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Hard times

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It’s been a tough year or so for many of us. There are always positives though. My 85 year old Dad has survived pneumonia, sepsis and Covid while being treated for blood cancer this year. My daughter in law who has two masses in the brain feared the worst but a diagnosis of MS gives us all hope. My step Father with stage 3 Alzheimer’s still remembers our names.

The birds fly south but we know they will be back next year for another Summer and hope survives.

🕊

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strawberrylips

So so true, no matter what life throws at us, there are always positives around the corner..Life is always evolving and changing, we have live in hope...

Lovely post❤🙏❤jx

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Roarah

I am so happy your dad has recovered! And that your DIL has a treatable disease and not a glioblastoma. Also great job of being able of living in the moment with gratitude . It is such a gift!

My dad’s mild Alzheimer’s took a hit during lock down but with an addition of a new med and more socializing post vaccine his progression seems to have stalled. He remembers long term things just not new stuff. I am grateful to still have both of my parents while so many of my friends do not have any surviving parents.

in reply to Roarah

We have longevity in our family, my grandma lived to 103

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svfarmer

I so love that you are so positive - it so helps dosnt it - wow you and your family have certainly been through a lot , your Dad sounds like one tough cookie and am so glad that he recovered 💗

in reply to svfarmer

Dads 86 now, he’s been the Mayor of his town three times in 20 years and I think he’s hoping for another go at it! 😉

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svfarmer in reply to

That’s great x

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PositiveT

Hi. I wish you and your family good health for the future. A tough year for the World and it's occupants.For many of us keeping strong equals being positive. We all have our ways of coping. Positivity helps to not let things (including diseases) define us. Every day I find something to be glad about- today it is hearing that your family are ok. Keep on going fellow warrior. X 🌻

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rosebud52

Wishing you and all your family every best wish and blessing for the future 💐

in reply to rosebud52

Thank you rosebud 🥀

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Paprika60

Bless you for sharing such wonderful side of difficult life story. Amazing to hear of your father's triumphant recovery! I think you are truly blessed to stay so positive! xx

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Olderkitten

Your family has been through a lot and are clearly survivors and that's no small thing, it's inspiring for so many of us.

in reply to Olderkitten

Thank you, sadly not all of us, we lost one 5 years ago with mental health issues and bi-polar disorder, it’s a pity he did not join a forum like this to support him in the way we are all supported and nurtured here.

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honeybug

Soooo sorry sweetie. Glad to hear the positive side of negative issues. My love and prayers to all concerned.

EJ 🤗♥️🥰🙏🕊🌿🌸🦋❤️‍🩹🤝💐

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BabyOleg

Love this post 💖

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