Posted on 10/30/2023 10:11:14 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Spent the entire month of June in the va hospital. Again (second year in a row). And then 4 1/2 months in a skilled nursing rehab facility. Solved some of the medical issues but I'm still under the weather. Arms and hands still extremely weak. Still in bed for most of my time. Still can't sit in my powerchair very long. Still can't feed myself, etc. Still can't type. Still using voice recognition software to enter posts, etc. Very slow.
Our big problem right now is Chris is overwhelmed and stressed out. We're now looking for a full-time, live-in 24/7 caregiver. We can offer a salary plus room and board to the right person.
So basically, I've been in bed now for a year and a half And I've lost most of my strength. It's gonna take a lot of therapy To get me back on my feet. Still praying for miracles.
Thank you all very much for your continuing prayers and support. God bless.
Oh my. Prayers up for you. God bless.
Thank you very much, TheWriterTX. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much, Gene Eric. God bless.
Thank you very much, Menes. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much, Getready. God bless.
My blessings and thanks for all the years here, commander. May God provide your needs.
Amen. Thank you very much, .30Carbine. God bless.
By the way, one of the nurses at the va said she had a sister Who was looking for work and would be willing to be a live in caregiver. She came and worked for us for one day. I need to be turned every few hours and it turns out that she was too light to turn me. She tried and tried but she just couldn’t get me turned over. I weigh about 155 pounds and she was a very slight 57 year old Lady. Too bad. She seemed like a very conscientious worker.
Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated.
Jim, my prayers and I know all Freepers prayers bless you in this difficult time.
Prayers for You and Chris.
Don’t know if this will be of any help or if they are going beyond the arm/hand device but You might want to check this out.
Thank you very much, waterhill. God bless.
Prayers up Jim and Chris.
Your fighting spirit is an inspiration!
Thank you very much, plain talk. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much, Eagles6. God bless.
Thoughts and prayers are continuing for you JimRob.
God bless you Jim.
Get better.
Prayers!
No, Jim, God Bless You!
FR has been in my life for a very long time. I was a lurker long before being a member. We Love You.
Too bad. Could you get a Hoyer lift, maybe? I’m not sure if one person or two is required to operate those? I wish I lived closer to you. I could not lift you, but I so enjoyed caring for my dad’s physical and companionship needs while he was still with us. Some folks just like doing it; I’m one of those. Unfortunately I have handicaps of my own now. These years require courage and good humor, for sure!
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