I'm finding I'm stronger than I thought.
@kaylachan (84867)
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 25, 2024 6:28pm CST
I know I am emotionally and mentally strong. I've seen that first-hand dealing with George. I'm also getting physically stronger. Although I think my back might disagree.
I ordered a few things for George. While sitting in the living room watching t.v. the boxes came. And needless to say, they aren't exactly light. An hour ago I took both the recycling and trash down to be picked up tomorrow. I know I'm regretting both, but they needed to be done, especially if the boxes were his peg tube food.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
Yeah. I know he is. Some days it's a bit more obvious, other times you wonder if he enjoys being waited on.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jan 24
You are to be admired. You are doing a lot. I just hope you are taking care of yourself too.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
Yeah. I am. I don't have to do a whole lot. Just give meds and peg tube feeds, really. I also had to clean his peg tube this morning because he either put it down his pants, or touched it with poop-covered hands. Admittedly, he did get up and change his pants, and wasn't as soaked this morning as he had been.
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jan 24
@kaylachan .......It must be hard for him to not be in control. You worry and such too. That takes a lot out of a person.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
@celticeagle Given how capable he is, I don't worry as much. He's not really restricted in terms of what he can eat. It's the process of choosing to eat. I did get him a few things he likes though.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
26 Jan 24
Just do one thing at a time. And take care of yourself.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
That's what I do. Didn't know the boxes were outside until George said he heard something.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jan 24
Glad you got it done. Hope you are not too sore
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
I have plans to take a bath and wash my hair tonight. As well as do a load of laundry. So, I'll have time to recover.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jan 24
@kaylachan I just finished my bath
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
@wolfgirl569 I have to wait until George goes to bed.
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@2ndchances24 (12242)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
26 Jan 24
yep I know how that is, I think I'm ready to tackle something
& after I have done what needs to be done I find out I wasn't
as strong as I thought I would be, & pay for it later on in pain.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
I honestly thought that'd be the case for me, but a hot bath saved me.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jan 24
@2ndchances24 I get the same effect from my bathtub.
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@2ndchances24 (12242)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
27 Jan 24
@kaylachan a Hot shower helps my back pains cause I
get it so hot that I stay hot for a few hrs & it helps my back.
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@snowy22315 (209132)
• United States
27 Jan 24
Sometimes when you are challenged you find strength you didn't know you had
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jan 24
Yeah, I know. And, you're right. Strength surprises us.
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@RasmaSandra (98106)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
Good for you and more power to you. Many blessings to your both keeping up the good fight,
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
That's what I am hoping for.`
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
That's what I thought, too.
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@aninditasen (18202)
• Raurkela, India
26 Jan 24
When you have someone to take special care at home you do get back ache from stress.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
I am surprised my back really isn't the problem.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jan 24
@aninditasen No. Thankfully. Actually I have Cerbal Palsy which presents its own physical challenges.
@aninditasen (18202)
• Raurkela, India
27 Jan 24
@kaylachan What other physical problems do you have. Is it sciatica?
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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26 Jan 24
Wow! You're amazing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your good news.
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@MarieCoyle (59351)
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26 Jan 24
You are a strong person without any doubt whatsoever. I know what you mean about the body not being as strong as we wish it could be, but you are a very determined woman and you are doing what you are doing out of love. That in itself is a very special thing. 
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
Yeah, it's true. George knows how much I love him.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
26 Jan 24
You are amazing God bless you Kayla.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
26 Jan 24
I’d advise you to find some “core strengthening” exercises online to help your back. That’s what they give me in physical therapy when my back goes out of whack. I’ve been doing them daily (not just when my back hurts), and I’m noticing the difference.
@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
Never thought of it that way.
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@kaylachan (84867)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 24
So I've noticed. And, I am quite proud of myself, too.
