tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post8598194192917731549..comments2024-03-17T03:03:08.398-05:00Comments on Pawsitively Pets: Hoping For the Best...AnnStaubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-20297782028483615022013-09-15T14:14:50.231-05:002013-09-15T14:14:50.231-05:00Prayers for your mom and for you Ann...I've be...Prayers for your mom and for you Ann...I've been here and understand how hard this is for you bothGizmoGeodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770657468488836570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-12457565784520204432013-09-13T15:54:42.835-05:002013-09-13T15:54:42.835-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this Ann! I hope your mo...I'm so sorry to hear this Ann! I hope your mom's new Dr. is a good one and that it was caught soon. I hope everything works out for the best. I'll be praying for your family!Kiahttp://comewagalong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-24555505131075851302013-09-11T21:26:44.441-05:002013-09-11T21:26:44.441-05:00Thanks Christy. We finally found out where they ar...Thanks Christy. We finally found out where they are referring her to. It's going to be the Shivers Center at Seton Brackenridge downtown. Seems like a great place. Now, we are still waiting for the actual referral... AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-85723456403236608152013-09-11T20:44:07.595-05:002013-09-11T20:44:07.595-05:00Ann:
I am reading this post late, and wanted to...Ann: <br /><br />I am reading this post late, and wanted to let you know that your family is in my heart and prayers. I think it's great that you reached out to the blogging community, and after reading all the heartfelt responses know this was a GOOD thing to do. Just take care of yourself so that you can better help to care for your Mom. Take it one day at a time and know that so many are there to support you in the weeks to come. Austin is a big city now with so many resources, that I am certain your Mom can find the good health care she will need. You might also want to reach out to your local church community - they offer many kinds of assistance for those in need.Sassmuffinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819788024520488165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-22677180162125941772013-09-09T20:59:54.845-05:002013-09-09T20:59:54.845-05:00Thank you Francesca!Thank you Francesca!AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-36477236172194121462013-09-09T19:00:23.229-05:002013-09-09T19:00:23.229-05:00:( Oh dear I'm just reading this now, and I wa...:( Oh dear I'm just reading this now, and I want to let you know my heart goes out to you, and your mother. You will have to take the reins as of now, and make shure that your mother gets all the rest that she needs. <3 If you ever need support please let us know! Blogville is here for you!<br /><br />Sending you my sincere thoughts, and strong vibes. Hugs, FrancescaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749551060398182741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-28204020641695131782013-09-09T15:31:56.370-05:002013-09-09T15:31:56.370-05:00Thank you very much Corina. I've had some othe...Thank you very much Corina. I've had some others reach out regarding the job thing, but unfortunately she does not know how to use a computer at all. She's also not too interested in learning how to use one... but I appreciate it nonetheless! AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-75056112541910921202013-09-09T15:16:10.450-05:002013-09-09T15:16:10.450-05:00Hi Ann.
I'm coming from Bren's post and I...Hi Ann.<br /><br />I'm coming from Bren's post and I would just like to wish you and your mom all the best. You are doing all you can to support your mom and that makes you an awesome daughter and lady. My prayers are with you and your mom.<br /><br />In respect to her income situation, I invite you to check out my website Work from Home Concepts. Maybe there is something she can do from home. Right off the bat I would like to recommend Virtual Bee. It's a data entry site and pays weekly. Depending on her typing speed and accuracy she can make up to a PT income...at least to bring something in.<br /><br /><br />Hope this helps and please keep us posted. You are in my prayers :). Nice to meet you by the way :). Keep the faith, sister!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713522560845279894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-62075355435412416022013-09-09T08:51:58.254-05:002013-09-09T08:51:58.254-05:00She goes back and forth with the job thing. Now sh...She goes back and forth with the job thing. Now she mostly wants a place to live or stay. I understand why she hates this house, but that hasn't stopped her from staying here in the past. And actually, her primary just notified her that it could be up to a week before they call her back with the referral. That upsets me a lot... Thanks a lot for your words Jobi :)AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-9911108748251320462013-09-09T08:49:12.986-05:002013-09-09T08:49:12.986-05:00Yea I guess that makes sense kind of. She's ju...Yea I guess that makes sense kind of. She's just not a very logical person. I try to talk about things and she just brings up things from the past that make her angry and are irrelevant to the situation. She's not easy to deal with. I have been meaning to go on the forum this weekend, but I got sick yesterday and wasn't online much. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-74966407915806775282013-09-09T08:47:27.506-05:002013-09-09T08:47:27.506-05:00Thank you Lori. Thank you Lori. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-18421936751257664312013-09-09T08:47:02.733-05:002013-09-09T08:47:02.733-05:00Thanks :) Unfortunately, I don't think it was ...Thanks :) Unfortunately, I don't think it was caught early. Of course her doctor never even told her what stage it was. My mom is the type of person to just say fix it and get it over with. She probably wouldn't understand much of it, but just be willing to let the doctors fix it however they want to. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-4531388396269650152013-09-09T08:45:23.367-05:002013-09-09T08:45:23.367-05:00I just don't think her doctor is capable of mu...I just don't think her doctor is capable of much anyways. They just keep making more and more angry *sigh*. Thank you very much for the kind words. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-91836835586189598962013-09-09T08:44:24.839-05:002013-09-09T08:44:24.839-05:00Hehe thanks guys :) Hehe thanks guys :) AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-71948492192817618462013-09-09T08:44:04.576-05:002013-09-09T08:44:04.576-05:00Thank you guys. Thank you guys. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-10156327204296135002013-09-09T08:43:49.683-05:002013-09-09T08:43:49.683-05:00Very true Goose and Domeek. I just got word that i...Very true Goose and Domeek. I just got word that it could take up to a week for her primary to even refer her somewhere... ugh. She's cool with letting others assist her and finding options to help her. I just wish she'd let me help her. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-23976193270114224752013-09-09T08:42:35.759-05:002013-09-09T08:42:35.759-05:00Thanks Amy. I'm trying to convince her that no...Thanks Amy. I'm trying to convince her that now might not be the best time to leave. She just doesn't like staying at my house, and I don't blame her. But she's stayed here for almost a year now so I just don't understand why she's so adamant about leaving. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-63724357816340753192013-09-09T05:58:03.833-05:002013-09-09T05:58:03.833-05:00You are so right to get suport from the blogging c...You are so right to get suport from the blogging community - I would tell them everything before some of my other friends. First, I am very happy your mother got a referral to the new clinic. Existing docs will never tell you they don't know what to do! I have never dealt with cancer, but my own health suddenly took a dive and my two great supporters ended up giving me nightmares because they were so worried. Added to that, getting a job has become pretty critical for me, and not having a diagnosis at the time really added to a ton of worry and pressure. Is it possible to sit your mom down and tell her to forget about a job right now? She has to be under a lot of stress. She is so lucky to have you. It looks like things are going in the right direction now. Jobs are just very hard to get these days. (FYI - I am going to be OK, and moving forward in any way I can come up with and trying my best to not get stressed.)Big hugs coming your way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951371244810269242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-59312873924630759262013-09-08T14:26:06.375-05:002013-09-08T14:26:06.375-05:00Ann, I'm really sorry your mom is going throug...Ann, I'm really sorry your mom is going through this right now. Just know the whole forum is behind you, and you can vent at any of us any time you need to--we're not there just for our pets. We're there for each other's lives as well.<br /><br />Just to explain the reason behind the way your mom is wanting to go off away from you . . . Often when some people are faced with health challenges, they hate the idea that they might have to give up any or all independence they have. It's scary. <br /><br />She'll realize soon that she needs you as much as you need her. Her job situation already had her feeling low enough, but now she feels like the rest of her life just spun out of complete control. She is determined to not let it happen. "I'm not going to let this take my life away from me," is all she's telling you. Just give her a few days to get through the acceptance part, and then you can talk to her more about what you want and how you expect things to go for your own peace of mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455918208349974188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-9491768722466261492013-09-08T14:22:03.998-05:002013-09-08T14:22:03.998-05:00Ann...I am so sorry to hear this. Looks like you g...Ann...I am so sorry to hear this. Looks like you got some good information in the comments. My thoughts and best hopes are with you and your mom as you navigate through this tough time.What Remains Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639514211222397393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-12087778763726853382013-09-08T12:25:06.736-05:002013-09-08T12:25:06.736-05:00Ann I am very sorry to hear of your mom's diag...Ann I am very sorry to hear of your mom's diagnosis! I think you have had some good and helpful advice here. The situation is different in the UK for diagnosis and treatment though the wretched disease is the same. She and you will need support while she is being treated. Yes, let's hope and pray the cancer has been caught early. There are treatment options, so please make sure your mom gets the best and most full advice. I know, sometimes, here the doctors decide without really consulting the patient, though that shouldn't happen. You/she should be fully informed. Sending hugs, Caro xxCATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-44653656378529270462013-09-08T11:10:55.150-05:002013-09-08T11:10:55.150-05:00It's all a shock and she probably is in a bit ...It's all a shock and she probably is in a bit of denial too. She'll come around, people's thinking goes out the window when they get news like this. She must persist in getting the help she needs with living costs.That will be one less worry for both of you. xxxxxxxxMolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734648156265506471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-87552373257616692262013-09-08T03:29:52.258-05:002013-09-08T03:29:52.258-05:00I'm sorry to hear this, Ann. My mother had bla...I'm sorry to hear this, Ann. My mother had bladder cancer and not such a good docter too, but she never changed to another and that ultimately proved to be fatal :( I hope your mom will change her docter and I hope she will find something to keep her busy and that distracts her a little from all of this. If she can't find a job, maybe she can volunteer untill then? It was also proved that therapy helps. I wish your mom all the strenghts she needs to overcome this terrible disease and for you Ann, all the strenghts to support her. Big Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-63514306622397577412013-09-08T02:02:49.690-05:002013-09-08T02:02:49.690-05:00Ann,
I'm swiping The Indulged Furries' wor...Ann,<br />I'm swiping The Indulged Furries' words, because I couldn't say anything better! <br />"Words from an anonymous blog visitor may not be very helpful to you, but here it goes. I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time right now. It's always heart-wrenching to see the ones you love have serious health issues and the uncertainty of the situation can be very stressful. Even though you have more questions than answers right now, I think it's probably very comforting for your mom to know that you will try to help her any way you can and that you are there to support her. And don't forget to take care of yourself too. Paws crossed for your mom and for you."<br />Lolahttp://parenting-furkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-42653379783445017182013-09-07T22:14:23.479-05:002013-09-07T22:14:23.479-05:00Oh, Ann, we are so sorry to hear all of this. Jus...Oh, Ann, we are so sorry to hear all of this. Just know that we are praying and purring, and sending all our very best thoughts to you and your mom. And that we care. Big hugs.meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.com