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Re:Yes, ever since I had the cancer (now cured) we've had 24-hour aide
help and the use of a Hoyer lift through Medicaid, but each time she needs the commode or shower chair I have to lift her like in the old days (she's paralyzed on one side) We manage to get along and have a few laughs, but
I don't get out much. Neither of course does she. Thanks for your words! - Bob
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2902
on March 27, 2011 at 2:47 AM
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Dear Bob, I did the same thing for 6 months, and only six months, until I could no longer keep up and had to seek outside help for a few hours/day. You deserve such respect and praise for being so dedicated, and no doubt your wife appreciates having you near. Is there a local helping agency you can contact?
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juliah
on March 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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Re:. You're right, CC. It's not easy, but I have to sleep at night,
live with myself. - Bob
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2902
on March 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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Re: Re:Thanks Jay. A lot of the other poems are just for fun, but this one
is very different. - Bob
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2902
on March 26, 2011 at 3:47 PM
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Re:Thanks Jay. A lot of the other poems are just for fun, but this one
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2902
on March 26, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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Re: Adnohr
Usually it's not all that bad, but times like this past week - with her kidney surgery and all - really can be ex-
tremely trying for both of us. - Bob
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2902
on March 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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Re: Love accepts the good with the bad, it seems...
At least that's the way we see it. - Bob
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2902
on March 26, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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Yes you have done well Bob, I know how it feels sometimes to just sit and wonder. It is if you could have lived with the alternative. Some cannot stand reality or have no conscience I have seen it happen many times and it is not pretty. People who become carers really should have more support, time becomes so precious and the carer is always carried by a sad unending stream of love.
posted by
C_C_T
on March 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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Bob this was a powerful poem beautifully written and heart felt...truly one of your best.
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UtahJay
on March 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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Yes, I imagine it can be quite difficult to keep your cool, both of you, sometimes, for the same, and for different, reasons. Alot of inner strength and courage required.
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adnohr
on March 26, 2011 at 5:51 AM
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Love accepts the good with the bad, it seems...
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Ariala
on March 26, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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