Comments for A Maddog In The City http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com The long journey to find one's inner dog. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:44:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Day One — Kentucky by Urspo http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11922 Urspo Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:44:54 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11922 it is an all too common habit for people to talk about a sick person in the 3rd person like that. You are not alone on that one. Family frustrations - rise above it and 'limits and structure' are the mantra. it is an all too common habit for people to talk about a sick person in the 3rd person like that. You are not alone on that one.
Family frustrations – rise above it and ‘limits and structure’ are the mantra.

]]> Comment on Day One — Kentucky by Kelly http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11920 Kelly Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:32:57 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11920 Hang in there buddy... you are a better person than everyone else and when it comes down to it, your aunt has you above everyone else... and I am sure she knows that.... Hang in there buddy… you are a better person than everyone else and when it comes down to it, your aunt has you above everyone else… and I am sure she knows that….

]]> Comment on Day One — Kentucky by javabear http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11919 javabear Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:05:10 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11919 You're her favorite nephew, right? It's obvious why. Keep writing this stuff out. It helps. Helps me, anyway. I am here to reassure you that yes, the rest of your family really are being a$$h0les. Yes, you are right about what your Aunt Doo needs and doesn't need right now. Big hugs, honey. You’re her favorite nephew, right? It’s obvious why.

Keep writing this stuff out. It helps. Helps me, anyway. I am here to reassure you that yes, the rest of your family really are being a$$h0les. Yes, you are right about what your Aunt Doo needs and doesn’t need right now.

Big hugs, honey.

]]> Comment on Day One — Kentucky by Karen http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11918 Karen Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:23:44 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11918 Maddog - I have to agree with Lemuel. My father in law had a stroke. They put him on morphine while in the hospital. He told me he saw bugs everywhere - on the walls, on his food. He was completely grossed out. And he didnt' believe me when I told him nothing was there. Is your aunt on Morphine? And secondly - you are doing exactly what needs to be done. Love Love Love. If someone isn't being loving get them out of the room. Too bad if they don't like it. You came all the from NYC to help and that's the best way to help. I like your spirit. Maddog – I have to agree with Lemuel. My father in law had a stroke. They put him on morphine while in the hospital. He told me he saw bugs everywhere – on the walls, on his food. He was completely grossed out. And he didnt’ believe me when I told him nothing was there.
Is your aunt on Morphine?

And secondly – you are doing exactly what needs to be done. Love Love Love. If someone isn’t being loving get them out of the room. Too bad if they don’t like it. You came all the from NYC to help and that’s the best way to help.

I like your spirit.

]]> Comment on Day One — Kentucky by Sarah http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11917 Sarah Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:10:44 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11917 Your mom is scared. That's why she's yelling. What's happening to her sister is a reminder of what the future may hold. Talk to the nurses about the behavior and conversations in the hospital room and how your aunt is reacting to it. See if they would ask that the family have such discussions in the waiting room. A person in your aunt's condition deserves the same respect as anyone else. She aso deserves the least stressful environment in which to recuperate it. Hang in there. Your mom is scared. That’s why she’s yelling. What’s happening to her sister is a reminder of what the future may hold.

Talk to the nurses about the behavior and conversations in the hospital room and how your aunt is reacting to it. See if they would ask that the family have such discussions in the waiting room. A person in your aunt’s condition deserves the same respect as anyone else. She aso deserves the least stressful environment in which to recuperate it.

Hang in there.

]]> Comment on Day One — Kentucky by Lemuel http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/1666/#comment-11916 Lemuel Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:14:05 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1666#comment-11916 Maddog, first, your Aunt Doo's behavior reminds me of the way my grandmother behaved and talked when she had her stroke. I was early in high school. It is so sad to see someone you love so disoriented. My thoughts continue to be with you and her. As for your family... if you need any help slapping them silly, give me a call. So they are mad at you, don't give a f*ck. Right now your Aunt Doo, your uncle, and Tommy need an advocate. (They may also need a legal advocate soon.) It is good that you are there. I know it stresses you to be there, but think of where they would be if you were not there. Maddog, first, your Aunt Doo’s behavior reminds me of the way my grandmother behaved and talked when she had her stroke. I was early in high school. It is so sad to see someone you love so disoriented. My thoughts continue to be with you and her.

As for your family… if you need any help slapping them silly, give me a call. So they are mad at you, don’t give a f*ck. Right now your Aunt Doo, your uncle, and Tommy need an advocate. (They may also need a legal advocate soon.) It is good that you are there. I know it stresses you to be there, but think of where they would be if you were not there.

]]> Comment on An Unexpected Trip… by DanNation http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/an-unexpected-trip/#comment-11915 DanNation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:27:24 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1663#comment-11915 My thoughts are with you! I hope she will be okay! My thoughts are with you! I hope she will be okay!

]]> Comment on An Unexpected Trip… by Peter http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/an-unexpected-trip/#comment-11914 Peter Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:13:32 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1663#comment-11914 Sending good vibes over the Big Pond for your Aunt Doo, you and your family. I know the feeling of loosing a favorite aunt. Sending good vibes over the Big Pond for your Aunt Doo, you and your family. I know the feeling of loosing a favorite aunt.

]]> Comment on An Unexpected Trip… by javabear http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/an-unexpected-trip/#comment-11913 javabear Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:57:48 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1663#comment-11913 I hope she is OK! Sending prayers and positive thoughts to all involved. Hope you have (had) a safe trip. I hope she is OK! Sending prayers and positive thoughts to all involved. Hope you have (had) a safe trip.

]]> Comment on An Unexpected Trip… by Lemuel http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/an-unexpected-trip/#comment-11912 Lemuel Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:16:40 +0000 http://maddoginthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1663#comment-11912 Sending out my best thoughts for your Aunt Doo, you, and your family. May she be restored to health and may your travels be safe and pleasant. Sending out my best thoughts for your Aunt Doo, you, and your family. May she be restored to health and may your travels be safe and pleasant.

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