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  1. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by denzel
    Wow! Huge changes!
    Can I please respectfully suggest in view of you taking on your MIL with her health and medical problems that you look at things at your new house such as extra wide door openings, carer friendly showers, ramp to entrance to house etc. Being realistic, her health isn't going to improve, and neither will (probably) her mobility. And the older she gets (sorry) the more she will deteriorate.
    I hope that she has some sort of outside sourced "domestic assistance" (not you, outside services) to help her maintain her "acitivities of daily living" e.g. hygiene, feeding, mobility, socialising, etc. (Speaking from experience ).
    Can only wish you all the best x.
    Absolutely. We have already thought of all the long term needs. We have the height/weight toilets, hers is a walk in shower with seat, all door handles are lever versus knobs, her room is downstairs and large enough to accommodate any future medical equipment, etc. She is currently pretty healthy other than asthma and occasional need for oxygen. The fall was as she was leaving the dealership from getting her car serviced. She missed the curb. We are prepping for when the time comes, though. As of right now, she is very independent. We just worried that if something happened when she is so far out and all alone it could be tragic. Also, as a widow she is isolated and lonely on her own. Merry Christmas to you!
  2. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Sandra3
    Wow!! so much in such little time!!
    New job also!!
    But you are used to moving a lot like us, so the new house and move will be a walk in the park for you! You will rock all that hard work!

    I wish you the very best for 2019 my friend, for you and your family, and a Very Merry Christmas!
    Thanks Sandra. Yes, I am a pro at moving but now the added stress of selling our current house at just the right time. Not too early so the move will be as seamless as possible. I just usually have a lot more prep and planning time. I am a list maker like you would not believe. LOL. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy 2019 as well. Will be praying that your doctors are able to find you some relief for a healthier 2019. Hugs.
  3. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by MsLisa71
    Well you know it is meant to be when it comes together so well! Congrats and Merry Christmas.
    Thanks for always being a friendly voice and encouragement.
    Thank you Lisa. This is truly the perfect house and in the area we wanted to stay. (Less than a mile from our current home so we can check on the building process frequently throughout.) I am so very happy and anxious all at the same time. LOL. Kind of like waiting to get sleeved. Merry Christmas!
  4. denzel's Avatar
    Wow! Huge changes!
    Can I please respectfully suggest in view of you taking on your MIL with her health and medical problems that you look at things at your new house such as extra wide door openings, carer friendly showers, ramp to entrance to house etc. Being realistic, her health isn't going to improve, and neither will (probably) her mobility. And the older she gets (sorry) the more she will deteriorate.
    I hope that she has some sort of outside sourced "domestic assistance" (not you, outside services) to help her maintain her "acitivities of daily living" e.g. hygiene, feeding, mobility, socialising, etc. (Speaking from experience ).
    Can only wish you all the best x.
  5. Sandra3's Avatar
    Wow!! so much in such little time!!
    New job also!!
    But you are used to moving a lot like us, so the new house and move will be a walk in the park for you! You will rock all that hard work!

    I wish you the very best for 2019 my friend, for you and your family, and a Very Merry Christmas!
  6. MsLisa71's Avatar
    Well you know it is meant to be when it comes together so well! Congrats and Merry Christmas.
    Thanks for always being a friendly voice and encouragement.
  7. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Sandra3
    I love the colors and the reason for wearing it, as a way to honor your mama, is the best thing! congrats on your new art piece!! (and well done for winning on those four hours of pain...)

    I must say I have zero tattoo, wanted one at some point (a Maori symbol when we lived in New Zealand) but I got cold feet. Plus with my many allergies, I was not sure it was that safe...but I might change my mind next time we go there...we'll see!
    Thanks Sandra. I love it so much. I keep admiring it every time I see it. I have a very high pain tolerance level so it helps. But it was a long, long tattoo. The guy complimented me on how well I handled it.
  8. Sandra3's Avatar
    I love the colors and the reason for wearing it, as a way to honor your mama, is the best thing! congrats on your new art piece!! (and well done for winning on those four hours of pain...)

    I must say I have zero tattoo, wanted one at some point (a Maori symbol when we lived in New Zealand) but I got cold feet. Plus with my many allergies, I was not sure it was that safe...but I might change my mind next time we go there...we'll see!
  9. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by AnnieG
    How absolutely breathtaking! As a mom and BC survivor, I have to say that's a fabulous tribute. I have 3, but would like one more ... I'm holding out for "older and wiser" lol. Not there yet. My oldest aughter has a MOM with rose, heart and skeleton on her shoulder
    Thanks Annie! Yeah. I have 9 but most are relatively small. This one and the two on my back are the biggest ones. I will be getting a large one on my back next year as well. (I have a bigger one between my shoulders and a big one on my lower back. The next one will be in the middle connecting them all.) I do not have any tattoo regrets.
  10. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by EllisM80
    I LOVE that! It is really pretty! My husband's mom passed from breast cancer when he was 11. I had a breast cancer scare a few years ago. So, we are walking advertisements for breast cancer awareness. He even painted his motor pink in his car. I have 7 pieces myself and they all have meaning. I tried to upload the one I got for my husband to remember his mom by but I don't know how without a url.
    You have to size it right on your computer and then click on the little picture logo. Then hit basic uploader and pick it from your pc. I have 9 now. My next will be a large cherry blossom tree on my back.
  11. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Ann2
    It's GORGEOUS! Really, really nice. <3
    Thanks Ann! It looks so amazing I keep finding myself checking it out.
  12. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by jerzeygirl
    I think a tattoo should mean something to the person and this obviously does to you! My husband wants to get one together, but at almost 69; I'm not sure about the whole idea although I'm intrigued about what the experience is like. Might just have to be a little adventurous!
    I agree. I love all mine. I say age is nothing but a number! Go for it!
  13. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by DutchSleeve
    Tattoos aren't really my thing, but I am happy that you are happy!
    Thanks Dutch!
  14. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiGal
    That is just gorgeous!
    Thanks so much. I can't stop admiring it!
  15. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by jaimaroo
    I love water color! Congrats to you.
    I am sorry for your loss, but excited for your journey.
    Enjoy!
    I am super happy with it. My artist is amazing. Will probably get another from him next year on my back. Another piece I have been wanting is a cherry blossom tree on my back. A big one!
  16. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by hookydad
    That is AWESOME! I am getting my first one shortly and can not wait!
    Awesome! What are you getting? Ask the artist if he uses Saniderm medical tape (or another brand) and if he doesn't order some from amazon. It will make the tattoo healing process much better. I have many and this is the first one I had the tape for since my last was in 2011. HUGE difference in the healing process. The tape is pretty cheap, too. What are you getting?
  17. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Stacey03
    Gorgeous Christie xx
    Thanks lovie!
  18. Christie13's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Grammy2s&c
    I can't see it well. Must be you have to view on a laptop? I can see how vibrant it is and it is beautiful! I love tattoos that honor a parent! Nice one!
    It is super nice. Yeah on the laptop you can click on it. It is super beautiful and bright like my mother was and how I will always remember her.
  19. AnnieG's Avatar
    How absolutely breathtaking! As a mom and BC survivor, I have to say that's a fabulous tribute. I have 3, but would like one more ... I'm holding out for "older and wiser" lol. Not there yet. My oldest aughter has a MOM with rose, heart and skeleton on her shoulder
  20. EllisM80's Avatar
    I LOVE that! It is really pretty! My husband's mom passed from breast cancer when he was 11. I had a breast cancer scare a few years ago. So, we are walking advertisements for breast cancer awareness. He even painted his motor pink in his car. I have 7 pieces myself and they all have meaning. I tried to upload the one I got for my husband to remember his mom by but I don't know how without a url.
  21. Ann2's Avatar
    It's GORGEOUS! Really, really nice. <3
  22. jerzeygirl's Avatar
    I think a tattoo should mean something to the person and this obviously does to you! My husband wants to get one together, but at almost 69; I'm not sure about the whole idea although I'm intrigued about what the experience is like. Might just have to be a little adventurous!
  23. Dutchie's Avatar
    Tattoos aren't really my thing, but I am happy that you are happy!
  24. KiwiGal's Avatar
    That is just gorgeous!
  25. jaimaroo's Avatar
    I love water color! Congrats to you.
    I am sorry for your loss, but excited for your journey.
    Enjoy!
  26. hookydad's Avatar
    That is AWESOME! I am getting my first one shortly and can not wait!
  27. Stacey03's Avatar
    Gorgeous Christie xx
  28. Grammy2s&c's Avatar
    I can't see it well. Must be you have to view on a laptop? I can see how vibrant it is and it is beautiful! I love tattoos that honor a parent! Nice one!
  29. DesertGal's Avatar
    I’m doing good. It’s been a struggle at times but I haven’t beaten myself up. My appetite found its way way back after 5 months or so and I fought it tooth and nail. By last January (10 months post op) I was eating more I noticed, not a lot, but 1200 calories a day and I was gaining weight... even with working out. I stopped weighing daily and logging my food and STOPPED THAT 2 weeks ago. Back to the grind (meaning going back to basics) and it works, go figure, LOL! Down 4 pounds in one week. I don’t feel bad either because I know the pounds will come off and it’s not a whole lot that I did gain. I posted a few pictures today under Summer 2018 in my albums.
  30. Christie13's Avatar
    Lori!!! I have missed you my friend. Thanks so much. I hope you are doing well.
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