Monthly Archives: August 2011

Foaming at the Mouth

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elsiephoebe

ANSWER: Foaming at the Mouth. QUESTION:  What do you get when you cross quiet morning hours, with a dementia patient who’s forgotten how to swallow her own spit? Not kidding.  Upon entering her room this morning, that is what I … Continue reading →

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If They Only Knew

Posted on August 30, 2011 by elsiephoebe

If they only knew How tired you are— How fearful; how puzzled; how bored— They’d listen to you Whenever you speak; And they’d offer up prayer to the Lord. = – = – = If people could see You furrow … Continue reading →

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Key Sentences from Mark’s Gospel

Posted on August 29, 2011 by elsiephoebe

KEY SENTENCES FROM MARK’S GOSPEL Mark 1 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: 9 …Jesus… was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 …He saw … Continue reading →

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This Blog is Poo

Posted on August 28, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Nine days ago, we think Effie may have suffered a mild stroke.  She’s suddenly silent (unless pressed), largely immobile (requires turning), and forgets how to chew and swallow (food is now from a blender). And oh, for extra fun, she … Continue reading →

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Love Handles

Posted on August 27, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Today we went to breakfast with friends.  I’d never been to this restaurant, and like to be reachable by my hubby on such occasions, so I took along my love handles. According to my doctor (and she should know), before … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills

Posted on August 26, 2011 by elsiephoebe

This time of year, my momma comes in from her garden.  She brings tomatoes, basil, and beans.  I love that! My antique oak secretary has a skeleton key.  Just like my great-grandma’s house had.  I love that! I will not … Continue reading →

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Midlife Non-Crisis

Posted on August 25, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Today my niece turned 41.  No, Not Me: my niece.  What does it all MEAN?!?!!  (Well, besides the fact that my sister had a baby when I was 12.) I refuse to think of myself as old.  Our daughter says … Continue reading →

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Can You Do This?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by elsiephoebe

I just took my glasses off and scrubbed them with the hem of my shirt.  Big deal, right? Well, yeah; it is kind of a big deal.  Effie can’t do that.  She can’t even put on her glasses.  Off the … Continue reading →

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Loose Ends

Posted on August 23, 2011 by elsiephoebe

“Please pray for so-and-so.  It’s an unspoken request.”  Aw, man!  Way to torture me.  Sure, God is on it—no problem.  But can I ignore this?  Will I even be able to hear whatever else is going on, over the voices … Continue reading →

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Send in the Clowns

Posted on August 22, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Our dementia patient is so confused, disconnecting and reconnecting all the time—we never know what to expect from one day to the next. …She’s a Scrambler. Life is so crazy sometimes: schedule, stress, constant sudden changes.  …Like the Mad Mouse. … Continue reading →

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