tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post4002295548054577732..comments2023-11-02T04:25:49.595-07:00Comments on sixtyfivewhatnow: There will be stormy days ahead...Rosaria Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-89274173797684125492011-12-12T21:46:20.516-08:002011-12-12T21:46:20.516-08:00Rosaria, I love your honesty. You are so right! An...Rosaria, I love your honesty. You are so right! And good for you for deciding to take control of your fear and enrolling in a course to help you overcome it. I hope your husband is okay.<br /><br />xo Rshopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620184723064903755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-40420730358547588562011-12-09T17:13:43.897-08:002011-12-09T17:13:43.897-08:00You are so inspiring. There is such a mix of both ...You are so inspiring. There is such a mix of both tender elegant grace and grounded strength in all that you share. <br /><br />I harboured deep fears about 'dealing' with the elderly and their unique needs and have pretty much seen and heard and dealt with most of them now through having my mother in care . It's both humbling and empowering.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-92040982118101971802011-12-06T06:21:08.376-08:002011-12-06T06:21:08.376-08:00WOW you are brave. I faint at the site of every bo...WOW you are brave. I faint at the site of every body's blood, and have been known to faint when the phlebotomist draws mine. The latter has not happened in a number of years as I simply choose to look at anything but what is being done to me.<br /><br />I know we will hear some interesting blogs on your nursing course. But you can do it.<br /><br />My father who took care of Mother when she had was still home with brain cancer, told me in a reflective mood once: :I've hand to do things I never dreamed I would have to do during her illness."NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-38562287282845520432011-12-04T07:46:56.946-08:002011-12-04T07:46:56.946-08:00You say "You can't quit every time someth...You say "You can't quit every time something feels uncomfortable." That is actually very profound and should be on every mirror and prominently displayed in each home.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-4395390220500848682011-11-29T17:53:33.899-08:002011-11-29T17:53:33.899-08:00Yes, Rosaria, once again you have nailed what we e...Yes, Rosaria, once again you have nailed what we encounter in life. I have learned to overcome the sight of blood, never thought I would but we do. I am not up to a course in nursing, but have learned to do what I must and you will too. Healing to husband and strength for you. It seems we never can stop learning, some things take time though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-66710084080339428492011-11-28T17:48:12.873-08:002011-11-28T17:48:12.873-08:00My husband I both have face daunting decisions the...My husband I both have face daunting decisions the past two years.<br /><br />As you rightly said as we age the decisions and task grow harder and darker.<br /><br />We did things we had avoided, like write wills. I have written my funeral and burial desires. He discussed his.<br /><br />I admire your stick-to-it-attitude and know you will pass with flying colors.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-52169968688827050242011-11-28T15:17:33.888-08:002011-11-28T15:17:33.888-08:00I empathize with your reaction to tending wounds, ...I empathize with your reaction to tending wounds, and applaud your idea to enroll in a nursing class. Way to go, girl!Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-9587012540704050552011-11-28T06:20:22.626-08:002011-11-28T06:20:22.626-08:00Wow. I'm impressed by your will and determinat...Wow. I'm impressed by your will and determination. After witnessing my mother-in-law in the hospital yesterday, and the many difficult procedures, I don't think I could take a nursing class. But of course some of it is necessary! When we need to, we do what we never thought possible.<br /><br />Best wishes to your husband.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-65933052567548559532011-11-27T18:32:05.459-08:002011-11-27T18:32:05.459-08:00Good for you for trying, Rosaria. Hope your hubby ...Good for you for trying, Rosaria. Hope your hubby is doing much better by now, and that you had a fine Thanksgiving.<br />As for places/people to teach you what you want to know, have you considered your local Y? They sometimes offer first-aid certifications and the like; they might have (or know of someone who offers) a class. Good luck!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-53719738272379853862011-11-27T12:26:04.950-08:002011-11-27T12:26:04.950-08:00It so happens that this wee I had to attend a refr...It so happens that this wee I had to attend a refresher's course on first aid. At some point the facilitator said: "Don't worry about doing the 'right thing' at the 'right time'. When it's a next-of-kin involved, adrenaline will help us find a way out."<br /><br />You're brave. And Happy Thanksgiving! (belatedly)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-83199410926103438802011-11-27T11:02:26.606-08:002011-11-27T11:02:26.606-08:00In case you missed me calling by recently it is be...In case you missed me calling by recently it is because we have been busy with our olive harvest, but I think you already know that. Oh dear like you this is a scenario i dread, every day I give thanks for our continued good health. Take Care and thanks for your support with my two new blogging projects.:)LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-15294865677172894622011-11-27T07:23:39.385-08:002011-11-27T07:23:39.385-08:00Update:
I investigated nursing classes and they ar...Update:<br />I investigated nursing classes and they are all held out of town, carry steep tuition and fees, as well as enrollment limits. I don't think I'll get in at my age!<br />My next step?<br />I will recruit people to offer community-based information classes that go beyond CPR. Maybe the Fire Dep. or the local clinic will open up their doors and train us!<br /><br />Any other options I should investigate?<br />Thank you all, so very much for your supportive comments.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-13203063757862117862011-11-27T04:57:52.087-08:002011-11-27T04:57:52.087-08:00Oh Rosaria, wow! A nursing course, way to go! I lo...Oh Rosaria, wow! A nursing course, way to go! I love that you're meeting this head on. I'm so so dealing with blood...not so good when it involves someone I love...I might need to do the same thing.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969389246865883205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-18695193078115608222011-11-27T04:33:27.305-08:002011-11-27T04:33:27.305-08:00It was truly amazing what I learned while taking c...It was truly amazing what I learned while taking care of my dad until his passing with cancer...with love it makes it all much easier!...you can and will do a great job!ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-63803004270771452282011-11-26T21:37:18.887-08:002011-11-26T21:37:18.887-08:00You are a role model for me ; -)You are a role model for me ; -)Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-3957368047161996382011-11-26T17:29:05.478-08:002011-11-26T17:29:05.478-08:00Sometimes things in life are daunting but if taken...Sometimes things in life are daunting but if taken one small step at a time we usually manage to overcome tasks which are outside our comfort zone.<br />I think you are very brave attending your nursing course - it may help enormously to overcome your fear of needles etc. Hope your husband recovers well and quickly.Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-70609944806372901092011-11-26T07:39:02.432-08:002011-11-26T07:39:02.432-08:00Hugs.
There will be stormy days, but there will a...Hugs.<br /><br />There will be stormy days, but there will also be good days. Many many many good days :)<br /><br />Anda nursing course sounds like a great ideaThat gentleman's ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662660073866660544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-80259909489253597462011-11-26T07:35:01.835-08:002011-11-26T07:35:01.835-08:00Good for you! I am just as squeamish, and the thou...Good for you! I am just as squeamish, and the thought of a nursing course makes me very scared.. I think it is admirable, and a brilliant idea, though! Hope your husband is doing well!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694425567973843826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-24519123558271652982011-11-25T19:17:13.501-08:002011-11-25T19:17:13.501-08:00good meditation on life's challenges!
Aloh...good meditation on life's challenges!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha from Honolulu<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> <br /> > < } } ( ° ><br /> <br /> ><}}(°><br /><br />< ° ) } } > <Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-84631700634550125822011-11-25T17:13:38.245-08:002011-11-25T17:13:38.245-08:00Even though I work in surgery, I still find it har...Even though I work in surgery, I still find it hard to take care of those I love...so I commend you for your bravery and determination to be there for your family in all areas. I know your hubby is probably very thankful for all you do.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-77287633698611430272011-11-25T15:06:42.065-08:002011-11-25T15:06:42.065-08:00As they say, aging is not for sissies. But it soun...As they say, aging is not for sissies. But it sounds like you're taking the bull by the horns, so good for you! Suggestion: Start watching Doc Martin on TV, abt. the English surgeon who's afraid of blood. Might make you feel better about it all.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-30198057292621429642011-11-25T11:13:40.412-08:002011-11-25T11:13:40.412-08:00Fears...we live and die by them, it seems. But now...Fears...we live and die by them, it seems. But now you...so impressed that you're facing this present problem (hope hubby heals well) and a nursing course sounds like a BRILLIANT idea!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-86103780218443835172011-11-25T08:20:06.749-08:002011-11-25T08:20:06.749-08:00You WILL do it, Rosaria. Taking that course is an...You WILL do it, Rosaria. Taking that course is an excellent decision. Well done.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-64725797756164048052011-11-25T08:01:18.761-08:002011-11-25T08:01:18.761-08:00Thanks, everyone!
I shall report on my progress in...Thanks, everyone!<br />I shall report on my progress in this area. If any of you have nursing degrees, don't hesitate to give me advise on how to start, what course to sign up for, etc. Did any nurse ever had to condition herself/himself to accept needles and blood and...? How did you do it?Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-70702456279988479932011-11-25T06:29:40.959-08:002011-11-25T06:29:40.959-08:00Well done. That is a wonderful decision.
I found I...Well done. That is a wonderful decision.<br />I found I could relate to this post very well.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.com