Terminal Illness And Acceptance

[Lionheart]

Chronic illness ...can be held in check, perhaps that's best where you apply your efforts?

Yes, I agree with you 100% and I will do all I can to keep illness as well as depression from getting the better of me.

 

[Deleted member 37343]

Sometimes the will to live, staying healthy and active, and not pushing yourself too much, is all you need to beat a "terminal illness." Our bodies were made to survive and sometimes we can beat a piece of paper.

 

[Deleted member 541]

@Lionheart777 With your sister at the stage that she is, does she qualify for any type of home health care??? I know that in my state, they will pay another family member to look after the patient. To do all sorts of things, shopping, cleaning, laundry, etc, etc. just throwing stuff out there and thinking at this point any help that she can get will be a load off of you.

 

[Lionheart]

@She Cat Thank you for the reminder!!!

There is a program that I do believe she qualifies for called MD2U that will send a doctor to the house, do her x-rays at home, ensure she complies with her medication regimen, light house-keeping, grocery shopping, etc.

I have been meaning to look into this and will do that now!!!

Thanks again for your continued support,

:hug:'s

Lion

 

[mamachick]

I have a real appreciation for Albatross having the faith and ability to be truthful in this thread. I have trouble sometimes saying them how I mean in writing form, and am working on that. It says a lot about your friendship:)
I also want others to speak what they are feeling without feeling like it would be better to not admit how they are feeling, good or bad!

 

[Lionheart]

I have a real appreciation for Albatross having the faith and ability to be truthful in this thread. It says a lot about your friendship:)

@brat17 , Albatross knows my situation, has been reading my diary, and has been a support friend to me for quite some time...I know I can count on Alba's honesty, as I have needed to be "shaken" out of my depression / anxiety "tree" on more than one occasion...

...even if I don't agree, don't understand, or see things differently, I still value the insight and friendship and take into consideration what is said to me because I know it comes from a place of experience, growth, and healing.

I consider myself lucky to have such a friend and feel that I am blessed. :tup::):happy:

 

[Lionheart]

@Lionheart777 does she qualify for any type of home health care???

We have scheduled an interview for health services for the later part of the week and should know something soon. Thanks again She Cat for reminding me of this much needed program.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Good, I'm glad that you made the call. Any help at this time is something you should take, and if there are any more services out there, take advantage of those too.

 

[aut555]

It's hard to hear what we can't see or feel or want to hear, but eventually it sinks in. Been there, done that many times.

 

[Lionheart]

It's hard to hear what we can't see or feel or want to hear, but eventually it sinks in. Been there, done that many times.

Yes, ...yes, it is. @aut555

Perhaps I should have named this thread, "Chronic Illness and Acceptance" as it is not immediately terminal and may not even be the cause of my sister's demise in the long run, (it could be for some other reason). Also, the thinking on my part is coming from a place of active depression and I do not need to sell my sister, or myself, short.

Life is good. I want to live it to the fullest. I want that for my sister as well.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Also, the thinking on my part is coming from a place of active depression and I do not need to sell my sister, or myself, short.

I get that totally. I'm there now trying to dig myself out. Totally understandable.

I am glad gou got the home healthcare thing set up. My dad got something added to his VA benefits to get someone in here for my step mom. Though he took the money and never hired anyone... :shifty: But I know that will be of great help to you both.

 

[mamachick]

That is what I am meaning to say, I know Albatross is coming from the heart and glad you have such a good friend. Hugs