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Thank you for your kind words and, especially for
your prayers. The services were this past Friday
and Saturday. There was a public service and the
burial was private. The girls held up well (well,
as well as possible given the circumstances).
Although I don't think we ever get over losing a
loved one, time does make it less painful...it's
been 5 years since my dad passed. Still miss him,
but the pain isn't as often now. How have you
been?
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by  my2cents2u on  17 Nov 2009 13:43:23 |
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Thank you for your message. I'm sorry that you
are also having a tough time right now. Mom
passed away last night after I talked to her and
let her know I understood if she needed to go
home. It's hard, but we're all hanging in there.
If you need to vent, feel free to write. I hope
things get better for you soon...Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 09 Nov 2009 18:41:49 |
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I'm only telling you this because you, and a few
other people on this site, are people I respect
and who I consider to be a friend. I didn't want
you to think I just wasn't writing back when you
don't hear from me right away. I get online when
I have a chance, but much of the time I spend
online is to write email to family members with
updates on mom's condition....Have a good
weekend...Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:27:02 |
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It is difficult, but also precious and spiritual
to take an active part in allowing a loved one to
die with dignity. My sister and I feel that we
are giving back to our mother...she has been a
wonderful mother and Nana to my girls. We will
miss her terribly, but right now, I focus on the
precious time we still have with her.
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:25:12 |
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TPN through her PIC line, but it became clear
about three weeks ago, that her body could no
longer metabolize nutrients and the calories were
only feeding the tumor. We had to stop the TPN a
few weeks ago so she is also only getting
hydration orally, which isn't enough to sustain
life (at least not in most cases). Her vitals are
all consistent and no fever. She still
urinates...now, with a catheter because she cannot
get up. She is very strong...more so than I ever
imagined.
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:18:33 |
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As for me, I'm hanging in there. My mom is
terminal and she has been so close to death for a
couple of months now. I honestly do not know how
she is hanging on because she was already so run
down from her cancer and the lack of appetite had
made her lose a great deal of weight. She went
into the hospital for a surgery to bypass her
tumor so she could eat again. There was a nearly
complete blockage. That went well, but she hasn't
actually eaten much since then. We had her
on....(more)
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:12:21 |
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It seems you and I share some things in common
where our personalities are concerned. I got very
attached to the kids too. I hope you are able to
fill those slots soon....I can imagine that the
financial aspect of having two kids leave your
daycare must be something you would be concerned
about, especially with the holidays coming up.
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:09:59 |
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Hi...sorry to take so long to get back to you. I
was on here for a few minutes the other day, but
haven't been online aside from that. I'm sorry to
hear about your daycare kids. I know how attached
you get to them...I've worked in daycare and used
to watch a couple of kids when my oldest daughter
was about a year old.
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| by my2cents2u on 06 Nov 2009 19:07:41 |
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Hi...I wanted to thank you. I saw your comment
defending me and I deeply appreciate it. You are
a kind person with a good heart. I am so glad to
have "met" you on here. Have a blessed day!
Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 29 Oct 2009 13:17:55 |
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Oh my gosh....I'm so happy for your son AND
you...you must be sooo proud of him. Rightly so :
) Yes, I've been really busy, but it's helpful to
keep my mind occupied at this time. My family is
dealing with a hard situation right now. My faith
is very comforting though. Keeping busy helps
too. Again, I'm soooo very happy for you and your
son! Congrats!! : ) Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 27 Oct 2009 14:48:05 |
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I have, however, lost some weight from all of the
running. Hey, there's always a silver lining if
we look for it, huh? : ) Have a wonderful day
and I hope you are able to find time to get on
here and add your input....your addition to the
site is very nice. : ) Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 26 Oct 2009 10:57:18 |
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I'm doing alright. My mother is not well and my
kids and I have been at her house, along with my
sister and her husband to care for her. It's
difficult, but we're fortunate to be able to be
there for her. I've been pretty busy myself.
Between mom, shuttling the kids around and doing
as much as possible to maintain her house, I keep
on my toes.
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| by my2cents2u on 26 Oct 2009 10:52:30 |
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Good morning.....It's nice to hear from you.
Sounds like you have been very busy. A ski boat?
That's nice. I love boating. I've never tried
water skiing...only snow skiing. Glad you made it
online. It's always nice to hear from you and to
read your input in the debates. How have you
been doing, aside from being busy?
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| by my2cents2u on 26 Oct 2009 10:49:17 |
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Hey...I see you haven't been around in a while.
Hope you are well and having a nice summer. Still
in the back brace? Miss ya around here. : )
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| by my2cents2u on 05 Aug 2009 16:42:11 |
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Hi...I just wanted to write and say hello and ask
how your back is doing. Is it any better? Mine
is not so great, but that's because I've been
sleeping on a couch at my mom's. She's doing
pretty poorly so I've been over here a lot and the
couch is not so great on my back. Hope all is
well with you. Take care...Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 19 Jul 2009 16:53:26 |
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I hope you are feeling better soon. I know the
back braces can be uncomfortable. I'll be
thinking of you and hope that your recovery is
quick and uncomplicated. Have a wonderful
day....Hallie
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| by my2cents2u on 04 Jul 2009 19:20:25 |
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I was away also. I just got home from my sister's
vacation home in PA (in the Poconos). I was up
there for almost a month. My mom has been ill and
she wanted to go up there. We spend two nights at
the Great Wolf Lodge...tons of fun. I think I had
more fun than the kids. I love water parks. They
also had Magic Quest which was more fun than I had
expected. I find that I am very easily amused : )
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| by my2cents2u on 04 Jul 2009 19:18:42 |
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Hi...It's nice to hear from you. I am so sorry to
hear that you have injured your back. What
happened? I know how painful back conditions are.
I have degenerative arthritis and a couple
bulging discs...I'm in agreement...Not fun. After
I'm up and about for awhile, it gets a bit better.
I hope you are feeling better soon. Make sure
that you don't do anything to strain your back
further.
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| by my2cents2u on 04 Jul 2009 19:15:56 |
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