I've been concerned about her as well....such a sweet, sweet lady. She was getting help in her home and learning new ways to do things because of her vision problems.
Mawzy is doing OK. Not posting now but reading some. She is getting ready for her family Cruise in March. She is treating the family on a week-long Alaska Cruise. Her eyes are getting worse but she can see to play some large print cards.
Lois, thank you so much for letting us know about Mawzy. Does anyone know anything about Gmaewok? It really bothers me when folks I've gotten to know and care about just kind of disappear.
Thank you so much Lois. I've been thinking about her and wondering how she is doing. I thought maybe she could no longer post because of her vision. I am so glad to hear she is o.k.
Mawzy, if you do read this, I'm so glad you are okay, and when you feel up to it, let us here from you. I miss you and I also miss your stories of Noche! (((HUGS)))
Update on Mawzy. She has had problems with a collapsed lung over the past winter but is doing better now. Been visiting her children some and has a new great grandchild and expecting another one the first of next year. She said to tell you all she doesn't know how soon she will be back but she is doing ok. Forgot to ask her about Noche so I will do that.
Hi all. Lois told me that someone was asking for me.
I'm not on the board at all anymore. But here is the update.
My husband has been in a nursing home for a full year now. At this point he is totally bedridden and can no longer talk. He has to be fed, but is willing to eat. They know that I won't allow a feeding tube, but as long as he is willing to open his mouth I want him fed and that is how they feel about it as well, so it works. I had a very hard week back in February when our 50th Anniversary happened followed by his 73rd birthday. And this was my 70th birthday year as well. My birthday was OK because my daughter made sure that it was. I give her a lot of credit for that.
I go to see him every 5 to 7 days. Mostly he is asleep when I go in. He is basically, just hanging in there. I check in with the nurses, the aides and when possible hospice. An experienced hospice nurse told me she thought he would be gone by last March, but no, he is hanging in there. He could die tomorrow or 5 years from now from the looks of it. There is no quality of life left.
As for me, essentially I'm a widow and have been one for a year now. I'm a quiet mourner. I didn't even realize just how much I was mourning until it was over and I began to pick up the pieces of my life again. Because my LO hasn't died yet I know I've got another big hump to get over when he does, and I'm in limbo now, but I'm still making progress.
So I'm doing OK and I hope all of you are as well.
I also have been wondering about stuntgirl. I hope she was able to keep her farm, it sounded so beautiful and I know it meant a lot to her. Hope she is happy.
Starling ♥ So wonderful to hear from you!!! I have missed you ((hugs)) I am very sorry to hear your husband has declined so....it must be very difficult... What a blessing your daughter is, I am glad she made sure you had a good day in the midst of so many painful anniversaries. Pop in from time to time to let us know how you are… or email me…. You remain in my thoughts and prayers ♥
Lois you are great! Thank you for contacting Starling for me :)
A note from Mawzy today. She reports doing pretty good. Expecting another great grandchild in Feb. and she has been taking crochet classes. Some traveling during the next few months. Her dh passed 7 1/2 months ago.
"Go ahead and greet everyone for me. I went to see another specialist 2 weeks ago. My left eye has deteriorated more and there isn't much left except periferial vision. The right eye has also deteriorated but not as much. I feel good. My BP and all my blood work are well within the normal range."
I talked to Mawzy and she is just "blooming". Taking a class at the local College and just love it. She has been traveling some and so "full of life". Her eye situation has not improved but she is thankful she is not worse.
Her words:: "I started going to Central Washington Univaersity in September. You ask how I can see the text book? Believe it or not, I use audio on line and enlarged print. I use a tape recorder in class to take notes and I am managing to get around just fine. The young jpeople seem to be rather fascinated with me. I've been asked what my career plans are. How old I am. (Lois, when I tell them I'll be 82 years old, they act like they didn't know people lived to be 82 years old!.) Am I married. Why I don't drive and you name it. Pretty fun. I feel like I'm in the United Nations. So far I've met students from Iraq, Monrovia, Russia, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, China, and Kenya and Uganda (sp). I'm learning how to understand their dialects. I'm really having a wonderful time.
Don's been gone for 2 years now. It is getting better but I still miss him so much. I sometimes wake up with tears on my face and I know I've been dreaming about him. Does it ever go away? I'm really happy with my life now but it's not the same. You and Mary know that and so does everyone else. I try not to feel sorry for myself."
Thanks for the news; Mawzy's one to look up to and follow. Interesting how interested the "youngs" are in active "olders" on campus. We aren't in rocking chairs; we're rocking. HA
Fantastic! Hurray for you, Mawzy......you go, girl......
I agree, no sitting in rockers for this bunch....For me, I am spending a week in Miami next month with online friends I met over 12 years ago when searching for info on EOAD.....we have stayed together all this time....just like a lot of people on this site have. Wonderful. I have another week in Panama City Beach scheduled for August and a bus trip to Savannah in October. Gotta keep keepin' on!
There is life after all the heartache....you just need to embrace it. God didn't bring you this far to drop you on your head.......
I copied the responses to Mawzy's post and mailed them to her, and she was thrilled. She seems to have a problem with posting now, so I will copy any more comments and forward them to her.
Oh, Lois--how thoughtful you are!! The responses brought joy to my heart! I don't know how to do it but is there a way for you to let them know I read every of them. How good of them to respond. I'm impressed by those who are doing so much travelling. When I finish school, I may do a bit more. I want to cruise around the Hawaiian Island and take the train trip on Canada's Transcontinental Railroad.