Journal Entry for August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008 9:57pm
Hi,
I'm still around. Miss you all. I'm OK.
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About Me
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About Me
I am a retired teacher . My parents and retarded sister (who also suffers from seizures) live in the other side of the duplex we built seven years ago. I have a great husband, two daughters, four little grandkids, and some pets. My oldest grandchild is Autistic. I love gardening and sewing but am not always able to enjoy them. I have had fibromyalgia for almost twenty years. Life has been wonderful recently due to new medication!!
I am a retired teacher . My parents and retarded sister (who also suffers from seizures) live in the other side of the duplex we built seven years ago. I have a great husband, two daughters, four little grandkids, and some pets. My oldest grandchild is Autistic. I love gardening and sewing but am not always able to enjoy them. I have had fibromyalgia for almost twenty years. Life has been wonderful recently due to new medication!!
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Grandkids, sewing, gardening, digital photography
Grandkids, sewing, gardening, digital photography
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Journal Entry for November 27, 2007
November 27, 2007 9:00pm
Here is a true story about kind people and Christmas.
Many years ago, I was teaching a class of children that were then considered mildly …
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miss you hugs ..marie
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Donna, I've been away and it looks as though you are. When you drop by, remember I think of you and wish you the best always. You inspired me and so many here. I hope you, your sister and the family are well...Hugs and more hugs, Deb
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happy new year.. hugs .marie
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HI! JUST WANTED TO SEND YOU SOME LOVE FROM YOUR FRIEND BOOMERTOO! I HAVE MISSED YOU AND MANY OTHER'S HERE AT D.S! BUT.....I UNDERTSAND THAT WE 'COME AND GO'.... AROUND HERE..... AS NEED BE THOUGH! I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU! HAVE THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS! MUCH LOVE, BOOMERTOO
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Close Fibromyalgia
Hi, I have had fibro for twenty years. I am participating in a research study for a new drug, Milnacipran. I have been symptom free for three months. I am in awe of how well I feel. I spend most of my time caring for my family.
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Fabulous! My fantasy is to have my own therapy pool. Once I made the commitment and got through the first week or two of fatigue, on was on my way to better health.
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Very helpful.
Close Epilepsy & Seizures
Hi, I care for my sister, Kathy, who has seizures and is retarded. She is 52 and seizures have ruled her life since she was two. She has been doing better than ever for the last 10 years on a regime of Lamictal, Gabitril, and Topomax. Someday, I will be her guardian and already am very involved in her health care as my mom is 78 and can no longer do it alone.
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Open Autism / Autism Spectrum
I have a six year old grandson who has Autism. I have taught Autistic children. I have a sister who is 52 who has Autistic behaviors. It seems that Autism will always be a part of my life.
Treatments
- ABA Working / Worked
- I have taught using ABA and it has helped both my grandson and my sister.
- Behavior Management Working / Worked
- I believe strongly in the power of behavior management techniques.
- Early Intervention Working / Worked
- My grandson started intervention at 20 months. It was extremely helpful.
- Facilitated Communication Working / Worked
- I have seen it work, but I don't think it is the answer for most.
- Floor-Time Therapy Working / Worked
- I have had great success using floor play with children with Autism.
- Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
- I believe strongly that Occupational therapy has helped my grandson and many of my students.
Open Caregivers
I spend much of most of my time caring for my sister who is severely retarded. My parents live next door and also need lots of help and support. I spend my life looking after others. I have a great husband who helps. It gets to me sometimes. It will get worse before it gets better,
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- Talking Working / Worked
Open Mental Challenged
I spend most of my time caring for my 52 year old sister who is severely mentally challenged. She in non-verbal and has seizures.
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- Education (School) Working / Worked
- I am a retired special education teacher. I have been working with my sister for many years and she continues to make progress.
