tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post9116054543968880319..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: From the Davis Household...#Ageing, #Walmart, and #AmbienAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-2953192825971786072018-04-14T12:31:23.716-04:002018-04-14T12:31:23.716-04:00I'm even later than Alicia in reading this. I,...I'm even later than Alicia in reading this. I, too, am glad you're sharing your journey with us, Vonnie. Aging is the pits, but (as my father-in-law always said) it beat the alternative. I saw what my mom went through caring for my dad as he fought and lost his battle against COPD, caused by a lifetime of smoking. I watched my mom's mind deteriorate thanks to Alzheimer's. Do I worry that's what's ahead for Hubs and I? Of course. But I can't let it consume me. I'm praying for you and Calvin. Be sure to take care of yourself. Hugs.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65854886738054838282018-04-07T16:23:45.016-04:002018-04-07T16:23:45.016-04:00Oh no, I'm late reading this. I'm so, so s...Oh no, I'm late reading this. I'm so, so sorry. What an awful thing to deal with. Thank God no one was hurt in the accident. Calvin is lucky to have you. Praying for you both.Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18316328114743487432018-04-04T11:48:02.097-04:002018-04-04T11:48:02.097-04:00Vonnie, it breaks my heart to hear what you and Ca...Vonnie, it breaks my heart to hear what you and Calvin are going through. I keep a close eye on OG (probably too close) for any worrisome signs of trouble and see little things here and there, but mostly he's holding his own. The ageing process is a crapshoot, and treats some of us so unfairly. Sadly, we don't get to choose. Hugs to you both.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-76178249874429960802018-04-04T08:00:13.487-04:002018-04-04T08:00:13.487-04:00I hope the sugar was responsible for at least some...I hope the sugar was responsible for at least some of the problem. You and Calvin are in my prayers. If laughter is the best medicine, you and he will find a way.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-22489055282856860592018-04-03T15:17:51.920-04:002018-04-03T15:17:51.920-04:00Vonnie, so glad you have each other to lean on. Th...Vonnie, so glad you have each other to lean on. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and Calvin. Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-22423994977748723952018-04-03T12:14:42.414-04:002018-04-03T12:14:42.414-04:00Vonnie, I'm glad you're sharing what's...Vonnie, I'm glad you're sharing what's happening with us. You've been telling us about Calvin for years, and we really do want to keep up on his health issues. As always, you give us the MASH moments, when you show us the humor in times of tragedy...almost Abbot and Costello...Calvin would want us to laugh, right? Anyway, be sure to care for yourself as you care-give. And use the Ambian scene in a book...for sure :-)Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-58819805694244139322018-04-03T12:00:26.521-04:002018-04-03T12:00:26.521-04:00My heart goes out to you, Vonnie. And to Calvin. S...My heart goes out to you, Vonnie. And to Calvin. So sorry you have to go through this. As bad as things seem, you definitely have your head on straight and are doing, saying, and acting just as Calvin needs you to. As Jannine said. We're here...anytime.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-9942189851458976312018-04-03T10:33:32.060-04:002018-04-03T10:33:32.060-04:00I'm so sorry, Vonnie. The life changes as we a...I'm so sorry, Vonnie. The life changes as we age (and it seems to be different for everyone) are so hard on not only the person aging, but on the ones closest to them. Thinking of you and Calvin today. Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-68563293744466106912018-04-03T09:44:27.724-04:002018-04-03T09:44:27.724-04:00I'm so sorry, Vonnie. Hoping really hard they ...I'm so sorry, Vonnie. Hoping really hard they can get Calvin's meds regulated to see an improvement. Feel free to vent to us anytime you need to.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-81136252177806239252018-04-03T08:04:42.811-04:002018-04-03T08:04:42.811-04:00After another horrendous night, I called 911. His ...After another horrendous night, I called 911. His sugar reading was 3 times too high. He growled at me all night and at one time asked me who I was. So, if I don't reply I'm at the hospital with him. Later, ladies.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72810770658490740742018-04-03T06:10:41.849-04:002018-04-03T06:10:41.849-04:00Oh, Vonnie, I'm so sorry. That has to be so di...Oh, Vonnie, I'm so sorry. That has to be so difficult on so many levels. I'm glad the car seemed to take the worst of the beating from the accident (what a frightening experience), and I'm glad that you have the home health-care worker coming. I hope you can take some of that time to spend on caring for yourself.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com