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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Danswife on August 24, 2009, 07:10:35 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: Danswife on August 24, 2009, 07:10:35 PM

Hi,  I'm Lyn.  I am also Dans wife, (Danswife).  We live in the capitol city of WA state, Olympia.  It is in the south Puget Sound area.

Dan has ESRF as a result of his diabetes.  He let it get out of control and had an emergency trip to the ER with a 1400 blood sugar.  He died twice and was brought back with CPR.  Since then he has retired from his job as a building contractor and his new job is diabetes management and kidney dialysis management.  The doctors are amazed at his dedication to staying well in both areas.

I am a paraprofessional (assistant) in a special education preschool.  Got started there when our daughter, Jennifer, was a student.  Jennifer has Down Syndrome and is 37 years old and lives at home with us.  I am pretty much the caretaker of both Dan and Jennifer. 

I am the only one who uses the computer in our house so I get to ask the questions and deliver the answers I get.  Hopefully everyone here will help us negotiate this road ahead.  Oh yes, Dan started his dialysis in September of 2008.

Thanks everyone for just being here as a resource. 
Lyn

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willowtreewren on August 24, 2009, 07:15:00 PM

Hi, Lyn,
You will have to poke around the caregiver's area!  :2thumbsup;

Glad you found us. There is so much support here and lots of information.

Take care of yourself since you have such a big job!

 :welcomesign;

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rerun on August 24, 2009, 08:17:06 PM

Hi Lyn, I live in Spokane (the other capitol City)  :o

Sounds like you have your hands full, but you can do it.  Keep reading this site for answers.

                                 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: monrein on August 25, 2009, 04:44:58 AM

 :welcomesign; Lyn  (and Dan also).

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: peleroja on August 25, 2009, 08:46:37 AM

Welcome aboard, Lyn.  I applaud your role as a caregiver.  Hope we can answer all your questions.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 25, 2009, 09:50:21 AM

 :welcomesign; Lyn. You'll finds lots of caregivers here. Glad you joined us and we look forward to hearing more from you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: okarol on August 25, 2009, 10:54:48 PM

 :waving; hi Lyn,

It sounds like you have had a lot of caregiver experience already. I hope you find some good info here, and some support too.
Welcome!
:welcomesign;

okarol/admin

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Hanify on August 26, 2009, 04:41:54 PM

Welcome.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: tyefly on August 26, 2009, 09:41:35 PM

      Welcome Lyn         There are so many people here with alot of experience.... I am still learning from them too....  pretty new my self....

                     But Welcome......  looking forward to talking to you ......

                                                                     Kathy

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Jean on August 27, 2009, 12:29:04 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bajanne on August 27, 2009, 09:52:06 AM

Welcome to our community, Lyn!  You made an excellent move by joining us.  You will find that this site is great for information, and above all, support. There is even a lot of fun around here.  This is not just a website; it is a genuine family, caring and sharing :grouphug;  Continue to let us know how Dan is doing.




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Maxridex on August 28, 2009, 04:04:24 AM

 :welcomesign;