http://evalinrose.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Linda R. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:30:38 GMT 2009-12-29T09:30:38Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468446 There's nothing much going on in my world today. I know that I need to get busy trying to figure out how to make a life for myself, but I just don't know where to start.  Most days . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:45:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977468446 Linda R. 2008-10-05T15:45:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459938 I received this in an email this morning.  It refers to the AIG Bailout but applies equally well to the current (larger) Wall Street Bailout   NOW, HERE'S A SOLUTION !! . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:25:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977459938 Linda R. 2008-09-26T15:25:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452252 Although I haven't spent much time on gather since my husband died on May 27, 2008, I have stopped by occasionally to read comments, check messages and accept connection requests.  Thanks to . . . Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:23:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977452252 Linda R. 2008-09-18T12:23:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367934 Since I've had many visitors during the last two weeks, I was not surprised to hear another caller tapping at my door last night.  The woman looked at me expectantly when I answered her knock.  . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:46:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367934 Linda R. 2008-06-10T15:46:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366058   Another day to struggle through.   At this point I've been awake for about 16 hours.     Time drags on and on but it just won't go away.   I've walked from . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:21:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366058 Linda R. 2008-06-09T00:21:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360517 Sitting alone I glance at the place where his chair always sat To make a comment or ask an ordinary question.   The space is empty. I expect to see his face and hear his voice The . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:12:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360517 Linda R. 2008-06-03T19:12:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356451 Although he was still dependent on the ventilator, the hospital was planning to discharge my husband this week.  My children and I were planning to bring him home and were receiving the training . . . Thu, 29 May 2008 12:32:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977356451 Linda R. 2008-05-29T12:32:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338647   Lying in a hospital bed Attached to a myriad of wires, tubes and hoses He keeps his eyes tightly closed Or stares into the distance unaware, unseeing or perhaps unwilling To see what . . . Mon, 05 May 2008 00:01:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338647 Linda R. 2008-05-05T00:01:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307459 As you may remember, my husband has been in the hospital since March 16   Click here Thanks for your prayers and messages After almost two weeks in intensive care at our local hospital, Evan . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:19:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307459 Linda R. 2008-04-11T10:19:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290021 After a difficult week, my husband began having breathing problems this past weekend.  I called 911 on Sunday.  The diagnosis includes pneumonia, congestive heart failure and a laundry list . . . Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:52:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977290021 Linda R. 2008-03-21T10:52:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272621 As you may know from my recent article  (Click Here)   my new role as full time caregiver for my husband is somewhat of a challenge.     Last night was relatively difficult. . . . Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:29:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977272621 Linda R. 2008-03-01T15:29:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267987   When I logged on to Gather this morning (for the first time in several months) I was greeted by 1194 unread messages and 148 group invitations.   I'm sorry that I haven't had a . . . Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:37:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977267987 Linda R. 2008-02-25T19:37:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197165 Thanks to everyone for their prayers and good wishes.  My husband is being released from the hospital today.  He will be going to a rehab center for two or three weeks.  Most of the local . . . Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:42:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977197165 Linda R. 2007-12-07T16:42:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192198 After many falls, I took my husband to the emergency room yesterday.  He's in intensive care. He has a subdural hematoma and a possible heart attack.  I'm writing this from the ICU waiting . . . Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:38:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977192198 Linda R. 2007-12-02T12:38:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977187405 This is the second in my series of articles about my husband’s recent hospital stay.   If you missed Part 1,    click here   I pulled the recliner close to my husband’s . . . Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:10:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977187405 Linda R. 2007-11-27T02:10:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186649 Background:   My husband is a Parkinson’s patient who also has high blood pressure and a number of heart related health problems.   He underwent cardiac bi pass surgery in . . . Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:39:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977186649 Linda R. 2007-11-26T09:39:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185505 My husband is a Parkinson's patient who also has several heart related problems.  As you may know, I took him to the emergency room on Thursday November 15th because he was having chest pains . . . Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977185505 Linda R. 2007-11-24T18:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977176252 My husband is a Parkinson’s patient who receives neurological care at the Movement Disorders Center at UF/Shands in Gainesville (UFMDC).   His treatment includes several Parkinson’s . . . Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:45:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977176252 Linda R. 2007-11-13T20:45:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175458 Along with several of my weight conscious online friends, I frequently seek out and try new diet friendly products.   This week I tried a Jello reduced calorie pudding snack (Banana Fudge Supreme).  . . . Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:43:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977175458 Linda R. 2007-11-13T00:43:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977173607 When I woke up this morning, I had absolutely no intention of adopting a new kitten. As most of you know, I already have a cat named Cuddles who pretty much rules the house. He snuggles and cuddles on . . . Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977173607 Linda R. 2007-11-11T00:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172483 Although we’ve never been rich, we’ve almost always been able to find a way to afford everything we need and most of what we want.   Our children enjoyed wearing clothing previously . . . Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:04:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977172483 Linda R. 2007-11-09T20:04:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162563 Although we aren’t exactly broke, our reduced retirement income doesn’t allow for wasteful or unnecessary expenditures. Since I don’t normally spend money frivolously this shouldn’t . . . Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:09:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162563 Linda R. 2007-11-01T22:09:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162762 Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been missing from the gathering for the last week or so.   Although I did plan to take a short break from the community, I really didn’t mean to . . . Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:50:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162762 Linda R. 2007-10-30T22:50:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149466     Yesterday I received an email from Eat Better America offering a free sample of Progresso Light Soup.  As I wrote in my article   Something Wrong Here     . . . Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977149466 Linda R. 2007-10-16T22:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148458 On Friday afternoon I shared my daughter’s exciting news that she would begin her new teaching position this morning.  ( Click here ).  When she accepted the job, she knew very few details . . . Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:05:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148458 Linda R. 2007-10-15T23:05:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148057 This morning (at 11:43 AM) I received an email from Eat Better America offering a Free Sample of Progresso Light Soup.  I clicked on the link within 10 minutes of receiving the email and reached a . . . Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:14:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977148057 Linda R. 2007-10-15T16:14:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145588 After several years as a stay home mom, my daughter recently went back to college to earn her teaching certificate.  She completed a number of required classes, passed  a series of qualifying . . . Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:55:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145588 Linda R. 2007-10-12T18:55:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977142388 After providing thirty plus years of faithful service, my electric mixer is showing signs of age.  While the machine is still usable, plastic parts have started to deteriorate, assembly is sometimes . . . Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:11:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977142388 Linda R. 2007-10-09T20:11:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135922 After several days of persistent rain in Northeast Florida, the storms continued to rage last night.  .I woke up on and off throughout the night to the sounds of crashing thunder and exceptionally . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:58:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135922 Linda R. 2007-10-03T11:58:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977121057 Today is my husband's 68th birthday.  Unfortunately his health situation didn't allow us to do anything spectacular (He has Parkinson's in addition to his blood pressure and cardiac problems).  . . . Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:04:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977121057 Linda R. 2007-09-18T22:04:36Z