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19-11-2007, 12:01 AM
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Kathy and Jim-please take care of yourselves. Your family is in my thoughts.
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19-11-2007, 12:48 AM
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Thank you all. Jim and I are attempting to rest, though we've had a couple of near sleepless nights already. Even though Evie was in hospital last night, I lay awake wondering how she was. When admitted, we were told she had lost 5 kg (11 lbs) since her last weigh in 2 weeks ago. She is being taken off the Trazadone at our request. We really do feel it is contributing to her suicidal thoughts. We are going to visit her this afternoon and I am taking her some food from home, as she doesn't much care for the hospital food (who does?). I was speaking to my cousin on the telephone, I casually mentioned the food, and she remarked "you're spoiling her". Well I nearly went through the roof, ripped her head off. As that is not my usual way of relating, she was quite shocked.  However it did anger me. Is Evie to be punished for being ill? That was what I gathered from my cousin's words. |
19-11-2007, 01:22 AM
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sometimes I wonder if people get angry when you do something nice for someone.. they get jealous because they where in the same situation at some point and no one did anything like that for them? so they feel if they didn't get that then no one else should. I would be angry too Kathy.. when someone you "think" understands then they say or do something that shocks you it makes you wonder. I hope Evie gets well soon and gets back to her drawing! |
19-11-2007, 01:52 AM
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Thank you Damiea. In my cousin's case I believe you are correct, it was jealously plain and simple!
It pains me that I have to say this, however; members, please do not PM me asking for reassurance that you personally are not the cause of Evie's illness! I have received several such PMs since posting this thread. Firstly I do not have the energy to answer, and secondly, of course you are not the reason she is ill! Please use common sense here and give myself and my husband a bit of space in this matter. Private best wishes are welcomed and appreciated, self-centred PMs are not.
Last edited by Kathy; 19-11-2007 at 01:57 AM.
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19-11-2007, 02:38 AM
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You are in my thoughts. Please tell Evie I said hello and I am thinking of her.......when she is feeling better, of course. Please take care of yourselves as well.
Pandora |
19-11-2007, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathy  When admitted, we were told she had lost 5 kg (11 lbs) since her last weigh in 2 weeks ago. | That is definitely not good. Please tell Evie I would send her some Tim Tams if I could |
19-11-2007, 09:36 AM
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My thoughts and prayers our with all of you right now. Take all the time y'all need. |
19-11-2007, 10:15 AM
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Hang in there both of you.... Evie will come through this. It is really great though that she does use her word to let you both know when its all becoming a bit much for her. I think we know the reasons to this, though still a very large learning curve for Evie to have undertaken.
Take care please you both.... and don't forget about you two in all this. You both need just as much support as does Evie. |
19-11-2007, 06:53 PM
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Sending peace to you all.
Take care.
J |
19-11-2007, 06:58 PM
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Now, was it the dog park lady? If so, kick her ass!
I took food into Rob when he was in hospital, he said it helped him to fell like he was still with us if that makes sense. Like he wasn't alone & we still loved & thought of him. So I say Well done Kathy, you did the right thing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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