living on pins and needles

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living on pins and needles
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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 9:53am
haven't posted because i just don't know what to say. things go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye.
our ddil had a mini stroke and now they tell her she has recurring shingles. i feel so bad for her.
have not heard about the other ddil, the one that's pregnant so don't know if they have done the next ultrasound to see if the baby is ok.
my dfil is hanging in there but one day it's good and the next really bad.
we have our bags packed and i am keeping up with the laundry. this is no way to live for any of us especially my dfil.
hugs to all,

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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 10:00am

Ellen,
My heart goes out to you and your family - you are having more than your share of burdens. I've not heard of recurring shingles, but DH had a case once and it was enough to convince me to get the vaccine. I hope your DDIL can take the RX that worked so well for my DH in relieving the system.

Your poor FIL, I hope he finds some peace soon.

hugs,
Jacquie

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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 10:39am

Aw, Ellen, I am sorry to hear that you family has so much to deal with right now.

 


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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 10:40am
jacquie,
they told her that they only give it to people over 60 and she is only 30. the doctor was going to see if they could do something about it but she has not heard yet.
i just feel so bad for her, she has been through the mill.
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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 11:59am
kt,
she is 30. i know she has had problems with her face. i'm not sure where they are exactly she never said and i didn't think to ask.
hope you are feeling better.
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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 7:11pm

Ellen seems like when it rains it pours.

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Thu, 03-18-2010 - 8:59pm
That's a LOT of stuff to have going on in one family...I'm sure you hate to hear the phone ring, afraid it might be bad news.

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Fri, 03-19-2010 - 12:57am
Ellen, I'm so sorry you have all these sad and stressful situations. Hugs to you.--Pat
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Fri, 03-19-2010 - 8:01am

Ellen, my prayers continue for your family.

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Fri, 03-19-2010 - 9:58am
Hugs and prayers to you.
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Sat, 03-20-2010 - 10:07am
Oh Ellen! I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm sorry you have so much on your shoulders. Your heart must be heavy. You are in my thoughts. Gail