to complications from COPD. Apparently there are also blood clots somewhere in either her aortic valve (mechanical) and or lungs. Since mom can not lie flat and breathe........argh o.k. sister just Im'd me mom just fell in the bathroom at the hospital and hit her head, looks like she was allowed to get up to go there....sometimes I just dont understand......my sis is on her way to the hospital to check on mom , she talked to her on the phone and says she does not sound right. I'll be flying out as soon as sis finds me a flight, I need to help her figure this out and see my mom. Bev Things just are not what they seemed.........she will be o.k. and it is not at this point , so far a life threat. It appears she is although quite the threat to herself! I will also add that there are some issues with her care. I just wanted to not leave ya'all hangin ........whatever! I am in stitches half the time listening to my sis let her texan accent loose on me LOL! she tried so hard not to cause she knows how I am! I'll get back to "yous guys "soon grinDats the jersey Ya'all just in case you didn't know....... |
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