tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post2471129257669051665..comments2024-01-11T00:28:08.521-05:00Comments on Caregivingly Yours, MS Spouse Caregiver: when caregivers get sick – do you glow?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-4480538746979849682012-03-27T00:39:29.209-04:002012-03-27T00:39:29.209-04:00Cranky how many time have you like myself and I su...Cranky how many time have you like myself and I suspect most caregiver wished we could clone ourselves. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-65915489547773717832012-03-27T00:37:12.648-04:002012-03-27T00:37:12.648-04:00No question that affordability of health care too ...No question that affordability of health care too often dictates people's health options in the US.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-56675206608716166252012-03-26T22:24:50.678-04:002012-03-26T22:24:50.678-04:00Patrick - I'm glad your surgeon has done so we...Patrick - I'm glad your surgeon has done so well for you. I'm sad that you don't have someone like you to be there and surround you in care now. But still, the 350 word limit is really getting to me!Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995365444853477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-43797149658747886252012-03-26T11:08:34.636-04:002012-03-26T11:08:34.636-04:00I do not like the UK and do not live there but one...I do not like the UK and do not live there but one thing I know they have right is free healthcare at time of need and payment through taxation- it was brought in because there was a million workers trained in arms discharged from the 1939-45 war and not willing to go back into grinding poverty like the 1930s - it is not "socialist" as some people say but it was a big concession to the workers and has taken a big fear from peoples lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-79720433981942694172012-03-26T09:43:14.673-04:002012-03-26T09:43:14.673-04:00Thanks Betty however due to the blessed hands of a...Thanks Betty however due to the blessed hands of a not only gifted surgeon but a patient oriented surgeon I walked out of the hospital amazingly 'able' both for the future and in the present. Our daughter has filled in the necessary gaps such as errands, heavy lifting, even picking Patti up for outings, etc during recovery with a wisdom and compassion beyond her years. I am blessed and grateful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-89700888628450326402012-03-26T00:13:43.806-04:002012-03-26T00:13:43.806-04:00Not that I know anything, because I don't, but...Not that I know anything, because I don't, but I think in a situation like yours, Patrick, I think it is good that you chose to say something about your diagnosis and subsequent surgery etc rather than not share it as your father chose to do until nearly the end. I think, again my not so humble opinion, that you would need support of family and friends, albeit even if it may "just" be online friends that your unique situation would prevent from getting from a spouse. I'm sure you probably don't have it, but I'm sure a community of people to help do things for you while you are recuperating and regrouping would be so beneficial. It just saddens me with your last statement, it just doesn't seem right yet I know of no way to make it right. <br /><br />I applaud you in your diligence to caretake for Patti but please also be kind to yourself and take care of yourself the best you can with what you have to work with. <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com