Hey guys, It's been a while. David has been on STD (employer supplied) for a few months and we are now looking at either paying COBRA or me going fulltime at work and getting health insurance. I was told today that only people who are laid off can get the COBRA subsidy--we therefore don't qualify. W...

Hi Guys, While my David is at home recovering from his 23 days in the hospital and 2 major surgeries (one for small bowel blockage, one for peritonitis as a result of the first surgery), he is having some trouble with his temporary ileostomy and I thought you guys might have some advice for us. My p...

Thank you, Cindyz!

I hear what you are saying. Please keep posting as I wish to learn from your experience.

Lisa

Yep this is exactly what happens when David gets a small bowel obstruction. His pain is in a different location but the VERY SEVERE PAIN (I'm talking 3ml Diladid pain) comes and goes because your intestines are trying to push stuff past the obstruction. It is VERY painful. David's obstruction came f...

Cindyz,

I'm afraid I'm no good for forums but I am SOOOOO glad to hear from you. I can only imagine the signs you are seeing of Stephen's presence. May you have many many of those.

Love,

Lisa

Happy to hear those results!

Lisa

Glad everything went well with the surgery. Hope Dick recovers quickly.

Lisa

NWgirl wrote: 4-5 ice cubes a week for watering.

So that's why my orchid died. I overloved it with water.

Lisa

Hmmm.....got David upstairs yesterday for the first time and for his first bath in a week... Got the kids to clean out the garage for my mothers day prezzie. My 12-year-old daughter, Rachel, is going for her D3 Rating in Pony club this weekend. Plus she won a blue ribbon in Beginner Novice Eventing ...

Oh Cindy, I have felt so utterly close to you as Stephen and my husband were on similar paths a couple of weeks ago. When their paths diverged, I no longer felt I could offer you anything but solace as you were entering unknown territory to me. Your postings have been so honest and I thank you for m...

Woohoo!

Lisa

Cindy,

Glad you're heading home.

Lisa

Cindy, Although I too am a caregiver, I cannot answer your questions as I am not there...yet. I am so sorry you are in such a heartbreaking predicament and I watch in awe as you experience and adjust to each new circumstance with Stephen. It is clear your love for Stephen will guide your decisions f...

yeah!

I am wishing and praying for the best outcome for you and Stephen today, Cindy.

Lisa