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My DH passed away almost 5 years ago from complications related to dementia. It seemed very sudden when the neurologist asked if I wanted to call in hospice and 2 weeks later he was gone. I felt the same as you when I reflected on the last few months of his life that he had decided it was time to leave this earth because it had all become too much for him. Hard to accept it at first, but when you look at it in that light it is a blessing. Take care of yourself and hold on tight to DD.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hi, everyone,
I saw all of your notes of sympathy, both here and on FB, and I'm very grateful. It was such a shock to lose my DH so quickly. I knew the Parkinson's was getting worse and that he was struggling more, but I can see now that he was probably holding on and quietly suffering more than he was letting on. Anyway, I'm kind of a mess but trying to put one foot in front of the other and get stuff done. My DD has been staying with me which has been tremendously helpful. And I think it helps her too--she was really close to her dad. Anyway, I'll be checking in again, maybe not everyday, but I did want to thank you all for your kindness!
Lizanne
on 9/1/24 6:42 pm
Harriet has a mop of curly hair, is 4, and has the most marvelous 75 year old smoker's voice!! Raspy and deep. Like Kathleen Turner of the playground set.
Love those names! I would not call them unusual, but rather old fashioned! I have had an Astrid, Louise, Margot and Arthur as students! No Odette or Harriet though!
Greetings all
It's a lazy sunny day here. Still feels like summer. Not much planned (like always). DH has some kind of toe fungus so I agreed to go to CVS for some ointment. He is supposed to go to foot doctor. While at CVS I bought other things including contraband cookies. They had Halloween candy out. I was reminded why i dislike that place as I watched an 83 year old man make his purchases. He kept mixing up his phone number and his age which he needed for their rewards coupons and liquor purchases. Well that will be me soon. At least I found my favorite coffee and other goodies plus wine to take to party.
Then I made a stop at the hippie grocery for a watermelon and parmesan cheese so I can take stuff to tomorrow's party. I am going to need a hatchet to cut tha****ermelon (which DH has) or maybe use the power saw....
Sounds like everyone is busy. Paula I bet it is the antibiotics that are messing with you. Hope you can finish them up soon.
Liz so Justice has a pack! Good for him. Sounds like a wonderful day. GL on picture sorting. Yeah it's not fun if there is pressure to discard and organize. Better to just look.
Yikes Peps on the RV adventure. Some kind of omen. Your house car lot sounds like our neighborhood. No clue where all these cars are from but there are loads. We have one less now that the old SUV has been towed away. The college kids next door have already taken the spot with one of their cars. Not clear how many people live there but I count four cars.
DD so you venture into the big city! Big cities were fun in my younger days. In college we used to hitchhike to Chicago and run around. No clue how we survived. Anyway good on you for taking advantage of all your city has to offer.
CC a 45 person dinner??!! Thats a crowd. Agreed on wine; especially if decent flowers were not available.
The grocery deli had nothing interesting so its hamburgers again tonight. Maybe some fancy cheese. Thats about it.
Diane S
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The names sound like they came right out of books. I love that kids have such different names these days.
I miss Shirl too!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
My father worked in Boston and ultimately I did too. I commuted from the town my children grew up in near Worcester MA, 50 miles into Boston and back. I was amazed at how many people in that community had never been to Boston because it was too far or too scary. They thought I was crazy.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
As someone who struggles with pronouncing student names, I would enjoy these. And I would be unlikely to have repeats in any class! One year I had 3 boys named Cole in the same class. I get a lot of Connors too.
Hope the party is fun, and you stay warm!
on 9/1/24 1:01 pm
Claudia and I went in search of hostess gifts for a progressive dinner party tonight and struggled to find anything. The local gift store is full of Christmas stuff already! We then thought flowers from the few local flower stands and that was a bust. Then we met up with someone going tonight who said there are 45 people going! So we might just take a bottle of wine and call it a day. With 45 people, they are setting tables up outside, but it's freezing with a very strong wind from the north. Brr. We will be dressing warmly. My dad is irked because USC is playing their opening game against LSU at about the same time as the party starts.
I had a giggle today. The millennial generation of the family next door is up for the weekend. Loads of little ones between the three of them. None over 6 years old. The names are so unusual! Margot, Astrid, Odette, Louise, Florence, Harriet, Arthur... Funny when the parents have exceedingly normal names.
Anywho, boring update! Hope you all are having a nice long weekend. It was nice to see Shirley post on FB about a comedy show she and her husband went to. It's been too long since we heard from her! I messaged her a few weeks ago and she sounds very busy and her job is running her ragged. Miss her!
