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Post by def6 on Apr 1, 2017 17:40:18 GMT -5
How's Sister doing dtespositoI'm very much attached to my big sister (I'm taller though) I need about 100 of her Drugg(dragged?) stuff to the hauling trailer from the yard. Do you know , it is already hot here in Pensacola. I should have started with this big haul away two months ago.
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 1, 2017 17:59:19 GMT -5
Hi def, my sister is the same as usual, because her sick husband is the same--she has to take care of him 24-7 and it's very hard on her. But she's okay.
We talked for a very long time, and I did some online stuff she asked me to do while I was talking to her. I also cleaned out a desk drawer.
Next:
Go outside and bring some old compost as "starter" for the new bin on my back porch Flush boiler while out there Sweep sunporch and problem areas
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 1, 2017 19:18:52 GMT -5
Next:
Vacuum SP Tuck in couch cover and dehair Wash cat food dishes Give everyone fresh water
Diane
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 1, 2017 21:50:37 GMT -5
I got a call from my friend and ended up on another long phone session. Now I'm going to finish getting ready for bed--see you all tomorrow!
Diane
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Post by def6 on Apr 1, 2017 22:03:53 GMT -5
I've started this new method of decluttering...it is called "taking a mental note." It is a new way of looking at the clutter. Instead of ignoring the clutter, I quickly catagorize . I take those colored "Dot" stickers at the dollar store Green means Go, Red means stay and Yellow means proceed with caution. You don't have to move anything right now to do this. Moving will come later.
Lots of labeling done today and I will do even more planning to make my life easier.
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 2, 2017 8:17:29 GMT -5
Def, I hope you have used up lots of green dots! Good morning to everyone, I hope we can all make good progress today. Make bed Scoop litter pans Pigeon care Update planner Diane
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Post by DustyD on Apr 2, 2017 8:18:50 GMT -5
In the immortal words of George Takei... Oh, My! What a couple of days it's been. Less than a week after an episode with my mother's left arm, around midnight Thurs/Fri she apparently fell trying to get into bed, and ended up breaking her right elbow. Medicare would only cover 1 day in the hospital for observation, her injury wasn't deemed serious enough to be officially admitted--regardless of the fact that she's a frail 99 year old with memory issues who needs a walker to get around, and now can't use her arm to support herself. Long story short, she's now in wheelchair, in a transitional program at an assisted living place, where she'll get physical therapy. They have furnished apartments ready for emergency cases just like this, and she's toured this place several times so it's not like we've thrown her into some unfamiliar, scary place. I'm the one who is scared now, because her safety there depends on her pushing a button for assistance every time she wants to get up and do something. Need to get out of the wheelchair and use the toilet, push your call button. Want to get in or out of bed, push your call button. She's considered a high fall risk, and she just can't seem to grasp the concept. If you're a praying person, please pray she remembers she needs to push her button!
As for me and my own household, I'm physically exhausted at this point. So far today, I got breakfast on the table.
To Do --Take a walk with DH --Take my a.m. pills --Make an emergency food shopping run to Aldi --Go to Wal-Mart and try to find some clothes for my mom--she needs more tops that open in the front (can't raise her arm to put on over-the-head tops right now). Also may just order more snap-front fleece jackets from Blair if I can't find anything else. --Stop at Mom's house and bring back groceries from her house that will just go bad if we don't use them --Make some phone calls to let my mother's friends know what's happening --Watch some Eastenders online for my own sanity (yay, Britbox!)
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Post by magda on Apr 2, 2017 8:37:48 GMT -5
Good morning Diane and dusty daughter ! Dusty daughter sorry to hear about your mom! It is so wonderful that u r there to advocate for her. It has been my sad experience w my parents that care in these places was based upon the squeaky wheel gets the grease theory. We had to constantly fight and advocate for even basics and I always wondered what happened to the elderly w out family to advocate . My mom was in the most prestigious place for awhile and I thought it was often a lousy place for basic care. With some exceptions of course. There were always a few gifted and caring staff who were such blessings. anyway I hope she recovers fast! Yesterday I did get a few donations together for a tiny relative. We had dinner w them. I also did a little sorting. I had a really hard time going through some old clothes. Ugh. I also did my basics of dishes and litter. Today I have to out away the evidence of my consignment sale work. Still have several bins and bags in my living room. Some is because I am going through and getting a donation stack and another hand-me-down stack for another little relative. But the goal is to get this stuff sorted and back in basement today. I will reclaim my living room today. Also on our roster Church Mall for some dd shopping Dailies Trash day tomorrow so get ready for that
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 2, 2017 8:43:40 GMT -5
Hi dusty, wow, your poor mom. Hopefully she'll remember how easy it is to fall, and she'll ask for the help when she needs it. How far is the facility from your house? Did they give an estimate of how long she'll need to be there?
Next:
Eat breakfast Clean up after breakfast Synchronize clocks Start utensils soaking
Diane
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Post by PerrinJade on Apr 2, 2017 9:20:34 GMT -5
Sorry for disappearing yesterday. I fell apart a little. I even thought about canceling movie night with my friend/neighbor. I just wasn't in a good place. It was weird, because I woke in such a good mood, I thought I was a little elevated. Then it dwindled as the day went on. I'm still down today. I wish I knew why I'm cycling so rapidly. It doesn't usually run like this. I'm not sure if I'm complaining or not. On the one hand, it's hard to bounce all over the place. On the other hand, at least I'm not spending six months in a severe depression preceded by a four-month combination mixed/hypomanic episode. Anyway, I'm going to try to get everything done, despite the urge to spend all day under the covers, watching Star Trek.
Done: Got out of bed - I'm counting it.. Breakfast for the boys
Next up: Shower Aftercare Dress to socks Breakfast
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Post by dtesposito on Apr 2, 2017 9:26:10 GMT -5
Good morning magda, I hope you can get your consignment stuff cleaned up today.
Pamela, good for you for getting out of bed and tackling the day, even if you do it slowly!
I have to get my dog walk bag ready and leave for mid-day work in a little while, I'll see you all this afternoon.
Diane
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Post by def6 on Apr 2, 2017 10:16:17 GMT -5
I'm here
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Post by PerrinJade on Apr 2, 2017 10:20:25 GMT -5
I'm glad you're here, def6. Hope you find some oomph soon.
I'm fed, cleaned, and clothed. Now to get the boys in the same position.
Next up: Bath for T Get boys dressed Unload dw
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Post by PerrinJade on Apr 2, 2017 11:04:13 GMT -5
By the way, the boys were already fed a long time ago. Just wanted to state that.
I'm still out of bed, so that's something, even if I am dragging a bit.
Next up: Oops, I forgot that "unload dw" was on my last list. Doing that next. Dinner and breakfast dishes to dw Clean off/wipe down surfaces Sweep kitchen
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Post by Chris on Apr 2, 2017 11:30:30 GMT -5
dustydaughter -- oh I'm really sorry to hear about your Mom's fall but I'm relieved to hear she's getting care ... I know how it is coordinating and helping even with a care center / assisted living ... hang in there ... I'll keep you and your Mom in positive thought & prayer. def6 -- your sticker method sounds really interesting!! I'm all for that especially with stuff you want to get rid of -- having it labeled to "GO" and only dealing with it ONCE sounds great!!!!! magda -- wishing you an awesome reclaiming of your living room today ! Diane -- I'm pretty much an expert too on "getting things done while talking with Mom on the phone ...." She once asked me "are you eating" and I say why yes ... yes I am ... and she said oh you can't talk and eat ... and I told her I'd be talking with you and eating if we were together at the table... heehee. I really feel for your sister having that extremely long term difficult caregiving of her husband. Pamela -- it IS good to be up and moving and it is something as you said ... I know how rapidly changing moods are & how difficult it is to work around depression ... I could really relate to what you wrote about that! scholar -- I've been distracted and inconsistent with posting but I wanted to very late welcome you back and say hi
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