Hi Geena,   I live in Australia. Our system is quite different to yours in the U.S.   If I can make a suggestion, have you made contact with your ambulance service. In Australia, they provide a Patient Transfer service, maybe it’s the same there. Cost? Another thought might be a local church. Retired parishioners are often too pleased to offer a hand up.   Geena, I really don’t know, and am clutching at straws. Please, please, please get to that appointment, it’s very important you get yourself sorted.   I will be thinking about you & hope everything is fine & benign. Please also keep this platform informed, we will all be interested.   Lindsay ... View more

Great work, well done and beautifully said. You are “my hero Cool Spy”. Please stay healthy.   Lindsay ... View more

The most important thing I took from Andy’s video was, ‘one step / day at a time’. It’s a mantra really. How many times have you heard it. Take it as it comes, small steps, one day at a time.   Really, that is all you can do. Baby steps, a day at a time. Thanks Andy.   Lindsay ... View more

Thank you Sch,   What you say is absolutely true. We are very close.   Lindsay ... View more

Hi Mimi-meme, I’m sitting here, I’ve read your post a couple of times. You are far too young to be burdened by such a horrible set of circumstances.   Do you have a support network close by? Mum, dad, siblings or a partner? Are there people you discuss this with? You should reach out to them, if you can. It makes a difference.   I know nothing about your condition, but I do know, at 27you need some to hold your hand. You should take a trusted love one with you to appointments, (4 ears are better than 2), a writing pad & pen. Take notes, ask questions and explanations of things you don’t understand. Your doctor will appreciate your taking on some control. Most of all keep calm, try to focus & have a good cry now & then. It will help you laugh later.   Keep us up to date. I am very interested in you getting well......, as we all are.     ... View more

Thank you for your kind thoughts, Lyana 271.     I was very bitter when Maria first left us. With the love and support of her mother, father and 2 sisters, I’m a changed man. I understand the great value in our extended family. They are always a link to a truely wonderful woman.  She is always alive in our hearts & I will always be grateful. I love your final sentence, it’s just how she lived her life, & how I intend to live the rest of mine.   Best wishes & love to you & yours.         ... View more

Proactive approach 👌👍 good idea Budgie ... View more

Hi Jamo,   This is coming from a person with no knowledge or expertise. I have no qualifications and no pets. I have seen and read though, how much difference a family pet can make, in the healing process. My older brother has a heart condition,  he would be dead now if not for his dog. He loves that dog more than life itself. I wish you , your cat and especially that family member al the best. I hope you get good news all round. Lindsay ... View more

I read the article with great interest Sch. Music can be so comforting in times of grief & stress. I personally play my wife’s favourite music, when I feel worried, lonely and scared. I often can’t sleep & the music my wife loved makes me feel her closeness to me. That in turn brightens my spirit.   I think music could be of benefit to many, it certainly can’t hurt can it.   Lindsay ... View more

Thanks for the link Sch. I’ve had cancer in my life for many years now. Firstly my beautiful wife succumbed to it in 2016, now me. That lovely young Canadian girl, with her beautiful smile and selfless attitude, broke my heart. Far too young, this cruel disease makes me ask, why. I saved the clip and the next time I’m feeling sorry for myself,  I’ll replay it and treasure the 30 years I had with my wife before she left us and that pain.   Lindsay ... View more