8/21/24 - Update On My Husband

@LindaOHio (181321)
United States
August 21, 2024 5:14am CST
Went to see my husband for his birthday yesterday. Brought him chicken lo mein and a birthday cake and cards. He seemed to have a good time. The Social Worker came by and stuck her head in. She said she was so happy to see me and said that she hadn't heard from me recently...which means I didn't call and complain! She is so two-faced. Physical therapy is going slowly. He still is recovering from COVID and has pain in his back and shoulders which hampers his performance in PT. I want him to have every opportunity to get stronger and come home; but I'm getting discouraged. Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts. Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@porwest (92406)
• United States
21 Aug
The best thing you can do at this point is simply be there for him and offer him the best support you can. I guess if and when he comes home is no longer as important as simply focusing on what needs to happen to even make it possible. Hang in there and meanwhile, we'll keep you in our thoughts.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
21 Aug
Thank you very much, Jim.
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@Juliaacv (51458)
• Canada
21 Aug
You gave him a good birthday.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
21 Aug
Yes, he seemed to be pleased.
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@Juliaacv (51458)
• Canada
21 Aug
@LindaOHio That's wonderful.
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@FourWalls (68884)
• United States
21 Aug
You’re gonna have to light a fire under his butt.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
I'm running out of patience!
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
23 Aug
@FourWalls I think he uses the weekends to rest. He is complaining about his back, arms and shoulders hurting. He is 83 after all and not used to rigorous exercise.
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• United States
21 Aug
I can certainly understand that you feel discouraged. It's been such a long time already and the promise of him coming home only to have to continue to wait. I'm sure he was happy that you were there to celebrate his birthday in person and hopefully he'll continue to improve and will be home at some point. Covid really was a setback.
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• United States
22 Aug
@LindaOHio I see that Covid has been spreading throughout the US. Guess it will never be entirely gone
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
23 Aug
@Marilynda1225 It will be with us in some form forever.
@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
Yes, the COVID has made him very fatigued.
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
21 Aug
It's not hard to get discouraged over such things as this just keep your prayers coming & they will be answered God don't put anything on us we can't handle in life.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
21 Aug
Thank you, Gayle.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
@2ndchances24 Thank you so much.
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
21 Aug
@LindaOHio you welcome, I know it's not easy being alone & seeing him in the shape he's in but you know We're all B-hind you on this & God is right there with you all the way.
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@grenery8 (11049)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
22 Aug
i'm glad his birthday went well, all the best to him with the delay. she is really some nasty human being. i am sorry things are not going the best but don't lose hope just yet
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
23 Aug
Thank you very much.
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@grenery8 (11049)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
@LindaOHio welcome
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
22 Aug
Iam glad he had a good birthday. The social worker was mereely giving you the "party line".
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
Thank you, Heather.
@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
21 Aug
So glad he had an enjoyable birthday.
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@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
21 Aug
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
21 Aug
Yes. I told him everyone here wished him a Happy Birthday.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Aug
Sounds like your husband had a nice birthday . I know he had a few setbacks, but I hope he continues as best as he can to get stronger so he can come home.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Aug
@LindaOHio And I hope that comes soon .
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
Thank you. There has to be a light at the end of the tunnel sometime!!!
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@rebelann (112959)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Aug
Please don't become discouraged, I pray that your hubby will improve enough to finally come home before October.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
I certainly hope so. Sometimes it seems like he's never coming home.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Aug
So glad you could visit him for his birthday, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
Thank you very much.
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@JudyEv (341742)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Aug
He must get quite stiff and sore from being in bed all day. He would have enjoyed his birthday meal.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
He does need to get out of bed more often.
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@lovebuglena (44712)
• Staten Island, New York
21 Aug
It was nice that you were able to come see him on his birthday. I really hope that he finally gets to come home. It is long overdue.
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@lovebuglena (44712)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Aug
@LindaOHio I’m with you on that!
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
You said it! I'm hoping for no more than two more weeks.
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• Rupert, Idaho
21 Aug
That is good to hear that he seemed to have a good time. Hopefully things will improve soon so he can go home
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
I certainly hope so.
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@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
21 Aug
Happy birthday to your husband! Don’t lose hope. Keep supporting him and reminding him that he is deeply loved and that everyone is eagerly waiting for his recovery.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
21 Aug
Thank you very much.
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@wolfgirl569 (107859)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Aug
Glad he had a good time
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
I'm glad we went and brought him goodies.
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@Beestring (14672)
• Hong Kong
21 Aug
I'm glad that he had a good birthday.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
22 Aug
Me too! I'm glad we went.
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