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Hello from Florida

Dollie

Dollie

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Well, I'm a Florida transplant from South Carolina. My late husband was born here. A little more than a year before he lost his battle to Cancer we came home for him. We were married 14 years before he died 6 years ago. We never had and children of our own, but he had 2 children from a previous marriage. I stayed here because of them. I felt closer to him thru them. Somebody has to stick around and spoil his grandson. :tongue:
So, I was told about this site some time ago by somebody I met thru my volunteer work. I've been lurking for a while now to get the feel of things around here.
And that's me for now. :smile:
 
Dollie,

Welcome, glad you could join us. Sorry to hear about your husband. I do think it is great that you hung around for his children. That was a tough decision I am sure.

Please look around and post as much as your want.


murph
 
thcri said:
Dollie,

Welcome, glad you could join us. Sorry to hear about your husband. I do think it is great that you hung around for his children. That was a tough decision I am sure.

Please look around and pest as much as your want.


murph
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Really, Murph! I thought you were the only pester here!

Hiya Dollie. Welcome to the madhouse!
 
thcri said:
Dollie,

Welcome, glad you could join us. Sorry to hear about your husband. I do think it is great that you hung around for his children. That was a tough decision I am sure.

Please look around and post as much as your want.


murph
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Thankyou. It's been a few years now and I have learned that life has to go on. It wasn't hard to stay here. His family was a life preserver for me.
 
Dollie said:
I guess I didn't lurk around that much :hide: What do we have in common?
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Ok..
First off, our names rhyme.
You Dollie- me Lollie (or my given name Loralei)
We've both been widowed 6 years and have 2 kids from a previous marriage, and are both in the medical field- well, it says you volunteer, but that is ADMIRABLE work!
Freaky, huh?
 
pirate_girl said:
Ok..
First off, our names rhyme.
You Dollie- me Lollie (or my given name Loralei)
We've both been widowed 6 years and have 2 kids from a previous marriage, and are both in the medical field- well, it says you volunteer, but that is ADMIRABLE work!
Freaky, huh?
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How about that? Our names Rhyme
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Dollie is a nickname for me too. My grandmother started it when I was a baby and I have always gone by it. Instead of Dorthy (can you blame me?)
I don't have children of my own. It just never happened for us. HE has two children and one grandchild. He never got to meet his grand baby.
I'm not in the medical field. You wouldn't want me to be your nurse.:hammer:
I work for a legal firm babysitting a bunch of lawyers. Hospice helped take care of my husband and he was able to pass at home with their around the clock care towards the end. They also sent out volunteers to help with grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, They cooked or brought meals, or just sat with Jim while I ran errands. After I was strong enough I wanted to give back some of the relief I was given. That's all I do....try to be some kind of relief, but nothing medical. This Dec. will be 6 years for me.
 
Accept my condolences as well. Since some happenin's in my household, I know how death affects the survivors. Giving back is great therapy. I'm gonna give you reps for that.
 
Dollie said:
How about that? Our names Rhyme
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Dollie is a nickname for me too. My grandmother started it when I was a baby and I have always gone by it. Instead of Dorthy (can you blame me?)
I don't have children of my own. It just never happened for us. HE has two children and one grandchild. He never got to meet his grand baby.
I'm not in the medical field. You wouldn't want me to be your nurse.:hammer:
I work for a legal firm babysitting a bunch of lawyers. Hospice helped take care of my husband and he was able to pass at home with their around the clock care towards the end. They also sent out volunteers to help with grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, They cooked or brought meals, or just sat with Jim while I ran errands. After I was strong enough I wanted to give back some of the relief I was given. That's all I do....try to be some kind of relief, but nothing medical. This Dec. will be 6 years for me.
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My baby sister gave me my nickname because she couldn't say Loralei, it came out sounding like Lollie, so it stuck :)
Oh?! you'd be a nurse Ratched?:hide::wink:
Sorry to hear about your hubby, I know exactly how you feel my dear, but we move on, and it's made us stronger, no?
This past August 24 it was 6 years for me.
Again, welcome to the forums.
 
pirate_girl said:
My baby sister gave me my nickname because she couldn't say Loralei, it came out sounding like Lollie, so it stuck :)
Oh?! you'd be a nurse Ratched?:hide::wink:
Sorry to hear about your hubby, I know exactly how you feel my dear, but we move on, and it's made us stronger, no?
This past August 24 it was 6 years for me.
Again, welcome to the forums.
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Ratched would be a close description. Poor Jim had to suffer thru some of my help:unsure: We both learned as we went along. Helping others going through the same thing has been the best therapy for me. NOW I can be a little more help.
If you don't mind my asking, what happened to your husband?
 
Dollie said:
Ratched would be a close description. Poor Jim had to suffer thru some of my help:unsure: We both learned as we went along. Helping others going through the same thing has been the best therapy for me. NOW I can be a little more help.
If you don't mind my asking, what happened to your husband?
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He passed away from diabetic shock.
 
Welcome Dollie! I'm from Central Florida all my life. I'm glad you found us, and I hope you stick around and post often.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss....14 years is a long time. My heart goes out to ya Dollie.
 
American Woman said:
Welcome Dollie! I'm from Central Florida all my life. I'm glad you found us, and I hope you stick around and post often.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss....14 years is a long time. My heart goes out to ya Dollie.
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Thankyou. 14 years of marriage went fast. So has the past almost 6 years.
I have done a lot of healing since then, and gone on with my life now. I love his family and especially his 6 yearold grandson (Mikey) Life has gone on.
 
welcome, we need some more women around here. sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you have a very special family.
 
Hello back, from central Florida!
Dollie said:
Your not scary I've SEEN scary, and you are not scary :rolf2:
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He might not be scary, but watch out for him, anyhow.

Trakternut said:
Wait awhile! :shock:
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Like I started to say, he likes to start trouble, then sit back & laugh!!


Trakternut said:
As if the guys, here, aren't henpecked enough! :hide:
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AND, T-nuts is so henpecked his self, he thinks we all are!

American Woman said:
T-nutz! :slap: Shat up:hammer:
see Dollie, nobody's askeert of T-nutz he just looks bad:mrgreen:
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He does get a lot of :slap:, and :bangin: to the point he's a little :dizzy:, but he's still fun to have around :poke: at.
 
Welcome Dollie! I'm sorry for your loss. And I'm glad you found us. :D

Enjoy and post often! :thumb:
 
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