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This is all new for me, my first time here

Last post 10-09-2009 8:31 AM by HeidiD. 1 replies.
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  • 06-23-2009 10:24 PM

    This is all new for me, my first time here

    My Name is Mardeanne and I am happy to be here.  Been having a difficult time since losing my Mother. I was her fulltime caregiver for 7 years. I gave her 150% of myself  and I have been lost without her. Now it's time for me to have some care. I have fallen so much and in November of last year I became very ill. I spent 8 days in the hospital. It was discovered that I had a DVT which is deep vein thrombosis. When I think back to when I was cleaning 11 rooms, washing all the windows, mowing the pasture fields on the rider mower, and then irrigating, planting and caring for the flowers, cooking and keeping almost constantly busy, it's hard to believe that I went downhill the way I did. Wink  I know I would like to meet people and make some new friends. There is no greater love than friendship.

    Mardeanne
  • 10-09-2009 8:31 AM In reply to

    • HeidiD
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    • Joined on 09-21-2009
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    Re: This is all new for me, my first time here

    It is extremely difficult when we lose our parents.  I lost mine only 2 years and I was able to assist them for 8 years to stay in their home.  Mom passed away and Dad passed 9 months later.  I felt lost and very mortal.  I never thought they would leave me LOL.  I understand and hope you get out and find a hobby and meet some new friends.  It is hard and I locked myself away for awhile till I realized it was important for me to live my life too.  Wishing you all the best!  Get your health back on track and become Mardeanne again!


    Warm Regards,
    Heidi DeBrobander
    (877) 854-3563
    Eldercare Advisor
    Quad Cities
    A Place for Mom

    “Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family. Having both is a blessing.” (Donna Hedges)
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