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    About Me

    I am married, have three sons, 20, 19, and 17. I have Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Bipolar Spectrum (some symptoms-not all). I have had a Cervical Fusion in my neck, have migraines, and financial challenges. I have worked as an X-Ray Technologist, Special Education Aide, and Teachers Aide. I have a little dog named Cookie, and also take care of my son's dog, which is a Brindle Boxer. Training these two to get along, is quite a challenge. One weighs between 60 and 70 lbs and is still growing b/c he is still a puppy and the other is just over 7 lbs. I had to stop working in March of 2006 b/c of my Cerebral Palsy and its affect on my mobility and level of endurance. These changes in my body have caused a lot of unhappiness and frustration which I still struggle with on a daily basis. I miss not being able to work outside my home and being with others. The only thing that I do not miss is the physical, mental and emotional stress I experienced while working. Each day is a new day and i usually always try to have hope.

    Interests

    I like animals, mainly dogs and I enjoy horses, yet riding one is to much of a challenge for me anymore. I enjoy watching birds, and nature-flowers. I am a Christian and I like to listen to Christian music. One of my favorite artists is Michael W. Smith. I never grow tired of listening-singing along with him!!! I also like to dress my dog and enjoy looking at dog clothes, jewelry, treats and accessories for her. I hope to be able to have a website and sell pet items someday. I love my little sweetheart very much and I am thankful for all of the love and comfort she gives me, and I am also thankful to God for creating her. Each day I always try to remember how truly blessed I am, no matter how difficult the day has been.

  • Recent Activity

    Monday

    • Pitterpat gave Barfbucket Flowers 11:22pm

      Hey Sherilyn...thinking of you hoping that you feel better soon! Hugs, Pat :) Enjoy your flowers!…  

    Sunday

    • Pitterpat wrote a journal entry: Hi All 10:16pm

      I hope all of my DS friends are doing well. My son and I have a new home. We worked yesterday cleaning…  
    • Pitterpat commented on Janabear’s journal entry Another stay at the hospital... 2:11pm

      May you find some peace and solitude while your sister is here. Caring for others can be a demanding…  

    Saturday

    Friday

  • Journal

    • Hi All

      Mood July 20, 2008 10:16pm

      I hope all of my DS friends are doing well. My son and I have a new home. We worked yesterday cleaning and arranging things. We took today off to …

    • I Have a Respiratory Infection

      Mood July 1, 2008 9:58pm

      I have a yucky respiratory infection. Sure is no fun!

      Hope all of my DS friends are well and enjoying their summer.

      Be sure to stay cool.

      Take care.

      Pat …

    • Spending Time With My Dad

      Mood June 28, 2008 12:20am

      My son and I are spending time with my Dad. He lives 3 hours away from where we live. My brother lives next door to help over see his care. My …

    • Hi Every one!

      Mood May 18, 2008 1:04am

      Hi all-here is a picture of my sweetheart "Cookie". I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!

         

    • Journal Entry for January 16, 2008

      Mood January 16, 2008 9:39am

      Hello Everyone! We have had rain, rain, rain!!!! I don't mind it at all when I do not have to be out driving in it.....yet this morning I have …

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      From Janabear Sunday

      Sending you a hug and wishing you a sunny sunday...

    • Hug

      From RollerBowler Friday

      Hope you are having a good evening. Take care and God bless. Hugs:)

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      From CoolGal July 17

      Hi Pat Hope you're well, Thanks for my hug, Have a nice day, hugs-Stephanie

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      From gjones July 12

      HUGS FOR YOU GERRI

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      From RollerBowler July 3

      Hope you are feeling better. Have a nice 4th of July...Take care.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Cerebral Palsy

      I have Severe Spastic Cerebral Palsy, was born premature, lived without any intervention until 2001. That's when I received my diagnosis. I received an ITB Pump in July of 2004. It has helped with spasticity issues, yet mobility and endurance levels have declined. CP also affects my bladder! No fun!

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      Has helped.
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Has helped.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      This helps with the issues of breakthrough pain, on rare occasions it does not seem to help.
    • Close Tinnitus

      Pitterpat hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Arthritis

      Pitterpat hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      Pitterpat hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      Pitterpat hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
    • Open Anxiety

      Treatments

      Ativan Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Back Pain

      I HAVE HAD AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL DYSECTOMY W/FUSION AND PLATING- LEVELS-C4-C5, C5-C6, AND C6-C7.

      Treatments

      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

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    • Open Financial Challenges

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