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Motorboat Cruiser · 02-02-2005, 12:59 AM

Thanks for that advice, Kevy. I think a lot of people can benefit from it, myself included.

Monorail Man · 02-02-2005, 01:03 AM

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LSPoorEeyorick · 02-02-2005, 06:55 AM

Thanks for all of the advice, you guys! It's been very helpful.

He's a writer and a huge fan of trivia and minutia, so we've already discussed the possibility of board games... and I've bought him a journal... I've spent time with him and tried my best not to coddle. Though it's a hard urge to surpress. On top of the muscle, he's come down with a cold so he's in constant vigilance against the Big Bad Sneeze, which would probably affect what's already healing.

I find myself taking comfort in action. I can't fix him or make him feel better, so I feel the extreme urge to fix the things around his house that he can't get to. I came in with a list. "These are things I'd like to do, if you'll let me: cat litter, dishes, laundry, recycling, trash..." He was initially kind of overwhelmed, so we decided to go step by step (a good approach to this whole thing.) After I spent awhile with the litter and the kitchen, he seemed to get a little antsy. "What's wrong?" "We can finish dishes tomorrow. I'd just really like your company right now." Priorities! I'd forgotten that above all, I needed to listen to what he needed most-- which was to sit by him on the couch and let him rest his hand on mine while watching a movie.

Again, thanks to you all for your suggestions. We appreciate them!

KoH · 02-02-2005, 11:09 AM

Kevy is right on target... The last thing I wanted to be was smothered. Another thing that is hard on the bedridden is not being able to do everyday chores. LSPE, I think this is what you ran into. I knew that as I laid there, things were going undone. Even now, I can't do important things like change batteries in smole dectectors or bulbs on outdoor lights.

Morrigoon · 02-02-2005, 11:55 AM

I can think of something you can do to for him while he's in bed. But that won't help you the other 23 hours and 45 minutes of the day

How about a marathon of something? Like watching all the Back to the Future movies consecutively, or the entire first season of the Simpsons, etc?

Kevy Baby · 02-02-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

How about a marathon of something?

I thought 15 minutes WAS a marathon

blueerica · 02-03-2005, 07:34 AM

02-02-2005, 12:59 AM	#11
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KoH Premium Swankster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 32	Kevy is right on target... The last thing I wanted to be was smothered. Another thing that is hard on the bedridden is not being able to do everyday chores. LSPE, I think this is what you ran into. I knew that as I laid there, things were going undone. Even now, I can't do important things like change batteries in smole dectectors or bulbs on outdoor lights. __________________ Click here
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I can think of something you can do to for him while he's in bed. But that won't help you the other 23 hours and 45 minutes of the day How about a marathon of something? Like watching all the Back to the Future movies consecutively, or the entire first season of the Simpsons, etc?
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