Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
money, money, money
always sunny
in a rich man's world
Madge, best wishes for you and your Viking!
Good Night!
Sweet Dreams!
yes my timing is perfect
the Viking is in rare form - wide wake still after midnight and chatting away
just told staff to go to bed but not in here
I need to make my escape but feel badly leaving her
she's struggling a bit with her throat - not sure what's up but it's clearly bothering her
As always, your timing is everything!
When she returns after having some time following the loss of her husband.
I am conflicted not wanting to pressure her, but wanting her to know she is cared about and wished the very best. Glad that I am not alone in that thought.
Gershun, your General Topics thread has become a refuge during the present time of adjusting to the new website. So many threads have been started, I would like to come here and just enjoy our friends.
So I stepped in some poo last night,
It came as quite a shock
My Mom's been gone for three years now
So why is there poo on my sock?
Oh yes, I have kitties,
And as you probably know
They'll poo just about anywhere
When they really have to go
So let this be fair warning
To those who have new cats
They'll leave you a surprise
There's no doubt about that
Watch where you are stepping,
Always look down
Or you might find yourself
Wearing something brown
I found the image when I was searching for a way to explain to a group of fifteen year olds what their teacher looks like when they don't plan their essays properly. The teacher in question was Daughter 2, and she'd just had her whole weekend ruined grading their work.
By the way, once you post, the system automatically goes back to: "SHOW - NEWEST FIRST." So, you have to re-do it again.... and again... and again.
I even tried going to my avatar to check if I can permanently leave these threads as "Show - Oldest First" instead having to keep adjusting it every single time I post.
In particular I can't find the 'on my mind' option. GUESS WHAT'S ON MY MIND, AC! JUST SEE IF YOU CAN GUESS!!!
Going outside to kick something all round the garden, haven't decided what yet.
I did too Gershun. I always wanted to help people. But in working in an office I saw the politics and BS and decided to go a different direction, though I did end up in an office after all for 27 years. Don't give up your dream. There are so many ways that you can make a difference in people's lives.
I agree dignity and respect are so important whether in death or in life. I have had a code that I have lived by as far back as I can remember. Treat people the way I would want to be treated. I have a poem that I wrote a long time ago called "The Forgotten" and it is about senior citizens. It was written from the heart though my honey said it was not very good...but I feel that seniors are the forgotten people where they should be treasured for their wisdom and knowledge. When seniors get to the stage that a lot of the wisdom and knowledge has been forgotten, they still should be treated with respect and dignity. I am not saying that because I am a senior myself but because it is so true. Sorry getting philosophical.
I actually used to think that I would love to work in an environment where I could possibly make a difference in people's lives but with all the bureaucratic B S that is involved, sadly, making a difference is probably just a pipe dream. Having said that, I still think that should still be the goal. We can only pray that one day not only death with dignity but also living with dignity will be the norm for everybody when they get to that time in their lives.