What next posted by Missy @ 04:24 AM August 08, 2008

Missy — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:24:28 -0000

Wow! It sounds like she's recovering really well. I'm so glad to hear that! Though yikes about the bladder, catheter and possible bag. That breaks my heart for your gal. I'll be praying that removal isn't the answer.

Thank you so much for the update!

What next posted by star @ 12:51 AM August 08, 2008

star — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:51:06 -0000

Hi Missy,

Actually, my lady is doing pretty well considering, She has been in good spirits. She and I have become quite the buds. She is always happy to see me, gives me hugs and tells me she loves me. She is such a dear sweet woman. Maybe what you said is true, not knowing what is going on is truly a blessing. The family is still in the process of making some decisions, major surgery, removal of her bladder which would mean she would end up with a bag, she would truly hate that, the catheter they sent her home with she truly did not like or understand, I just can't imagine how she would handle the other. The doctor also mentioned chemo and radiation, many things all unpleasant to say the least. One can't know how one would react if it was them making the decision, I hope I am never in that position. A home health nurse came today, my lady was not happy to see her. She was frightened, went directly to her room to try and escape. The nurse said she needed a BP and pulse before she left, really unnecessary in my opinion. The nurse went into the room and my lady became very agitated and scared, was it really necessary, do you think she really got an accurate reading, no. I held her hand and told her it would be over before she knew it (my hands were really cold all am) she has told me before about my cold hands, she says 'cold hands, warm heart,' then she smiles her sweet smile, anyhow, the nurse finally finished and left and she and I started talking about other things. I got her laughing and convinced her to come back downstairs and watch the birds with me. "I thank God every day for the blessing he gives me to make friends and relate to my "buds", to make their life maybe just a little bit easier and happier if I can, they sure make my life happier just knowing them. Anyways, that is what is happening at the moment.

What next posted by Missy @ 01:07 AM August 07, 2008

Missy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:07:41 -0000

Hey star,

How's our gal doing?

What next posted by Missy @ 12:06 AM July 31, 2008

Missy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:06:40 -0000

Oh no! I'm so sorry the tumor is larger than the docs thought. Poor gal! You're so kind to be so patient and reassuring with her. She's really fortunate to have her. I'll definitely keep her, her family and you in my prayers. And please let us know how she's doing. *hugs*

What next posted by star @ 08:03 PM July 30, 2008

star — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:03:49 -0000

Dear Missy,

Thanks for caring. My lady ended up staying in the hosp overnite on Mon. It was much more complicated then they had thought when they went in to check. The doctor said the tumor was so large the only way to remove it would be to remove the bladder. They hope it hasn't spread further. They ended up sending her home with a catheter late Tues. I stayed with her today and will return this evening for a few hours. She is so confused about everything espec the catheter, it has to be drained every so often, hopefully, it will be removed tomorrow morning. The family has to make some decisions. She is, actually, pretty good about it all, you just have to keep repeating that it will be gone tomorrow and it will be ok. She is just such a sweetie, your heart just breaks. She is scheduled for another test for another problem next month. Keep her in your prayers if you will.

What next posted by Missy @ 12:56 AM July 30, 2008

Missy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:56:25 -0000

Star,

How did the lady you care for do yesterday? I'm thinking about you and her!

What next posted by Missy @ 01:54 AM July 26, 2008

Missy — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:54:26 -0000

Hi Star,

I'm so sorry! I'll definitely keep her in my prayers. I'll be anxiously waiting to hear how things go. I know this probably isn't the most politically correct thing to say, but sometimes I wonder if it's kind of a blessing that she doesn't know what's going on. I've had several surgeries and the anxiety leading up to them was just horrible. She's spared that. I know, I know...not really a terrific silver lining, but still...

Please let us know how she does. I know it must mean a lot to her family that you're so concerned about her. She's not just a job to you...she's part of your life. That speaks volumes. *hugs to you*

What next posted by star @ 12:13 AM July 26, 2008

star — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:13:23 -0000

The lady I stay with is going in for a procedure on monday, please keep her in your prayers. She has alzheimers, some of you may be familiar with my earlier chat. I am a caregiver and this is my first experience with someone with alzheimers. She and I are getting into a comfortable "routine" now. She really is a dear sweet woman, loves life, loves watching the pretty birds and loves listening and singing to music, we have a good time most days. Anyhow, as if this disease isn't enough, they have found a tumor. My heart goes out to her and her family. She doesn't even know what is going on. How sad for this to happen. Just makes you wonder.

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