Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
Checking batteries and changing light bulbs and anything involving a step stool is a pain but I try to replace the batteries around Halloween time - some of the detectors are so old that I should probably replace them entirely
The motion sensor light on the garage isn't working too well either and lately when I get home from hoca in the wee hours there have been critters about that always seem to like to run up the driveway as I'm pulling in
Cupcakes for lunch?
Not cooking alone so I wait for hubs....my "sous chef", he is very good at that.
Sometimes we yell, just like in hells kitchen reality show.
Yum.
So, coffee, coffee, coffee!
We are so grateful for the hours, and SSDI allows him to keep his benefits beyond his trial work period. Just went ahead, got him to working (very part time) again, not knowing what benefits SS would take away, and reporting accurately. I know the gov't is not your friend, but in this instance it has worked for him. Not everyone has a job coach to help a person get and keep their job. I just wanted to report that one does not have to hide money from SS, especially when there is so little of it!
His work could end at anytime, and I am not worried.
Even though his good work is sub-par to his employer and they have him on what's called a "constructive discharge" plan, " we" are still trying. They take away your hours, give you a strange schedule no one could want to keep, but we are on it. Sometimes with his cooperation!! Lol!
The problem I see with your question is that you brother CAN'T give you medical POA for your mom, it is not something that can be handed off to someone else, only your mother has the ability to add you as a secondary or remove your brother or give the NH permission to speak to you. Realistically there is not a lot you can do anyway since you live so far away and will presumably be returning home soon.
Thanks, Cwillie.
Can we still have our coffee, tea, and gather "to discuss unimportant things"? I think that there is finally something I am good at!
Have you heard the latest.....?
And what about those tweets...!
The custard cups, jello, and applesauce you had given your mother may be good for MsMadge's mother? Wish there was cranberry applesauce.
Do you think your mom needs to have her drinks thickened now MsMadge?
Just ask, or maybe they will offer.
Hot cocoa sounds good - I always carry a pack with me in case mom wants some - just gave her small sips of cranberry juice in bed tonight - she is choking so easily now
It is so very much okay though, because last week I could not have changed my sheets without help and lots of pain. Tonight was a good night, believe it or not.
Well rich people who have pools - ha ha
But, our local park and some YMCAs have them - much easier on the skin without so many chemicals
or maybe an old woman or man holding hands with God.
These might be too sad but crying is good for the soul, so why not.
I think the origin of Coffee Klatch is Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian.
Somebody help me out here?
Definition is:
"Coffee Klatch."
"a social occasion where people gather and talk about unimportant things".
There are actually coffee houses called coffee klatch.
Luckylu was correct.
I'd like to enjoy some green tea and scones with honey butter at our klatch.
Did not know, until you mentioned it, that there was any such thing as a salt water pool!
Guess that is for the rich people?
CMagnum,
You are the only upstanding guy that I know on AC, and I would personally like to invite you to join the Coffee Klatch ladies.
Bring some conversation, and I promise not to ask you to bring in the firewood.
Not an exclusionary thread at all, right?
Everyone is welcome. R.S.V.P. (and no one knew I took french in high school) Lol.