Reasons for my absence

@nela13 (59051)
Portugal
May 3, 2025 12:48pm CST
Things haven't been easy around here since the beginning of the year. In January we found out that my cousin has lymphoma. He's like a big brother to me and I've been giving him all the support I can. He's already had chemotherapy and is now undergoing radiotherapy. It seems that the disease was caught in an early stage and everything is going well. My daughter has been sick every month, always with the same symptoms, headache, tiredness and body aches. Finally, at the beginning of April, they did blood tests and discovered that her iron levels were extremely low. She is already taking medication and has not gotten sick again. In January my sister decided to come to Portugal for a few months while the violence situation in Mozambique continues. I have been supporting her with the children whenever I can. In April my mother fell, fractured her collarbone and hurt her back and foot badly. My sister and I have to help her every day. It hasn't been easy. This week we had a blackout and were without electricity and communications for an entire day. There was more to say but I tried to summarize as much as possible. I hope everything is well with you all. The photos is me on a swing we visited this month.
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@LadyDuck (477832)
• Italy
4 May
My goodness, this is telephaty! I checked your profile yesterday, I wanted to send you a message to know if everything was fine. I am sorry you had so many problems, I hope things are getting better for you. My husband developed senile dementia, it's very hard and exhausting to take care of him. We sold our big house in Switzerland and moved to a nice modern 3 bedroom apartment in Italy, closer to my family. Take care.
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@LadyDuck (477832)
• Italy
5 May
@nela13 - Thank you Manuela, you also take care of you, I know how it's hard to take care of those we love.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
Oh Anna, I am so sorry about your husband, I belive it is very hard. Don't forget to take care of you too.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
@LadyDuck Is your husband's illness under control? I'm glad you're close to your family, I hope they give you the support you need.
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@DaddyEvil (152277)
• United States
3 May
I've been having trouble with photos on myLot lately, too. I hope you can get yours to post. Good luck with it! I always wonder if things are okay with you and your family when you're gone for a while... I'm glad your cousin and daughter are both doing better. (Pretty had low iron a couple of years ago. That was scary! But things are fine now.) I remember your sister visiting for a while and then returning to Mozambique. I hope things have settled down there now. Oh, no! I hope your mom is healing well now. It's terrible when you have no electricity! I'm sorry that happened and hope it doesn't happen again any time soon. Things have gotten back to "normal" for us since the tornado took out electricity to our city for two days as well as telephone towers and internet repeaters. We're okay but, as you say, being without electricity and communications is terrible!
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@DaddyEvil (152277)
• United States
4 May
@nela13 I'm glad you could add your photo. That is a beautiful photo. I could look at scenery like that all day. You're very welcome. The pain was sciatica and the chiropractor fixed it, thank you.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
4 May
I reduced the photo and it worked. Thanks for your words, lately my life looks like a rollercoaster. I remember you were having problems with a pain on your leg. How is it now?
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
@DaddyEvil my mom is dealing with sciatica too, being in bed or sit all day is making her sciatia worse.
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@snowy22315 (192062)
• United States
3 May
No swing...sorry you have been through alot. I hope things are better from here.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
I managed to post the photo now. I really need that things improve from now on.
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@snowy22315 (192062)
• United States
5 May
@nela13 Wow, what a view. I hope they do. It is too hard to have things happen to people we care about.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
10 May
@snowy22315 It is very hard, I hope things improve from now on.
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@allknowing (148655)
• India
4 May
That's a lot you had to cope with Happy to see you back
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@allknowing (148655)
• India
6 May
@nela13 Hope they will
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
I think it's just a phase, things will definitely get better. Thank you.
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@JudyEv (357177)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 May
That is an awful lot to cope with in such a short space of time. The one good thing is that your daughter is now doing much better. I hope your cousin improved with his treatment. Catching cancer early can make all the difference. I hope you'll be able to post occasionally but sending prayers and positive vibes for better days ahead.
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@JudyEv (357177)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 May
@nela13 I miss your posts.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
Thank you, I really need those better days. I will try to post most frequently as I used to. Thank you for your prayers, they mean a lot to me.
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@grenery8 (18074)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
3 May
i can't seem to see your swing but it's all right. o, so many things going on, really sorry, especially for this cousin; i hope he will be all right and your mother and daughter too. hold on
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
10 May
@grenery8 Yes, it is, thank you. It is a relaxing view.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
I managed to post the photo now. I really need that things improve from now on.
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@grenery8 (18074)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 May
@nela13 it is about time for things to get mroe peaceful. wow, i liek the swing and the view
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@Jenaisle (15031)
• Philippines
22 Jun
The view is awesome! and a swing on top of the hill/mountain. How wonderful. A quiet time and a serene view. I hope your troubles will come to an end and that you will be relieved of the stress. Have a good weekend, anyway.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
28 Jun
Everything seems to be better now, thank you. Yes, the view is awesome!
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@sjvg1976 (41983)
• Delhi, India
4 May
I am sorry for you. You have suffered a lot in the recent time. Hope the things get well for you soon.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
Thank you, I really hope things improve from now on.
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@rebelann (114214)
• El Paso, Texas
3 May
I'm so sorry for the problems you've had to face, I pray all will be well for everyone soon.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
I hope it is just a phase and that soon everything will be well. Thank you for your prayers, they mean a lot to me.
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@jstory07 (144875)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Jun
You sure have been through a lot. I hope things get better for you.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
15 Jun
Thank you, I really hope so.
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@Juliaacv (54003)
• Canada
3 May
I am so sorry that you and your family have been through so much in such a relatively short time. I hope that things turn around, as they are starting to with your daughter's health issue.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
4 May
Thank you, we really need a turn around
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@RasmaSandra (86526)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 May
So sorry to hear about all the problems, Blessings to your family and I will put them in my prayers,
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
5 May
I hope it is just a phase and that soon everything will be well. Thank you for your prayers, they mean a lot to me.
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@moffittjc (124767)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jun
This certainly has been a rough year for you so far. I hope the second half of the year is better for you and your family! Keep the faith, always think positive, and pray continually!
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
15 Jun
Thank you, I think things will improve, God has certainly good things reserved for us.
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@JESSY3236 (20716)
• United States
6 May
Sorry you have had such a hard time lately. Beautiful picture.
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@nela13 (59051)
• Portugal
10 May
Thank you, I hope things will improve from now on.
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