Hawkwinds Family - 6/15/08-12/31/09

[cdnsunshine]

Beckie - great news about the Indiana couple giving a home to Ernie.  Hope that their rescue donkey and Ernie become good friends.  Maybe this warmer weather and sunshine will help you get over your germs sooner.

Carol - glad that your girls didn't go far, stayed out of mischief, and came right back when they heard your voice.  I tried downhill skiing too but I spent more time in line waiting on the tows than on the slopes so I switched to cross country skiing.  Some of the hills on our cross country trails are plenty big enough for me.

Bev - I think it was a smart idea to change your mind about Mike.  We had one of the donkeys at the DSC get into the mule corral by accident and they beat the cr*p out of him.  In our experience, most mules don't like donkeys.  The spotted jack sounds like a better option and a good idea to geld him unless you want to breed your jennys and set up a barn cam for us to watch them.    Sounds like you'll have a good time skiing in Aspen.

Melanie & April - still  you way.  April, I'm sure that your grandmother really appreciates you company during this difficult time.    Just saw your post about your grandfather.  Thanks for letting us know how things are going.  May God give you and your family strength to get through this.

[Sarah`s-Mom]

  And Good Evening!

Malanie and April. Still sending prayers 

Bobby - Yeah, today, Aspen looks like a lot of business and homes are packed together like sardines 

Carol - Glad Beckie found Pizzazz a new home. Too bad "Who's On The Farm" is gone   Would have been interesting to read plus pics. Love your ski story    Went to Taos several years back and this friend and I were getting off this lift and both of us went down - skis going in every direction The guy at the lift said; "You two been skiing long?"  FUNNY! The snow was SOOOO packed that it was nothing but a solid sheet of ice I'll blame it on that anyway    Glad your girls didn't go far. I have wondered just what mine would do if they got out  Probably take off 

Jean - Thank you - just hope all works out so I can go with this great bunch skiing  Anyone from this great group want to go too?!? I'm really concerned about the weather this time of year. If the roads are bad I'd have to let someone else drive from Denver while I had a few
After reading stories about some mules, I'm glad I changed my mind about Mike. Not to say all mules are bad - I hope he finds a good home.

 

[hafpints]

Totally exhausting day. We met with Hospice and the Palliative care team at the hospital. We were blown away by the fact the Hospice would only send a nurse a few times a week to evaluate dad and that the bulk of the care would fall on our shoulders. My mom, my sisters, and myself pretty much panicked. None of us have the ability to lift or even hold my dad up for him to go from the bed to the commode to go to the bathroom and this would indeed be required of us. So the Hospice worker explained more to us and we asked to talk to the Palliative team (Dr , Nurse and internist) again to get things explained better. The Dr had told us all with dad that he could have hours, days, weeks, or up to 6 months. There is no way that we could care for him that long. We all were feeling guilty because we felt this way.The Case worker/counselor suggested a 20 day nursing home transition from the hospital to home. This would give us time to get a schedule of people willing to stay and get any volunteers from the church family that would want to help. There has to be someone there 24hrs a day and the the best would be 2 people. Mom would need someone to spend the night with her. Dad will not be allowed a walker because he is not strong enough to have one and they don't want him to try. When we talked to the dr again we asked for a time line. He said hours, days and probably not more than 2weeks. Only half his heart is working and most of his lungs are gone, his kidneys are only working at less than half capacity. They will take him off the Cumidin (sp) and give him morphine. We would only call the ambulance if he fell for assistance getting him up or if he broke something. The morphine is to make him less air hungry. His medicare will pay for the 20 day nursing home care and then it will pick up the hospice if he goes home from there. He will start to sleep more and more and then finally he just will not wake up. We as a family decided this was the best course to follow and then we presented it to my dad. Surprisingly he agreed that this would be the best, too. Because he didn't want to be a burden and he knows that we all are unable to do the lifting. He thinks I am going to die before him because his cousin died of liver problems. He still at times thinks he is going to get better. He was talking about driving when he gets better, I told him he was not allowed drive, he had a fit and asked why, I told him the dr said so. Well now that I have written a book, thanks for caring, I love you all. Melanie

[hawkwindsfarm]

I think my nose might fall off soon seems I feel better for a little while and then like crap again but at least I have times that I feel better hopefully they will get longer.  Morgan and I did take a few pictures of Ernie yesterday before he left, they are still on the camera.  I’m going to finish up some work, watch the news, and then go to bed.

Sending everyone and lots of

Good Night.

[bettyb444]

Lynn, glad you got to the cats before they got the "lean and hungry" look . Sounds like your leaves are getting pretty well under control. My brother has gotten most of ours in the back yard corralled, now for the ones in the front . The mediation should be 90/10 in your favor. The 10% for them just to keep them quiet, they don't even deserve that much ...Bev, the ski trip to Aspen sounds like a great time. No problem not skiing downhill, just have fun as a . Doesn't sound mean that you had the rottie euthanized. Poor thing just wasn't safe around others. Just think if that cocker spaniel had been a human child ...Carol, maybe Beckie is doing some updating on the equine thread. . Bet you loved being the comic relief on the ski slopes ...April, so good of you to stay with your grandma. What comfort to have someone with her at night ...Melanie, please don't feel guilty about not having your dad at home right away. It is very difficult to do 24 hour care for anyone, especially emotionally draining when it is someone you love so dearly as your dad. My mom and I are both trained nurses and still had difficulty with the frequent repositioning needed, even after my dad had lost so much weight. You just do the best you can ... Jean ...Beckie, sure am that you get better quickly. Glad you got some photos of Ernie before he left for his new home ...Hope everyone has been comfortably ...

[bobby/tn]

Quickly, Melanie, April, you write however much, however little, you want or need to.  Regardless, we are always here for you.

[dwengland]

Melanie & April,  I'm sorry to read about your dad.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.  I found it was easier to write my feelings down, because back then, we didn't have message boards like today.  I found it was harder to discuss matters with my family because I was afraid of upsetting them more.  As Lynn said, it doesn't matter how much you want to write about, just remember, we are here for you.  I wish I had checked the board sooner, so I could send my prayers sooner.  Please try and take care of yourselves, so you can be there for your parents/grandparents.

[hawkwindsfarm]

For anyone that has been keeping up with Sonny who was stolen in TX, this was in my email from yesterday:

We got Sunny back today!  A man saw him running down a busy road in a neighboring town. He stopped and caught him and took him home and put him in his garage.  He bought a big bag of oats, and fed him and said Sunny woofed it down like he had not eaten in days.  The man who found him had a 5 year old daughter, and she fell in love with him, and petted him all day. The man then emailed us and Ed was there this morning, first thing. Sunny was so happy to see Ed, he wrapped himself around him.
We just had the news here and they took pictures in the dark. Thank you and all the people that have been praying.  I think the great energy and prayers helped.  Who gets their truck and donkey back??? The police are investigating, but we are just happy to get him back.  Sunny made a bee line for his mother, when he got home.  He is a little wary now, but still very affectionate.  The only thing that was bad, he has a raw place on his nose from them leaving the halter on for two weeks, and he is a little skinny.  He now does NOT want the halter on. I think he was tied up somewhere for those two weeks.
I sure wish I knew what he went thru
Angela

[hawkwindsfarm]

My nose hasn't fallen off yet  

Hope that everyone has a wonderful day

[dwengland]

Beckie, glad to hear that your nose hasn't fallen off.  I'm sorry to hear you are sick.  Have you tried rinsing out your sinuses?  It might help.  You know I'm going to suggest it, so there I've gotten it out of the way.  Thanks for the update on Sonny.  My vet friend was asking me if he had been found.  It was only on the news the night he was stolen. 

Bev, I hope you enjoy yourself if you go skiing.  I can't even water ski, so no inclination to try skiing on snow.  Glad to hear that you are considering another mini donk.  Good decision on passing on the mule.

Carol, glad the girls came back safe and sound when they heard your voice.  Good thing the neighbor was able to alert you that they had gone on a little walkabout.

I enrolled Sammy in puppy school at Petsmart.  We came in 2nd out of 4 for the sit competition we had Sat.  He had 8 sits in a minute.  The boxer which won had 12.  Sammy got distracted by the trainer's dog that we were sitting near. 

[Apple Meadows]

   Good Morning Everyone
I just want to wish everyone a great day.  Melanie and April...many thoughts coming your way and we really appreciate that you've been keeping us posted.  I'll have to visit tonight because it's court again today.We have the morning off so I'm running some errands.  Yesterday was grueling so a short day is appreciated today.

  to all

[Sarah`s-Mom]

Hi, And Good Morning Everyone!

Melanie and April - So true what Donna and Bobby said about you writing all you want as really this is great therapy for you and like both said we will be here for you  

Oh, Beckie - I'm just SOOO thrilled and beside myself that little Sonny was found safe as sure could have been a terrible ending. Just so thankful the thieves decided to turn him loose    I just hope the little guy can forget a lot of the trauma he had to endure. Bless his little heart!

Betty - You know, I don't mind racking leaves for a short period of time    Then my back gets to aching    People living in town have it made as if they have a leaf blower they can always blow them to there neighbors homes Yeah, having to have my Rottie put down was one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do concerning a pet. Both Rottie and Cocker were raised together! I was gone that day and no one was home. If only I had been here I could have intervened. I knew the Rottie had shown some aggression towards the Cocker by holding her down with her foot. I'd get after her and scold her but good. Then I'd see them playing! I know what happen that day. The Rottie (Maggie) was holding the Cocker (Molly) down and this time it really made Molly mad (she usually did get mad while held down).  Well, Molly bit Maggy on the jaw and this is what set Maggie off. The reason I think this is what happen is a few days after we buried Molly, Maggie's jaw was all swollen so I took her to our vet. He thought Molly bite her too. Molly NEVER was aggressive at all but guess she was provoked that day and once too often.  I was SO mad at Maggie. I waited two weeks before I decided on what to do. Just too many people that I spoke with felt it wasn't safe to keep her as she may kill or try to kill another dog or turn on us and I sure wasn't going to take the chance with my grandchildren. I cried all the way to vet and all the way home after having her euthanized. The next morning I went after her and she is buried here. Thank you for your support, Betty   Sorry this is so long but wanted to explain some things.

Beckie - Hope you get to feeling better real soon  

I need to run to town but will be back soon!

Have a great Tuesday!!!

 

[Jazzyturbo]

Well I have been here hit and miss. I read and keep up with what is going on I just don't always have time to post. So I am just popping in to give an update about Chip.

The one lady that was talking to me she wants a very broke horse for a beginner rider and a horse that doent spook at all. Well Chip sometimes has his moments so I am worried that he wouldn't be the right horse for her. She seems to be an older women too. But she still wants to come and look at him. Which I am fine with. The this morning I got on the computer and yet another person is looking at Chip.  I laughed when she said "and if i would like to know the reason why your selling it". I hope one or the other buys him as long as he goes to a good home I don't mind. The one lady said if she gets him he will be trail riding in the National Forests, which he would love.  That is the only update so far will let you know if there is anything new that comes up.

  Sending many prayes for Melanie and April.  Also, to anyone else in need of them and for everyone to start to feel well. 

Im scared for Thursday we are getting to H1N1 shot at school.   

to everyone

[dwengland]

Just got a call from mum.  She went to the doctor because she had a bad cough and thought the bronchitis has returned.  The doctor thought she had the flu and sent her for xrays at the hospital.  If further tests confirms she has the flu, she will be admitted to the hospital this afternoon.  She is concerned because she is set to go house sitting in a few days.  I'm really hoping for bronchitis.

[Jewel]

Fell asleep on the couch last night - then when I got up I tripped over Tinkerbelle and fell in the pit - have a minor concussion but will be back to normal by the end of the day 

Donna -  that your mum only has bronchitis - right now everyone seems to have one sort of bug or another - I know she's a tough lady but if it's the flu then she needs to get in the hospital ASAP - this year, it's nothing to fool around with

Total disaster here at work - will try and catch up with all  later