jackiepoppies Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There are loads of really interesting topics and people that appear on the forum but seem to fizzle out with no real conclusion. This I can understand to a certain extent as interest in the subject wanes.....but..... Couperman.....are you still a non smoker and how are you doing? Sarah B.......did you manage to give up? Druids 57.....did you find your perfect rose? Poet...how's your Dad ANH...how's your Dad [and Mum!] etc.etc to name just a few...my apologies to anyone who thinks I am being too intrusive/nosey! Does anyone else ever wonder 'what ever happened to.....................' Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Jackie, I agree! Havent been a member for long but I'm so interested in what everyone else does and has to put up with in life, makes me feel better about the troubles in mine! Scrambled ...... how is your poor friend with the yucky stepmum and Dad who doesnt know what he's doing to her? ANH ..... I read all 45 pages of your post on your poorly Dad and your testy Mum, how are things now? Kimmy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ............that came out wrong, I meant makes me feel like I'm not alone in my troubles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 i know what you mean and i always wonder how Bantam of the opera got on with building her run, amongst other topics. Thanks for asking, I kind of let that thread wane (sp?) because things weren't looking good for a while and I didn't feel up to talking about it. He's still in hospital, he's had c diff about 3 times now, maybe 4? He has lucid moments but then the next day he'll be talking nonsense, chucking his bed clothes all over the place or he'll be asleep and won't wake up. He's having physio to get him walking again. We're hoping he'll be coming home soon, mum and dad's dining room has been turned into a bedroom as he needs to sleep downstairs and he'll have carers come in to wash him, check his catheter, get him out of bed etc. (mum will have to pay for that, it's not free). Social services are assessing him on Friday so we'll know more then. The hospital are lending mum a bed. We just take it day by day at the moment because he's so up and down. Anyway, thanks for thinking of dad, he's making slow progress but we're hoping when he's in his own environment, things might start to improve with his mental state. p.s. to Vicki, thanks for the PM and sorry not to have got back to you, I forgot xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thank you Poet. I am sorry if I intruded. I can't believe you will have to pay for carers. Social Services are notoriously tight lipped about benefits you are entitled to. Make sure you ask for everthing. Your Dad has earned it! Good luck and hugs Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There are loads of really interesting topics and people that appear on the forum but seem to fizzle out with no real conclusion. This I can understand to a certain extent as interest in the subject wanes.....but..... Couperman.....are you still a non smoker and how are you doing? yes he is for a whole month and I am incredibly proud of him cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Jackiepoppies, that's sweet of you. It's so nice to "know" people who care and are concerned . ANH ..... I read all 45 pages of your post on your poorly Dad and your testy Mum, how are things now? Wow . Give that girl a medal . Poet, don't worry, I'm just glad to have an update. Sorry things aren't so good, but I hope it'll improve when your Dad gets home. Hopefully it'll be less stressful for you all - it's been going on for a long time . Things chez ANH have settled down a lot. Mum is a lot calmer and is being quite nice to me which makes life a lot easier. She still moans and complains and winges a lot but I can cope with that (with a lot of behind her back ). Dad seems fairly content but often doesn't recognise me and never remembers who's visited him, even Mum who goes in every day. He often thinks she's sitting next to him in the nursing home lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 That's really good news.....how's he finding it? Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 seems to be finding it easy (but what do I know, ive never smoked ) but im sure he will be along soon to tell you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thanks for the updates everyone! It's strange how we can get so engrossed in the lives of people we've never met and I often suddenly wonder how someone on the forum is doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Not sure how the violin got on to my last post....quite appropiate though.....I still miss my ciggies after 18 months ANH....thoughts with you as always. Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Jackie, that was a lovley thought to check up on how everyone is. Glad to hear things are going ok with your family Vicki and I hope your dad is home soon Justine. Well done with the smoking guys. I have been absent from the forum for a few weeks as we have been away for a bit and pretty busy, but I have missed you all and wondered about whats been going on with my 'forum' friends!! I need to find some time to scan through and see what I have missed, or some kind person could give me a 'potted forum history' of the last few weeks????!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can't remember your name sorry, but someone has a horse called Oscar and someone looking after him almost lost a thumb. Is she ok now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm pretty sure that was EggLous' Oscar.....but I may be wrong I'm sure someone will know. Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yes, I think it was too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ANH, Glad things are more settled for you now although after your post this morning, its all going off again, allbeit a different person! Hope youre not feeling too horrid, sending more hugs and nice thoughts. Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
