OT If my granny were alive she'd have called the priest to our home

6 years ago

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So, as if my health (and other..) problems were not enough, my 89yr old mother left us last Sunday and we had to rush Kalliope to the hospital today at dawn where she was diagnosed as suffering from some kind of vertigo to be investigated..

If my dear old God fearing granny were alive she would have called the priest to our home to bless us and ask God for forgiveness..

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nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska

6 years ago

Nik, you have indeed had your share of trials as a family. You have my sincere condolences for your mother's passing and I hope you are able to share many happy memories of the time she was here with you. I'm sure Kalliope is glad to have your support in her own medical issues as you are to have hers, and that is a gift to be cherished however the various tests come out. Vertigo is a considerably disorienting condition and an issue that may need monitoring if it can't be fully resolved, but it's good to have the information to work with, and as in your case to know it isn't yet more serious than it already is.

You know your grandmother may be onto something when you have more than a dozen doctors (and vets) on speed dial. When the doctor starts rubbing his hands in glee when you walk in the room, however - that might be when you consider the priest. For now, I think you need to cut more roses to bring in the house to counteract those "bad vibes". We're happy to be praying on behalf of both of you, and thinking warm thoughts of health and peace for you as well.

Cynthia

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K S
6 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My sincere condolences. And vertigo can be so unsettling -- I hope they sort that out quickly. Some people in these parts would burn sage in your house to cleanse it, but I'd say spending time with live plants is more healing. Given your contributions to this forum, I am guessing you might agree. In any case, I hope things smooth out for you and your family soon!
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
6 years ago
My most sincere condolences, Nik. When my mother died it was as if the driving spirit of our family had gone and nothing else was ever the same. I'm glad you had your mom for a longer time but that doesn't change the grief. I hope Kalliope is better soon. You've been through so much lately.
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Nik, I lost a parent this year also, and you have my sincere condolences. I hope Kalliope gets her vertigo sorted out soon, and that the cause is nothing too serious.

I'll bet your dear old Granny is praying for you anyway, priest or no...

Be strong- we're all pulling for you, and things will get better.

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Lisa Adams
6 years ago
So sorry you've lost your mom, Nik. I hope you have many fond memories to remember her by. I hope Kalliope is better soon, and you as well. This has indeed been a tough time in your life. Hang in there friend! Many of us around the world have you and yours in our thoughts. Lisa
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6 years ago
So sorry about your loss of your mother, Nik. Mine is 90 and at that age too. Maybe Kalliope has Benign Positional Vertigo which is very fixable and not serious.
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Nik, I am thinking of you and your family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother! I know first hand how tough the loss can be. I hope the doctors are finding quick answers for Kalliope. I wish I could wish away the relentless trials, but even if that lies beyond my power, please know that you are in my thoughts! Your dry sense of humor is a great gift. Hold on to it and let it sustain you. Carol
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6 years ago
Nik, I am so sorry that you are going through such a rough time. The loss of a parent is difficult no matter their age.

Here's to Kaliope's health! May it be intact and the vertigo be "just one of those things".

Your family Easter photos were great. I especially loved the "Siesta" with the dogs sprawled on the floor. May you have many more such events.

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Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland
6 years ago
So sorry to hear about your mother Nik. Condolences to you and all your lovely family. I hoe by the time you see this Kalliope is feeling better.

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Nik, I am so sorry. Losing a parent is painful, no matter how long they are with you. I hope that the doctors figure out how to treat Kaliope's vertigo and that your recovery is progressing in spite of all the recent difficulties. When I was a child, people used to say that tragedies happen in threes. Surely you've met your quota. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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My condolences on losing your mother, especially with your current woes. I lost mine young and feel it yet. No time is long enough. I hope they can sort out the vertigo and that your recovery continues.

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