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May 21, 2013 8:14 am
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    roaringmouse commented on the post, ARGH: It’s Not About Putting Your Life on Hold 2 weeks, 5 days ago

    To give up your life… to me means to put things totally and hold and stop with your own life.

    If I did that, Hubby would have been very ticked. Not only did life “not” stop for us but it grew with fullness, […]

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    roaringmouse answered question “Medical information jewelry” 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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    roaringmouse answered question “Medical information jewelry” 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Checking In 2 months, 4 weeks ago

    Dana,

    Congratulations! I also loved your poem. It was so nice to read that and know that someone else understands what I did back then. I am so proud of you! I’ll be handing it out to my community!

    RoaringMouse

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Tuesday and Wednesday 2 months, 4 weeks ago

    E-J,

    Please go here and contact him:

    http://drjamie.com/contact/

    He was a mentor of mine and has extensive experience in Baker Acting, POA, and all other issues that you speak of. You may drop my name […]

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    roaringmouse answered question “How to Manage Incontinence?” 3 months ago

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Back 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Denise,

    I remember that song! But no I would not want to turn back the clock and I don’t have any regrets. Ten years ago we hadn’t even thought of having children, let alone that Hubby would be in a life […]

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, VRide Week Two Update 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Chris,

    Congratulations! I have been following you and many others on your VRide. I wish I could participate. I started my weight loss program before Hubby passed away, 6+ months ago. As of today I’ve lost […]

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Adrenalin! 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    EJ,

    Of all the pieces you have ever written, this is my favorite! This is a very clear picture of your world and how you’ve used your sense of humor to address it. I am so proud of you.

    Reading your […]

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Aht Lo Lev-Vahd! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    S=S, Thank you for giving me another way to look at this. I never saw that. Thanks for the encouragement too! Each day I strive to move one more step forward. – RM

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Aht Lo Lev-Vahd! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    Kathy, Did you see I wrote to EJ? Thank you for sharing your heart. I just allow myself one day at a time. – RM

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Aht Lo Lev-Vahd! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    Bob, I don’t know how I found the words. But writing helps me do that. – RM

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, Aht Lo Lev-Vahd! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    EJ, Thank you. This challenged me on so many levels. I sat down to write it at 7pm. Around 10pm after I posted it and was reading it to a friend…I was in tears for two hours. I’m better now.

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    roaringmouse wrote a new post, Aht lo lev-vahd! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

    For my “Innovative” friend, whom never ceases to inspire me to grow. 

    For Denise…Because it was a good question!

     

    Aht lo lev-vahd is Hebrew for “You are not alone!”  Sometimes when we are in the middle […]

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    roaringmouse posted a new activity comment 4 months ago

    In reply to: jill posted an update in the group Spinal Cord Injury Ok so we had a really good weekend. Tom drove for the first time since his surgery. This was a huge step for him physically and mentally. Things were great til […] View

    Jill, These moments are always tough. But the best I can suggest is patience and to let him get it out of his system. However, at the same time..you are right..with all the new tasks you are taking on..it can wear you down. One day…when he’s calm talk to him about it. Let him know that if he needs to do that…that it is okay…as long as…[Read more]

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    roaringmouse answered question “Four hours later and the world changed…” 4 months ago

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    roaringmouse answered question “Four hours later and the world changed…” 4 months ago

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, The Future of Caregiving: A Designated Family Caregiver? 4 months ago

    Denise, I might accept the position. I would have to interview with them, or at least know of them on some intimate level. But there would have to be things to keep in mind like family politics, you would […]

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    roaringmouse posted a new activity comment 4 months ago

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    Glad you two could connect! Have fun! :-)

    RoaringMouse

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    roaringmouse commented on the post, The Future of Caregiving: A Designated Family Caregiver? 4 months ago

    Denise,
    I just had a similar conversation with a friend of mine the other day. It included all the different terminology for caregivers, roles and concerns with insurance.

    I absolutely 100% love this idea. […]

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