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Who is doing what for Christmas?


Ok Ladies, you all are being tooo quiet! evileye

Who is doing what for Christmas?

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Hello, sorry I havent been around at all, Just been really busy these days..
I have been working my Butt off at Wally world.
Matt and I will be going over to our youngest house for christmas. She'll be doing all the cookin and cleanin..Hehe.

Peggy, my birthsister started her chemo last week. she doing good.

Anywhy hope everyone has a great christmas, And I miss you girls a bunch..

Love ya

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Hi everyone.  I'm sorry, I'm bad!!!!  LOL

Things on the homefront have been chaotic more than ever.  I've had to spend more time with my aunt because of her memory.  My concerns were realized on Wednesday when she went running out of the house after her daughter (who has been deceased since August).  She was ready to get into her car (which she kept losing in parking lots or got lost while driving) to chase after her when the neighbor (bless his heart) stopped her and called me at work.

I called my dad and we talked about what to do and he told me "sweetie it's time".  What he meant by that was putting my aunt in an assisted living home.  Funny, but noone else wanted to do it and I was left with the task.

I went to her house and told her that I had just gotten off the phone with the hospital and that a doctor wanted to see her just to make sure that she was alright.  I took her to the emergency room where I requested an evaluation.  They concluded and agreed with me that she could not longer live by herself, nor drive (which really pissed her off - lol). After about 7 hours there in emergency we finally talked with some people and they had a place for her.  I was nervous, scared and felt guilty as heck for lying to her about what I was doing.  The place is beautiful and it's assisted living and not care living.  She's independent with people her own age going through memory loss.  The first time she saw the place she smiled.  I think it was because she truly thought that she was going to be brought to a facility where they lie around in bed all day and the smell of.... well you get the drift.   Yesterday Jeff and I went over there and she told us that she loves it and is staying.  Phew what a relief!!!  We stayed for their christmas party which included drinks (that's right folks they give those wonderful seniors ALCOHOL!!!), hordeurves, dinner and dessert.  And oh yeah let's not forget the wonderful 6 piece band and strolling guitar player singing christmas carols. 

Needless to say with all this chaos I haven't even put a dent into my holiday shopping and need to accomplish that tomorrow.  Sunday we are meeting up with Jeff's uncle and aunt for an early christmas supper together.  Christmas Eve will be quiet (only if Jeff's mother DOESN'T come for dinner).  She's another thorn in my side (UGH)!!

Christmas day we'll pick up my aunt and take her to my dad's house (her brother) and have a wonderful day with the family.

Thanksgiving was uh, uh, interesting to say the least.  My brother and sister-in-law came down from Oregon.  I'm still not happy with my SIL and was ready for them to leave Friday evening.  Unfortunately they were at our place until Sunday.  Jeff's mother decided to play games and call at the last minute to tell us that she had another one of her famous headaches and wouldn't be attending dinner.  She also decided not to pick up the phone for the next 3 days and scare everyone thinking she had done something drastic because she turned 70 the day after Thanksgiving.  Jeff laid into her about that and told her that if she proceded to act like a child then she could write off another son (Jeff's brother won't have anything to do with her - long story).

Anyway - that's my life right now.  I'm tired but still pushing myself as usual.  One thing I've noticed though.... I've gone down 2 pant sizes in the last 2 months because of all this.  No time to eat and I'm constantly on the go.  Go figure!!

Well, I luv ya guys and I'll check in real soon.  If I don't talk to you before the holidays..... Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!  Be safe everyone and enjoy!!

Stacey

-- Edited by Duchie at 13:23, 2008-12-19

-- Edited by Duchie at 13:24, 2008-12-19

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As little as possible! LOL! I am looking forward to just being at home with my family and a few days off work. One sister is hosting Christmas eve and the other is doing Christmas dinner -- All I have to do is make an appetizer and a birthday cake for Christmas eve (DH's birthday is the 24th) and a pot of potatoes for Christmas dinner!
We might do some cross country skiing, toboganing, and a lot of relaxing!

Stacey -- I'm sorry about your aunt :( Sounds like a nice place for her to live though!!

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Aww Stacey, that is horrible. I feel very sorry for you and dh about what you are going through with your Aunt. I remember what it was like when we had to place my step-father in a VA hospital. So sad.

Tami, I will keep Peggy in my thoughts and prayers that she continues to handle her chemo well. That is such a hard thing to endure. Basically putting a poison in your body to kill cells off. I wish there were a better way.

As for mom and me? I picked up a standing rib roast and will be doing all of the cooking tomorrow. This year has been a bit easier on me from an emotional standpoint unlike last year. I still have my moments, but since I got rid of Michael... Things have been looking up.

I wish everyone lots of love and peace during this holiday season. May 2009 be your best year yet! heart.gif


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Aww Stacey, I feel for you, That had to be one of the hardest things to do, I'm glad that your aunt likes the place..

we had dinner at my youngest daughters house and it fun..
My nephew moved in about 2 months ago. He isnt right in the head, We're trying to get him to see a doctor, but he dont see that he has a problem..
Right now he is very depressed, then he has his up's.. he is like a freaken yoyo. he has his up's and downs so much that we cant keep up with his moods.. and NO it isnt drugs. He been this way most of his life, it just has gotten worst.
I know out there some where there a pill with his name on it. he just dont think he has any problems..
if we didnt let him move in here with us he would be homeless and living out in his van some where. His dad, My BIL. is hoping that we can talk him into going to see a doctor.

Peggy is still on chemo. Her chemo is diffenent then what my mom had. she has to go in for 6 hours at a time plus wear the chemo bag home for 3 more days.
Jean(BM) and  I are planning to go up to IND to see her sometime soon.

Annie how cold is it up where your at?

Anyway I hope everyone has a wonderful new years.



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Tami my heart goes out to you and I so know what you're going through with your sis and your nephew.   I hope that your nephew gets the help that he needs.  And you're right, there's something out there for him that will really help!!! 

Has Peggy been really sick from the chemo?  I know that it has different effects on everyone.  My mom hasn't been sick but very very run down and tired.

It sounds like everyone had a good Christmas!!  Hope you had a wonderful New Year!!

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Sorry that i havent gotta back with you.. Peggy Hasnt been too sick, she just very run down and tired.. They are going to do surgery, They told her that they are going to take 60% of her liver out.
 I'm not sure on when they are going to do that, I guess when she is done with chemo.
Jean(Bmom) and I want to go up there and see her, but she said she just dont feel like any company right now..

My Nephew is getting worst. He wont go and see a doctor.. I feel bad for him, I really dont know how much more I can put up with his depression, and he thinks everyone is out to get him.. When he talks and he is in one of of moods ,You cant understand what he is saying.

He lost his job about 2 weeks ago, and I cant get him out of bed to go and look for something.. confuse


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