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    About Me

    My 17 year old son was killed in a fire 12/11/05, and I have 2 daughters age 12 and 7 who are having trouble with the loss of their brother. I invite everyone to visit his memorial site: www.jonbarnes.info

    Interests

    Knitting...it is my only peace! I make handpainted and handspun yarns...for all you needle-workers: my website is: www.awesomeyarn.com if you shop, all DS members will get 20%off! Just mention you are from DS :)

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        • Mother's Day Panic

          Mood May 10, 2008 11:57pm

          So her it comes, Mother's Day, which just happens to be on the 11th this year, so it is an extra sadness for me. My son passed away on December …

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        • For All theMoms

          Mood April 21, 2008 12:53pm

            HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF YOU! MothersIf you send this to just one person, it should make it all the way around the world by …
        • Very oDD BUT cOOL dAY

          Mood April 20, 2008 11:50pm

           I don't know why, but this day was filled with signs of all sorts. First of all, yesterday evening we had to take my husband to urgent care …

        • My sign for the day...

          Mood April 12, 2008 7:08pm

          Wow! I got home early today from the shop....it was still daylight, and that's unusual to make it home with daylight! So I figure...I'll go …

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          From DianaLynn Yesterday

          hope ur day is peaceul...hugging u tight my friend...luv u

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          From kristinbaek November 12

          Oh honey - I feel terrible because I can't recall responding to you. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Bless you. How dare that doctor treat you in that manner? I can't imagine what you're going through. Did they at least check your cortisol levels? That will provide the answer about Addison's. And yes, I do feel pain below my sternum - absolutely. Have you found a new doctor?? Much love to you! Kristin

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          From DianaLynn October 30

          hugging u close to my heart....ur in my thoughts...love u

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          From akhockeymom October 23

          wishing you a peaceful and quite day. :) Hope all is well in your world. tammie

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          From joeymom October 16

          Hugs just because. Love, Lucille

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      • Support Groups

        • Close Bereavement
          Type: Loss of a Child

          My son was killed in a house fire while sleeping over a friend's house on December 11th, 2005. He was 17

          Treatments

          Crying Too Soon to Tell
          Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
          Prayer Somewhat Helpful
          Cymbalta Working / Worked
          I was already suffering from severe back and limb pain/fibromyalgia, when my 17 year old son was killed in a fire. After a few days on Cymbalta, my physical pain was miraculously gone, but I don't know if it totally helps with my deep grief just yet. And I still have anxiety a lot, but then I take Ativan for that on occasion.
          Ambien Somewhat Helpful
          Helped me sleep, but I woke up with God-awful headaches
        • Close Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

          I'm a mother of 3.My 17 year old died last year in a house fire while sleeping over a friend's house. I also have a 12 year old daughter, who, in addition to the normal teen issues, is dealing with the loss of her brother as well. I need all the advice I can get!

          Treatments

          Education (School) Somewhat Helpful
          I am now homeschooling my 12 year old, she had a mental breakdown over the loss of her brother, and the cruelty of kids at school.
        • Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

          I have a wonderful 6-yearold daughter named Brooke Lynn. She is currently grieving the loss of her big brother, Jon, age 17, who was killed in a fire last year. So I feel like I have lost touch with what is "normal" behavior and what may be associated with her loss.

          Treatments

          Education (School) Too Soon to Tell
          Listening Too Soon to Tell
        • Open Depression
          Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

          I lost my son In December 2005. He was killed in a house fire while sleeping at his friend's house.

          Treatments

          Lexapro Not Working
          Made me ILL!
          Cymbalta Working / Worked
          At first I thought it was a "miracle drug"...now it's a NIGHTMARE!!
          Ambien Working / Worked
          Helped me sleep, but I woke up with God-awful headaches
          Tramadol Working / Worked
          Taking for chronic pain, but it got rid of my depression, and got to go off my other antidepressant.
        • Open Fibromyalgia

          Just been diagnosed, been going to pain clinic/specialist...not sure if he knows what he's doing...I JUST HURT SO BAD!

          Treatments

          Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
          Heat Somewhat Helpful
          Oxycodone Working / Worked
          Was working...not much anymore
          Ambien Working / Worked
          Tramadol Somewhat Helpful
          Duragesic Patch Working / Worked
          Just started today
        • Open Chronic Pain

          I hurt all over, all the time, for 5 years now. Diagnosed with spinal disorders and fibromyalgia, and I want to see how others are dealing with it. I feel like half of my doctors think I am a :drug-seeking freak" and it is so humiliating to practically have to BEG for relief.

          Treatments

          Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
          Heat Somewhat Helpful
          Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
          Tramadol Somewhat Helpful
          Ambien Working / Worked
          Helped me sleep, but I woke up with God-awful headaches
          Duragesic Patch Working / Worked
          Just started today
        • Open Back Pain

          AAArgh!....MRI confirmed L% S1 disc herniation..I am in so much pain, my back, legs ankles, feet....

          Treatments

          Bedrest Somewhat Helpful
          Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
          NEVER AGAIN!! Made it worse!!!
          Epidural Injection Working / Worked
          ouch....but worked, and plan to have another
          Flexeril Not Working
          nothing
          Heat Working / Worked
          Love it!
          Ibuprofen Not Working
          HA HA HA...
          Morphine Working / Worked
          Working so far, but this controlled release tablet thing is weird and new to me. I don't like the idea of not having control over it for 12 hours at a time.
          Naproxen Not Working
          Again...HA HA HA
          Relaxation Not Working
          How can you relax when you are in screaming pain?
          Tramadol Somewhat Helpful
          Ambien Working / Worked
          Helped me sleep, but I woke up with God-awful headaches
          Duragesic Patch Working / Worked
          Just started today
        • Open Migraine Headaches

          After having a cervical epidural injection, I started getting migraines...vomiting migraines..UGH

          Treatments

          Duragesic Patch Working / Worked
          Just started today, already got rid of my headace...YAY!
        • Open Homeschooling

          After the tragic death of my 17 year old son, my 2 younger daughters returned to school after a brief break. Some of the kids were just unbelievably cruel, and one of my girls had a mental break. Homeschooling saved my babies!

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