tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post6505878619004040750..comments2024-01-01T15:38:28.710-05:00Comments on The Immortal Alcoholic: Surviving the Chaos: Immortal... the definition ofLinda Bartee Doynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01820717772193440848noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-60745499150434559572015-12-16T18:21:00.986-05:002015-12-16T18:21:00.986-05:00What happened to Riley's cancer? Did it go in...What happened to Riley's cancer? Did it go into remission?<br /><br />I don't understand why he can't be placed in a nursing home. I work in one, and I have residents who are in far better shape than Riley, as you describe him. One resident has cirrhosis of the liver, and lives between the hospital and the nursing home. She's not in hospice, but confused and unable to take care of herself.<br /><br />Riley really is immortal, as his doctor says he's getting stronger. He's survived a stroke, cancer, and end-stage alcoholism. Few alcoholics even make it into their 60's, much less their mid-70's.<br /><br />I don't know how or why you do it, but I hope that you live long after he is gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-66876948522038465762015-12-12T19:36:51.288-05:002015-12-12T19:36:51.288-05:00Linda,
I stop by every few days to see if Riley h...Linda,<br /><br />I stop by every few days to see if Riley has, mercifully, died, and am dismayed by the news from your last two posts. I've made a small donation; all I can at this time of year. I wish it were more. I so hope that you can get your brief getaway and find a way to get Riley into a nursing home soon. No one should have to go what you are.<br /><br />Janthe fairytale that wasn'thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039086536588342454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-44474487996807607602015-12-12T16:48:14.105-05:002015-12-12T16:48:14.105-05:00MRP -- There are many Marriott's from Richmond...MRP -- There are many Marriott's from Richmond, VA to Virginia Beach, VA which are all easily accessible for me. I do have a Marriott's Reward Card. Send me an e-mail at LDoyne@live.com. I appreciate you donation more than you can know. Thank you so very much.Immortal Alcoholic's Wifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-8524153793220192432015-12-12T16:45:54.596-05:002015-12-12T16:45:54.596-05:00Harry -- Thank you. To donate please click on the ...Harry -- Thank you. To donate please click on the donate button on the post. I appreciate the fact that you understand what I'm going thru.Immortal Alcoholic's Wifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-59309574100995934442015-12-12T15:16:04.980-05:002015-12-12T15:16:04.980-05:00Hi Linda:
Do you have a Marriott Rewards account, ...Hi Linda:<br />Do you have a Marriott Rewards account, and Marriott hotels nearby?MRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876223126774801016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759421079279172044.post-13194458335374721522015-12-12T09:36:23.643-05:002015-12-12T09:36:23.643-05:00I will donate..you need rest! My A mother fell in...I will donate..you need rest! My A mother fell in june and broke hip at the assisted living ctr dementia care area. Of course I was told she probably wouldnt survive the surgery, rehab, etc. Yea right! She survived.. her dementia became worse..she refused rehab most days... As of this moment at the skilled nursing center she refuses to get out of bed, incontinent both bladder and bowel, has not eaten much the last 6 weeks. I can put my hands around her calve area and my fingers touch. Could this be it?... I have researched how long this could last and am not finding much..everyone is different...and deep down I believe she is immortal too. Luckily she is in a skilled nursing center and I am fighting thru the medicare BS to get her covered (a whole other post!)...I still say she may outlive me...but trying to prepare otherwise mentally and emotionally...tough going thru this alone...I think its only going to get tougher seeing her waste away..not a great way to go in my opinion. Bless you and all you do! Karen in FloridaHarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639703978435138248noreply@blogger.com