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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 06 2006 : 9:31:51 PM
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Wow, that is just a wild story!! I am so glad to hear the update that things are looking up.
Yeah, you do put on the big girl panties and deal with it but you do have to take care of yourself in the mean time too!! I hope you find a moment to recharge your batteries!!
Much love and prayers for everyone!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 8 months!!
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 10:57:25 AM
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Norma, I hope things are getting better each day for you, for Kathy, and your Dad. Hopefully Kathy is awake and alert enough to know how many farmgirl prayers are coming her way.
Would it help her to get some GetWell cards from us? Just let us know the address to mail to. In this time of giving and busy-ness it is always things like this that make us STOP and think about others, near and far, who are oh-so-important to us or to someone else. May your Dad's condition with Alzheimers buffer him from the horrific situation he witnessed, as I cannot imagine his grief and guilt if he were fully aware of what happened. May your love for your good friend and partner shine even brighter as she continues to recuperate. A tragic story, but hopefully, a full recovery to work toward.
Give yourself a hug, and give your Dad and Kathy our best wishes and hugs, too. If you think that your Dad would enjoy receiving some cheerful cards, we'll send those, too.
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 07:54:32 AM
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Norma!! I don't know how I missed this!! How horrific!!
For everyone involved! I know first hand how hard it is to the one who holds it all together. It is so hard to see the people we love suffer!
Be so careful, and try to take care of yourself.
I have had some serious health problems lately, and these FarmGirls have been SOOO kind, I have had so many prayers, positive thoughts and some great cards and gifts in the mail!!
You are right, this is a great group of sisters.
I am doing IV antibiotics from home, and really, it's not such a huge deal, you can help Kathy with getting the meds all "hooked up" and truely, she will rest better in her own bed!
Good luck, I am thinking of you and yours
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 11:11:01 AM
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| I am so very sorry this happened....yet what your dear daddy did to protect her by sitting on her doesn't surprise me at all. My dad had alzheimers and he saved me from being hit in the head by another person in the home where he was. He didn't know my name, but he knew he had to protect me just like your daddy did with Kathy. I am asking our God to wrap the cross around her to protect her from infections and anything else that may come her way. My prayers are being said now and will continue to do so. Bless you, too, and please keep in touch. With love and blessings, Susan |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 09:57:41 AM
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Norma, how are YOU doing, and how are Kathy and your Dad? I was thinking about you all earlier this morning and hoping that all is going well. Sending healing thoughts and love...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Norma
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Norma
Texarkana
AR
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 07:20:00 AM
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Dear Friends,
Just wanted to send you all an update on everyone. Kathy is home and doing very well. Her wounds are mending nicely, the skin grafts took fine and she is seeing the doctor every two weeks now instead of every week. The home health nurses are coming only a couple of times a week, as they say "you guys dress these wounds as well as WE do!". When Daddy left the hospital, he moved into a nursing/rehabilitation facility just around the corner from his home (and just about 5 minutes from my home). It's still so hard to believe things went downhill so fast for him. I usually go see him after work, and it's upsetting every time. His nurse recommended to me to try to come earlier in the day, so this morning I got up early (yawn....) and went to see him before I came to work. He was all bathed, shaved, dressed and sitting in the dining room, waiting on his breakfast tray. I hugged him and he looked at me and said "well, look who's here!". The nurse was right - he was much more alert and responsive in the mornings. So, I'm going to try to add this visit every day. It will help offset those evening visits when he's so groggy and seemingly "out of it". I appreciate your continued prayers for his health and for Kathy's recovery.
This weekend, we get to go to a quaint little old-fashioned town, Jefferson, Texas, to stay at a favorite bed & breakfast on a bayou. Can't WAIT! It's the first time I've gotten away in I-can't-remember-when! There'll be antiquing and quilt shop visiting this weekend!
God bless you all, and I wish you all a Happy New Year!
Love & Farmgirl Hugs,
Norma |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 10:10:38 AM
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Norma- I am so glad your friend is doing better. I have a friend whose German Shepherd attacked her in her dining room- right in front of us. It was horrible and scary.
I was so touched by your comments about your dad. This morning, my parents came down for breakfast, as their furnace gave out and it was COLD in their house. When my dad left, I watched him walk up the hill home- a cane in either hand, cautiously taking each step. It made me so sad to see this once energetic man having such difficulty. It is so hard to watch our parents slip into old age. I'm glad you can see your dad frequently.
I hope you have a great time on your trip. You certainly deserve it!!
Karin |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 10:52:45 AM
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Norma, Your update sounds so positive! What a very intense time for you. I'm so glad for Kathy's healing, and for your dad to be more himself in the morning. It's a grueling story--surreal. Hope your trip is delightful for you and you are able to get re-charged. I'll continue praying for healing and peace for you all.
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 11:11:13 AM
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The truama from all of this is overwhelming. I am reminded by reading your post of what happened to me - my one cocker got in a brawl with my poodle and when I went to break them up the poodle got out behind me and in the middle of all of this my shepherd heard me screaming and got a hold of the poodle. As much as I tried to get the poodle from her jaws, I could not - but my shepherd never once tried to bite me. Finally she dropped him when my husband came out and his jaw was broken, I had to put the poodle down. I remember feeling angry at my shepherd, but also remembered how she was only trying to protect me (the worst thing I did was scream). I did not stay angry, but am ever so cautious now.
Also, I had a neighbors dog - a pit bull attack one of my miniature horses. I could not get the dog to let her go and finally I mustered up the strength to get between the barn and the dog and horse and yanked him off and threw him in the stall. Tore up part of the horses face but nothing serious. The police wanted to kill the neighbors dog but I told them not to (not that I like pits any better). It is frightening what an animal is capable of doing and I now pay attention more -
I pray that all involved in this will recover - I am sure Kathy does not hate dogs even though she was mauled but it will emotionally scar her for sure. It was a long long time before I was normal again and I was not even bit.
Take care and know you have support here.
Blessed Be
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 12:07:31 PM
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Well there is my friend Kathy, how are you and what are you doing, update, update. Think of you often.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 12:12:53 PM
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Norma,
So glad Kathy is healing and at home, what an awful thing this has been. I know how hard it is to have a family member in a nursing home too. You need a nice weekend away. Buy yourself something nice and try and have a good time.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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hollyhock81
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
FARAH
IN
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 6:09:03 PM
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| Many prayers,how hard it must be on so many levels for all involved.This brought tears to my eyes.Bless you all. |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2007 : 6:52:07 PM
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Norma, Kathy and "Dad",
I know I'm late on this, been away for a while, but I just wanted to say you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay on the mend! Enjoy your weekend, you have earned it!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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Norma
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Norma
Texarkana
AR
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 8:25:21 PM
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Hello and Love to all my Farmgirl Friends out there,
I just wanted to let you all know that my sweet little Daddy went Home this past Thursday, March 22. He slipped away peacefully and quietly, and I was able to be right with him. I cried so hard when he drew that last breath, but then cried happy tears when I realized all the troubles he would never have to deal with again. I'll write y'all more later, but I just wanted to let you know. We had his service today, and everything went beautifully from start to finish, and I had many people tell me it was the sweetest service they'd ever been to. I was very blessed to have many friends there. We went back to visit the gravesite this evening, and they had already made everything look really nice, and reset the headstone with his and Mother's names on it. It looked so "right" to see them back together, lying side by side.
I thank each one of you for your support and friendship you've shown me.
God Bless You,
Norma |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 8:28:18 PM
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hugs to you Norma..it is never easy losing a loved one. please take care of yourself during this time and allow yourself the time you need to grieve. hugs, Tina
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2007 : 10:46:34 PM
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Oh, Norma
I am so very, very sorry to hear of your dear Dad's passing. May God bless you, & may you find comfort in happy memories.
Please let us know how things are going.
Melanie |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 12:37:24 AM
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Dear Norma - I am so saddened to hear of your Dad - please know that there are farmgirls "out here" sending you the best thoughts, wishes and (((((hugs)))). Thinking of you...
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 04:18:41 AM
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Norma, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Dad. He sounds like such a special man. Sending hugs and prayers for you.
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 04:41:07 AM
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Norma,
I was not here when all this began, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and sending warm thoughts and prayers your way. I wish you comfort and peace.
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 08:49:07 AM
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I am so sorry for your fathers passing. It is so hard to lose a family member you are so close to. Many (((Hugs)))
Valerie
Yes, I live in my own little world. But that's ok they know me here.
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 10:02:04 AM
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Norma- I am so sorry to hear about your father. I am sure he was grateful to spend time with you before his passing. (((Hugs)))
Karin |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 10:58:45 AM
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I guess I have been in my own little world with sick family for the last 5 months I have missed this entire thread. My heart and love goes out to you. I know your father is safe in his loving wifes care. I pray that your partner will mend fast and be well both mentally , physically and spiritually.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com
my web stores www.sunshines.etsy.com and http://vintagethreads.etsy.com
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2007 : 11:26:46 AM
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| So sorry, Norma. But, please always keep those wonderful memories you have of your dad close to your heart. That way, he'll always be with you! Susan |
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