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CarolM

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Thanks everybody. He's had a lot of health problems the past few years, but he recently finished chemotherapy and the cancer was gone. So we figured he was winning the battle. A few weeks ago though I realized something was not quite right with him, and within the past week he fell a couple times which is not like him. Now they think he may of had a small stroke but they haven't quite determined yet as of yesterday. I don't think he's going to be able to live by himself anymore. I have room to move him in with me but I not going to be able to be here all the time to watch and help him. So me and my brother might have some decisions to make. Fingers crossed they may be able to do some rehabilitation to get his coordination back to normal possibly.
That sounds serious. Not nice decisions to have to make. But from the little I know you, I am sure you will make the right one. A big hug from me.
 

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Thank you Yvonne. No wonder you are an awesome person. [emoji6] . Nice song. Although I don't think as gay as a daisy has the same meaning today. Shame on the peaches. Couldn't you use over ripe peaches to make a chukney or jam?
Yeah, right. Me? Make Chutney or jam? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!
 

JoesMum

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Thanks everybody. He's had a lot of health problems the past few years, but he recently finished chemotherapy and the cancer was gone. So we figured he was winning the battle. A few weeks ago though I realized something was not quite right with him, and within the past week he fell a couple times which is not like him. Now they think he may of had a small stroke but they haven't quite determined yet as of yesterday. I don't think he's going to be able to live by himself anymore. I have room to move him in with me but I not going to be able to be here all the time to watch and help him. So me and my brother might have some decisions to make. Fingers crossed they may be able to do some rehabilitation to get his coordination back to normal possibly.

Sometimes letting someone else do the day to day caring is the best option for all. Elderly relatives can find it very upsetting when those closest have to deal with intimate care. Using the services of professionals in a care facility can be best for everyone.

Massive electronic hugs to you!
 

Momof4

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Hey all, day off today and I really need it. Been doing 12hr days and on top of that my father is in the hospital. So it's been hectic lately, haven't had to much spare time. @CarolM Happy birthday! I haven't got to try the gelatin recipe yet, but I saw @Bambam1989 tortoise biscuit idea and I think there's a better shot at Murphy eating that then Jello so I may try that. I hope everyone has a good day today. I'm going to go watch the soccer game at the hospital with my dad and other than that it's just going to be a day to relax!

So sorry to here this. Big hugs to you!
 

CarolM

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Any special plans?
Nope. Just a braai on saturday at my brothers farm as it is his birthday on saturday as well. So we are combining our birthday together and tea and cake on sunday with my hubbies side. But during the week we dont like doing anything due to work and school responsibilities that need to be done.
 
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