tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post5287472673364741370..comments2024-01-22T04:18:41.335-06:00Comments on The Empty nester: WOW it's OctoberGrammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-74593870837390209832008-10-03T12:32:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:32:00.000-05:00Try getting hubby out to go fishing down at Kauffm...Try getting hubby out to go fishing down at Kauffman ( could be spelled coffman) beach there off Y highway in Rocky Mount where I was telling you about-- they have places for him to sit in chairs and fish--does he enjoy reading -- that would be something else besides the TV ... Wishing I had other offers to suggest... PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-3183743976429388462008-10-02T00:42:00.000-05:002008-10-02T00:42:00.000-05:00I'm sorry to hear how you husband is coping with h...I'm sorry to hear how you husband is coping with his life at the moment after having heart surgery. My husband contacted some how a virus that was related to arthritis and attacked his immune system about seven years ago and I thought he would never be able to live life the way he used to, but through many ups and downs, emotions, trials, struggles and heart wrenching moments he is much better. I think patience and time have helped him to where he is today. His hands show arthritis but he can make the most beautiful furniture and he is a more stronger person because of it.<BR/><BR/>I like the winter time because you can slow down and recover from the busyness of summer.It gives you a time to relax and enjoy the quieter things such as reading,knitting,crafts or just sitting near the fire.white_lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706330207967150054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-32595560909889821032008-10-01T20:22:00.000-05:002008-10-01T20:22:00.000-05:00Dear Grammy, thank you for sharing your feelings ...Dear Grammy, thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts. I can feel the love and devotion all through your post.<BR/>It is hard to watch our loved ones deteriorate or stop feeling joy in the world. If you can help him - so much the better, but if it doesn't work, then all you can do is just be - be there with him.<BR/><BR/>I also wish my hubby would have done more when he was first diagnosed. We could have travelled even with oxygen in those days, but he just curled up into a shell and that's where he is. I cannot change him. I have tried, believe me, but now I just have to accept him the way he is. Anyway - it's far too late for him to do much. He can hardly walk across the room - even with about 10 litres of oxygen blasting up his nose.<BR/><BR/>I also am a Spring person. Spring is a magical season that totally energizes me. In the fall I become melancholy. So I need to work on getting back my Joy too.<BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog and introducing me to Blooming Tuesday. It was fun.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-58849807460953403722008-10-01T09:30:00.000-05:002008-10-01T09:30:00.000-05:00I'm a spring person too, and the winter blues get ...I'm a spring person too, and the winter blues get me too. So this time of the year is always hard to adjust too. As for the heart problems, my dad has them too, and has had multiple surgeries in the past fourteen years. It is tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-46759147827234793492008-10-01T06:35:00.000-05:002008-10-01T06:35:00.000-05:00Hi Gail, He had a stent in 99 after a heart attack...Hi Gail, He had a stent in 99 after a heart attack. It was way easer than a bypass. He said he felt like a semi truck was dropped on his chest. His cartilage never grew back completely. So the wires are what hold his ribs together.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1348163283182498310.post-30391138434277132842008-10-01T06:17:00.000-05:002008-10-01T06:17:00.000-05:00My husband had a stint. It was a very long time b...My husband had a stint. It was a very long time before he overcame his fear of doing things again.<BR/>Spring is also my favorite time but fall is second. Then I can plan and dream about the way things will look again in spring.<BR/>Thanks, GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.com