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Friday, April 17, 2015

Life Happens

Two things.

One, I have not received the March 6 or March 13 issues. If anyone can scan and send to me, I would appreciate it.

Two, my father had a serious stroke recently. He is non-ambulatory and can't speak. It's been hard dealing with that and taking over his finances. So forgive me if my analyses aren't timely.

11 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 17, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    So sorry about your father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. ChrisApril 18, 2015 at 3:12 AM

    I'll look for the stories you're missing, Kate, and email them across if I can. Wishing your father a speedy recovery.

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  3. BetsiApril 18, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    So sorry to hear about your dad, Kate.

    And don't give a thought to the timeliness of your blog, everyone understands that family comes first.

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  4. UnknownApril 18, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    I have the March 2 issue. Is that one you need? I can e-mail it to you.

    My mother had a similar stroke. We DID figure out flashcards that helped her, and a pad and a flip plastic thing that kids used to play with. You print on the cover sheet, show it to a person to read, then pull up the plastic cover and the writing disappears and the slate is fresh for another message.

    If your dad can use one hand -- and hopefully his dominant hand -- these things may help. Therapy also can do wonderful things now -- speech, regaining body abilities.

    Good luck and take advantage of every offer of assistance. It's SOOO hard. Bless your soul and bless your heart.

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  5. Sandy SmithApril 18, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Kate, so sorry to hear about your dad. Let him be your priority.

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  6. Mary AnnApril 20, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Sorry to hear about your father. You and yours will be in my thoughts.
    --Mary Ann

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  7. PatApril 20, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    So sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending thoughts and prayers yours and his way. Please don't worry about the blog, you're needed elsewhere right now.

    Take care.

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  8. Tracie RaeApril 20, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Your dad is in my prayers.

    Tracie Rae

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  9. TamaraApril 20, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    It must be horrible to not be able to speak. I hope he has a promising prognosis and gets better quickly.

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  10. bettye griffinApril 21, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's illness, Kate. Stay strong.

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  11. AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Hi Kate,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Will keep him and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs, Tressa


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