Re: Re: Donelle and Glenn/

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In a message dated 10/14/2005 12:42:12 AM Eastern Standard Time,

brencolinmom@... writes:

Hi Donelle:

I hope you didn't take my comment about smoking the wrong way. I really

mean that I am concerned you will irritate your bronchials even more. You

have

been an incredible support for Glenn and I admire how strong you are and

how

upbeat your messages are in spite of all the difficult times you have had.

You are a ray of sunlight on this board and I feel like I know you so well.

Believe me, I am having my own difficuties coping with this and I wish I

had

an answer. I am trying to learn to meditate and it helps during the class

but

I don't do as well on my own.

How are you feeling now? Did you go back to work? Still coughing? (My

boys have had this for a month and when they cough they can't get their

breath.)

How is Glenn?

Take care of yourself.

Hi !!

Of course, I didn't take your care and concern or your comment about my

smoking

the wrong way... I know without a doubt it was said in love and I appreciate

your friendship and concern.

I've still got the cough...took my last anti-biotic today...the cough syrup

with codeine helps me get some rest at night and at least my ribs aren't

hurting from coughing any more. I did work on Thurs. and Friday....well, it

was

the " holiday " for my two bosses, so I didn't really " work " all that hard, but

did keep the office together for them...LOL My secretary and receptionist

did absolutely nothing, but talk on the phone and play on the computer... I

didn't even care!! My bosses don't pay them enough, so the quality of work we

get from them leaves a lot to be desired. And they are young, so not from

the " old school " ... they have no respect for the bosses, so why would they have

respect for me as a supervisor. I've learned not to worry about it too much

any more, since the young boss took over...he just lets everything slide and

to keep peace in the office, he has relieved me of getting stressed about

it, b/c he lets them get away with it. I don't like working there anymore

since my old boss left. Not a very professional office any more in my opinion.

I'm down to 4 days a week and hoping to go to 3 soon. I can get more work

done in 3 days, even being sick, than either of them do in 5... I'm outta

there as soon as my home-based biz picks up a little more!!

Glenn still has the constant severe diarrhea...he's sooo depressed and

disgusted. And I don't blame him...so weak and tired. I wish so badly I could

help him. He ate cashews last night, so I'm sure he was up all night

long...I'm still sleeping in other bedroom, so my coughing doesn't awaken him

when he

is sleeping. How long will the drs. let this go on...he's down to 195 lbs.,

so has lost another 13 lbs. in the last 6 wks. of diarrhea. Have to call the

GI Dr. tomorrow and let him know, he's through this $550 rx...still

running...now WHAT??? Are we just going to let him die of

malnutrition...someone has

to do something for this guy!!!

Hope you have a good day today.... and more and more in the near future.

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn