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Just catching up on reading today; thanks for your comment, Malcolm.
posted by
Nita09
on October 10, 2011 at 1:04 AM
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malcolm
ÜÝ It’s Indian summer northeast in the States. BC-A, Bill’s RJLst
posted by
BC-A
on October 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM
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My mom had shingles - extremley painful! Hope your situation has improved! Happy to hear that your dad is at home and getting the care he needs there - but please look in on your mom frequently. No matter how strong caregivers want to be, help is always needed.
posted by
adnohr
on October 9, 2011 at 5:03 AM
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Hope your Daddy is comfortable Malcolm my Mother died at home and was gently assisted in the end far nicer I think. Shingles, chicken pox and something else all related, yes I have had them all and seen folk nearly blinded with the condition a lot of old folk lore about this. It is a nasty thing but once it has gone, well retreated, the body has the upperhand. Take it easy.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 9, 2011 at 12:23 AM
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malcolm
God Bless your Dad my friend. Shingles are the worst thing to have, very painful for quite a time and I hope you recover from that fully.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM
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I am very sorry to learn of the health of your father! I admire your mother with her strength! It is tough when a parent comes to the end of their life, but making him comfortable in the last days is a great thing to do! sam
posted by
sam444
on October 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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I am very sorry to learn of the health of your father! I admire your mother with her strength! It is tough when a parent comes to the end of their life, but making him comfortable in the last days is a great thing to do! sam
posted by
sam444
on October 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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It's good your father is where he wants to be
I imagine your mother is coping the best she can. It always seem dull after an Indian summer.
I had shingles once after some bad office politics - it took me out for about three weeks, and was very nasty. It's strange though
because I don't remember that time very much - so much has happened since and is happening now.
posted by
Azur
on October 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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I am really sorry for you all, a tough time for sure have been praying
and will continue....re the shingles. i have never had them but all I hear of them they are just terrible. get well soon.
posted by
Kabu
on October 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I know a guy who once had shingles. It was really rough on him from what I remember.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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Here's wishing peace to you and your parents. I hope your mom finds
the caregivers a help and not a hindrance. How scary is it that our bodies betray us and fall victim to shingles and other symptoms because of stress. Feel better soon.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM
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Be well Malcolm. You all have my prayers, of course.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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malcolm, I had a mild case of shingles and it was not pleasant at all...
I'm sure your Dad will "feel better" just being home in his own bed with family closeby..
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posted by
Rumor
on October 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM
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