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    My condolences, too, Owlie. I'm so sorry to hear this news.

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    Oh Owlie, I'm so sorry.
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    I am sorry for your loss Owlie.

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    Thank you, everyone. It means a lot.

    There is some good news--Granny's drinking again, though she's having a hard time swallowing (as much a consequence of the dementia and mini-strokes as much as the coughing). Her bloodwork's in pretty good shape too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
    There is some good news--Granny's drinking again....
    I'm sorry--this made me laugh out loud. I've had a very hard day with a very sick friend, and I needed a laugh. Thank you, even though it's not what you meant. I am sorry for your Granny and your great aunt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
    I'm sorry--this made me laugh out loud. I've had a very hard day with a very sick friend, and I needed a laugh. Thank you, even though it's not what you meant. I am sorry for your Granny and your great aunt.
    OOPS. She did enjoy her port before the dementia set in, though. (And thank you bringing up that memory!)
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    ow

    Dear Pain,

    Owiee Please go away.. Owwwiee..

    unhappy cyclist

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    I've no idea what i've done to you but we'll find out tomorrow...Hopefully it's not from that fall last week on the trail ...

    Poooooo....

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    Owlie, I so sorry about your great aunt but am happy to hear that your grandma is doing better. Hang I there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
    Thank you, everyone. It means a lot.

    There is some good news--Granny's drinking again, though she's having a hard time swallowing (as much a consequence of the dementia and mini-strokes as much as the coughing). Her bloodwork's in pretty good shape too.
    You are in my thoughts, & I have to share. My mom passed away in 2007 from mouth cancer. One of the tough things for her was giving up an evening gin and tonic or a gin martini. As she lost her ability to swallow, any liquid went right into her lungs. One of her final attempts at drinking resulted in a major coughing fit and I was giving her hell but now I can look back and smile at her tenacity and desire to keep on keeping on despite what she was going through. So good for Granny! My goal is to hang on to as many pleasures and vices for as long at I can. I wanna be the 80 year old biking across the southern tier
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    Sky King - you reminded me of something my Dad did when he was in the nursing home. He too enjoyed his evening martini, vodka or gin over ice. He'd hold the glass and swirl it. One day, my sister and niece were with him at the SNF, helping him with his lunch. He picked up his glass of milk, held it for a bit, then swirled it like he used to do to his cocktail. Both sister and niece looked at each other...then started laughing. Dad just sat there with this smile on his face....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
    Thank you, everyone. It means a lot.

    There is some good news--Granny's drinking again, though she's having a hard time swallowing (as much a consequence of the dementia and mini-strokes as much as the coughing). Her bloodwork's in pretty good shape too.
    (((Owlie and family)))

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    Dear self,

    I hope you've learned your lesson. Paying attention in the kitchen is not optional. No more ER visits for you. Let your heavily-wrapped, useless right hand serve as a reminder to be more aware in the future. Dummy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ultraviolet View Post
    Dear self,

    I hope you've learned your lesson. Paying attention in the kitchen is not optional. No more ER visits for you. Let your heavily-wrapped, useless right hand serve as a reminder to be more aware in the future. Dummy.

    Love,
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    Eeeek! I hope your healing is swift and will soon fade to a memory. You type pretty good without two hands!

    ((((Ultraviolet))))

 

 

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