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My plan is to live my life out, here on my little piece of land where I have lived for 45 years. 5 of my 8 children live within 10 miles of us, and if we get where we need physical care, I am sure we will have it. But, every plan A should have a plan B, and one of my daughters has already said if the times comes I cannot live here, I have a home with her. And then of course, there is a plan C. IF nursing home care is ever necessary, we have three pretty good ones in our area. I just pity the nursing staff, having to deal with my kids who will advocate on my behalf. No, it is not something we enjoy thinking or talking about, but growing older is a real probability. We need to keep on doing everything we can, but plan for the time that we might not be able. A good and thoughtful blog. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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Thanks, Mrs. Joe. Like you, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. I made a note to have my organ donor status changed. Truthfully, who wants a 75 year old liver or kidneys anyway. Fossil Non ego te hic placere
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Whenever and wherever it ends, I hope to see my parents and grandparents. My Great Grandmother died at age 101! I hope to make that or beat her. My Dad died when he was 52 with several lung and breathing ailments. My Mom walked outside to water some baby grass and died there. She was 74. My brother and I have both outlived them.
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Thanks, Mrs. Joe. Like you, I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. I made a note to have my organ donor status changed. Truthfully, who wants a 75 year old liver or kidneys anyway. Fossil As far as wanting that 75 year old liver and kidneys..... I do! Well, let me clarify that....... I would enjoy seeing all of you...... well, let me clarify THAT too. It would be nice to see you and your sweet wife again. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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11/14/2018 6:12 pm |
As a vet myself you just gave me something to think seriously about. I confess I'm thinking more and more about this situation. I hope I have a lot of time left, and I'm not in any serious health trouble now and I'm active. But I am starting to worry and I know that is not a good thing. I'm doing the best I can to stay healthy but I'm constantly learning I need to do even more. I think its important to listen to those subtle thoughts. Some other time perhaps...but this blog was very timely for me and I'm grateful for it. Perhaps someday I'll tell you why. Stay healthy!
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I was showing a rental for a friend and a 90 something year old woman asked me if I was heading downtown and could I give her a ride. I drove her home a few months back - no problem. The neighbor told me that the woman will get in a car with anyone. I assured her that I wouldn't hurt the woman. She was like my great granny. I sure hope someone cares for me when I am that age. It is often a concern of mine since I am essentially alone. The neighbor mentioned, "You'll get what you put out." That is a comforting thought because I frequently help people. . I usually just turn it over to my Higher Power and figure it will work out when the time comes. Abracadabra 
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I just try to deny thinking about it....People will think that's stupid.. not to want to make the end the best it can be..but I can't think that way....I can't think in terms of something that can be "badder" or "worser" than it going to be. I don't fear the end.. I fear the beginning of the end......I am going to avoid that beginning...In my mind there is no such thing as a "good' nursing home.... I might as well be in the worst.. and have something different to complain about.. until it's over.. The quicker... the better. I know the burden alone about me and for those I care about.... is going to "kill" me.
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Those aren't options....independent living is about what you can do...And can do makes life worth living...Nursing Home means you can't do, and can't do means you're not living..I don't want HELP to live, with the knowledge that the rest of my life will be lived that way.
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