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I just have to love you Travelassie! You say everything so well.....and correct. I would wake up in an instant if DH had a problem--it's that mothers instinct in me I guess. Today is a long day as I knew it probably would be considering the time I woke up.....been down and sad but that comes along with being tired. Tomorrow is another doctor appointment in the city for DH so had to get all of my ebay done today--just finished. I should be rolling in money--ha--with all the packages I packed but in today's market they only bring a few dollars...beats nothing! Least I can feed my animals. Thanks for the comfort and support Travelassie---I sure appreciate every last bit of it!
Thanks, Cyn, just adding it to the support you have from the other folks who've been on the trail with you a lot longer than I have....
So allow yourself those catnaps when they come on you, and sleep when you can-,and a goodnight's sleep whenever that is possible. It's your body's way, perhaps, of resetting itself for the long days and many many tasks you undertake every day. It's true, now that you mention it, being exhausted will also make you depressed. As I know you know all too well, exhaustion takes its toll on your physical, mental and emotional resources, and just make all those things you have to do look like impossible burdens.
Sounds like you got lots done today, though- that's good for several pats on the back, in any case!
Oh those "pats" feel so good! Yes, today is not a really happy day but I decided no matter things had to get done so I did get a lot done.....just wish I felt a bit more "up". Thanks NMS--coupons help a lot! These cats are acting starved--guess the cold makes them want more to eat for the extra energy!
Well my dearest friends...I'm going to put dinner on, clean it up and kick back in my chair with my Taz kitty and yes...go to sleep! At least i hope to. Sometimes when I am super tired I can't go to sleep-go figure. I hate making my DH sit alone tonight but really I will be right here....I am just so very very very tired. Tomorrow is another very busy day so I pray to get some good sleep tonight for the both of us! Have a blessed evening everyone.
Well my dearest friends...I'm going to put dinner on, clean it up and kick back in my chair with my Taz kitty and yes...go to sleep! At least i hope to. Sometimes when I am super tired I can't go to sleep-go figure. I hate making my DH sit alone tonight but really I will be right here....I am just so very very very tired. Tomorrow is another very busy day so I pray to get some good sleep tonight for the both of us! Have a blessed evening everyone.
I used to tell Margaret.........." I will hear you if you need me, but if I can't get sleep I will soon be physically unable to be your 24/7 caregiver "
Lack of sleep for the caregiver benefits no one and ends up hurting both.
When " batteries" get worn down, they must be recharged.
Good morning my dearest friends and supporters!
Ah Teddy, you are correct...it is as they always tell us, we must care for ourselves also. I still did not fall asleep in my chair last night--to tired I guess and then I was wide awake at 5am this morning. I do feel better though, at least I did rest in my chair and 5 hours sleep is better then nothing. Lots on my mind right now.
My DH was so sweet last night, more understanding then I think I can ever remember him being. Just everything he said was thoughtful. We talked a little about the future and what is in store for him and he told me he is starting to question if it is really living after a certain point. He said he already can't do much and does not feel well most of the time--is this living? Of course we cried a little but this has to be discussed. There are certain things we will do to keep him in as good as health as possible but I'm beginning to think he is not going to want to live beyond a certain point or on machines. He has always been such an active out going person to have to be on your back in a bed unable to do anything for yourself would not be living to him. But then our natural instinct to stay alive kicks in and that hope for a cure is always in the back of our minds.......
The whole conversation started after I had been talking to Amber about her baby girls due in November..very soon now! We don't know when they will be able to afford to get out to see us though and my DH feels he will not get to see her. I say he will!
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