tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post3830002439587575630..comments2024-03-28T22:39:59.790+00:00Comments on Going Gently: God Loves A TrierJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21288251004191175352021-01-09T16:58:07.085+00:002021-01-09T16:58:07.085+00:00I have such admiration for you ,the job you do is ...I have such admiration for you ,the job you do is just incredible, it takes a special person to look after those who through no fault of their own develop abusive tendencies either physical or mental. I am having to learn how to deal with outbursts from my son, he had brain surgery to stop his seizures but sadly it hasn't worked, he has mood swings now that he can't help and doesn't realise afterwards but he can be very cruel and nasty, and yet he is such a sweetie, he has even punched my husband, sometimes I shout back and I feel dreadful but I am slowly learning to cope, on other occasions he is totally the opposite way and is so funny and inhibitions go out the window and will moon at us as he walks through the lounge and at the age of 38 can behave like a naughty boy, I love him to bits and everyday is precious, he often goes into status which is so scary but the paramedics are amazing as are all the nhs staff that we have relied on for years. You and your colleagues are selfless and amazing, thank you, thank you ,thank you.xChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265885693374549426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91831183980635736602021-01-09T02:15:18.036+00:002021-01-09T02:15:18.036+00:00Funny ... over the years, your home has been, prim...Funny ... over the years, your home has been, primarily, a dog's heaven. But small Albert, lone cat, longest standing four-legged resident, has gotten along after a fashion with everyone. In fact, he's the only one other than you who has known everyone, all those special characters in your life. Now, in the end, he might be what, over time, calms Dorothy down and helps to give her confidence about herself. Stranger things have happened. Bravo, Albert.Rafe's Hotelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898852529318083316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2826011487471567172021-01-08T20:51:35.196+00:002021-01-08T20:51:35.196+00:00I don’t think he will ever give up, he’s not the t...I don’t think he will ever give up, he’s not the type John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20662289282463164172021-01-08T13:18:59.593+00:002021-01-08T13:18:59.593+00:00Dear Albert.Dear Albert.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80544762418755503372021-01-08T04:26:45.657+00:002021-01-08T04:26:45.657+00:00I'm glad Albert is trying to be friends with D...I'm glad Albert is trying to be friends with Dorothy.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-76813258886847950802021-01-08T01:41:27.607+00:002021-01-08T01:41:27.607+00:00So pleased for Dotty that Albert has had a transfe...So pleased for Dotty that Albert has had a transfer of affections; lets hope more smooching is in the offing. Sorry you are having such a terrible time of things in the UK. The frontline workers are all heroes in my book I only wish people would take the virus seriously.<br /><br />Jo in AucklandJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654932887735045108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1373667640452571312021-01-07T22:21:23.600+00:002021-01-07T22:21:23.600+00:00So cute. Thanks for making me smile.So cute. Thanks for making me smile.Linda Hathornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075170529294812146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-4088385520722327922021-01-07T21:46:45.967+00:002021-01-07T21:46:45.967+00:00Respect for you and all the carers out there. Albe...Respect for you and all the carers out there. Albert seems to have taken the lead and could just be the key to helping Dorothy through the tough times.Comox Valley and beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592683050512187874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11905196175490254852021-01-07T21:23:25.354+00:002021-01-07T21:23:25.354+00:00Is but ee, but this is an English woman's take...Is but ee, but this is an English woman's take on it so I'm happy to be corrected!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278619080192910865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52335351125357049142021-01-07T20:31:02.761+00:002021-01-07T20:31:02.761+00:00Albert Albert ALBERT! He misses Winnie too. Perhap...Albert Albert ALBERT! He misses Winnie too. Perhaps this will help Dorothy calm her anxiety. We all need a friend. And one to understand us is even better.<br />Ruth in Oxnard USAHOA Mgr Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949018880623140075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9679139139139932742021-01-07T20:19:39.048+00:002021-01-07T20:19:39.048+00:00They look so sweet together John-I love it when I ...They look so sweet together John-I love it when I notice my furry ones interactions xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8091184298023331892021-01-07T19:24:19.958+00:002021-01-07T19:24:19.958+00:00Looks very promising for them both.Looks very promising for them both.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59927538357671620032021-01-07T18:27:07.294+00:002021-01-07T18:27:07.294+00:00So good to hear that you are taking care of yourse...So good to hear that you are taking care of yourself, John. You can't help others when you are past your limits.<br /><br />Albert's got a 'type', doesn't he!?!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477806052578880686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-15947234846496856872021-01-07T18:13:56.996+00:002021-01-07T18:13:56.996+00:00I hope they form a firm friendship now that Winnie...I hope they form a firm friendship now that Winnie is gone.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-35404666373226497342021-01-07T18:10:48.510+00:002021-01-07T18:10:48.510+00:00I don't know how the ICU staff are managing to...I don't know how the ICU staff are managing to keep going. When this is over they all need to be treated to a month in one of those posh spas where you get do nothing but have massages, facials, a swim in the pool, yoga at sunrise etc. Seriously, someone better be paying attention to their needs and not expect them to just carry on although I fear this is what will happen.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81916156594074662452021-01-07T17:43:28.330+00:002021-01-07T17:43:28.330+00:00Many, many years ago prior to a career change I wa...Many, many years ago prior to a career change I was deputy manager of a nursing home for people with Alzheimers. The home also catered for people with other conditions, including people with Huntington's Chorea, an awful condition for those who inherit it. One resident with said affliction was a man with a violent temper and not beyond threatening staff. Unfortunately on one occasion I walked into the manager's office to find that he had pinned a nurse to the wall and was threatening to hit her. As I walked in he turned round and swung a punch - which landed square in my face sending me sprawling - unfortunately into his daughter who was following me into the office to discuss his progress. Hey ho. Not an everyday occurrence, but something that nurses are sometimes subjected to in the course of care. As I recall the police were called - but outbursts of temper and aggression are features of the condition my assailant had so I didn't want any further action taken. I did sport a good black eye for a while afterwards.Life's rich tapestry...Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426551614981455887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52499374593965698082021-01-07T17:01:44.381+00:002021-01-07T17:01:44.381+00:00Illness and stress sometimes bring out the worst i...Illness and stress sometimes bring out the worst in people, thank you for understanding. It is good to see Dorothy has a new friend. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71448908093617761442021-01-07T16:47:05.260+00:002021-01-07T16:47:05.260+00:00I'm sorry John, take careI'm sorry John, take careShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099127578746631997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-25736431971107094082021-01-07T16:16:18.842+00:002021-01-07T16:16:18.842+00:00I love Trier too! The Roman gate, the cathedral, t...I love Trier too! The Roman gate, the cathedral, the... Oh, wait...WickedHamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507325341606702301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68698984312107245722021-01-07T16:02:37.350+00:002021-01-07T16:02:37.350+00:00You've had your hair played with. Utter deligh...You've had your hair played with. Utter delight xMoaning Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952834138083799007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18521415376800616682021-01-07T16:01:24.649+00:002021-01-07T16:01:24.649+00:00AND Winnie xAND Winnie xMoaning Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952834138083799007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26707728342676147132021-01-07T15:58:46.007+00:002021-01-07T15:58:46.007+00:00I learned long ago that patience is needed when yo...I learned long ago that patience is needed when you visit the hospital. Years ago my son needed emergency brain surgery after an accident at his high school. They rushed him through and saved his life. I know now that if the nurses have you waiting - that is a good sign that you are not in urgent danger! So I never complain about waiting. Thank you for your work, John.Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81232099412255165282021-01-07T15:29:50.780+00:002021-01-07T15:29:50.780+00:00No, he’s never really warmed to me .he liked my ex...No, he’s never really warmed to me .he liked my exJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90820044006750914862021-01-07T15:29:39.019+00:002021-01-07T15:29:39.019+00:00LOVE the pix! stay strong, john!LOVE the pix! stay strong, john!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28930418775311113202021-01-07T15:27:31.825+00:002021-01-07T15:27:31.825+00:00Caregivers have the most challenging work of anyon...Caregivers have the most challenging work of anyone. You have my utmost respect. Returning to even a modicum of normality will go a long way. We all need some relief. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.com