Oh, my! Sometimes it is easy to think that 'I' am the only one that has problems. In the last few days, hearing the stories of you and others, is a testament that even though we have some serious problems, we go on from day to day and take/accept what is given to us. Yes.I have said it before and I will say it again.Dolly & Desi are probably the thing that keeps me going. On days when I have to spend most of the time in bed, they are there right by me. When I am having a hard day and I see their little antics or one of them hops on the chair with me and gives me kisses or wants to be cuddled, then I almost forget about the pains and the other worldly cares. I do think that have a person or a pet to care for is very therapeutic. I put Dolly & Desi usually first. I make sure that they are fed, had enough time in the sun, and have play time with them.because of my limitations we play 'tummy tickle time' and both will get up on the bed and I will scatch their backs, rub their chests and tummies, and they love that. I give them each a tiny treat at bedtime and Dolly sometimes thinks she needs another. She will sit at the head of the bed staring up at the bottle with the treats and moan, so the last couple of nights I just ask her if she wants her tummy tickled.worked like a charm and she forgot about another treat.
In doing for others not only takes our minds off of our own problems, but the happiness our little ones bring actually increases the endorphins , thus making us happier and lessening our pain a little. Please take care of yourself.we want to see you posting for many years to come! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mare Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 1:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all Thank you Joan Yes I knew they were going to die but you know both of them were so strong in their lives I still was shocked to realize even they could succumb to death. As for me they said I almost died ..I remember a nurse stayed with me in ICU constantly and I was high on Morphine...I asked her why she stayed with me and she said she liked to comfort those who were dying so I guess I cam close...I am not afraid now..I realize there is another place for sure. Things haven't really been calm I had a aneurysm stroke 3 years ago and it happened in my sleep..they told me the next I would die so if I disappear someday....then a year ago last July they put thirteen inch rods and plates in my back..a failure and then last January a year ago I fell on the ice and basically broke my hand off my two long arm bones...surgery for that too. But lately have been ok ! LOL ! Bless you for responding to my post! Hugs,Mare -------Original Message------- From: Joan Croft <mailto:[email protected]> Date: 2/10/2011 7:50:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all Oh, Mare. I am sorry for the deaths of your husband and mother. You were blessed to have had the time to ease into the deaths. Oh.and your stent! I hope that things say calm for you for a while! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mare Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all My husband of 29 years got very ill one day and they life flighted him to Tulsa where he was in ICU in end stage renal disease ......he was there a week...came home on hospice care but was home the weekend and he gained 34 pounds. Back to the little country hospital he wanted to go ...he wanted to die there not the big hospital...he saw three apparitions come into his room at 3 am...at 3:30 am he died. Juts took a breath and died...very easy. Then I had a respiratory arrest the next month and wound up in ICU myself..had 2 stents put in and had a rare heart virus...damaged my heart. Then 2 months later my mom ran a high fever and we took her to ER...she had end stage pancreatic cancer. I took care her while she died. So much happened so fast! Love,Mare -------Original Message------- From: Nancy Lucky <mailto:[email protected]> Date: 2/10/2011 6:42:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all When my mother was given from 1 - 6 months the doctor said be happy that she will have time to say her good-byes and make any amends that she feels she needs to do. We spent hours going through her personal things getting rid of the things that she did not wish to share and telling me who she wanted to give what to as she did not have a formal will. Sadly she only survived 3 weeks and she did not suffer at all. She just took a deep breath and she was gone. I could not get her eyes closed, it does not work the way it is in the movies. We got everything done that she wanted to get done and I think that gave her peace. My daughter and I then took off her diapers and gave her a bed bath and put her best panties on and the cutest outfit that she had even though she was going to be cremated we wanted her to have her dignity. She was only 62 and her mother my grandmother passed at 55. So I am grateful for every day I have. When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Thu, 2/10/11, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: From: Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 3:45 PM I hope I go in my sleep! But wait, then I wouldn't have time to make sure the babies are taken care of!......hmmm, will have to re-think this! -------Original Message------- From: dasha <http://us.mc819.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> Date: 2/10/2011 6:42:42 PM To: [email protected] <http://us.mc819.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all Me too. I work for a Hospice company and it just confirmed for me that I hope I go fast when it is my time Sheila _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 8:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Deanna...and all MJ, my husband's death was a shock but in retrospect, I hope when my time comes, I too go quickly. Thank you for the hug. Gloria <http://members.chello.nl/aasteekelenburg/>
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