The Cozy Corner

[KatieKulka32]

Well, since we're sharing --

We just got the news this morning that my dad's bladder cancer is advanced. He's going to see a specialist in April and I'm pretty sure they will be removing his bladder... if they will let them.

Fingers are crossed for everyone here.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

We've gotten heavy today and I love that we can be here for each other as we embark on, heal from and reminisce about difficult journeys.

Take a moment to mentally escape to a happy place, slow down and breathe
xoxoxo

 

[rick_j21]

We've gotten heavy today and I love that we can be here for each other as we embark on, heal from and reminisce about difficult journeys.

Take a moment to mentally escape to a happy place, slow down and breathe
xoxoxo

That’s a beautiful song

 

[Shenanigans90]

Hello everyone, today’s topic hits close to home for me. Sending love and hugs to everyone dealing with a loved one’s illnesses..

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

and to everyone!

 

[naughty_stories]

I just lost an aunt and an uncle, both in December with end stage Alzheimer's - just such an ugly disease!

Both of my grandmother's. With my dad's mom it actually made her dying easier because she didn't know who i was for several years. So I had time to grieve before she finally died.

Now my mom is starting to show signs and refuses the tests.

Every time I draw a blank on something I start to wonder now.

 

[naughty_stories]

Fact check true - at least when it comes to me.

Dealing with the crazy sometimes has it's advantages.

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

Both of my grandmother's. With my dad's mom it actually made her dying easier because she didn't know who i was for several years. So I had time to grieve before she finally died.

Now my mom is starting to show signs and refuses the tests.

Every time I draw a blank on something I start to wonder now.

Yep... that fear is hard to shake, that's for sure. There is so much Alzheimer's on both sides of my family

Every time I blank on things I laugh it off as perimenopause brain to everyone around me... but that's not what I think deep down

 

[Qky75]

Both of my grandmother's. With my dad's mom it actually made her dying easier because she didn't know who i was for several years. So I had time to grieve before she finally died.

Now my mom is starting to show signs and refuses the tests.

Every time I draw a blank on something I start to wonder now.

Same man. I have a strong family history of dementia and a brain injury...I take copious notes and set reminders and practice conversations and do everything I can to stay on top of it.

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Dealing with the crazy sometimes has it's advantages.

Must be true. He's been married to me for 27 years!

 

[ScarletDaisy]

So... I did this

 

[Qky75]

Must be true. He's been married to me for 27 years!

Either that or he is afraid and without a prenup

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Either that or he is afraid and without a prenup

This is possibly true

 

[naughty_stories]

So... I did this

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Break out the butter!

 

[Qky75]

Break out the butter!

For the......bread.....riiiiight

 

[Shenanigans90]

I wish I had started my mowing and weed eating before it got hot. Time to get sweaty. Keep the shenanigans at a maximum while I’m gone.

 

[ScarletDaisy]

I wish I had started my mowing and weed eating before it got hot. Time to get sweaty. Keep the shenanigans at a maximum while I’m gone.

We make no promises...

 

[cheekygirl75]

My mum has dementia. It is a cruel illness.
In and out of hospital for falls along with the memory loss

I wish you all the luck that your dad's assessment is okay and it's just natural old age

It’s such a cruel disease. My mom has early onset dementia and it has gotten very bad. I know the hardships.

Well, since we're sharing --

We just got the news this morning that my dad's bladder cancer is advanced. He's going to see a specialist in April and I'm pretty sure they will be removing his bladder... if they will let them.

Fingers are crossed for everyone here.

Many to @EyesOnHers @rick_j21 @ScarletDaisy and everyone else dealing with this heavy shit! I know of some places for online support if anyone's interested (Discord, Facebook, & Reddit groups)

Both of my grandmother's. With my dad's mom it actually made her dying easier because she didn't know who i was for several years. So I had time to grieve before she finally died.

Now my mom is starting to show signs and refuses the tests.

Every time I draw a blank on something I start to wonder now.

Oh, it's so tough when they're stubborn about it! I'm sorry you're dealing with that. And I'm right there with you on the personal memory problems. I keep telling myself that it's just peri, but I always wonder...

So... I did this

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That looks amazing!!! How was it? Does it have a good crumb structure? (I have no idea what that means, I've just picked it up from years of watching British Bake Off!)

 

[cheekygirl75]

In happy parent getting old news, my father's glaucoma doesn't seem to be getting worse. Next up: neurologist!

 

[cheekygirl75]

And in even better news - I made it to Trader Joe's today so I'm stocked up on beer & wine!

 

[ScarletDaisy]

That looks amazing!!! How was it? Does it have a good crumb structure? (I have no idea what that means, I've just picked it up from years of watching British Bake Off!)

Well, I'm sure Paul Hollywood would tell me exactly what was wrong with it, but I sliced into one and it looked pretty. With butter, it was really good (what isn't?).

I'm off to a lunch, but I'll get a picture of the final product when I'm back home.

 

[rick_j21]

And in even better news - I made it to Trader Joe's today so I'm stocked up on beer & wine!

Okay I’m officially jealous

 

[naughty_stories]

For the......bread.....riiiiight

I dont plan on a reenactment of Last Tango in Paris today

 

[base10]

And in even better news - I made it to Trader Joe's today so I'm stocked up on beer & wine!

No more 2 buck chuck right?

 

[ScarletDaisy]