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A group for anyone who deals with or knows someone that deals with chronic, terminal, or long term disease. It is meant to be UPBEAT, to share stories of support to, as well as practical ideas of what to do with our doods when we can't care for them.
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The Spoon Theory...
Started by Jennifer and Jack. Last reply by Sue Ryzdynski Apr 11, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
I often use this to let others know how I am doing, I simply say I am out of spoons. Or I have plenty of spoons. The Spoon Theoryby Christine Miserandino…Continue
JOB LOSS
Started by Lorraine Bromley. Last reply by Susan and Sasha Nov 10, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Favorites
Well, I have told you all about a month ago I woke up with a sore right hand. That turned into a fiasco of health care trips to my local hospital and my Dr then to the surgeon and in patient…Continue
Need Input.. Being Interveiwed!!!
Started by Jennifer and Jack. Last reply by Jennifer and Jack Jul 3, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
I was contacted by the Boomer Easionson foundation, which is a foundation formed by Boomer, who has a son with Cystic Fibrosis... Anyway, a great inspiration named Jerry who does pod casts for the…Continue
A day in the life
Started by Jennifer and Jack. Last reply by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More Apr 4, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Favorites
Since we have such a group of loving people I thought it would be good to continue to get to know each other better, I am not saying people with sickness have it rougher then other people, I just…Continue
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Comment by Lorraine Bromley on April 8, 2011 at 12:04pm
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I do wonder sometimes if I save to many spoons and don't do enough for fear of the consequences. I love people and used to be the life of the party and the last to leave. Now I don't even get there. This last two weeks I have done nothing except look after the puppy and Neely while I baby sit. I am afraid to do any more as that is quite the increase in activity and I don't want to overdue it an miss any work. I am lucky enough that I got back to work after 7 years off!!! I work two days a week in an optometrists office. I work late Wednesdays so I only have to get up on Monday mornings. That is the worst part. I also have OCD as far as everyone around me says. I have an issue with cleanliness and spend most if not all my spare time cleaning instead of using my spoons elsewhere. I can't help it. I don't want to clean and wish someone would do it but no one does it to my standards. But while this puppy is here I haven't cleaned a thing and it isn't bothering me. When he leaves I will be obsessed with cleaning from the ceiling down. I am already worrying about how it will get done. Do any of you think you hold back or waste spoons like I do?
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I'd Save a tonne of spoons to go to Ireland!!!!!!
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Comment by Jena ~ Dublin on April 7, 2011 at 10:49pm
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I think the doodle with a lab coat and a stethescope is a great idea, Jennifer~ you do have one? That would be great if you have the extra "spoons" to do it. Make sure you don't over-do though. Save some up if you need to, no hurry.
Yes, going to the movie theater isnt my favorite thing to do, I would much rather be laying in my sleep number bed and watching tv or NETFLIX, I swear that is the greatest thing since I don't know what. My girls come and do their schoolwork in my room, they read to me, they watch movies and snuggle with me & Dublin will come up on the bed everyso often too. It's not that I don't want him on the bed, I invite him all the time. he gets too hot. He comes up then gets down after a while. Now, I just need to convince my husband to get the big screen TV so we can stream netflix! There are most nights & days when I need to fix my "cocoon" as my DH says. I have LOTS of pillows and they suround me to "cushion" me to protect me from the vibration or bounce of our daughters or dogs.It's funny now that I have read your posts and I think, wow, we really do so many things alike. Yes, I just any of you lived closer...any chance Jennifer, Tina, Nancie or Lorraine you would consider moving?
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Comment by Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More on April 7, 2011 at 4:38pm
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Love the purple lips.
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Comment by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on April 7, 2011 at 4:15pm
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Love what you chose as a logo to represent the group.
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An adjustable bed would be wonderful for you. I can't sleep in my bed if it isn't made. Even if I 've been in it all day I have to fix it. Then I have to arrange everything just right depending on whats hurting. My husband says are you done making your nest yet! I am not doing anything this week and next other than my work days and saving my spoons for the puppy sitting. It is alot of fun but my house looks like a pack of puppies tracked through the house. It is supposed to rain for another few days too!! Today is awesome so I am going to get up and check it out. THe dogs are outside hanging out and DH is off today working on our deck he started last summer.
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The web site link for the spoon theory also has discussion regarding EHLERS!! Looks like a great resource.
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Comment by Jennifer and Jack on April 5, 2011 at 7:12pm
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Lorraine, I too at times spend a lot of time in bed. I try not to because for me it brings me down. I try to get up every morning and make my bed. I love a very clean house and it helps my mood when my bed is made. I try to stay up for a while, some days I can, and some I can't. I am having a wonderful week and am incredible grateful. I have been able to function for several hours a day which is great for me..... I love Temporpedic beds, and I also like the Sleep number. I have had a hospital bed in my house but I made them take it out within the week, it looked like someone was dying with the bed, the oxygen and that was pitiful, I do think my next bed will be adjustable because I have to sleep sitting up.. I currently cough up blood when I lay flat.... I would LOVE to get the adjustable temperpedic bed.. I know Jack would like it too....
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I could do that I suppose since I am a nurse and have a lab coat and a stethoscope . I will work on that when I can.. I am pooped and in bed.. I am working on some projects around the house, which feels good. I am having a good week but tired at night.
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That would b cute Lorraine.
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