Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 hi Joan Darren my husband, say still's is the only thing I'm allowed to complain to him about! LOL. everything else is changable/self inflicted, but I did not ask to get still's! Besides, he's hoping i'll get better so I can look after him in his old age. Have a great day. Sue ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:21:55 AM Subject: RE: STRESS Hello Sue Glad you are as lucky as Ellen and I. I do try and put myself in his position and it must be very difficult to be the one you lean on all the time as I know there must be times when (my husband) must be really fed up and wishes we could have the life pre Stills. I am sure if it was the other way round, I wouldn't be as good at caring as he is, but I do make a fuss of him when I do have a better day, unfortunately that is all I can do. Hope you have had a good day. Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sue Now why didn't I think there was an ulterior motive to me getting all this TLC - being looked after in his old age and there was me thinking I was irresistible . Only joking. Take care Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sue Now why didn't I think there was an ulterior motive to me getting all this TLC - being looked after in his old age and there was me thinking I was irresistible . Only joking. Take care Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sue Now why didn't I think there was an ulterior motive to me getting all this TLC - being looked after in his old age and there was me thinking I was irresistible . Only joking. Take care Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 ok  add a 5th (and I don't mean the drinking kind...or do I???) without my husband I would never have survived this...he does everything and anything I need and to top it off, he is sick himself..he has an ascending thoracic aneurysm, blood clot, kidney stones high blood pressure, high cholesterol....and yet every month he still buys me flowers... sorry Marty, I like being a brat lol Diane..42 well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't know what I'd do without him. I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part of the marriage vow'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 ok  add a 5th (and I don't mean the drinking kind...or do I???) without my husband I would never have survived this...he does everything and anything I need and to top it off, he is sick himself..he has an ascending thoracic aneurysm, blood clot, kidney stones high blood pressure, high cholesterol....and yet every month he still buys me flowers... sorry Marty, I like being a brat lol Diane..42 well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't know what I'd do without him. I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part of the marriage vow'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 ok  add a 5th (and I don't mean the drinking kind...or do I???) without my husband I would never have survived this...he does everything and anything I need and to top it off, he is sick himself..he has an ascending thoracic aneurysm, blood clot, kidney stones high blood pressure, high cholesterol....and yet every month he still buys me flowers... sorry Marty, I like being a brat lol Diane..42 well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't know what I'd do without him. I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part of the marriage vow'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ok, add a 6th. That would be me, of course. I mean, after all, I am the husband of everyone's dreams. Just ask me....(lol) Actually, Cheryl amazes me in how she has taken to my illness. Never complains and always keeps on my case when I am not doing what I need to do. Like, " you know, that foot looks pretty bad, don't you think it's time to go to the ER? " or " you know you are open to infections, why are you walking around the house with nothing on your feet? " Dealing with Matt has been shared by us, but last year with all the resort visits, she had to handle a lot of that. 3 cheers to the spouses! Tom > > ok  add a 5th (and I don't mean the drinking kind...or do I???) > without my husband I would never have survived this...he does everything and anything I need > > and to top it off, he is sick himself..he has an ascending thoracic aneurysm, blood clot, kidney stones > > high blood pressure, high cholesterol....and yet every month he still buys me flowers... > > sorry Marty, I like being a brat lol > > > Diane..42 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, > > asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. > > He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't > > know what I'd do without him. > > > > I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part > > of the marriage vow'. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ok, add a 6th. That would be me, of course. I mean, after all, I am the husband of everyone's dreams. Just ask me....(lol) Actually, Cheryl amazes me in how she has taken to my illness. Never complains and always keeps on my case when I am not doing what I need to do. Like, " you know, that foot looks pretty bad, don't you think it's time to go to the ER? " or " you know you are open to infections, why are you walking around the house with nothing on your feet? " Dealing with Matt has been shared by us, but last year with all the resort visits, she had to handle a lot of that. 3 cheers to the spouses! Tom > > ok  add a 5th (and I don't mean the drinking kind...or do I???) > without my husband I would never have survived this...he does everything and anything I need > > and to top it off, he is sick himself..he has an ascending thoracic aneurysm, blood clot, kidney stones > > high blood pressure, high cholesterol....and yet every month he still buys me flowers... > > sorry Marty, I like being a brat lol > > > Diane..42 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, > > asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. > > He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't > > know what I'd do without him. > > > > I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part > > of the marriage vow'. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well, it seems alot of us are very lucky after all. We just need to remember that sometimes, and go the extra mile when we are able. It will be noted and helps alot when the spouse is called upon to do more than their fair share. (which may be all the time!) Sue R ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:19:27 PM Subject: Re: STRESS Ok, add a 6th. That would be me, of course. I mean, after all, I am the husband of everyone's dreams. Just ask me....(lol) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, > > asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. > > He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't > > know what I'd do without him. > > > > I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part > > of the marriage vow'.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well, it seems alot of us are very lucky after all. We just need to remember that sometimes, and go the extra mile when we are able. It will be noted and helps alot when the spouse is called upon to do more than their fair share. (which may be all the time!) Sue R ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:19:27 PM Subject: Re: STRESS Ok, add a 6th. That would be me, of course. I mean, after all, I am the husband of everyone's dreams. Just ask me....(lol) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, > > asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. > > He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't > > know what I'd do without him. > > > > I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part > > of the marriage vow'.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well, it seems alot of us are very lucky after all. We just need to remember that sometimes, and go the extra mile when we are able. It will be noted and helps alot when the spouse is called upon to do more than their fair share. (which may be all the time!) Sue R ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:19:27 PM Subject: Re: STRESS Ok, add a 6th. That would be me, of course. I mean, after all, I am the husband of everyone's dreams. Just ask me....(lol) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > well, you can add a forth... my guy has been awesome.. he gets me my meds, > > asks if I need anything all the time, does all the shopping.. everything. > > He does everything for me when I can't - he's my best friend and I don't > > know what I'd do without him. > > > > I'll tell you what - he certainly kept the 'for sickness and in health part > > of the marriage vow'.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all you are saying. At the moment I'm dealing with a typical moody teenager of whom I'd love to throw out the window and see if he can fly like he thinks he can. The frustration just adds to the dismay of pains, that mouth of his makes me want to slap him sometimes and his actions...OK, we're not going there. Rubin is, for the most part, a wonderful person. When the mood strikes he's helpful, thoughtful and even quite the conversationalist; then the teenager shows through; and all the other stuff disappears and I'm left scratching my head (and other parts that itch). Truth is I've changed pain meds and the new one isn't doing the job so I'll give him room for that but let's face it - HE'S A TEENAGER and aire to hormones, bad attitudes and stupid desisions (sorry about the spelling errors - no brain tonight). I'm not going to take this any further my dears, there's no reason to. I can't seem to unbottle my feelings or thoughts fully and that just adds to my frustration. I just want you all to know that though I may seem to be almost always positive and happy, I too, have my troubles. Take care and be well. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all you are saying. At the moment I'm dealing with a typical moody teenager of whom I'd love to throw out the window and see if he can fly like he thinks he can. The frustration just adds to the dismay of pains, that mouth of his makes me want to slap him sometimes and his actions...OK, we're not going there. Rubin is, for the most part, a wonderful person. When the mood strikes he's helpful, thoughtful and even quite the conversationalist; then the teenager shows through; and all the other stuff disappears and I'm left scratching my head (and other parts that itch). Truth is I've changed pain meds and the new one isn't doing the job so I'll give him room for that but let's face it - HE'S A TEENAGER and aire to hormones, bad attitudes and stupid desisions (sorry about the spelling errors - no brain tonight). I'm not going to take this any further my dears, there's no reason to. I can't seem to unbottle my feelings or thoughts fully and that just adds to my frustration. I just want you all to know that though I may seem to be almost always positive and happy, I too, have my troubles. Take care and be well. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all you are saying. At the moment I'm dealing with a typical moody teenager of whom I'd love to throw out the window and see if he can fly like he thinks he can. The frustration just adds to the dismay of pains, that mouth of his makes me want to slap him sometimes and his actions...OK, we're not going there. Rubin is, for the most part, a wonderful person. When the mood strikes he's helpful, thoughtful and even quite the conversationalist; then the teenager shows through; and all the other stuff disappears and I'm left scratching my head (and other parts that itch). Truth is I've changed pain meds and the new one isn't doing the job so I'll give him room for that but let's face it - HE'S A TEENAGER and aire to hormones, bad attitudes and stupid desisions (sorry about the spelling errors - no brain tonight). I'm not going to take this any further my dears, there's no reason to. I can't seem to unbottle my feelings or thoughts fully and that just adds to my frustration. I just want you all to know that though I may seem to be almost always positive and happy, I too, have my troubles. Take care and be well. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen dear, We know life is not all roses for you honey, after all you are human like the rest of us and as you say you do have a teenager in the house and for those of us that have had, oh do we sympathize with you honey!!! I'm sorry you're having so much pain and the newer medication is not working. You yourself are a hard working woman and deserve a break. Isn't it time for a vacation or another cruise soon? Maybe a couple extra days off before the holidays are upon us? I was just thinking this afternoon what the heck am I doing having a house full for Thanksgiving for two days with just about everyone we have that's family here? For two major meals? So, don't do as I do but rather try to get some quiet time for yourself and know we are here to soak it up for you. I like that new analogy with the group. Us soaking it up for one another that is. Lots of love, _____ ____________________________________________________________ Is your identity at risk? Click here for reliable identity theft protection. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4tFm2XkxtyVZigRhxHdm5FuEa1m\ IhMbvPhtvOZUDSBcMWc1I/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen dear, We know life is not all roses for you honey, after all you are human like the rest of us and as you say you do have a teenager in the house and for those of us that have had, oh do we sympathize with you honey!!! I'm sorry you're having so much pain and the newer medication is not working. You yourself are a hard working woman and deserve a break. Isn't it time for a vacation or another cruise soon? Maybe a couple extra days off before the holidays are upon us? I was just thinking this afternoon what the heck am I doing having a house full for Thanksgiving for two days with just about everyone we have that's family here? For two major meals? So, don't do as I do but rather try to get some quiet time for yourself and know we are here to soak it up for you. I like that new analogy with the group. Us soaking it up for one another that is. Lots of love, _____ ____________________________________________________________ Is your identity at risk? Click here for reliable identity theft protection. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4tFm2XkxtyVZigRhxHdm5FuEa1m\ IhMbvPhtvOZUDSBcMWc1I/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen dear, We know life is not all roses for you honey, after all you are human like the rest of us and as you say you do have a teenager in the house and for those of us that have had, oh do we sympathize with you honey!!! I'm sorry you're having so much pain and the newer medication is not working. You yourself are a hard working woman and deserve a break. Isn't it time for a vacation or another cruise soon? Maybe a couple extra days off before the holidays are upon us? I was just thinking this afternoon what the heck am I doing having a house full for Thanksgiving for two days with just about everyone we have that's family here? For two major meals? So, don't do as I do but rather try to get some quiet time for yourself and know we are here to soak it up for you. I like that new analogy with the group. Us soaking it up for one another that is. Lots of love, _____ ____________________________________________________________ Is your identity at risk? Click here for reliable identity theft protection. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4tFm2XkxtyVZigRhxHdm5FuEa1m\ IhMbvPhtvOZUDSBcMWc1I/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen, Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things will get better soon. > > I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back > pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all > you are saying. Ellen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen, Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things will get better soon. > > I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back > pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all > you are saying. Ellen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ellen, Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things will get better soon. > > I've been " hiding " a great deal for the past week due to severe back > pain, but I've been reading most of the posts and I appreciate all > you are saying. Ellen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 sorry to say this but after having a wife at both ends of the scale I can say with out any worry I have all of ya beat in the supportive spouse side of things now. is well awesome is on a bad day! now is that because the ex was so bad or because she is so good ? I think it is a mix of it all but it is wonderful to feel loved cared for and have some one spoil me and make me feel special every now and then only she dose it every day and nope I will not trade clone or noting because this time I am going to be a very selfish person LOL hugs all the rednecks Marty & G. the redneck's my space http://www.myspace.com/martyg58 To learn about Stills Disease http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info For conservitive minded people http://www.americac2c.org " If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. " ~ Reagan In the old days a man who saved money was a miser; nowadays he's a wonder. ~Author Unknown A nation can survive its fools and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.~Cicero " The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. " ~ Reagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 sorry to say this but after having a wife at both ends of the scale I can say with out any worry I have all of ya beat in the supportive spouse side of things now. is well awesome is on a bad day! now is that because the ex was so bad or because she is so good ? I think it is a mix of it all but it is wonderful to feel loved cared for and have some one spoil me and make me feel special every now and then only she dose it every day and nope I will not trade clone or noting because this time I am going to be a very selfish person LOL hugs all the rednecks Marty & G. the redneck's my space http://www.myspace.com/martyg58 To learn about Stills Disease http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info For conservitive minded people http://www.americac2c.org " If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. " ~ Reagan In the old days a man who saved money was a miser; nowadays he's a wonder. ~Author Unknown A nation can survive its fools and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.~Cicero " The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. " ~ Reagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 sorry to say this but after having a wife at both ends of the scale I can say with out any worry I have all of ya beat in the supportive spouse side of things now. is well awesome is on a bad day! now is that because the ex was so bad or because she is so good ? I think it is a mix of it all but it is wonderful to feel loved cared for and have some one spoil me and make me feel special every now and then only she dose it every day and nope I will not trade clone or noting because this time I am going to be a very selfish person LOL hugs all the rednecks Marty & G. the redneck's my space http://www.myspace.com/martyg58 To learn about Stills Disease http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info For conservitive minded people http://www.americac2c.org " If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. " ~ Reagan In the old days a man who saved money was a miser; nowadays he's a wonder. ~Author Unknown A nation can survive its fools and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.~Cicero " The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. " ~ Reagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Alli the Mummy... hee hee. I'll never read another post from you without picturing you wrapped head to toe. I got rid of the hubby (well, we got rid of one another), but I have a dog I adore.... does that count? She musses up my bed for me, drags me out at all hours of the night to pee (so I won't get stiff!), yanks me all over the place when we walk (stretching those muscles and joints, right out of place sometimes!), and when I finally give up and sit back to relax, she gets in a fight with the cat. But when she curls up against my back at night and warms me right to the toes, I'll forgive her anything. Who needs a man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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