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Post by Shan on Feb 10, 2010 21:48:29 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support.  We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. |
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 10, 2010 21:52:04 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support. We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. |
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 10, 2010 21:57:02 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support. We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. All my love, Shan. |
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Post by Spaced Out Looney on Feb 10, 2010 22:01:44 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support. We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. |
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Feb 10, 2010 22:13:16 GMT -5
God, GHC Central is a pit.
Julia, things were said, more tomorrow, flatlining
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Feb 11, 2010 1:02:07 GMT -5
Also?
Does watching Mercy violate my soap-opera sobriety?
Julia, or is it more like, say, Ben Casey, and especially George Hamilton as a chiropterologist with rabies?
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Post by Queen E on Feb 11, 2010 1:22:16 GMT -5
I'm around the middle of three scales, but a strongly reflective learner rather than an active one. This should surprise no one. I'm in the middle, too, except for being strongly sequential. I'm in the middle for active and reflective. I've got a moderate preference for verbal over visual, but apparently have a HUGE preference for intuitive and global styles. |
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Post by angelique on Feb 11, 2010 7:34:26 GMT -5
Feeling lonely and bored today. Wish I had a friend that doesn't live in another state.
Have a good day S'cubies.
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 11, 2010 8:30:10 GMT -5
Feeling lonely and bored today. Wish I had a friend that doesn't live in another state. Have a good day S'cubies. Hi, angelique. I am kinda lonely and bored today too, as I am at home sick. Have you thought about joining a interest group for one of the things you enjoy? I know you've been adjusting to a lot of things, and you may not feel ready for that yet, but it's an idea for when you are ready. I know you read and knit/crochet, and you game, and you are something of a foodie . . . and you're just plain smart and interesting, so I'm guessing you'd be a great addition to any group out there.  |
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 11, 2010 8:36:44 GMT -5
Sometimes, when it is really cold and snowy out like it is right now, a cat takes up temporary residence in my basement. There is nothing down there it can get into, and I know it's just trying to keep warm. I also think it scares away mice . . . so I don't really mind it.
However, I was just treated to 15 or so minutes of listening to what I believe was cats mating in my basement. Either that, or they were being horribly tortured.
Nanucci was very unhappy.
It's really quiet now. I guess it's afterglow time.
Please, no kittens! I mean, having the occasional bad-weather basement kitty is one thing . . . a family, though. Yeeee.
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Post by Sue on Feb 11, 2010 9:32:54 GMT -5
I know many of you are fans and I totally concede to the "different strokes for different folks" school of thought.
But, personally, I don't see the appeal of Alex O'Loughlin (either in just plain looks or acting talent department). Hopefully that is not bashing a RL person -- just a personal reaction. Obviously others feel different. Maybe 3rd time will be the charm for him. Good supporting cast, and showrunners.
Alex O'Loughlin (Moonlight, Three Rivers) has been cast in the lead role of the CBS reboot, playing Steve McGarrett, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jack Lord portrayed him in the original series.
Lost star tapped for Hawaii Five-O
This casting comes just days after Lost star Daniel Dae Kim snagged the role of Detective Chin Ho Kelly, who was originally played by Kam Fong.
The new Hawaii Five-O comes from Fringe co-creators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and CSI: NY executive producer/co-showrunner Peter Lenkov.
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Post by Rachael on Feb 11, 2010 9:43:39 GMT -5
Apparently, that baby does the opposite of whatever I post in a day. Last night, she slept through from 8 to 5:45, ate, and is now sleeping again. Of course, that means she's undereating, since she ate only half of what was left for her at daycare yesterday. But, whatever - she seems happy and healthy. As long as she doesn't start to dramatically shift weight curves, she can slow down a bit.
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Post by Pixi on Feb 11, 2010 10:06:11 GMT -5
Morning Scubies.
Well yesterday ended up being sort of sucktastic. On my way to the theater I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad, a driver rear-ended me and I wasn't hurt or anything. But I am sick (the zicam didn't work this time) and class was wild and rowdy though the show is going to be fantastic.
I just feel really tired and drained and just a long day yesterday with cutting my hand in the file room, sick, car accident, rowdy class . . . . . and then I have a diva mom in this group. I messed up calling her kid Chase when his name is Chance and the mother launched into this whole long His name is Chance because we took a chance on him, his brother's name is lucky because he was . . . .um I can't remember and his other brother's name is Tye since he broke the tie.
Gah.
And more gah.
Then she yelled at one of my little actors because he was rolling around. I yell at my students - not parents. I had to nicely tell her this. Thank God her son is amazing and talented.
But I repeat Gah.
Thank God it's Winchester Day. I need me some Cas.
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Post by Sara on Feb 11, 2010 10:10:11 GMT -5
Morning Scubies. Well yesterday ended up being sort of sucktastic. On my way to the theater I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad, a driver rear-ended me and I wasn't hurt or anything. But I am sick (the zicam didn't work this time) and class was wild and rowdy though the show is going to be fantastic. I just feel really tired and drained and just a long day yesterday with cutting my hand in the file room, sick, car accident, rowdy class . . . . . and then I have a diva mom in this group. I messed up calling her kid Chase when his name is Chance and the mother launched into this whole long His name is Chance because we took a chance on him, his brother's name is lucky because he was . . . .um I can't remember and his other brother's name is Tye since he broke the tie. Gah. And more gah. Then she yelled at one of my little actors because he was rolling around. I yell at my students - not parents. I had to nicely tell her this. Thank God her son is amazing and talented. But I repeat Gah. Thank God it's Winchester Day. I need me some Cas. So glad to hear you're okay! Other than being sick, of course, Or getting yelled at. Um, yeah... I'll just go with this: |
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 11, 2010 10:10:24 GMT -5
Morning Scubies. Well yesterday ended up being sort of sucktastic. On my way to the theater I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad, a driver rear-ended me and I wasn't hurt or anything. But I am sick (the zicam didn't work this time) and class was wild and rowdy though the show is going to be fantastic. I just feel really tired and drained and just a long day yesterday with cutting my hand in the file room, sick, car accident, rowdy class . . . . . and then I have a diva mom in this group. I messed up calling her kid Chase when his name is Chance and the mother launched into this whole long His name is Chance because we took a chance on him, his brother's name is lucky because he was . . . .um I can't remember and his other brother's name is Tye since he broke the tie. Gah. And more gah. Then she yelled at one of my little actors because he was rolling around. I yell at my students - not parents. I had to nicely tell her this. Thank God her son is amazing and talented. But I repeat Gah. Thank God it's Winchester Day. I need me some Cas.  Pixi, I'm so glad you're okay! Sorry about Diva Mom. I guess it goes with the territory. I just downloaded and printed the first lesson of my Quilted Totem class - journaling and choosing the words and phrases for the blocks. Looks like fun, and fun is something I badly lack of late.  |
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