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I wish! Mom has a bad foot and walks with a rolator. She can not walk long distances. I have to take her in in a wheelchair. Neither of my brothers have been in to see him. He could die and they haven't even gone to see him. It is actually easier to keep them out of the equation because it is very distressing for me to deal with them. If my dad can get out of intensive care, my mom would just stay the night with him. They have been married 65 years. They hate each other at home but when he is in the hospital, they are like two love birds. So grateful I can vent on here and you all keep me sane!

My dad is holding on okay but he had 5 broken ribs in the front and back and a one punctured the lung and it is partially collapsed. My dad is 90 and the doctors say that this scenario is very difficult for someone that age. The broken ribs are so painful, they do not want to breath properly and pneumonia will set in. They have a hard time controlling pain because of meds that my father is on. They have a trauma team in ICU that work with these patients. If they can get the pain controlled and breathing okay, he will most likely have to go into rehab. They say it takes at least 6 weeks to heal. Right now, I am driving my mom back and forth. I am having to deal with that morning work traffic, which are a breed of their own. Before, when my dad was in the hospital, mom could stay over night. She can not do that in ICU, so then I have to bring her home. Both Mom and Dad can be mentally exhausting. Today, on my way home, I was sure romancing that cigarette. Instead, I stopped and bought donuts, which I need like a whole in the head! Tonight, I am suppose to go out to dinner with my girl friends, to celebrate my birthday coming up. I am going. My husband is going do the taxi service to the hospital. Who knows, I might even have a drink with them. I have been running on empty since Saturday! Thanks for asking and thanks for all the caring wishes and prayers. When I can't sleep at night, I sit and read over the threads and think "Damn Linda, you give some pretty good advice to the newbies". Where would I be if I did not heed my own advice. Smoking is off my table!

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Thanks @Sazerac. You always are full of such wise advice. This rings so true for me also. I am not craving the smokes but my emotions are sure all over the place. Feeling guilt because I was resenting the responsibility my parents had become. I actually found myself leaving and finding quiet spots during the day. My mother is a very unhappy soul and I need to take her in small increments. My mother can not drive herself to the hospital and cannot stay over night because my dad is in ICU. This means I will be spending more time with her. So glad to know you are there to help guide me through. Thanks.

Just got back from emergency room. My dad fell and finally hurt himself pretty good. He has broken 5 ribs and the doctor says patients my dad's age do not do well with that many broken ribs. They are transporting him to the intensive care unit at another hospital. He says this could be a downhill battle for him. I did not think I would be so emotional with the thought of possibly losing my dad. He was so stubborn refusing to go to the hospital and got really mad when I called the rescue squad. I feel so wide awake but know I need to go to bed to get my mom back to the hospital early.

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Wow, you are doing great. Keep on running!

Congrats Boo. Are we going to have a big bash? Tennessee could be a road trip! Please keep us up on the nuptials! Very happy for you!

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I really do like it. It is so cheap. Most of the machines explain themselves. Made it three times this week. I am a little sore but feel so good mentally. Hope you like it.

Wansit, you are not going to stumble because you are strong. No matter what circumstances life throws at us, it will not have to change our quit. Life has many bumps in the road but we always navigate through them, and I have found that I always come out stronger on the other side. Hang tough. Don't let the uncertainty wobble your quit. Shout out if you need us.

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Congrats Kate. I have loved sharing you amazing journey.

Those guys! They keep getting us off track!

You got this now girl. Isn't it a wonderful feeling. You are on your way to the Lido!

Oh my goodness. This brought back a memory. I had three brothers and we used to do this all the time when we were kids.

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I have had a rough go of it

Oh my goodness Wansit. I have the prayers going. Don't stress what may not need stressing. You have this quit so don't let go. We are here for you.

Hmmmmm. Go to the gym or stay home. It is cold outside and I would rather stay in the warm house. Go to the gym or stay home. I could clean a bathroom. Nahhhhhh. Linda you need to go to the gym. Alright, I am going already. I guess I have to work on retraining my brain for this one. ?

Mind your own business

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