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21-11-2007, 01:41 PM
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I'm glad Evie's got you to care for her, Kathy. I imagine it must be quite stressful for you though, nonetheless. Take care and please reach out to others in your family when you need support, too. |
21-11-2007, 02:14 PM
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Kathy, I have not been on here long enough to know you or your daughters stories but know this you both are in my prayers. Take Care. |
21-11-2007, 02:43 PM
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Kathy, I second what Kers said. Many of us on this forum are also here for you, and Jim, as you know.
I'm sorry the system discharged Evie before she probably should have been discharged, but perhaps being at home will be just as good, though I know it has to be worrisome and very stressful for you. But perhaps comforting as well, I imagine, being in more control. Still, there's no really good health care system in North America, is there??
Just sending my prayers and positive hopes for Evie's recovery from this bout, and for your family's resilience and recovery. |
21-11-2007, 04:32 PM
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I am probably only repeating myself but just re-iterating my wishes for the well being of all of you with lots of care thrown in  |
22-11-2007, 04:02 AM
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Thank you all once more for the support. I am starting to feel less stressed, with Evie home once more, and Jim guarding her so closely. I have a feeling he is enjoying himself, Evie perhaps not so much.  She is doing better, her attitude is much improved and she is being communicative with us. However she is still quite weak physically. Unfortunately when the PTSD "flares up" her physical problems do as well. I was going to make a trip to visit my new twin grandsons for a couple of days, however I find I am quite exhausted still, so best to stay home and rest for now. |
22-11-2007, 09:06 AM
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I'm glad that Evie's home and feeling better. Being in the hospital is stressful for the whole family. Here's hoping your all feeling better and more rested soon.
Hugs to all
Lisa |
22-11-2007, 10:50 AM
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Myself, prefer having her home. She's not too happy with me at the moment as I'm making her rest. Well tough luck. Got a few more grey hairs the past 2 weeks so at least she can give her old man a break. ;-)
Jim. |
22-11-2007, 11:22 AM
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Well, I just walked in to the movie when the final chase scene is going on! I have been away and I have had to read up on what has been going on. I missed all the action!
I am sure glad that Evie is home now! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I plan to give thanks for her and her loving family, and this forum, and then eat some chocolate pecan pie to put some fat on her hips, in Evie's honor, since she has lost weight. All weekend we will have turkey and cranberry sandwiches as leftovers and I will wish Evie and Kathy and Jim well as they rest and recuperate.
I hated Trazadone too. There are so many pharmaseuticals that don't play well with others, or my brain. |
22-11-2007, 01:10 PM
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Chocolate pecan pie? Oh my, that sounds very good! Have a piece for me as well! |
22-11-2007, 04:12 PM
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One of our neighbours' boys had been fooling with firecrackers earlier this evening, and two of them went off quite close to our house. Evie nearly jumped right out of her skin. She seemed to recover adequately however since going to bed she has had several nightmares and was crying and vomiting. Jim is with her now and I am exhausted however can't seem to go back to sleep. I am quite worried for her though it is Jim's night to be with her and he insists I rest.
Last edited by Kathy; 22-11-2007 at 04:15 PM.
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