[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

Apartment laundry is the worst. When I lived in an apartment once someone had left their clothes in the machines for hours so I finally put the clothes in the dryer (without running it) and ran mine through. I came back and they had put some of my clothes in the trash and stolen the rest, including my favorite shirt.

After that I went to a laundromat or went to my mom's if I wasn't on call. I was a little afraid that someone could be so rageful over something that seemed like no big deal to me. If I left my clothes in the machine for hours I would expect someone to move the clothes. there were only 4 or 5 machines for the whole complex which wasn't small.

Wow, that's a really cruel thing to do to you. Sick, frankly.

[Moose72]

These people don't always have a basket!

[~Christina]

Ok guys....

Im not going to lie ill probably not make it back on here to thank anyone that will throw up a prayer, good thoughts or light for me.

Since my initial fall I have fallen at least 16 more times, Some I remember some I dont. I have an appointment with a Neurologist the 9th to hopefully try and find out what in the hell is going on..

Hope your doing well~ Gentle hugs

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by Moose72

These people don't always have a basket!

If there's no basket I pile their clothes on a folding table. I make sure everything is together in a neat pile.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Ok guys....

Im not going to lie ill probably not make it back on here to thank anyone that will throw up a prayer, good thoughts or light for me.

Since my initial fall I have fallen at least 16 more times, Some I remember some I dont. I have an appointment with a Neurologist the 9th to hopefully try and find out what in the hell is going on..

Hope your doing well~ Gentle hugs

Christina, you probably won't see this, but please know that you are in my prayers. I think of you often; I have learned so much from you (I'm very serious). If you possibly can, please let us know what's going on. HUGE HUGS!

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by BethRags

If there's no basket I pile their clothes on a folding table. I make sure everything is together in a neat pile.

No folding tables here. Usually that stuff is piled on top of the dryers but there are 3 dryers and 3 washers and they had stuff in the 4 that work.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Ok guys....

Im not going to lie ill probably not make it back on here to thank anyone that will throw up a prayer, good thoughts or light for me.

Since my initial fall I have fallen at least 16 more times, Some I remember some I dont. I have an appointment with a Neurologist the 9th to hopefully try and find out what in the hell is going on..

Hope your doing well~ Gentle hugs

Sending well wishes that you will get to the bottom of what's causing your scary falls.

[Sunflower123]

I got my 2nd dose vaccination today. The site was in a nature loop and we enjoyed the redbuds, dogwoods and butterflies. That’s done - check. No side effects so far aside from a headache. I’ll show up for PT bright and early tomorrow.

I found out that I will be totally alone on Easter and I am —— excited!!!! Holidays are stressful for me but I’ve done them for my family. I’m really looking forward to this. I will live stream the church service. After that, there is a movie I want to rent and some bourbon glazed salmon with steamed broccoli and baby carrots calling my name. This worked out nicely.

[Mountaindewed]

I am spotting a bit. That shouldn’t be happening. I should probably get that blood work done tomorrow. I didn’t really feel any PMS. This should be right around that time normally. I did have a lot of bad anxiety for awhile. So I don’t know. But I feel fine.

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Ok guys....

Im not going to lie ill probably not make it back on here to thank anyone that will throw up a prayer, good thoughts or light for me.

Since my initial fall I have fallen at least 16 more times, Some I remember some I dont. I have an appointment with a Neurologist the 9th to hopefully try and find out what in the hell is going on..

Hope your doing well~ Gentle hugs

You probably won't see this either, but oh my! That is troubling. You will, of course be in my thoughts. Lots of hugs....

[bizi]

I miss, blue bicycle, wild coyote, ~Cristina.
sorry just had to say that.
bizi

I had a busier day with two ZOOM events. They're really amusing! I managed to walk to the river with my dog for the first time this year. But we sat on a bench once we made it there. I'm so weak! I barely have the breath for a full sentence. I enjoyed the sun today but it was windy again. Always, the darn wind.

@Soupe du jour: I am thrilled that you found a good psychiatrist! It could have been a real obstacle but here you lucked out on the first try! Congratulations! The charges all sound reasonable and will disappear (?) once you're on public benefits so you're the envy of us all!

@buddha1too: I'm Canadian and i sort of fall thru the cracks. I make too much for public support but not enough to afford to pay out-of-pocket. I put up with my med charges but i can't afford a quality therapist.

Hugs to all and we're all fun at parties!

[buddha1too]

Originally Posted by whatever2013

@buddha1too: I'm Canadian and i sort of fall thru the cracks. I make too much for public support but not enough to afford to pay out-of-pocket. I put up with my med charges but i can't afford a quality therapist.

I'm disappointed to learn that happens in Canada, too. I'm very sorry you can't afford a quality therapist; that's important. For some reason I thought your national health plan was more comprehensive.

When I lived in Germany everything was covered by national insurance. Payroll taxes were higher, but the sense of security was worth it, IMO. Daycare & eldercare were also subsidized by the government -- not 100%, but the financial burdens one bears for these necessities in the States are ridiculous.

I'm glad you had a nice walk with your dog. Look at making it to the river as progress, whatever.

[Soupe du jour]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I got my 2nd dose vaccination today. The site was in a nature loop and we enjoyed the redbuds, dogwoods and butterflies. That’s done - check. No side effects so far aside from a headache. I’ll show up for PT bright and early tomorrow.

I found out that I will be totally alone on Easter and I am —— excited!!!! Holidays are stressful for me but I’ve done them for my family. I’m really looking forward to this. I will live stream the church service. After that, there is a movie I want to rent and some bourbon glazed salmon with steamed broccoli and baby carrots calling my name. This worked out nicely.

The flowers and your holiday plans sound nice! It is sometimes welcome to have a little change/break in things (i.e. holidays). I imagine that may make future holiday family gatherings a little more appealing, at least briefly? Hubby and I will be alone on Easter, too. I'm not excited about cooking, but after reading about your salmon, maybe I will.

Glad you got your second vaccination.

[Soupe du jour]

I had another lousy sleep last night. I'm just going to keep putting up with it, unless it gets much worse. Sometimes I even wonder if some of it is more in my head. I've generally felt mostly better by late morning. I think this will pass. My gastro issues seem to have ended. I even feel like my legs are less bloated. Don't wish to gross people out, but this morning I felt like I lost a gallon of water weight. I was like "What the heck!" That feels good, too,

Little things can bring such joy. I had been waiting for an electric sweeper to arrive for ages, and we finally got one. The first one got lost, and I needed a refund.

I think I screwed up yet another baking project. I read to double the amount of German baking powder when using US recipes that call for it. Instead, I stupidly doubled the amount of baking soda. The recipe called for that and not powder, but I applied the powder rule. Ugh! Also, I'm still trying to master how to adapt American recipes to use Czech flour(s). I try Czech recipes for some things, but Czechs just don't have as good of ones for more classic American baked goods (i.e. banana nut muffins). One Czech banana muffin recipe called for chocolate milk. I just wasn't going to do that!

[Moose72]

Last night I was awoken by three knocks. Scared, I went to the front door and without touching it, looked through the peep hole. Nobody. Whew! But then I went back to my room scared to sleep but it didn't happen again so I fell back asleep. When I woke up I wondered if that had indeed been one of those hallucinations - except those are isually when youre falling asleep or waking up and this seemed to wake me up. Either that or my neighbors are jerks.

[Mountaindewed]

I feel pretty good today. I don’t usually need 3 Xanax a day. Yesterday I just took 2. But he decided to raise it after asking a few questions. Anyways so far today is going good. I went to Target to get some hygiene stuff. I also wanted to get some chocolate Paydays. I’ve been waiting since 2008 for them to bring those back. Apparently they came out this past July and I had no clue. I didn’t have them in 2008 because I was 15 and unable to get candy bars whenever I wanted to. When I did have the chance to get one they were gone. But Target didn’t have them so I went to Walgreens and they didn’t have them. Finally at Walmart they had them and also key lime Kit Kat’s which I’ve never heard of. Now I’m just hanging out right now. We are waiting to hear back about our current house and if the buyers are going to sign the contract so the offer doesn’t fall through. The inspection showed a couple alarming things. My mom is on edge. She doesn’t want to have to sell the house again.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by bizi

I miss, blue bicycle, wild coyote, ~Cristina.
sorry just had to say that.
bizi

Me, too. And Fern, Dalidico (we see her now and then), bpcyclist. And I know there are more.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by bizi

I miss, blue bicycle, wild coyote, ~Cristina.
sorry just had to say that.
bizi

So do I bizi.

[Sunflower123]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Ok guys....

Im not going to lie ill probably not make it back on here to thank anyone that will throw up a prayer, good thoughts or light for me.

Since my initial fall I have fallen at least 16 more times, Some I remember some I dont. I have an appointment with a Neurologist the 9th to hopefully try and find out what in the hell is going on..

Hope your doing well~ Gentle hugs

Thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon. Many hugs and supportive vibes my friend.

[Nammu]

Our plans for Easter were to go to my daughter’s house. But now maybe not, my grandson is sick. Hopefully it’s just a 24 hour bug. We got an invite to my nephews house too, but that a few too many people for us. 8 adults and 4 kids. With us 10 adults! So we thought if plans fall though we’ll just order dinner from a restaurant and get it to go.

[Sunflower123]

I’m feeling run down today. There’s no pep in my step like there usually is. I’ve dropped off on the self care as my care giving responsibilities grow. That’s a big no-no according to my therapist. Like who has time? I did say I’d work on it.

Mom got lost yesterday and abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. We almost got nailed by an 18 wheeler who had to drive onto the shoulder to avoid us. I looked up and saw that grill and my life passed before my eyes. There have been other things as well. She’ll not give up the keys easily so for now I’m just telling her I’d like to go with her everywhere and drive. She has surgery for a hole in her eye tomorrow that will take a year to heal so I can use that as an excuse to drive and ease her into not driving. It’s a sensitive topic and puts more stress on me but that’s how it is.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I’m feeling run down today. There’s no pep in my step like there usually is. I’ve dropped off on the self care as my care giving responsibilities grow. That’s a big no-no according to my therapist. Like who has time? I did say I’d work on it.

Mom got lost yesterday and abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. We almost got nailed by an 18 wheeler who had to drive onto the shoulder to avoid us. I looked up and saw that grill and my life passed before my eyes. There have been other things as well. She’ll not give up the keys easily so for now I’m just telling her I’d like to go with her everywhere and drive. She has surgery for a hole in her eye tomorrow that will take a year to heal so I can use that as an excuse to drive and ease her into not driving. It’s a sensitive topic and puts more stress on me but that’s how it is.

This makes perfect sense,

You are a good daughter!
bizi

[buddha1too]

@Jennifer 1967...I can sympathize with the situation you're in with your mother. My aunt wouldn't relinquish the keys to her car until she died of natural causes, but we employed many strategies to keep her from driving. It can be done. In the last several years of her driving, she was in several accidents, including one in which she totaled her car. She wouldn't tell us what she was paying for car insurance, but I'm sure her rates were sky high. People, rightfully so, value their independence. You're just trying to keep your mother (& yourself) alive by drawing a line in the sand.

I hope your mother's eye surgery goes well tomorrow. Take good care of yourself, too.

[Nammu]

I’m so thankful mum voluntarily gave up driving. ( she’s 93) When I moved home I think it’s been nearly 5 yrs. she she only drove herself to her clinic appointments for about a year then said she didn’t want to drive anymore. I I did all the other driving. Her license is still good for another year but she sold her car two years ago. My car is totally different and she has no desire to drive it. It works out really well cause this way I can drop her off right at the door. But even in her last year of driving she took aarp safe driving classes to get discounts. I think if she could hear better she’d move to assistant living but her hearing has really changed and she avoids other people because she can’t hear.