Re: Re: Last night's trauma.../Fran

December 8, 2005

In a message dated 12/8/2005 12:48:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,

seamist32000@... writes:

I am sorry you have had such a session last night Donelle. You are

right that it is impossible to hang onto the dignity in some

circumstances. Speaking as an ex-nurse I can visualise the scenes

only too well. I hope that Glenn will feel able to use the walking

frame as it must be a huge worry to you otherwise. Is it insulting

of me to suggest a commode? I think I can hear Glenn's response from

here........

Hope things are better tonight and that his strength picks up, that

diarrhoea must be so debilitating.

Warmest,

Fran

Hi Fran... yes, I'm sure as a Nurse, you can visualize what a time we had

early this morning... I was washing clothes and throw rugs and rags at 4 a.m.

I live in a condo, so I'm sure my neighbors loved it, but I had no choice!!!

No one complained, tho. Glenn has been using his new friend, the walker. I

think it helps him to feel much more stable. Surely makes ME feel better!!

It's not insulting at all to suggest the commode...and I'm soooo glad you

did. I have my Mom's still in the closet and got it out tonite to put by the

bedside for Glenn. He see's it there, but hasn't said anything.... LOL The

diarrhea is so very debilitating and surely drains him of a lot of strength

on a daily basis. He hasn't been out of the house only 3 times since the end

of Aug. He keeps talking about it, tho. He wants to go to his company

Christmas party next weekend and I don't know whether to go buy clothes for him

or not. He was an XXL before and probably a medium now only b/c of his

shoulders... has nothing that fits. I have no clue how he thinks he will be

able

to go to the party, but guess I should be ready just in case.

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

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