Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family in Team Helix http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20706861 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:32 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:32 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20747169 TwoFrogs :
said by signmeuptoo See Profile :

Seems that health is the one thing that really takes a toll on human happiness if you know what I mean.
You certainly have my empathy there, and my deepest sympathy for you and your family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20747169 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:05:49 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20744780 PeteC2 :
said by signmeuptoo See Profile :

So far it looks like she will live, but she cannot talk or walk. So tragic for someone in such a place.

Thank you all, your caring thoughts and prayers have certainly helped immensely.
Sigh...I am sorry to hear this. I have had a couple of family members with major strokes, and I all too well understand both the frustrations for the individual, as well as the difficulty in assisting the family member in having a good quality of life (although it can be done!)

I wish both her, and of course you and your wife, the best in dealing with this situation.

When my father in law had a major stroke, the most difficult thing for me to deal with, and keep in mind, was that his basic cognitive skills were actually quite unchanged. Although he could not speak well, at all, he could express himself, if one took the time to observe...

Unfortuately, when one can not speak, there is a tendency to inadvertantly "downgrade" his/her intellectual capacity, and I must admit, that I had to frequently remind myself that this still was the same man that I had a great deal of respect for, and that his mental acuity still was not to be under-estimated.

Charlie (my father in law) passed away some years back now, but I truly believe that we (his wife, my wife, and I) helped him maintain a decent quality of life over those last years...
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Thank you all, your caring thoughts and prayers have certainly helped immensely.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20743963 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:14:19 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20743677 DonoftheDead : You got it my friend. Sorry to hear about this, but, unfortunately this is the way most of humanity lives. Best wishes and I'll send some positive mojo and prayers your way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20743677 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:36:02 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20743559 BadHat : Prayers going up. Hang in there...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20743559 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:01:27 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20715495 PeteC2 : You got it...it is very difficult to have worries for loved ones that are physically far away...I also hope that you can find some peace of mind, hard as that may be.
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Kristi]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20708773 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:55:53 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20708376 howieh : Prayers offered]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20708376 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:31:24 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20707764 Vtblues : Glad to pray for this. I can't even imagine anybody thinking of a request for prayer as anything other than a sincere call for help and understanding. Prayer costs us nothing yet we have everything to gain from it.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20707764 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:28:08 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20707330 squirt : Prayers on the way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20707330 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:57:35 EDT Re: [Serious] Hard life in the islands taking toll on family http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20707077 suprleg : Prayers and good thoughts headed their way and you're right, we take so much for granted here, the least of which is health care.
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I just found out that she (the mom) cannot talk, so things aren't too good. I talked to her (Love) briefly and she was really choked up, I sure hope her mom comes through!
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Well, my girl's brother's wife's mom just had a major stroke. Fortunately, she is getting at least some of the care she needs. A family member works and someone overseas is helping too, but my significant other has seen one health emergency after another over the last 3 years. My girl is currently being treated for a rat bite, and me, tick bites! Seems that health is the one thing that really takes a toll on human happiness if you know what I mean.

If you have a spare moment today and tomorrow, will you consider a prayer or positive thought toward Love's mom? Love is one of the sweetest people I know and to see her suffer seeing her mom, at only 60, in mortal danger (sure, here in the US a stroke isn't a necessarily death sentence, but this is another place), saddens me.

Thank you for your time, and sorry for a negative sounding post, but just asking for some positive energy from those of you that are willing.

God Bless you all.
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