Joys And Sorrows

Harry Johnathan · Post by **Harry Johnathan** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:39 am

D-Rock wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:55 pm Update: my mom has been stabilized, and the doctors told my dad that the medicine they’re giving her is working. Apparently the issue is that her gallbladder was clogged. *After* the stint they placed was supposed to keep this from happening. That and her difficulty eating and keeping hydrated as of late didn’t help. The doctors mentioned that they might have to remove the gallbladder, which we were aware was also a problem, but until now it was lower priority. I’m just relieved that she’s stable. I can’t take much more of this anxiety.

The very same thing happened to my momma quite a few months ago. She lost her job because, apparently, having to leave work for a few weeks to receive gallbladder surgery is "no excuse" according to her boss. Her boss was this racist ***** anyway, although both my parents were left unemployed for a while until mom got a new job at the casino.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:48 am

Joy: I might have found someone who is willing to do a roleplay with me.

Harry Johnathan · Post by **Harry Johnathan** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:08 am

Amazee Dayzee wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:48 am Joy: I might have found someone who is willing to do a roleplay with me.

Lovely!

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:34 am

Just have to hope that I somehow don't end up screwing this up.

DDeer · Post by **DDeer** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:35 pm

Joys - getting into final fantasy x remastered, missed it the first time round and good fun to get into a rpg again.
Sorrow - finding I'm starting to struggle with the monotony and being stuck with the same surroundings, harder to see things rationally at the moment.

Post by **D-Rock** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:09 pm

An update on my mom, and not one I want to say. The good news we got is that the doctors got her blood pressure and blood sugar normalized. However, the infection is more worrisome. My dad got off the phone with them, and it’s apparently a bloodstream infection. She’s on antibiotics for that, but they told us that she’s still in bad shape. She’s also apparently “confused” about where she is, not sure what that meant, possibly delirious?

Please, everyone, keep her in your prayers.

CunningFox · Post by **CunningFox** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:11 pm

Sending your mother my best wishes, D-Rock.

Sorrow: Visited my cousin's grave today.

trekkie · Post by **trekkie** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:04 pm

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers, Rock.

Post by **Obbl** » Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:30 pm

Hang tight, D! We're all here for you *hug*

DDeer · Post by **DDeer** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:37 am

Thinking of you and your family D-Rock, hoping you get better news soon.

Daunted

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:48 am

Prayers for your mom, D. It's all such a struggle now but we will get through this. She's clearly a brave, determined soul ... and so are you.

Harry Johnathan · Post by **Harry Johnathan** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:01 am

Praying for you D-Rock. I know what it's like to have a loved one be sick or in the hospital.

Scary news: My grampa got into a fight with my grandma and had a heart attack shortly after. He's fine now, and is staying with us for the week because he doesn't want to see my grandma.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:58 pm

Sorrow: I feel like I need more and more sleep to be able to function normally and I don't understand why.

Post by **Sleet** » Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:26 pm

Sorrow: I have to move to another town for a month during the pandemic for school, which I'm not thrilled at.
Sorrow: Getting vaccinated is super hard right now, which is frustrating...

Post by **D-Rock** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 am

Got some updates. My mom is improving! They felt safe in lowering how much oxygen she got from the tanks since she’s breathing easier, and the infection levels are lowering! She’s still sedated and on some strong antibiotics and antifungals, but it’s at a much lower level now. Hopefully soon she’ll be better! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Thank God and the doctors that she’s on the path for recovery!

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:00 am

Annoyance: I said that I was gonna start to go to bed earlier so that I could be awake more hours of the day to get things done but its now 2 AM and I still have a lot of stuff on websites I need to go over.

DDeer · Post by **DDeer** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:12 am

D-Rock wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 am Got some updates. My mom is improving! They felt safe in lowering how much oxygen she got from the tanks since she’s breathing easier, and the infection levels are lowering! She’s still sedated and on some strong antibiotics and antifungals, but it’s at a much lower level now. Hopefully soon she’ll be better! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Thank God and the doctors that she’s on the path for recovery!

That's great news D-Rock! Thoughts with you.

Sorrows: my dad has tested positive for the virus, he seems fine other than slightly out of breath and has been/ is isolating so hoping for the best.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:05 am

D-Rock wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 am Got some updates. My mom is improving! They felt safe in lowering how much oxygen she got from the tanks since she’s breathing easier, and the infection levels are lowering! She’s still sedated and on some strong antibiotics and antifungals, but it’s at a much lower level now. Hopefully soon she’ll be better! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Thank God and the doctors that she’s on the path for recovery!

Good news is doubly welcome in troubled times. We rejoice with you, D-Rock!

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:25 pm

Annoyance: It looks like national news is pre-empting daytime television which means I am missing my soap. We have several news channels on BASIC television so they couldn't use that? Its not like anybody has antenna's anymore since they don't work now.

CunningFox · Post by **CunningFox** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:56 pm

D-Rock wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 am Got some updates. My mom is improving! They felt safe in lowering how much oxygen she got from the tanks since she’s breathing easier, and the infection levels are lowering! She’s still sedated and on some strong antibiotics and antifungals, but it’s at a much lower level now. Hopefully soon she’ll be better! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers! Thank God and the doctors that she’s on the path for recovery!

Glad to hear it, D-Rock.

Post by **D-Rock** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:17 am

The doctors told my dad earlier today and said that my mom was awake and more alert now. She had a blood transfusion as well, as her red cells were low and white cells were high, but from what I understand, they’re in better proportions now. The doctor cleared us and we got one of my uncles and my aunt to do a Zoom call. But when we finally connected, my heart sank once more. The doctors said she was making really good improvements, but she still looked in bad shape. Likely due to the strength of her medication, she had a hard time knowing where we were exactly, but her face lit up when she could make us out, and she seemed incredibly happy when my aunt played a song from her favorite artist. We spoke for as long as we could, and eventually said good night.

Followed by me completely breaking down once again. And I think she noticed that I was faltering.

I know that she’s doing considerably better than when she first was admitted, but seeing her like that was horribly painful. It felt like I took major steps back in keeping spirits up. It’s easy to say to keep faith that her recovery is remaining on a positive path, but in practice it’s still so hard.

Please, everyone, don’t stop praying.

Harry Johnathan · Post by **Harry Johnathan** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:32 am

If only I could give you a hug through a phone screen, Rock.

DDeer · Post by **DDeer** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:27 am

My thoughts and best wishes to you and your Mum, D-Rock, o.k. to break down over things like this, it is only human and I'm certain your Mum would not have minded if you did appear upset when you spoke to her, shows you care. It is always hard (and can be quite a shock) to see anyone you love when they are ill but the important thing is you were there and she knows you were and the call cheered her up mightily by the sounds of it.

Daunted

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:43 am

"breaking down" is a some what puzzling idiom for "having a humanity reaction". Prayers and blessings, dear artist.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:53 pm

Joy: I finally heard back from my ORS case worker and she thinks she has a proposal that can help me get a job.

Post by **D-Rock** » Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:42 pm

Today was a much needed day.

After yesterday, I had a hard time internalizing the fact that how I saw my mom is not all she’s been. I had to trust that the doctors certainly knew better about her condition, and they had told us that she’s improving and the antibiotics were doing their job. I was close to crying myself to sleep, regardless.

But today, things were different. I was sitting on the couch with my laptop while my aunt was keeping me company, when my phone rang. This was odd, as I’m not one to talk on the phone, but I saw my moms name on the caller ID! I almost dropped my laptop in my excitement! Upon answering, it was the nurse who had called, telling me that my mom was able to finally talk to us!

It meant so much to finally hear her voice and know that she was alert. My aunt and I were overjoyed to be able to have a conversation with her. She’s gaining strength little by little! She still needed help with the call, but things are turning better, and my state of mind has been improving. We offered our love and words of encouragement, then she went to calling others in the family while she could.

We were unfortunately unable to do a Zoom call later tonight, as she had already fallen asleep from her treatment, but I had the knowledge that she was most definitely in good hands. God and the doctors have been good to us and her thus far, and they have told us that she’s still on a positive trajectory. They’re planning on what to do next regarding purging the infection later on once she’s adequately strong enough, but we should have faith that things are going to get better. I finally feel comfort in this situation. It’s hard to do so in both the bad times and the good, but I have to remember that in either case, it’s not something anyone has to go alone.

Keep praying for her and the doctors, everyone.

Harry Johnathan · Post by **Harry Johnathan** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:52 am

May the Lord take care of your mother and the doctor aiding her in this time in struggle. Amen.

DDeer · Post by **DDeer** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:24 am

That's great news D-Rock! Glad you got to talk to your Mum.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:22 am

Very Happy for you, D-Rock! <3 Hope she gets some good rest!

Not much going on with me, but i got my blood work done and doing fine. Got to cut back on greasy foods and pop, though - found .5 cm of polyp. He said it should go away, but wants a check-up down the road just to be safe.

trekkie · Post by **trekkie** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:59 pm

Glad your mom is doing better Rock, praying that she continues to recover .

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:00 pm

What sort of polyp is it if you don't mind me asking? I had the kind that necessitated a colonoscopy.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:24 pm

Reassuring and welcome news, D-Rock - continued prayers. Get yourself a favorite nibbly for a very small celebration and keep us posted.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:50 pm

they didn't specify what type of polyp.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:51 pm

Joy: Even though I sleep until 2 or 3 PM, I think I am on the road of sleeping peacefully at night now at least!

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:41 am

Amazee, you may want to tell a GP. Just so they know.

Post by **Hlaoroo** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:12 am

Joy: My niece was born on Thursday night and she and my sister are both healthy and well!

Welcome Nylah Grace!

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NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:50 am

Welsh Halfwit wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:41 am Amazee, you may want to tell a GP. Just so they know.

Yeah, I agrees with Welsh. Half the day in bed once in a long while is a luxury. On a consistent pattern, it's a concern.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:52 am

Well, the world needs more Tazzies.

NHWestoN · Post by **NHWestoN** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:48 am

Congrattz, there! Nylah Grace is a major-league charmer.

trekkie · Post by **trekkie** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:04 pm

Congrats, Hlaoroo, she’s adorable.