claddagh lass
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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2009, 01:00:27 PM » |
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I think I got her to stop at least for now. She came back to the coffee shop and saw Mom. Mom, to her credit, she was patient and slowly explained everything and why no one except family was to see her. This woman went on to talk about phobias and how some people down the street are very old world and superstitious. Some of your elderly folks from all walks of life are. She laughed how they covered their grandchildren's eyes when they pass and make the sign of the cross over them. I've met these two women and they are quite elderly and came to the States from Mexico. The lady then went on to make comments about Day of the Dead. Finally I looked over at her and said, "((Name)), I'll bet something...You have a phobia of robots, right? If you were locked in your house with a bunch of robots I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts that you'll be getting out of your house mighty quick." That shocked her into silence and she hasn't said anything since. I could do a lot with one of those.  |
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2009, 03:38:49 PM » |
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OP, it sounds like you have it covered, but please accept my 2c.
First, I used to work for a leukemia clinic. I saw more people survive and go on to live happy lives than anything else. This...individual is completely off-base, and doesn't know much about leukemia to boot.
Second, my mother was also severely immunocompromised due to HIV, so while I usually hesitate to say "I know exactly how you feel," I think I might be close here. Pretend I'm giving you a big hug right now.
Third, please remember to take care of yourself - I've seen your other threads/posts about this, and I know that the situation is very draining.
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2009, 04:15:54 PM » |
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I applaud you so not slapping that woman in the coffee shop, I'm not sure I would have had the restraint you shows.
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« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2009, 10:41:04 PM » |
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Unbelievable. What a sorry excuse for a human being! Just remember you don't owe this woman an explanation about anything. I'd probably tell her that to her face. I hope your mom is doing fine.
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claddagh lass
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« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2009, 04:09:04 PM » |
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Aside from being tired Mom's doing okay. She's got the positive attitude that she's going to make it. This morning she said, "I don't know how much longer I have but I'm going to live until I die."
The one lady has tried calling me up. How she got my cell phone number is anybody's guess. I recognized the name and let it go to voice mail. She's trying to be friendly again with me but I'm going to keep on being silent and excusing myself so I don't have to be around her.
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« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2009, 10:58:56 PM » |
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I'm sure I would do the same thing. Though I might also check to see if I could block an incoming caller's phone number from my phone.  Glad to hear your mom is keeping her spirits up and has a good attitude! Still sending warm, healing thoughts her way, hoping the transplant takes hold!! |
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« Reply #21 on: October 29, 2009, 03:37:09 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2009, 06:08:47 PM » |
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That woman needs a good shunning.
No, I disagree: this woman needs a good stoning. She's horrible beyond words but nothing a few hundred pounds of rocks thrown at her head wouldn't fix. You and your family have enough to deal with w/o this sort of rude nutcase but you did a fine job. Good luck for your mom and here's hoping nutcase goes MIA. PB |
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« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2009, 08:36:41 PM » |
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Aside from being tired Mom's doing okay. She's got the positive attitude that she's going to make it. This morning she said, "I don't know how much longer I have but I'm going to live until I die."
Hooray for her. My father was diagnosed with cancer in 1985. In 1987 or 88, his doctors told him it had metasticized to the bone, and he had about 6 months left. He refused to accept that, and insisted they come up with another treatment protocol. He'll be celebrating his 89th birthday 2 weeks from today, and has been cancer-free for about 15 years now. |
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2009, 09:29:52 AM » |
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I'm glad to read that this may be over; what a pushy, self-absorbed, self-righteous woman!
However, if she starts in again about intruding on your privacy, you might consider letting her know that you aren't afraid to have her arrested for stalking. Of course, this is the nuclear option, and only to be used if you really don't want to be reconciled EVER.
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2009, 09:51:09 AM » |
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Hugs to you guys for having to put up with such nonsense. I think that under the circumstances you've handled it very well. I don't think I've ever heard of a more clueless, thoughtless and insensitive person! (& I thought it was bad when a friend of a neighbour knocked on our door and abruptly told my mum that her friend, who had the same condition as my mum, ended up dying.  ) Your mum's attitude sounds fantastic. Sending lots of good thoughts to your family!  |
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2009, 01:40:09 PM » |
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(I'm brand new to EHell and love it ....). I just want to say that you and your family are in my prayers Claddagh and everyone else here that may be going through the same thing.
When my 13 year old DD was diagnosed with ALL my exah brought his stbxw (whom my daughter despised) to the hospital room the first night she was admitted and she proceeded to tell my DD that she should live with them since she could "heal" her with natural remedies...there was much tissue twisting by my parents until I came back into the room because they were shocked by her audacity and knew what she was in for when I got back. (I didn't know they were there because I was down at the patient services office working out the paperwork).
This same female cow had the nerve to ask my sister who she was and ask her why she was in my DD room....surprisingly my sister didn't act out of line, she ignored her.
When I came back into the room, my mom asked me to show her where the restroom was and let me in on her stupid comments. As you can imagine I was livid. I went back into the room and made her leave. I have to admit I wasn't the nicest person about it and will probably be given atleast the 2nd lever of H*ll for it but at the time I didn't care (and secretly I still don't care).
She never came back to the hospital after that day and when we went home I found out she went around town telling everyone that she was visiting my DD at MY home and paying her hospital bills...needless to say she received the cut direct (after I left her have it with both barrels) and to this day if she sees me or my daughter she heads the other way. Keep your spirits up and take care of yourself too.
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claddagh lass
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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2009, 05:33:42 PM » |
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Thank you.
Mom's doing well. She feels better than she has in a while.
The doctor says the only thing he wants Mom to do more is walk more and drink more liquids.
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