Good morning Patrick. Wow, your daughters are amazing to have gotten so much taken care of. I know it's going to feel mighty strange and you're worried, but doesn't everything new feel strange and scary at first? The cost of the studio apartment sounds high, but the good thing is it means there are other expenses that you won't have, like taxes and the normal house expenses you'd have to cover yourself. Do they take care of meals? I'd imagine you'd be making some new friends too and your family would be close by. It'll work out. You might not be happy with some things, but there will be other things that will be much better. Just take it one day at a time.
Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven
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Good morning Patrick. Wow, your daughters are amazing to have gotten so much taken care of. I know it's going to feel mighty strange and you're worried, but doesn't everything new feel strange and scary at first? The cost of the studio apartment sounds high, but the good thing is it means there are other expenses that you won't have, like taxes and the normal house expenses you'd have to cover yourself. Do they take care of meals? I'd imagine you'd be making some new friends too and your family would be close by. It'll work out. You might not be happy with some things, but there will be other things that will be much better. Just take it one day at a time.
Just finished a lil' phone visit with Patrick. He called to let us know that he is home for the night with his DIL. Tomorrow they will head over to his daughter's where he'll be staying 'til he's up to finding his own place.
He didn't realize he had posted a couple of times on the FP. So he said I could repost over here...
Pat has his new prosthetics and they're functional. But he will have to have them adjusted at a later date. Plus his hearing aids (at 50% efficiency) will need attention also.
Again, he mentioned all the love, care and support that the Porchers have demonstrated!
Here's hoping that this is his low point! I know that his memories of Ginny will be with him forever. As I told him, she is watching over him like she did on this earth. God's loving blessings to both!
PS: He said he'll get back with us as he can...
He didn't realize he had posted a couple of times on the FP. So he said I could repost over here...
Pat has his new prosthetics and they're functional. But he will have to have them adjusted at a later date. Plus his hearing aids (at 50% efficiency) will need attention also.
Again, he mentioned all the love, care and support that the Porchers have demonstrated!
Here's hoping that this is his low point! I know that his memories of Ginny will be with him forever. As I told him, she is watching over him like she did on this earth. God's loving blessings to both!
PS: He said he'll get back with us as he can...
Thank you for the update! I'm so glad that he knows that he can call you, what a great comfort you must be. Blessings on you, too!
Thanks so much for posting this. All these changes are going to be rough, but it sounds like his daughter and g-daughter are stepping up to help him in so many ways. Poor Patrick has to find a new normal and that's just going to take time.
I posted my reply on the FP before I saw this. Thank you; Iffy, for posting both places.
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Patrick is still stuck on da front porch...
post A - "Well going to be leaving my house in a couple of hours and start this proceedure of life changing changes. To say I’m scared is an understatement I’m petrifified is more like it I’m leaving everything that is familiar to me. I’m scared poopless so much to change. I’m not there person I was 2 months ago. I’m going to stay and it’s weird.
These 2 girls have done so much to help me. Everything is being done from me. Spoiling me but they like to do it. Will make cotact after day i get there. Thank you for all of your help and hard work with all that has been going on. I’m pretty darned lucky to have you guys as my best friends my only friends. But time marches on."
post B - "Wanted to let you know I’m here and it’s actually pretty comfy so so far so. I was scared poopless about this but they are really going out of the way to make me feel wanted and will help with anything I require. So will keep you informed"
So glad that all is going well, Pat!
post A - "Well going to be leaving my house in a couple of hours and start this proceedure of life changing changes. To say I’m scared is an understatement I’m petrifified is more like it I’m leaving everything that is familiar to me. I’m scared poopless so much to change. I’m not there person I was 2 months ago. I’m going to stay and it’s weird.
These 2 girls have done so much to help me. Everything is being done from me. Spoiling me but they like to do it. Will make cotact after day i get there. Thank you for all of your help and hard work with all that has been going on. I’m pretty darned lucky to have you guys as my best friends my only friends. But time marches on."
post B - "Wanted to let you know I’m here and it’s actually pretty comfy so so far so. I was scared poopless about this but they are really going out of the way to make me feel wanted and will help with anything I require. So will keep you informed"
So glad that all is going well, Pat!
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I have a MacBook Pro so I just click on Bookmarks and in the drop down menu I click on Add Bookmark.
I use a PC with Chrome as browser. Once I'm where I want to be, I right click the header and click 'bookmark' from the drop down menu.
AND - @2legsshrt . . .
Here is what I do on Chrome browser . . . If you look at the Address Bar - to the far right is a "STAR" - if you hold your mouse over it Ya' will see the following: "Bookmark This Page" - once you click on the "Star" it will ask you where/what "folder" you want to save the webpage address to (I actually have it "Saved" to the "Bookmark Bar" which is located right under the address bar) - when you finished picking where you want the webpage just click "SAVE" - You're all done . . . Just Sayin' . . .
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In general, when asking how to do something on a computer, ask for how to achieve a goal, not how to do some specific thing. (Ask how to make The Den easy to reach with one click on your particular device rather than how to create a bookmark.)
This was my father's method when trying to learn a new language idiomatically. (He would ask "What do people say when they see each other the first time each day?" rather than asking "How do I say 'Good Morning?' " It may just be that in that language/country people usually say "Good Day" or "Happy Morning" when they first see each other. Maybe saying "Good Morning" just sounds like a foreigner who isn't familiar with the language.
This was my father's method when trying to learn a new language idiomatically. (He would ask "What do people say when they see each other the first time each day?" rather than asking "How do I say 'Good Morning?' " It may just be that in that language/country people usually say "Good Day" or "Happy Morning" when they first see each other. Maybe saying "Good Morning" just sounds like a foreigner who isn't familiar with the language.
I never knew the star method. It seems like they put at least two methods for doing something in most functions.
Thanks for helping Pat find his way back, Iffy! I'm so glad he's finding his fears unfounded & is making the transition in peace.
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Well I had to report in. Last night I slept all the way through the night. I can't remember the last time I did that. It has literally months possibly a year. I'm so comfortable it is amazing. Went to bed at 1030 and never woke up till 7am. This is really amazing. Amazing that I did that I did this I feel so good and so comfy I can't believe it. Thanks to everyone and especially God for making this happen. I think Ginny and God for making this happen. I figured you guys would be glad to hear this. I'm more at home here then I was at home. I am really on a great trip. This is really something. They have told me that I don't need to worry about finding My own place I can stay as long as I want. They have changed their lives to accomodate me. I can't get over it. Thanks to everyone. This is the best thing to happen since Ginny passed. I am so overwhelme by this. So thats it from my end everything is great.
Pat it was so nice talking with you on the phone today. Like your post above, you voice was full of optimism and good spirits. It was so good to hear you say you haven't been this happy in a long long time as "they've" done everything they could think of to make you welcome and comfortable. And it's sure doesn't hurt that Chris is such a good cook and the food is great. That should help you to keep ganging weight after month's of institution food. Best wishes that things keep going in a positive direction for you now.
Wow Chris is making spagheti from scratch for dinner. Can't beat that. Like I said it is really good here. It doesn't take Ginnys spot but it sure helps. Thank you guys for all the support. Just can't beat you guys for friends. It has really helped me and I thank you for all yove done to help me while I'm in this hole. Last night I prayed to God and to Ginny to help me get through this terrible time. I am sure they both had a hand in making this transition.I just couldn't have had better help.
Sounds like it's the best thing since well before Ginny passed. At least since she got sick. I'm so happy that it's so much better than you thought it would be! I'm sure Ginny had a lot of input on what you needed. I hope you get many, many more comfy days & nights.
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