Enjoying Our Daughters
@DeborahDiane (40054)
Laguna Woods, California
February 15, 2019 6:38pm CST
We have been enjoying some family time. Our New York daughter came to visit this week because of her concern about her Dad's declining health. She brought along her 13 year old son. Her husband had to stay in New York.
The New York daughter and our Irvine, California daughter went to Disneyland today with their three teenage children. They have been texting me photos all day and it looks like they have been having a wonderful time. I'm glad they are all out having a great day and not just sitting around the house all day. It has been raining a bit, but it hasn't stopped their enjoyment.
It is always fun when our daughters and grandchildren are around!
It also gave my husband a break. The doctors did a bone marrow biopsy on Monday, and his hip is still painful from it. They also put him on high doses of steroids to try to stabilize his low platelets. They already told us they cannot do anything for his heart, but they are trying to slow down the progression of his blood cancer and declining kidney function.
Despite all the difficult health problems, my husband has been in a good mood and is enjoying the visit from our New York daughter and grandson.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Feb 19
I'm glad you got to spend some precious time with your daughters. And I'm glad that--despite the circumstances--your husband was in a good mood. Please enjoy as much quality family time as you can, and cherish those memories.
My brother just informed me yesterday on his birthday that our mom's health is starting to fail. He doesn't think she'll make it through the year. So it's time for us to spend as much time as we can with her, which is hard for me because I'm 4 hours away from where she lives.
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
16 Feb 19
I hear you on this one Jeff. It is about three and a half hours to see dad. Bob is restricted from long drives. We have not seen him since Christmas.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@moffittjc - I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's declining health. I know it is hard to visit her, but I'm sure she will enjoy seeing you whenever you can. Late in life, our children are really the only thing that still matters. 
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@GardenGerty - I'm sorry to hear you are going through something similar. It can be hard to see our loved ones as much as we would like.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@JudyEv - Yes, you are right. He needed the rest, and we enjoyed hearing all about their visit to Disneyland the next day!
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Feb 19
seeing their grandchildren/cousins bonding with each other and creating happy memories make grandparents very happy
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@hereandthere - You are so right. Some of our grandchildren live in California and some live on the other side of the country in New York and Delaware. It can be hard for them to get together, so I like seeing them bond.
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@RasmaSandra (73408)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Feb 19
So glad you had some family enjoyment time. I will continue to keep him in my prayers.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@RasmaSandra - Thank you so much for you prayers. They are greatly appreciated.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
16 Feb 19
It is a nice feeling that you have a visitors and it is your family.I also feel happy when my daughter brought me a cake during my birthday and it is a surprise that she visit me in the province even if I did not expect it.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@janethwayne - That is wonderful that your daughter was able to visit you and surprise you with a birthday cake. Seeing our children brings us great joy!
@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb 19
Family visits are always a source of happiness. My sympathy for your troubles
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@ThreeTeddies - Thank you so much. The visits are good for my husband.
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
16 Feb 19
I am glad that they make it a priority to visit. I am sorry for his illness.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@GardenGerty - I am so glad our daughters have made it a priority to visit, too. I think it is important.
I am glad that your husband is in good mood.@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
18 Feb 19
@DeborahDiane At most we may go to Disneyland in Paris, the era of long trip is over for my husband.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@LadyDuck - Thank you. I hope you get one more trip to Disneyland in your life! LOL My husband has really enjoying seeing his daughters. The other two will be visiting in a few more weeks.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@LadyDuck - I understand. The era of long trips for my husband is over, too. The last few times we flew somewhere, he ended up getting sick. It is just easier to stay home. I understand that the Disneyland in Paris is wonderful!
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@wolfgirl569 (95136)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Feb 19
Glad they could make it for a visit.
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@wolfgirl569 (95136)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Feb 19
@DeborahDiane I am sure it is. I seen my dad every day before he passed. But sadly my siblings did not feel the same way until I finally had to put him in a home for the last about 3 weeks. He enjoyed being in there and I am sure that was part of why he did enjoy it. I hope the doctors can find something to really slow things down for you guys.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@wolfgirl569 - Thank you. I will write a post and let everyone know if we do get some encouraging news next week when he goes back and sees the doctors.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@wolfgirl569 - Thank you. I am so grateful that they have been able to make time to see their dad. It is important to him and a wonderful distraction.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
16 Feb 19
Having family around is good for the soul. Enjoy your daughters visit and prayers for your husband.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@Marilynda1225 - Thank you. I feel like the time with our daughters has been the very best medicine for hime.
@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@DianneN - Thank you so much Dianne. We have been pretty overwhelmed with a lot of bad medical news ... first his kidney disease, then the doctors telling us there is nothing more they can really do for my husband's heart, and now the blood cancer. I keep hoping that when the results of some of these tests come back, we will finally get some good news. I will post it, if we do. Meanwhile, sometimes, even when I have time to get on MyLot, I just don't have the emotional energy. Just know that I am doing OK, or at least the best I can, and I am trying to take care of my husband and myself, even if that means less time on the computer.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
18 Feb 19
@DeborahDiane I understand completely. Take care of your husband and don’t worry about us. Try to enjoy your time together. I’m praying for good news for him and some extra joy for you both. 
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 Feb 19
Aw, I'm glad they're all having a good time. And he's been in a good mood.
Sorry to hear they cant do anything for his heart :(
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@Courtlynn - Yes, having our daughters here has definitely helped his mood!
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@Shiva49 - Thank you so much. They are continuing to run tests, so we hope for better news in the coming week or two. We hope that, at least, they can find some ways to slow down the progression of his diseases.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@nela13 - Yes, having our daughter here has been a great help!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
16 Feb 19
Sure his good mood was due to his daughters visiting.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@toniganzon - Yes, you are so right. Having his daughters come has certainly improved his mood!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
16 Feb 19
Your daughters'visit provides your husband with the relief of suffering from disease.Hope he will get better !
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
Thank you so much. Yes, having his daughter here is taking his mind off his illnesses.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@jstory07 - Thank you so much Judy. We really are just doing the best we can. Sometimes, I just don't have the emotional strength to get on the computer. Having our daughters here has been a nice distraction.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
16 Feb 19
It's so good to be making some special memories for you all.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@1creekgirl - Thank you! Yes, it is definitely been creating some wonderful memories!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Feb 19
Continue enjoying your precious family time.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@JohnRoberts - Thank you. Seeing our daughters has been a wonderful distraction!
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@2551711541 (14)
• China
16 Feb 19
It proves your husband is a positive man??????glad to know that and of course ,best wishes for all your families.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Feb 19
@2551711541 - Thank you! He has really enjoyed having our daughters here.
