I STARTED PHYSICAL THERAPY
July 24, 2008 8:33pm
Went out with old friends for dinner Tuesday, had a blast. Monday my podiatrist insisted I treat myself to a new pair of sneakers. I think I …
Goal Completed on Jun 2, 08
LongIslandKat’s Profile
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LongIslandKat
is feeling Excellent
I was at the beauty shop for nearly two hours. That was only for the estimate!
Recently: 39 group discusson replies, 14 hugs received more …
About Me
I am a real estate appraiser. I am a widow with two children in college. My current passion is decorating the house I bought in September.
Interests
All kinds of music, particularly classic rock and jazz. Reading, mostly detective novels. Free cell and Minesweeper on my computer. Watching the birds from my window. Working in my garden. Taking time out for Daily Strength, a labor of love.
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Recent Activity
Today
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LongIslandKat gave LilMargie a Hug 1:53am
Here's a hug for the weekend. Hope it is filled with family and fun. Love, Kathy…
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LongIslandKat gave Willgord a Hug 1:50am
I haven't hug you in a while, so here goes! HUGGGGGG!!! Hope you felt that. Did you ever get my letter?…
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LongIslandKat commented on LilMargie’s photo/video 1:41am
Now I know what you're looking at when you're writing to your friends at DS. No wonder you're usually…
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LongIslandKat commented on DebyDavis’s journal entry A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND 1:31am
Nothing worse than a stomach virus. Glad your better and hope your daughter get over it quickly.…
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LongIslandKat gave jav a Hug 12:58am
I enjoyed looking at your reunion photos. I always release a baloon when a loved one dies. Feels like…
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Journal
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WEDDING BELLS
July 20, 2008 7:52pm
My daughter got engaged on Saturday. Her fiance, Robert, is a wonderful man. I've been hoping for this and I'm very happy for her. They …
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FEELING SAD
July 19, 2008 6:33pm
My trip upstate was cancelled Friday night because my mother-in-law was suffering too much with tinnitis which has gotten to the point where she …
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Native American 10 Commandments
July 18, 2008 11:50am
1. The Earth is our mother, care for her. 2. Honor all your relations. 3. Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit. 4. All life is sacred; treat …
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVELYN
July 14, 2008 1:04pm
Today my mother-in-law turns 83. I love Evelyn more than I can express. We are going to Catskill on Saturday to visit her and the rest of my in-laws. …
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Hugbook
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T.G.I.F. BIG HUGS FOR YOU TODAY AND WHY SO LONG TO MAKE YOU EVEN PRETTIER BIG HUGS LOVE DEBY
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Hi Kathy-thanks so much for being so thoughtful! Yes, we are okay here in Houston...some minor flooding but nothing my way. Busy work week so now I can catch up on you and my other gals....Hope you are doing okay-Taters
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YAAAAHOOODLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! claudia
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What happened you were just the bride? Time flys by! Luv you! Ree
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Mother of the bride! Wow! That's great! And I understand what a motley mix of emotions that must bring up for you. Thinking of you - love and hugs!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
My husband died of pancreatitis on October 28, 2006. I went into counseling. I have moved on with living because I must but need more support.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- I cry daily.
- Getting Angry Working / Worked
- Maybe once a week now.
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- Very helpful.
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- I volunteer as a tutor for a literacy group of hispanic children.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- This is the best advice. I have kept continually busy.
- Music Working / Worked
- Always very helpful.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Many books, grief counselor's recomendations, magazines too.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I have the best. I am very lucky.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- Joined a group in my church. We still keep in touch.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I do a lot of talking but not comfortable talking to friends now that it's 1 1/2 years later.
- Time Not Working
- 1 1/2 years and I feel I'm still in same pain.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- journal writing is helpful. Letters to my husband.
Close Widows & Widowers
I lost my best friend, lover, husband, and business partner too. We were together for 26 1/2 years. It's been 1 1/2 years and the pain is still strong but not as constant. But some days I relive the day he died and on other days I remember the happy times. I miss him so much.
Treatments
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- I had individual counseling, and joined a hospice sponsored group, and a group through my church.
Open Diabetes Type 2
I have diabetes for about five years. I have been taking medication and seem to be under control, so far.
Treatments
- Avandia Working / Worked
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Metformin Working / Worked
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Snapshot
Recently …
- 11 hugs given
- 14 hugs received
- 4 journal posts
- 1 photo upload
- 4 group discussion posts
- 39 group discusson replies
- 3 journal comments
- 1 photo comment
