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When I get up in the morning and it's usually pretty early. I check on Pete, get coffee and fool around with the clay. I just let my thoughts float until I start thinking about Pete and how he used to be. I pretty much start my day and end my day with tears.
I'm so glad the time has changed. I do not like Daylight Savings Time - it's just not natural. I hope you have some time today without a headache. Will be talking to you later.View Thread

I supposed if life wasn't so darned much fun I'd just quit. Have to have some kind of humor. I don't know where you live but I hope it's not the east coast. Talk about problems!
Pete is not the same man I married. His personality if fading away. He has never once in all the time we've been married or just together called me a "bitch" or told me to "shut up". His voice isn't even the same. He's also becoming increasing confused. I know better now that when he's trying to explain something to me I listen very carefully, I don't try to understand I just say "okay, I'll check on it" or whatever seems to go with what he is talking about. When I start thinking about everything I get angry, sad, depressed and frustrated. I used to have to take something to help me sleep. But, since this has all started I lay my head down at night and I am out like a light but sleeping as light as possible to hear the monitor. I was sleeping on the floor for several weeks but kept waking up with a headache. I do plan on moving back to Louisville, KY. I'll probably stay with my sister and her husband and menagerie of dogs and cats (their animals are their children). I have more of a support system there. Here, we don't know a soul. I didn't even get to form any friendships at work because people were constantly coming and going and the job did not allow for friendship. The only people we know right now are Hospice people. When Pete is asleep and when I'm not cleaning up I go back to my little "studio" and work (or play) with my polymer clay. It helped with while I worked at my insane job and now it's a little respite from all of this. Must go now and get some things done. Hope you have a good day - it's also been good to get to know you too!View Thread




I'm so sorry your headaches are so dibilitating. Nothing like headache pain. Wish it would just go away for you.
My sister was here all last week and is flying home today. She was a tremendous help. She cooked and fixed meals everyday. It was like a mini vacation for me. I really did appreciate it. Pete's family is spread out like mine also. He has one daughter who's trying to save up some vacation days to come down. We also discussing final arrangements. We have Hospice involved. They are truly a Godsend. All week long Pete & I have contact with them. It's hard by myself. Getting a work out though. Well, must go have breakfast with my sister. You take careView Thread


The days tend to run into one another lately. Fortunately for me we have a couple of clocks that have not only the time but month, date, year and day of the week. Otherwise I'd really be confused. I'm seeing Pete decline little by little on a daily basis.
A few other people have brought up the legal aspect. It's something I will more than likely do.
Well, the day beckons. Hope your's is good. Take care.View Thread


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