LindaMary Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hey folks, I've scarcely been here for a while, and I miss my friends! Just wanted y'all to know I've been pretty thoroughly buried in family support issues, and will be for some time to come, I expect. Three weeks ago my mother (age 87) had to begin some real chemotherapy after getting hormonal therapy for 3-1/2 years, so we've gone from one shot once a month with almost no side effects to a three-hour infusion weekly with plenty of 'em - and all the emotional fallout that goes along with that. Meanwhile we have also discovered that the settlement of my father's estate had gotten stalled (he passed away last year) and I am needing to do a lot of running around for that. Lots of road trips between NH and CT, in the course of all this. Maxi's taking it all in stride; Tanner is overpreening, and I'm doing my best not to add my stress to his or his to mine. He and Max are both learning whalesong from a tape I've been playing them. Given a choice between being on the forum and spending time with my birds, I choose the latter, so there's some of my absence right there. Mary (daughter) is enjoying her summer, looking forward to high school this fall and being my Rock of Gibraltar. The bunny's eye is still weepy, but he doesn't seem to give a hoot; and the cats are indestructible. That's the news from rainy Portsmouth for now. Just wanted y'all to know I'm thinking of you, and I'll check in when I can. Love the new changes on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well hey Linda, yes I have missed you but figured you were busy with life, there are always things that have to be taken care of and I am sorry to hear about your mom's problems but wow, 87 years old, that is an accomplishment in itself. You check in when you can and glad to hear the fids and other pets are doing ok and handling the changes and stress as well as can be expected. That Mary is a good girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittykittykitty Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Linda, first things first. My very best to your mom and to you in this very stressful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thank you so much for your kind comments and for your support, Judy and Kitty. True friends are those who still have your back when you aren't even around! And yes, Judy, that Mary is a good girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 It's nice to hear from you LindaMary. I hope your mom is doing better. Our thoughts are with you and yours. Hug that sweet daughter of yours from us all. Hope things calm down for you soon. Remember your grey family is always here for you. :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Lindamary, give my love to your mum and lots of love to you too.Having gone through a similar but not as extreme thing myself I have an idea how you feel.The best advise I was given was to make sure you look after yourself as well as your mum.I will prey for you all. Popi n hear when you can,we all love hearing from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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