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Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Reply #1065 on: August 30, 2024, 08:48:34 AM »
It's a Vitamin deficiency in the brain, typically related to alcoholism.  Loss of motor function and was sad to watch him try to appear normal while extremely chatty and obviously impaired.  He posted up on the kitchen so we took turns dealing with him.  My sister picked him up off the driveway a couple times and that's all I have to say about that.

I'm having coffee on my bad ass friend's porch.  Just saw a hawk land in the trees then launch magnetically in the direction he came from.  A tiny lizard just went by.....unafraid.   I'm pouring a bath in friend's garden tub.  It's nice.

We made a late dinner last night .....9pm lettuce wraps SO good.  Traffic into my old stomping grounds as bad as ever, but DD22 has Dragon Con business and I'll be visiting my father's gf of 18 years, before he chose the maid over her.  Will be curious to see if she remembers the bitterness she felt towards them as dementia takes her mind.

I'm so happy her gum surgery healed enough to eat regular food and chemo was on 22nd so she should be able to enjoy food.....I hope.  My go to nurture stance is to feed and clean.I found fancy fudge and will take her out for brunch then dinner today.

She has it in her mind I'm having a sleepover with her tonight.....and I just might if it's not difficult.

Alcoholism is a terrible coping strategy and my sister and I ended up cleaning mailman's trash for him.  It went quickly with rubber gloves and 2 people loading into big industrial trash bags.  Not sure what that means, but I ran late all day with my choices being what they were.  Have to give that more thought, but off to next adventure now!

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Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Reply #1066 on: September 02, 2024, 09:03:13 AM »
Not sure if DD22 has strep, mono or tonsillitis, but we went to urgent care yesterday morning.  Meds have her feeling much better today.

Went to favorite Chinese Restaurant for Salt and Pepper Squid with xtra jalapenos and an order of Chow Fun with shrimp, snow peas leaves and carrots....that meal's been a favorite since the girls were tiny. Yum!

We organize, clean and leave for lake this evening.

Weather cooling a bit.

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Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Reply #1067 on: September 03, 2024, 08:49:05 AM »
It's 48 here this morning (Tuesday) Lighter.
Almost going from high summer to fireplace weather...
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Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Reply #1068 on: September 03, 2024, 10:33:01 AM »
73 degrees here, Amber.  Breezy.  Overcast, but clearing into blue sky's.  Just a crisp, beautiful day!


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Re: Mindfulness and codependence thread
« Reply #1069 on: September 04, 2024, 08:13:43 AM »
Well, it's early for the temp drop but I'm sure liking it! Windows open, ac set to not turn on (and might just turn it off completely) and breaking out the layers in the mornings.

Putting some finishing touches on mini kitchen in studio. Cleaning. Collecting new furnishings/decor for powder room remodel. Delivery of new work/storage cabinets in 2 weeks. Found replacement doors for cabinets holding up my 4x8 table top. And mentally collecting crafty supplies into fun pkg for a friend's daughter, Althea.

Then, it's on to cleaning up garden beds to "try again" next year - sigh.
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