Guest guest Posted July 31, 2000 Report Share Posted July 31, 2000 Carolyn Kaminski wrote: << ... An insurance change made it necessary to change the oral med to glypizide and we think that is not working so she switched me back to Avandia today ... >> Carolyn, if the glipizide (sulfonylurea) isn't working, maybe your pancreas is pretty worn out. A C-peptide test should reveal how much pancreas function you have remaining. If your pancreas isn't able to do much anymore, you will have to rely upon injected insulin. It's probably a matter of getting your dosing and timing right. How many grams of carbs a day do you estimate you are eating? Can you tell us more about your insulin dosing regimen? Glad to hear you are still there, following the group postings! Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2000 Report Share Posted August 1, 2000 To my dear precious Susie, I was so very sorry to hear the news about your mother's passing. I have been away since Thursday and just came home last night (Monday). I have an older cousin (who some of you may have heard of) who is dying with cancer. His name is Cliff Bruner and he has records in the sonian and is in many cities in the County Music Hall of Fame. He is actually world famous with his fiddle and played with many great bands during his life. My heart is so bad that I will not be able to attend his funeral but I did get to go visit him and tell him that I love him and bid him goodbye Sunday. In that way I was blessed. I was all prepared to give you this little " speech " that I have been giving my grandchildren in preparation for what I know lies ahead for them. (Of course, I wasn't able to " practice what I preach " and have been sitting here crying my eyes out for you and your sisters.) I have told my grandchildren that when I am gone I do not want them to mourn my death but to celebrate my life. I've had a wonderful life and have made so many great friends. I have truly been blessed. I realize that is is going to sound just a little morbid to some of you but I have made my arrangements to have my funeral in the little country church just down the road from my home where I have been a member, church pianist, sung many specials, and taught Sunday school for 45 years. I played and sung with a gospel band for over 9 years and we have made many tapes of our music. The songs that I want sung are our very own songs with me either the featured singer or singing harmony. They are all wonderful, uplifting, happy songs. When I get to heaven I'll be doing the things that I love most. I'll be singing and walking on those beautiful streets of gold. There'll be no more heartaches, pain, sorrows, or tears. Now.....that's how I feel that your mother is . She's at peace and she's waiting there for all of you girls. Please try to look at it like this and it's so much easier to accept. She's already left you a legacy of love. Now it's time for all of the family to follow her lead and influence others like she has influenced you. I'm certain that she was a wonderful mother to have raised such a sweet, kind, and caring daughter like you. God bless all of you. Love to all, Tootie Re: My Mom Thornton wrote: << ... We all have to go over, sooner or later, and how much better it is to leave that way than all alone. >> It is true, . There are much worse deaths than my mother's. With modern medicine's remarkable ability to prolong our lives, even when our bodies are ready to let go, some people remain alive for years, but in a very poor state, and often in great pain. We were lucky to find such a wonderful nursing home, and Mom was alert and active long enough that she was able to spend time with the other residents and form close friendships. That certainly makes our passing much easier. There was no end of friends stopping by to hold her hand, caress her hair, and whisper loving and encouraging words to her. May we all be so lucky. Thanks once again to all of you for the thoughtful, touching words. So many others in the group have lost loved ones as well. It's comforting to have this group as my extended family. I am glad diabetes_int means so much to so many others. Susie ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Public website for Diabetes International: http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Dear Dena, Just a word to say your mom - and you - are in my prayers. Trusting these next steps in your shared journey are peace-filled. Lin Subject: My Mom To: lbdcaregivers Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 5:24 PM Hi Everyone Thanks you for your thoughts and prayers. I am headed back to the Home to sit with my mom some more. She is not taking in any liquids at all now. Her skin is waxy and dark. She has not been eating or drinking much for a few weeks now. I know it is probably just a matter of time. I will write more when I get a chance, but thanks again to you all for your thoughts and prayers. I could not have made it this far without all of you. It's been a long journey. Dena in SoCal Mother (85) Existing with LBD in Residential Care Home ------------------------------------ Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Dear Dena, Just a word to say your mom - and you - are in my prayers. Trusting these next steps in your shared journey are peace-filled. Lin Subject: My Mom To: lbdcaregivers Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 5:24 PM Hi Everyone Thanks you for your thoughts and prayers. I am headed back to the Home to sit with my mom some more. She is not taking in any liquids at all now. Her skin is waxy and dark. She has not been eating or drinking much for a few weeks now. I know it is probably just a matter of time. I will write more when I get a chance, but thanks again to you all for your thoughts and prayers. I could not have made it this far without all of you. It's been a long journey. Dena in SoCal Mother (85) Existing with LBD in Residential Care Home ------------------------------------ Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Dear Dena, Just a word to say your mom - and you - are in my prayers. Trusting these next steps in your shared journey are peace-filled. Lin Subject: My Mom To: lbdcaregivers Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 5:24 PM Hi Everyone Thanks you for your thoughts and prayers. I am headed back to the Home to sit with my mom some more. She is not taking in any liquids at all now. Her skin is waxy and dark. She has not been eating or drinking much for a few weeks now. I know it is probably just a matter of time. I will write more when I get a chance, but thanks again to you all for your thoughts and prayers. I could not have made it this far without all of you. It's been a long journey. Dena in SoCal Mother (85) Existing with LBD in Residential Care Home ------------------------------------ Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Sending huge heartfelt hugs Gladys and keeping you all in my thoughts and will say special prayers.Thinking of you dear friend. Ron My Mom I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 We're with you Gladys. Please know that. > > I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom > s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its > destination by morning. > > Gladys > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Dear Gladys, My prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family. I will be thinking of you all. May the journey be a peaceful one. With love and many hugs, Helene Subject: My Mom To: LBDcaregivers Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008, 8:27 PM I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys- Our hearts and prayers are with you, your mom, and your family. May these moments be peaceful. Big hugs- Sandie and Des Moines, IA -- " Gladys Stefany " wrote: I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys- Our hearts and prayers are with you, your mom, and your family. May these moments be peaceful. Big hugs- Sandie and Des Moines, IA -- " Gladys Stefany " wrote: I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys- Our hearts and prayers are with you, your mom, and your family. May these moments be peaceful. Big hugs- Sandie and Des Moines, IA -- " Gladys Stefany " wrote: I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Good thoughts going up for you and your family. May her passing be peaceful. We are with you in spirit. Hugs, Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. My Mom I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its destination by morning. Gladys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys, We care. We've all been where you are or will be one of these days. Gurganus > > I have been told by my sister-in-law who is an RN that based on the way Mom > s BP is dropping and other symptoms that her journey should reach its > destination by morning. > > Gladys > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys ~ My prayers are with you and with your family. May your mother's trip to her final destination be a peaceful, sweet journey for her. My heart is with you. Jannis Redefining Normal Every Day __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Gladys ~ My prayers are with you and with your family. May your mother's trip to her final destination be a peaceful, sweet journey for her. My heart is with you. Jannis Redefining Normal Every Day __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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