Does anyone know how Lickerish and her Mom are doing?

[Siren]

 

[Weird Harold]

I was thinking about her and all the pain she is going through over her mom's illness and wondering if anyone knows how things are going for them.

I haven't heard a thing.

 

[Orlanth]

I also would like to know how she is.

 

[Andreina]

Lickerish... if you are lurking or just dropping in: for you

Halo

 

[Cheyenne]

I've been wondering, too. But I'm taking no news as good news. Hopefully she is spending a lot of time with her mom and not with us. When she really needs us, she will be here.

 

[lickerish]

I'm here, I'm okay. I am physically, emotionally and spiritually drained, but I am here.

Mom is sustaining. She's breathing on her own and all her vitals are perfect. But she still hasn't woken up She's on hardly any sedation at all and she should be opening her eyes or something. There is a question of possible brain damage.. but it's not something the doctors are too worried about. The docs say if she wakes up we can take her home and do the Hospice care thing.

My sister, her (CNA) roomate, and I gave her a bath yesterday.. with some scented bathwash and lotioned her down, and brushed her teeth (which haven't been brushed in over a week!). She grunted a little bit when it came time to wash her chest, I think she was embarrassed, but I assured her that it was okay, she took care of us for so long, it's our time to take care of her. After the bath and toothbrushing she look so at-peace. I noticed her tongue was dry and cracked from breathing with her mouth open 24/7, so I wet down this sponge thingy and wet her tongue.. she bit down on the sponge and wouldn't let go, I think she enjoyed it too much

Anyway, I'm here.. I just don't feel like myself.. but thank you for thinking of me.

Love y'all,

Licky

 

[sexyspank]

Day To Day

I heard from her yesterday and basically they just taking things on a day to day basis. She is so grateful for all her friends at Lit and their thoughts for her.



Wendy

 

[cymbidia]

~sending strength to you, helplessly wishing it was something more tangible~

 

[Guest]

I'm thinking and praying for you and your Mom, Lickerish.

Hang in there and take care of you.

 

[KillerMuffin]

Giving a good hard 'Net hug.

Don't forget that you'n sis need to take a little time each day just to be yourselves and by yourselves for some emotional recharge.

 

[lickerish]

cym, love and well-wishes are tangible to me, because I can feel it in my heart.. or in the tears that roll down my face.


I know KM.. speaking of my sister and I, we never got along as kids growing up. Since moms been in the hospital we had a big fight over something stupid and it ended up with us in tears, apologising profusley, and gaining an understanding of why we resented each other as kids. We've become tolerable to each other since becoming adults, but that fight made us closer I think.

I did something stupid that I haven't done in a long time.. when I get depressed I go and wander around stores for hours and end up spending more money than I have available I went and got a hair cut and bought some make-up. dumb dumb dumb.. payday isn't until next Friday.

(i'm rambling now.. sorry )

I've decided that with my tax return, I'm going to give half to my dad.. and spend the other half (paying bills obviously) but I want my kids to get out and DO something, no more of this 'them sitting in front of the TV, and me on the net all day' crap.. My youngest wants to go into gymnastics and my older one decided (this was not easy, she's too shy and has low self confidence- like her momma) she wants to try tap dancing cool! and momma's going to sign up to a gym or something and work my brains out until I'm at least 30 lbs lighter.

yeah anyways, i'm gonna shut up.. there's my daily dose of Lit for ya.

 

[Starfish]

Licky, I admire your courage and strength, but your heart is what I admire most.

You are such a wonderful woman. I love you.

 

[lickerish]

aww.. I love you too fishie

and I miss you too *hugs you tight*

I never got to say it in your thread.. but I'm really proud of you for your decision to go with your heart and switch to art. I wish I had the time, and resources, and renewed creativity to do the same.

 

[MissTaken]

Thinking of you and your family, lickerish.

hugs~


I so admire the strength you are demonstrating and I am sure your mother appreciates all of your thoughts, love and efforts as well.

It sounds like you are making some great decisions for you and your family. Just don't burn out trying to make things right. Take on one thing at a time. The rest will work itself out.

 

[Debbie]

Just wanted to say, *hug* you are a nice person and I hope that your Mum will be ok. Wishing I could do more. Sending you positive thoughts.

 

[lickerish]

I've been laying down all day and it ain't helping

Licky isn't doing so good you guys I've got a fever of 101.5 and the shakes, to touch my sensitive skin makes me want to cry out. I've a migraine from hell too. I've been nursing a sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes since the day after my mom was in ICU/CCU. And my lungs hurt like I'm having an asthma attack without the loss of breath.

I don't even have a doctor

I'm so pitiful.

 

[lickerish]

thank you MissTaken and debbiexxx

 

[Bindii]

Oh Lickerish its no wonder your sick with all the stress you have been under. Go to a doctor girl and try to get some rest.

My thoughts are with you and your Mum.

 

[Debbie]

Re: I've been laying down all day and it ain't helping

Licky isn't doing so good you guys I've got a fever of 101.5 and the shakes, to touch my sensitive skin makes me want to cry out. I've a migraine from hell too. I've been nursing a sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes since the day after my mom was in ICU/CCU. And my lungs hurt like I'm having an asthma attack without the loss of breath.

I don't even have a doctor

I'm so pitiful.

Damn, girl. This doesn't sound good at all. I want you to wrap up warm, take something for the migraine. Gargle with warm water and salt (to kill bugs). Drink plenty and keep me updated. *hug*

You may need to see a doctor. It sounds like your body is trying to fight off an infection. Garlic and ecanachia (sp) might help a little.

 

[patient1]

You're not pitiful.

You're having a hard time. This kind of emotional drain & stress
wears on anyone.

I'm pretty sure that you are loved & cared for, not pittied.

 

[Guest]

Lickerish,

I'm worried about you. You have so much on your plate and you worry about your Mom. Get some echinacea and rest for a day.

 

[lickerish]

thank you guys i'll be okay. I've got 2 awesome Dr. Daughters bringing me water and blankets.

My temps up to 102.5.. if it keeps going thru the night, I'll go to the ER tomorrow.

 

[hatara]

Licky I have been following along on what is going on with you and your mom for a while. Take care of yourself you need to get well. I wish you all the best and my prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Cheyenne]

It's morning! How is the fever? Down, I hope.

 

[lickerish]

I nursed myself all night with cold washclothes on my forehead.. and drank lots of cool water.. my temperature got to 102.7, and my migraine lasted til morning. I haven't felt that bad in years.

Whatever it was, the fever broke this morning.. now I'm left with a sore throat and tonsils the size of golf balls (okay, they feel like golf balls, they're more like big grapes) even that little hangy ball thingy is extra swollen.

Went to visit my mom.. she's has very little sedation in her system.. and today she was moving her head from side to side, and tried to lift her hands off the pillow too. For about a three minute time frame she opened her eyes and looked at each one of us.. very slowly. And at one point, my uncles new wife asked her a silly question and my mom nodded her head 'yes', it brought tears to all of our eyes! I hope this is the start of a good sign, and that she will snap out of her almost coma-like state.