What made you sad today...

Lady_Wu · 07-27-2010, 11:26 PM

Tonight it really hit home that a loved one is losing himself to dementia. We don't know if it is Alzheimers or some other type, but that doesn't rally really matter. What matters is seeing the rich person he was fade away as he slips further away from us. Where once he used to be a Martial Artist (Soke Roshi Shihan) and a brilliant medical medical researcher and teacher, now he spends most of his days in a state of sleep so deep that it is almost unconsciousness. When he does have a day of wakefulness, he cannot remember how to do the simplest things-use the microwave, compose an email, or even really feed himself. He must be constantly be watched lest he take an overdose of insulin, wander outside, or other behavior dangerous to himself. So sad that sometimes I go into the bathroom just to cry. Mom and I are his only caretakers. We really don't know what we should do. He has left strict instructions that no matter what, he is not to be taken to a hospital. He is frightened of strangers, now even of his own brother. We just do our best and take things one day at a time. Sigh...
Lady_Wu

Glenn · 07-29-2010, 05:40 PM

I think the Coyote ate one of my furkitty's . : (

Delish · 09-15-2010, 04:02 PM

just finding out that my ex @ 36 has breast cancer. I feel like I have the wind knocked out of me

~Bo · 09-20-2010, 06:55 PM

This is the last season for Little People--Big World.

ruthie14 · 09-20-2010, 07:34 PM

Still sad about my stepsister. Makes me think that life is also passing me by.

A friend of mine lost her father this past week.

My financial situation.

My friend lost her beloved cat last night.... he was 15 or there abouts.

Missing a friend.

2 more rejections from butches on the singles sites that I am on. I give up.

Damn.. just plain sad most of the time anymore.

Blade · 09-20-2010, 07:43 PM

A grown adult tattle tale. WOW I hope the reward was what you have lost.

weatherboi · 09-20-2010, 07:49 PM

Dinner!!!!!!!!

Julie · 09-20-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by weatherboi

Dinner!!!!!!!!

I feel your pain (oh yes i do).

RockOn · 09-20-2010, 08:39 PM

My friend, Kelley, called just before 5:00 today, left a message to call her. She is very upset. She asked me if it is time to have her eldest dog euthanized. I gave her my opinion, told her it was past time and she would be doing a great thing for Sweet Pea. I love that little mix terrier. A couple of years ago, Kelley and I were volunteers for recovery service work in a city nearby. One night a week in the evenings we would take meetings to the hospital treatment facility. We would ride together and if Kelley was driving, she always had her three dogs with her in her SUV. (she still does that) Sweet Pea would insist on sitting in my lap - such a sweet, dear little soul.

The last few months when I have seen Sweet Pea, I have been thinking it is time. Not only is she blind, on three different kinds of medication and stumbling around but I am certain she has dementia too - she seemed confused. I told Kelley I would accompany her to her veteranarian's office when she needed me. Gosh, this is such a difficult decision to make and then carry through with it but you do it out of love for your pet.

Soft*Silver · 09-20-2010, 08:44 PM

my friend K had eye surgery and she is in incredible pain. The skin from her brow line to her eye lashes has sunken into her eye socket and the surgery for this is far more painful than any of the ones I have had on my eyes. She and I are growing old together and I listen to her as she grieves the lives we once had, strong powerful bodied women who hauled hay and broke horses and tilled our own soil and birthed foals. Who would believe that now of us, as we are now? I am saddened for her, and a bit for me. But this is our season and this is how it must be....

Abigail Crabby · 09-20-2010, 09:09 PM

Not being able to sleep because of this headache

~Bo · 09-21-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Abigail Crabby

Not being able to sleep because of this headache

Maybe I should play for you.

Abigail Crabby · 09-21-2010, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Bo

Maybe I should play for you.

You're too good to me Bo - lmao

~Bo · 09-21-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Abigail Crabby

You're too good to me Bo - lmao

I knew my playing would help your headache.

SnackTime · 12-03-2010, 09:03 AM

The death of legendary Chicago Cubs player and radio broadcaster, Ron Santo!

He passed away last night after complications with bladder cancer and diabetes

RIP Ron Santo

07-27-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
Lady_Wu Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Queer Stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: M'Lady Relationship Status: given up looking sigh Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: somewhere buried under a pile of books Posts: 197 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 285 Thanked 300 Times in 105 Posts Rep Power: 155956	Watching a loved one lose self Tonight it really hit home that a loved one is losing himself to dementia. We don't know if it is Alzheimers or some other type, but that doesn't rally really matter. What matters is seeing the rich person he was fade away as he slips further away from us. Where once he used to be a Martial Artist (Soke Roshi Shihan) and a brilliant medical medical researcher and teacher, now he spends most of his days in a state of sleep so deep that it is almost unconsciousness. When he does have a day of wakefulness, he cannot remember how to do the simplest things-use the microwave, compose an email, or even really feed himself. He must be constantly be watched lest he take an overdose of insulin, wander outside, or other behavior dangerous to himself. So sad that sometimes I go into the bathroom just to cry. Mom and I are his only caretakers. We really don't know what we should do. He has left strict instructions that no matter what, he is not to be taken to a hospital. He is frightened of strangers, now even of his own brother. We just do our best and take things one day at a time. Sigh... Lady_Wu __________________ I'm the Yin in the Yang and the Yang in the Yin.

09-15-2010, 04:02 PM	#3
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09-20-2010, 07:43 PM	#6
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09-20-2010, 08:44 PM	#10
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,903 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	my friend K had eye surgery and she is in incredible pain. The skin from her brow line to her eye lashes has sunken into her eye socket and the surgery for this is far more painful than any of the ones I have had on my eyes. She and I are growing old together and I listen to her as she grieves the lives we once had, strong powerful bodied women who hauled hay and broke horses and tilled our own soil and birthed foals. Who would believe that now of us, as we are now? I am saddened for her, and a bit for me. But this is our season and this is how it must be.... __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

09-20-2010, 09:09 PM	#11
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07-29-2010, 05:40 PM	#2
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I think the Coyote ate one of my furkitty's . : (

09-20-2010, 06:55 PM	#4
~Bo Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,590 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 1,680 Times in 742 Posts Rep Power: 13485855	This is the last season for Little People--Big World.

09-20-2010, 07:34 PM	#5
ruthie14 Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 844 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,904 Thanked 1,245 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 5946335	Still sad about my stepsister. Makes me think that life is also passing me by. A friend of mine lost her father this past week. My financial situation. My friend lost her beloved cat last night.... he was 15 or there abouts. Missing a friend. 2 more rejections from butches on the singles sites that I am on. I give up. Damn.. just plain sad most of the time anymore.

09-20-2010, 07:49 PM	#7
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09-20-2010, 08:39 PM	#9
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	My friend, Kelley, called just before 5:00 today, left a message to call her. She is very upset. She asked me if it is time to have her eldest dog euthanized. I gave her my opinion, told her it was past time and she would be doing a great thing for Sweet Pea. I love that little mix terrier. A couple of years ago, Kelley and I were volunteers for recovery service work in a city nearby. One night a week in the evenings we would take meetings to the hospital treatment facility. We would ride together and if Kelley was driving, she always had her three dogs with her in her SUV. (she still does that) Sweet Pea would insist on sitting in my lap - such a sweet, dear little soul. The last few months when I have seen Sweet Pea, I have been thinking it is time. Not only is she blind, on three different kinds of medication and stumbling around but I am certain she has dementia too - she seemed confused. I told Kelley I would accompany her to her veteranarian's office when she needed me. Gosh, this is such a difficult decision to make and then carry through with it but you do it out of love for your pet.

12-03-2010, 09:03 AM	#15
SnackTime Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: UNattainable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Feeling the ocean breeze... Posts: 4,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,393 Thanked 13,228 Times in 2,883 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	The death of legendary Chicago Cubs player and radio broadcaster, Ron Santo! He passed away last night after complications with bladder cancer and diabetes RIP Ron Santo __________________ "There's something to be said for not saying anything"