tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post2610201524878887520..comments2023-09-26T04:56:13.105-07:00Comments on Guilty With An Explanation: Miles To Go Before I Sleepheartinsanfranciscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-22703588813241934582011-08-26T09:10:01.240-07:002011-08-26T09:10:01.240-07:00And, I wish you were able to be in Paris with your...And, I wish you were able to be in Paris with your daughter. <br />What a balm for your soul that would be.<br /><br />XOWanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-40348956567538902522011-08-26T09:07:48.329-07:002011-08-26T09:07:48.329-07:00Roses by any other name would just be a different ...Roses by any other name would just be a different walk. Life has highs and lows for everyone, and no one is luckier than Flip to have you in this one. <br />I suspect you will always treasure the good times with him, even at this unthinkable expense. <br /><br />How does that old Garth Brooks song go... could have missed the pain, but I'd have missed the dance? <br /><br />Love Bogey.<br /><br />*HUGS*<br /><br />XOXOXO<br />ScrlettWanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-80453962760257923072011-08-22T23:22:08.945-07:002011-08-22T23:22:08.945-07:00Calvin,
I'm responding to your comment a day ...Calvin,<br /><br />I'm responding to your comment a day later. The Marin facility did not work out, and we're back to Square 1.<br /><br />Le chat arrive au demain. Le t-shirt,??? <br /><br />Tara,<br /><br />Some of the places I've researched myself,others have responded to the hospital social worker's inquiries. I think Flip knows the truth and it makes him very sad. It makes me very sad, too.<br /><br />Bob,<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement. New post tells all.<br /><br />ER,<br /><br />Thank you for your very kind offer. My daughter hopes to come back for him after she's settled in an apartment in a few months. We'll see. He's a sweet animal. I'll manage.<br /><br />Maria,<br /><br />I love Anne Lamott. "Bird by Bird" is one of the best books on writing (and living) ever. Please come anyway. We can still camp out on her doorstep and hope.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-54519824102300890112011-08-22T16:24:31.224-07:002011-08-22T16:24:31.224-07:00I think that Anne Lamott lives in Marin. I could v...I think that Anne Lamott lives in Marin. I could visit you and Flip and then we could go sit like fan girls outside her house and hope that she comes out.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-31726762875197294222011-08-22T11:54:38.588-07:002011-08-22T11:54:38.588-07:00P.S. Cats can also be flown to France. You can'...P.S. Cats can also be flown to France. You can't be adding to your obligations just now. Please know that I'll try to pitch in and give the cat a temporary home, if the situation necessitates.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-30777138759313891742011-08-22T08:40:01.033-07:002011-08-22T08:40:01.033-07:00my fingers are crossed for you that the Marin loca...my fingers are crossed for you that the Marin location comes through. I can only hope that you both can find a resolution soon.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690660290319444722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-66176132687746417962011-08-21T20:54:04.888-07:002011-08-21T20:54:04.888-07:00long trip, and a grave one. I'm sure it will ...long trip, and a grave one. I'm sure it will be quite a transition for you as Skip -- I think your little white lie will help him take it all in a little better. "It's only temporary" he can reassure himself when stressed (hopefully).<br /><br />How did you find these places? Did someone from Skip's medical temp refer you?<br /><br />Hope you got some sleep.Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-33599479074710447192011-08-21T20:22:42.399-07:002011-08-21T20:22:42.399-07:00Hope it all works out well at Marin. Not being a ...Hope it all works out well at Marin. Not being a San Francisco Bay area squirrel, how far a commute would that mean for you? Hope your daughter at least sends you a T-shirt to go with le cat. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-18487576359164232592011-08-21T18:49:16.186-07:002011-08-21T18:49:16.186-07:00David,
That's how the hills of Marin look, wh...David,<br /><br />That's how the hills of Marin look, which you would see for yourself if you ever managed to get there.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-54957296103197985522011-08-21T18:47:42.156-07:002011-08-21T18:47:42.156-07:00Oh and I love the image you chose to accompany thi...Oh and I love the image you chose to accompany this post. Very fitting. (I think.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-89224132793108198022011-08-21T18:46:54.222-07:002011-08-21T18:46:54.222-07:00Molly,
Well, I love the cat, too, and I'm sur...Molly,<br /><br />Well, I love the cat, too, and I'm sure he'll be a great comfort once we're past this hump and things settle down with Flip. Your concern is appreciated!heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-54702543212559826012011-08-21T18:39:37.065-07:002011-08-21T18:39:37.065-07:00Surely your daughter must know the last thing you ...Surely your daughter must know the last thing you need is an invalid cat? Fingers crossed for the facility in Marin. Don't take him to that other awful place. Three words for you---Eat; Sleep; Hugs. You'll survive this hell much better if you are nourished and rested and know you are loved and admired for your guts, courage and devotion.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-58508376604203431942011-08-21T18:30:33.943-07:002011-08-21T18:30:33.943-07:00ER,
What a brilliant idea! My life certainly does...ER,<br /><br />What a brilliant idea! My life certainly does need streamlining.<br /><br />Ian,<br /><br />Exactly. What options do I have? We all have to play the hand we're dealt.<br /><br />David,<br /><br />Hugs gratefully accepted, along with all that other nice virtual stuff. I can't decide which I'd like more, though, wisdom or chocolate.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-1944471549435808042011-08-21T17:40:05.445-07:002011-08-21T17:40:05.445-07:00What an ending -- which isn't really an ending...What an ending -- which isn't really an ending at all. "Sometimes I think about waking up in a different life, but I'm still curious about how this one will evolve, so I guess I'll keep it."<br /><br />That is loverly, as are you. I am sending hugs, though I would love to send more -- relief, wisdom, a bag of money, some lovely tea, a nice camp for Flip, a mountain of chocolate.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02494757905540559056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-52913982617236552812011-08-21T16:54:39.055-07:002011-08-21T16:54:39.055-07:00Your attitude is so impressive as you keep soldier...Your attitude is so impressive as you keep soldiering on. Yet, what other option have you. The one in Marin sounds much more benevolent. And Marin is so nice in itself. Good luck, dear friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-62180066876443706532011-08-21T16:20:48.171-07:002011-08-21T16:20:48.171-07:00Maybe the cat will become the mascot of Flip's...Maybe the cat will become the mascot of Flip's new home, so that you can nurture everyone in one place.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-78429261174381323452011-08-21T11:48:44.795-07:002011-08-21T11:48:44.795-07:00Jo,
I just got a call from the doctor who has bee...Jo,<br /><br />I just got a call from the doctor who has been seeing Flip in the hospital.The Admissions Coordinator at the nursing home wants to meet him before accepting him. She will be at the hospital around 2:00 so I'm heading over there shortly. <br /><br />She also said that Flip took off buck naked down the hall and Security was called. I've begun to see the little boy he must have been as he handles everyday objects with curiosity and is nearly always sweet and smiling. Oh, dear.<br /><br />Must go. The traffic will be brutal both ways but unfortunately, I don't have a helicopter.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-62203878895843446822011-08-21T11:27:29.360-07:002011-08-21T11:27:29.360-07:00My heart breaks for the man who fell on the floor ...My heart breaks for the man who fell on the floor and no one would help him up. Under no circumstances should you allow Flip to go there. In fact, there should be some sort of governing board where you could report that incident.<br /><br />I can't even imagine what you must be going through, Susan. You must be exhausted beyond belief. I do hope you take some time for yourself, even an hour or two occasionally, and just nourish your own soul. My goodness, you have earned it...!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-72574921745751361572011-08-21T09:49:24.619-07:002011-08-21T09:49:24.619-07:00Agent,
The place in Marin seemed as pleasant as p...Agent,<br /><br />The place in Marin seemed as pleasant as possible, considering, but the man I met with was not the director, who doesn't work weekends, so it could still fall through. I feel as if I'm awaiting my marching orders as I don't know whether to drive to Berkeley today, or to meet Flip in Marin. I'm beyond exhausted. Thank you for being there!<br />xxxheartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-6029017723214273312011-08-21T09:27:23.413-07:002011-08-21T09:27:23.413-07:00I understand. :( I hope at the very least Flip g...I understand. :( I hope at the very least Flip gets settled in somewhere he will be well cared for. Won't change the sadness of it all, but at least you won't have to worry about him being treated with neglect or disrespect.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-81655369072623191192011-08-21T09:12:59.477-07:002011-08-21T09:12:59.477-07:00Agent,
And we both love to grow, cook and eat goo...Agent,<br /><br />And we both love to grow, cook and eat good food. My idea of romance is a good farm stand or farmers' market. I can't afford to lose weight but I can only eat when all the signs are right.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-88594057621311434662011-08-21T08:55:19.037-07:002011-08-21T08:55:19.037-07:00I'm a compulsive starver, too - when I am anxi...I'm a compulsive starver, too - when I am anxious or distressed I just can't eat and start dropping weight. And I guessed that was true of you, which is why I worry. Sending my love, as always.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-29064454031131912552011-08-21T08:48:29.426-07:002011-08-21T08:48:29.426-07:00Nick,
I will continue to try to find a good place...Nick,<br /><br />I will continue to try to find a good place in San Francisco, not an easy task. It would be good if we were both on the same side of the bay.<br /><br />Mark,<br /><br />We've had a very happy life together and are mutually devoted, which makes this all the more devastating.<br /><br />Neora,<br /><br />Yes, there are huge limitations, and I'll still be paying a share-of-cost. Just think of all the people who could be helped in our country if the billions of war dollars were "diverted" into health care.<br /><br />Agent,<br /><br />No one else would take him because of the injections. My food plate is empty because unlike most people who eat compulsively when stressed, I am a compulsive starver. I'm trying to force myself to eat - I know enough about nutrition to be worried about myself, too.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-43874612302329425262011-08-21T08:38:58.218-07:002011-08-21T08:38:58.218-07:00Oh my God, the Sonoma one sound horrible. I hope ...Oh my God, the Sonoma one sound horrible. I hope the other one works out for Flip. Is there no one else who can keep the cat - you have more than enough on your plate right now. But not enough food - please eat! I'm worried about you.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29674249.post-32364640142547506192011-08-21T08:37:54.085-07:002011-08-21T08:37:54.085-07:00'they' is Medi-Cal, of course...'they' is Medi-Cal, of course...neora chanahttp://neorachana.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com