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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  My Sis . . . ending my "career" - 09/13/12  |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 1:32:30 PM
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I'll be praying for you CJ!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 8:37:36 PM
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ceejay, do you think he might be grasping at straws??? He's probably at his wits end also. Keep your chin up, keep the faith and we'll all be sending our continued prayers your way!! Hope you get a couple days off soon and can "recharge"!! We all love you~~
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2010 : 06:15:37 AM
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For three years I struggled to work and to care for my husband. They had said that he would finally be entirely bed ridden and that I might come home from work one day and find him dead. We prayed and the entire church was praying that he be completely healed. That didn't happen and he was not confined to his bed. He got a belly button hernia and he died within 2 weeks time. It was hard and prayer was answered in a manner in which I did not wish, but he was a viable human who only had to take short naps during the day before he died. He recovered from a seizure that they thought would leave him with diminished capacity. God is always there. We cannot see all as He can. May He bless you richly but I can see that He has placed a huge big heart in you.
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theprimitivepilgrim
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Michelle
Baggs
Wyoming
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2010 : 9:23:32 PM
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CJ~
You're always in my thoughts, praying for peace and strength for you all, and sending love and hugs your way~
~Michelle |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2010 : 6:23:10 PM
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I was thinking about you last night and was praying about your family situation. You are an inspiration to me CJ, thank you for that.
I will continue to lift ya'll in my prayers.
big hugs,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2010 : 3:59:44 PM
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CJ, we all kwill keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Blessinhs, Linda
Country at Heart |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 10:16:08 PM
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My praying farmgirl friends,
I wish I could say things are better . . . some days are better than others. But it just seems like it's pretty much status quo.
Sister engages in SO MUCH involuntary, repetitious, annoying physical activity! It's crazy!!! She cries out a lot . . .in a variety of ways.
I have to be very creative in ways to help diffuse or distract so that there is some peace.
Today she got frustrated with some work in cognition skills and smacked me in the face . . hard. Just have to buck up, recover and move on!
Her hubby continues to spend HOURS and HOURS doing ENDLESS internet research . . looking for whatever it is that he thinks will be the miracle fix. I understand his desire to help her . . . but he's not being realistic, and sometimes what he is looking into doing is rather scary.
It's all about FAMILY . . . and LOVE!!!!!
THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS and ENCOURAGEMENTS!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 07:31:51 AM
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CJ-
I just said a prayer for you and I hope that you are having a "good" day today.
Blessings,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 10:41:50 AM
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 1:53:42 PM
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CJ...
Is your sister under the care of a competent doctor? Head injuries are very difficult to manage. When the patient has been treated and evaluated over a period of time a plan of care is initiated. These patients come to a point where the recovery is to a point where they will no longer continue to progress and the deficites they have is what is treated and managed. It sounds as if her prognosis is just that. At that point treatment to keep the patient safe, nonviolent and comfotable is the goal. I have dealt with many such cases and these poor patients can become so frustrated and verbally and physically abusive that the main goal is their safety. They can not control these behaviors because of the disconnections in their brains. It sounds as though your sister fits this scenario. I for one do not advocate for medications unless the patient needs them to promote a calmness and give them a better life. Imagine being in their shoes and incapable of expressing your needs and desires in a proper way. So sad.
Your job is a very trying and difficult task, as well as exhausting. Your sister is lucky to have you. Your BIL is unrealistic and you won't be able to do much about it but love your sister. God gives you the strenghth and goodness to provide your sisters care. Unless you are a caregiver, you can never know how much we caregivers do. God Bless all of us and the patients we lovingly devote our lives to. You are always in my prayers as well as your sister, for I know your burdens. Remember to take care of yourself, (we never do) because no one else will. Thank God we have Him to lean on! Amen!
Blessings and Peace,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
DNA doesn't make us sisters, Love does!
The road to a friends house is never to long!
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 6:02:44 PM
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Thinking of you and praying for you all CJ. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:09:05 PM
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Glad you updated us ceejay. My thoughts and prayers continue for you and your family, each and every day.
live, laugh, love |
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geraniumlady
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Donna
Mt. Home
Texas
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Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:24:36 PM
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Dearest CeeJay,
Good thoughts and blessings coming your way. Have you exhausted all Social Services has to offer at your local hospital? She seems to be so ill I would think her primary physican could arrange for Home Health to give you all a hand in her care.
Hugs and prayers,
Geranium Lady
Self talk...Keep your eyes on your own paper. |
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:29:57 PM
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Praying for you CJ,
I pray today was better. YOu are such a caring and loving sister.
hugs
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
http://breathsoffaith.blogspot.com
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 03:28:09 AM
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 06:54:52 AM
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Thanks girls . . . .the upshot is this. She's got it all, an entire entourage of medical specialists, care providers, therapists, programs, government assistance, everything . . . EXCEPT the miracle that will restore her to the person she was before the brain injury.
STRIVING for the miracle is not reality and it consumes the energy needed to live in the reality . . . and hang on to the hope. BIL's striving is "eating him up" . . . and it gets the focus off of helping her in the daily, moment by moment need for reality. It is because I have HOPE that I do what I do, but I also believe I have a grip on reality . . . BIL doesn't. I also believe that God is "in charge".
'Tis a fine line . . . that line between living in reality with hope . . . and striving for the miracle.
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 07:06:33 AM
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CJ,
You know that you and your family are always in my prayers. I am so sorry and am praying especially for BIL to accept that this may be the Lord's will. Continuing prayer for you with strength.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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CCChristen
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Cynthia
Lockwood
CA
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 08:31:22 AM
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My prayer are with you and your family.
God Bless
Lineshack Farmgirl 1570
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 06:22:43 AM
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CJ, you are such an earth angel for your sister. Hang in there, I am sure that God has a plan for her.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! |
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staci860
True Blue Farmgirl
838 Posts
Staci
Newville
PA
USA
838 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 08:21:19 AM
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Continued prayers for all of you. You walk a difficult path and you do it with an incredible amount of grace. You are a blessing.
Blessings, staci FG# 973
:o )
Joshua 24:15 - ...choose this day whom you will serve,...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 1:09:25 PM
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CJ I am sure your brother in law ran across Dr. Amen on line. I have heard many good things about him. It might be possible that he could do something for your sister. Anyway here is a link in case your BIL might have missed it. http://www.amenclinics.com/
CMF |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 11:26:11 AM
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CJ, continue to pray for you and your family. Blessings, linda
Country at Heart |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 07:57:02 AM
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Yes, it is her birthday today, September 2nd. She has been ABSOLUTELY SHOWERED with birthday gifts, cards and blessings . . . and she is not able to comprehend the full scope and magnitude of any of it!!!
Got her up, showered and dressed in a new birthday outfit . . she looks beautiful!! She is still "wailing and flailing" . . .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SISTER!!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Sep 02 2010 09:06:23 AM |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 08:13:17 AM
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Also wishing you blessings on your sisters birthday. You are a very blessed person. To do the things you must do for your sister. Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 08:18:25 AM
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CJ, I hope she has a good day today. I've been reading your posts about your sister but I don't think I have commented. She has got to be the most loved lady ever. It's so good that you are there with her. Even though she may not know what's going on or remember a thing, she can still feel love. And that makes such a big difference. I have no idea what you are going through with her, but you are a very good sister. I'm sure there is a huge crown waiting for you.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: My Sis . . . ending my "career" - 09/13/12 |
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My Sis . . . ending my "career" - 09/13/12
