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Icare
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« on: August 12, 2013, 04:09:04 AM »

Just overwhelmed today with watching all the pain and discomfort Connie is going through :banghead;. It is another drop in her health, ability to walk and breath. I praise God everyday I have her, Still it is difficult to watch her in such pain. I know Im rambling but just needed to vent! Glad and thankful for everyone on this site. :thx;
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2013, 08:26:50 AM »

Hang in there. She needs you!!! It is hard to watch your spouse suffer. I have been there plenty too. Just keep taking care of her and let her know you will always be behind and in front and with her through this. Best of wishes.
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2013, 09:19:31 AM »

Thank you for the encouragement!
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2013, 09:36:35 AM »

I wish I had something more meaningful to say but all I can do is send my best wishes.
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2013, 11:14:10 AM »

We are glad you are here too, to vent your frustrations. We all do it from time to time. It is so hard to watch a loved one suffer. I am glad she has you.   :flower;
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2013, 03:21:53 PM »

 :grouphug; :grouphug;

I wish it were better.
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2013, 04:57:32 PM »

It is now 8pm est and you all made my day with your concern and feedback. Palliative care is coming tomorow to help manage her pain. This will e a big relief for me. So thank you all for the support and kind word! :bow;
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2013, 05:24:13 PM »

That's what this group is for.  :thumbup;

I hope tomorrow is a much better day.

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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2013, 07:32:41 PM »

Caregivers are the best!  Thank you for doing what you do for Connie.  I am sure she appreciates it!  As a patient, I am not always good at telling my hubby how much he means to me and that I realize it is hard for him.  We become rather self-centered in dealing with all the medical stuff.  Know that when we don't say it, we think it and love you for it.  Hope things get better soon!  Sending hugs and prayers for you both!   :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2013, 02:47:39 AM »

I hope the last couple of days have been better for you both.  Sending oodles of *huggles*.
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 04:32:03 AM »

 :2thumbsup; getting better! Palliative care is coming to the house now to help Connie with her pain management. They said that they will get her pain under control. They are very nice and helpful. Thanks for the post Poppylicious!
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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2013, 06:04:30 PM »

 :grouphug;  Hope tomorrow is better.
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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2013, 09:45:13 AM »

Del
Thanks for the post. Like your new toy but I don't miss the snow! Move from NE New York 7 years ago. Now in North Carolina.
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