Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 01:28 PM

Someplaces there are wheelchairs with huge air filled tyres that are dead easy to push on the sand.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ranger1
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 01:48 PM

Betty beat me to it. I'm betting on Scottish Highland cattle. Cuillion raises them.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 02:28 PM

No, folks, not shaggy, not highlanders. These were built, more like Texas longhorns, maybe with a touch of brahma. I'm gonna google brahma and see if I can see if they get horns like that.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 02:44 PM

Not brahman, either. And Al, thanks for the thoughtful suggestion, but the lady is doing much to well to need a wheelchair; the walking is good for both of us.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 30 Jul 12 - 03:49 PM

Much too well... makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

Not the same kind as Spaw, thank goodness.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 09:58 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 31 Jul 12 - 09:17 PM

Pouring rain all afternoon into evening on Martha's Vineyard. But good times with family and friends. Earlier in the day we let Judy's bro and wife abandon us on the beach while they went to pick up our nephew and his family at the ferry. We got in a long walk on the beach, and the tradition on this beach being what it is, less strait-laced folks than us might have gone skinny dipping for a bit. ; )

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Bettynh
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 10:03 AM

I went to summer camp on Martha's Vineyard many years ago. One of my favorite memories was sleeping out on the dunes at Gay Head, specifically watching for meteors. They sky to the east is really dark. If we were at the clothing-optional beach, we opted to keep them on. ;-)

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 05:34 PM

The sister-in-law just picked up some books for our small great nephews. One is about naked mole rats. The last page says, "Some of the naked mole rata were naked. Some of the naked mole rata wore clothing. All of them had a great time.". That, folks, is a perfect
allegory for the beach at Gay Head. : )

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 08:47 PM

Great to hear youse are having a good time!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Beer
Date: 01 Aug 12 - 09:14 PM

Any idea when you are arriving in Ormstown? I'm working setting up for an auction next week and it would be good to know so i can get to see you and Judy. You probably don't know as yet but just in case you do.
ad.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 02 Aug 12 - 09:28 AM

PM, Adrien

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 02 Aug 12 - 09:45 PM

Afternoon or check PMs? I know he is not FROM La Belle Province but you might wanna clarify this anyway. >;-)

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Beer
Date: 02 Aug 12 - 10:08 PM

It's O.K. Gnu. I got it.
How's the "herring choker" doing?

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 03 Aug 12 - 06:03 AM

I'm cool, buddy. I have air condtioning.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 07:14 PM

Don't worry, guys; no new crisis at all. I was just showing my wife the latest on Nigel Patterson's thread for Jane, and then decided to run back through this thread. Judy's rememberer is working significantly better than when she saw this just after getting out of the hospital. In the next few days after this trailed out, we got to re-visit some 'catters live, and meet several more for the first time. Things have returned so near to pre-crash norms that any differences don't amount to beans. Judy's cardiologist has long since declared that her heart is working like nothing had happened, which I think astonished him. The kidneys have gained back to where they're nothing to worry about. Judy went through a stint of cardio rehab and a stint of cognitive rehab. We did the St.Martin trip, which was great. About 5 weeks ago we signed up at the local Rec center; we're both getting the best consistent exercise, every weekday morning, that we've had in years. I don't think I'll tell ya quite yet where we're planning to go in May.
Re-reading this drove home again how profoundly I appreciate all of you for seeing me through last summer. Bless you all big bunches.
       Dean

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: maeve
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 07:48 PM

Thanks for the wonderful update. I wish I had gotten to meet you and Judy when you were out my way.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: gnu
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 08:13 PM

"Don't worry..." is a great way to to start a thread that worried me so much I clicked the wrong one and saw a shitload of posts with today's date. I was freaked out by that until I realized I was on the wrong thread. Finally arriving here after WAITING so long... 20 seconds or so... it was comforting.

Glad to hear all the good news, froggy.

I am not the curious sort but as far as yer May away goes, I'll guess not Kent County, NB nor anywhere near Blind River.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 08:45 PM

what wonderful news!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Janie
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 10:18 PM

*big smile*

being in the middle of watching star trek reruns reminds me of that excellent salutation: Live long and prosper!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 11:02 PM

I am very happy to read this update!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ranger1
Date: 25 Mar 13 - 11:14 PM

I, for one, am glad to have been one of those 'catters added to your acquaintance. Come visit again soon.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 01:25 AM

I too smiled when I read your first post, Dean. Life is sweet, isn't it!

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: billybob
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 04:52 AM

lovely to hear some good news, have fun in May where ever you go

wendy
xxx

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 05:41 AM

My Dear Dean, reading your good news fills my heart with joy. That you can continue to enjoy life together is a precious gift indeed. Savour every moment.
                           With Love,
                                          Nigel & Ann.
                                          xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: kendall
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 06:04 AM

"I've not yet begun to fight." (John Paul Jones)

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 11:47 AM

From:kendall - PM
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 06:04 AM

"I've not yet begun to fight." (John Paul Jones)

I don't know when in my life that I've laughed so hard, while having so little idea of exactly why.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 Mar 13 - 04:50 PM

Great news. Take good care.
Charlie

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: frogprince
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 02:38 PM

I'll put this here, and on another thread; it's taken me a few days to do it. For any here who wouldn't know, my wife suffered total heart blockage in June 2012. It was twenty minutes between total arrest and resucitation. She recovered with no real physical disability at all. She has been able to do her own personal care, other than keeping track of pills and insulin. It's been up to me to cook and keep track of any schedules, but, no big deal; we've traveled to interesting places and life has been good.

Life-long diabetics are very subject to dementia, and to early onset. Judy's neurologist confirmed probable alzheimer's a year or so ago. Her ability to do things for herself began slipping away. We arranged a care-giver for three days of the week, and with that respite, we've been doing okay. A couple of weeks ago, her condition dropped off abruptly, to where she would not allow me to give her necessary care safely at home. Our care-giver came in daily while I arranged placement in a nearby facility; even so, I had take her for emergency hospitalization for a couple of days before we got her situated.

In the hospital she was restless, but cooperative with nurses and doctors. We took her to the care home Friday morning, a week ago. Thursday they asked me to come in for a meeting. She has been refusing to take her meds, or get up for meals. We arranged hospice status. By their definitions for hospice, they will continue the same care she would have received, so far as remains possible without force or restraint. They will not send her for hospitalization. We had completed a DNR a couple of years ago.

I think she is in the hands of good people, who will do the best that can be done. But my heart is in pieces.
                            Dean.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: keberoxu
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 04:40 PM

No words suffice, froggy.
Opening space in my mind's embrace and my heart's core
in which to shelter you.
Keep asking for what you need, and stay well.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 05:17 PM

Exactly, Keberoxu.
Sending best thoughts and regards from Dunfermline
Charlie

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 07:26 PM

Here's what I posted on the other thread:

Dean, you've made a wise but difficult decision. I'm sending love to you and your wife, and if I could find heart-mending glue, I would send it, too.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: bobad
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 07:32 PM

From someone who has met you and Judy in the past and knowing what good people you both are I wish all the best for you both in whatever life brings you in the future.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 08:32 PM

I know what you're going through. I went through it with my sister about a year ago. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Nov 17 - 11:00 PM

Oh, Dean, I am so sorry to hear this. Hugs, and warm thoughts from Maine.

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Nov 17 - 02:57 AM

best wishes to you & your family & friends

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: maeve
Date: 20 Nov 17 - 05:46 PM

Friends, Dean has posted in Jane's Rainbow. Please take time to read his message there. Jane's Rainbow

Subject: RE: Frog prince thoughts and prayers for my wife
From: Mrrzy
Date: 21 Nov 17 - 09:35 AM

I am thinking of you.