HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
May 1, 2009 10:36am
I'm so happy that May has finally arrived. I've been very busy lately with house cleaning inside and out and my senior/child care …
Goal Completed on Jun 2, 08
LongIslandKat
10:10am, May 1, 2009
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About Me
LongIslandKat
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About Me
I am a retired real estate appraiser, a widow with two children in college, a Unitarian Universalist, and a long time Yankee fan. I have been compelled to become my own caretaker after many years of being a caretaker for my children, my elderly parents, and my late husband.
I am a retired real estate appraiser, a widow with two children in college, a Unitarian Universalist, and a long time Yankee fan. I have been compelled to become my own caretaker after many years of being a caretaker for my children, my elderly parents, and my late husband.
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Interests
All kinds of music, particularly classic rock and jazz. Reading, mostly detective novels. Free cell and Minesweeper on my computer. Watching the birds from my window. Working in my garden. Taking time out for Daily Strength, a labor of love. PS: I love dumb blonde jokes!
All kinds of music, particularly classic rock and jazz. Reading, mostly detective novels. Free cell and
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Recent Activity
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Journal
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Jimmy is home from the hospital
April 4, 2009 12:59pm
My brother-in-law, Jimmy, came home from the hospital last Thursday after 5 months. I am beside myself with joy. He has a long road ahead with PT and …
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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME AUNTIE EM
March 27, 2009 11:58am
I'm back home from three hectic but fun filled weeks in Florida. My cousin bought her dream house in southwest Florida. It is so beautiful and …
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SUNSHINE STATE HERE I COME
February 26, 2009 8:29pm
I'm going to Florida for 2 weeks on 3/4/09. I am there to be a moral supporter, sounding board, extra hands and heart to my cousin. She is …
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 23, 2010
February 10, 2009 1:26pm
Katie and Robert put a deposit on their reception hall. So we finally have a date...TADAAA!!!..It is May 23rd, 2010. Now that's plenty of time to …
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Hugbook
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It's October again, and I know this might be a rough time for you - hoping it's not! But just in case you wander through this way, I wanted you to know I was thinking of you and leaving you some Love and Hugs on the counter! Martha
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Hi,
Hope you are well. My sister and spouse return to Florida this coming Tuesday. They will be selling their home in upstate NY. Then then search for a condo, I don't know where and I don't think they do either.
Chocolate
Are things good in FL?
Th e Concert was incredible They were AWESOME! Had a marvelous deja vous time. Heart was my first concert at 20 yrs old and Mike's was Journey. They each have lost NOTHING over time.... A miracle on it's own! Many hugs and hope you are doin great!-
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Sending you a summer hug.
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Little Love
Wanted to see how FL treatin you? How have ya been? Lotsa love!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
My husband died of pancreatitis on October 28, 2006. I spent our 25th wedding anniversary on Halloween at his wake. I have moved on with living because I must but need more support.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Mostly I just well up unexpectedly and recover soon. The real crying is at night once in awhile.
- Getting Angry Working / Worked
- Maybe once a week now.
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- Very helpful.
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- I volunteer as a tutor for a literacy group of hispanic children.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- This is the best advice. I have kept continually busy.
- Music Working / Worked
- Always very helpful.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Many books, grief counselor's recomendations, magazines too.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I have the best. I am very lucky.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- Joined a group in my church. We still keep in touch.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I do a lot of talking but not comfortable talking to friends now that it's 2 years later.
- Time Too Soon to Tell
- 2 years and I feel I'm handling the pain better.
Close Widows & Widowers
I lost my best friend, lover, husband, and business partner too. We were together for 26 1/2 years. It's been 2 years and the pain is still strong but not as constant. But some days I relive the day he died and on other days I remember the happy times. I miss him so much.
Treatments
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- I had individual counseling, and joined a hospice sponsored group, and a group through my church.
Open Diabetes Type 2
I have diabetes for about five years. I have been taking medication and seem to be under control, so far.
Treatments
- Avandia Working / Worked
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Metformin Working / Worked
