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Tell me now, tell me now, ok, I'll wait until monday.

After such a wonderful year and many new friends, let me wish you a happy new year.

Happy Boxing Day, Hanukkah Kwanzaa, I think in Canada, Australia and New Zeland. I lost memory with my stroke. I used to know all the holidays for most countries and the Jewish celebrations as well. Forgive me if I got it way wrong.

Jean, your other dog was training for a higher paying job with the police department when he opened all the presents that one year.

I did, I did, thats why I say you got it going on, you got much knowledge on all parallels.

I started to study Jewish religion after reading many articles on Sammy Davis right after he married May Britt. I lived in the library reading every thing I could get my hands on.

I finished high school at 17, went into the Army in 1958, but didn't start any college until 1965, finally getting a bachelor's degree in business admin in 1979. That was a struggle year after year being in the Army, a war, and raising a family.

You are so right, and there is a post currently stating that physical fact about caregiver/survivor split. It's not the first, and certainly won't be the last. Human life it self holds many surprises.

Where does normal begin, and where does it end?....Is it a known, or could it qualify as an unknown? Too Confused?? Too Confusing??

Lynn.

Your name here implies it all.....Keepongoing, and keeponkeepingon. you and Rod will make it to the turn, just around the bend. Things will fall into place, don't give up, it just takes time with new neighbors and co-workers when everybody is new to each other.

You will soon meet those that want to know your whole background, and those wanting to reach out in support. They just have to get to know you and the situation you and Rod face now. The same thing happen with us a while back. Now my neighbor cut the grass, water it, and insure the trash can is on the curb on trash days.

I'm going to root for you and say a little prayer and wish you well. Keep the faith, all things are possible when you feel strongly about it.

here in texas we had the same ole sun shinning thru the east window, and about 10 am, 75 degree weather.

But we were all happy people, full of turkey and ham/with trimmings.

you are a great host and inspiration to others here. glad your day and time worked out to your advantage. happy turkey day, and the turkey salad, sandwiches, and nix nacks days ahead.

If we cut TV viewing in half, what about our computer time? 1/2 or 1/4?

Pam, I agree, you said it, happiness is living in peace, especially with yourself.

You can solve your cell phone issue at Walmart, with a pay as you go phone for under 50 dollars. Got one for my daughter, she's a talk-a-holic. She's been with every cell phone company, owes them all. Now, if she don't buy more minutes, she don't talk.

That would probably work for you without a contract or a big initial expense to get going.

You gotta stay close to ground level, maybe a scooter, trade the broom in. It's got a GPS, so you won't need a compass, and the wind will not blow you around making those nearsited pesky hunters on the ground think you are a large trophy bird going south for the winter.

I remember when I went to take my driving test, both written and road test. The little lady said no, I'm not afraid to ride with you, you have been driving for 45 years and no accidents on your record. So with one hand on the wheel, off we went. I passed, and have been driving myself to Dr. visits, picking up prescriptions and church from 3 months after I got out the hospital. I'm 21 months out now.

Rob will have a ball all over again like he felt in the bookstore with his cane and not needing his wheelchair. That takes some time and pressure off you to drive all over town. Congratulations!!

I could be wrong, but my thoughts would be to contact the police, make them aware so there is a record of complaints on file. In some cities they are documented like sex offenders. The more complaints, they can take actions.

Sorta like the neighbor watch program, if we see the same car, we get the plate number, time of day/night, then if/when a house is affected, that person had to verify his/her location on that day. It works here.

Amen on keeping the family together, It will work out.

My case is I am so glad to have survived and alive for them to come by as they wish. So many didn't make the turn to survive. Maybe if you could get the glad to be alive feeling it would help.

My other being is I know day by day I'm getting better and making progress toward some form of recovery. Otherwise it's me and my wife who quit her job almost two years ago to care for and be with me.

Of course, I'm driving, that helps her out, and I can go shopping or pick up my meds myself. With you back working, that should be great. I am home most days all day, but the phone does ring all day.

I wanted to say that but was scared, glad you said it. Take care and enjoy your life with no complications or demands.

A brief inside of what I faced and did. I came home in wheelchair unable to walk. had to sleep downstairs, had rehab again, learned to go up good foot first, weak foot on same step, holding the rail that was installed on right side going up. Down was weak leg first, good leg on same step down, holding rail for balance, it was already there with the house.

Next I learned to go up good foot first, then get weak foot on the next step up. I got 15 steps straight up, no curve. So I would come down, both feet on same step for about a week, then I was able to come down one step each foot.

Going up, on the second step with the weak foot, push down hard to lift yourself up. After a few tries, your fear is gone and you can do it. I push down with the weak leg to get up from the comode or kitchen table chair the same way. Hope that helps you more.

Electric blankets are safe so long as you keep them in a dry condition. Try not to use an extension cord, if so, not over 4 ft long with proper ground plug.

Hope you set your VCR or you may miss Jay Leno, happy dreams.!!

Janice, my faith is in God, and the many prayers we send up to him. He will guide this complete process in his power

He has been leading your steps and he will not leave you. He will prepare the way as you said.

I feel good for Chris, I hate to see or know of anybody in constant pain, little or a lot.

I think my pain was the Zocor. I stopped taking it, stayed on Baclofen, and added Garlique & Cyclobenzaprine 10mg, which I used to take some time ago. Results are, today, the pain subsided.

My legs had gotten so weak and real painful. My PCP said it wasn't the Zocor. Yet the MRI and C scans were negative. I'm coming to believe if these doctors don't work with enough stroke patients, they just don't know in most of the cases and times.

It has to be good or great someplace in the US, cause it's flooding the northeast and you know what the gulf coast is left with.

Many families won't have their homes to worrie about heating this winter comjng.

Welcome back, did you invest in a surge protector????In case of another surge or power outage in your area.