thanks everyone for the kind words you guys can always make me feel better. also i am very sorry to hear of everyone else that has dealt with the same problems.. but i am also happy at the same time that i am around people that understand the mental TKO it can hit you with.


well i made it though the night without diving for the pill bottle.. yesterday was not a good day at all for me to get bad news.. i was running all over town, fatigued, and only had caffeine in me..

i know better then to even come near caffeine since i am prone to anxiety/panic attacks.. ugh a fresh 2Ltr of pepsi is so tempting sometimes but a good nights sleep cleared my racing head quite a bit..

the dog is having a biopsy tomorrow.. i demanded one to be sure.. as of right now she is on prednisone and actually doing quite well... but i know really its just like us with MS and IVSM once it wears off she could feel crummy again... so we will see what the biopsy turns up.. vets can be just as wrong as human DRs sometimes (i think most of us with MS know that ) so fingers crossed maybe it is something more treatable..


i am not sure if it is just my fathers Alzheimer's progressing.. he has had 3 strokes before so it could be the Dr just assumed it was another.. usually when he has a stroke he falls/blacks out or something very noticeable happens.. even noticeable to him.. i wasn't at the Drs appt with him so the info i got was from my mother.. and there was no mention of her saying he fell or anything.. just that he is now shaking.. but i did visit with him today and he really seems no different other then the new shaking.. so that made me feel a little better about his situation.

I'm glad you're feeling a little better today. Ya just gotta take it one day, he!!, one hour at a time sometimes! I'm sending prayers and hugs your way!

Punk, glad you're feeling a bit better today. Sometimes a bit of time is needed to gain perspective on things that hit you all at once.

That said, I like wusses like you who care about people and animals deeply enough to get upset when things go awry.

Just like this disease, you have to take things one day at a time. Things are what they are. You deal with them how you have to and when you have to. And unless you must, you don't deal with them all at once.

Hang in there. Make your dog's time on earth the best that it can be until she can't handle it anymore. And just be there for your dad. Sometimes just being there--be it for an animal or for a human--is enough and means a whole lot more than trying to fix things.

Ya wuss!

Hi PD! Sorry it took me so long to respond to your thread. (been having pc probs) Anyway, I am sorry about your father's illness. My MIL is suffering from AD also, and it's very hard.

My doxie has Lymphoma and right now the Vet says 6 wks or a yr, but she seems to be in remission right now.

Your'e definitely not a wuzz~ your'e HUMAN and you have real feelings. I am impressed w/your openess and honesty. Hang in there and keep talking to us and getting it out. Keep us posted,OK??

Punk,

I sent knee mail up for all three of you!

Peace.

Punk

Sorry its such a difficult time for you

I only hope you are truly comforted by all of us who have you in our thoughts and prayers

Mo

reillymo,
i am without a doubt gaining some comfort from all the people on here.


i know there is nothing anyone on here can do to fix the problems of every day life.. but you all are such good listeners and i really appreciate the sharing of your personal trials with the same thing.. you have no idea how much better it has made me feel knowing i am not the only one that has gone through hard times like this.

Hey Andrew,

I'm just reading this. For heavens sake you have a lot on your plate! Know I am thinking about you , poochy and your father. I work with Alzheimer's patients, so if you need an ear, let me know.

Big hugs and prayers!

Punk

I don't have anything to add that hasn't already been said. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Two members of your family are experiencing life threatening illnesses. You are anything but a wuss for showing emotion and caring.

Punk...

Everyone already said what I wanted to say so...