https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:22:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1484279 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:15:58 +0000 Thistle 1484279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you the best as you go through these difficult times. Dementia is so difficult. It's like you lose the loved one twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1482019 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:06:09 +0000 DonnaF 1482019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes; I remember your trip to the UK.&nbsp; I didn't know dementia could progress so fast; this must be so hard to witness.&nbsp; Wow.&nbsp; And a different kind of wow at how well you're doing in school.&nbsp; Congratulations!&nbsp; Glad your strep responded to antibiotics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481980 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:29:39 +0000 Ariadne 1481980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry about your mom. &nbsp;Several of my coworkers are going through the same thing with their parents, and I see how draining and excruciating it is. &nbsp;I really feel for all of you. &nbsp;And strep on top of that? &nbsp;Awful. &nbsp;Huge congrats on the amazing GPA. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481885 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:57:26 +0000 jackiec 1481885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am SO sorry to hear about all of the stress you've been under. Glad you are feeling better, and congrats on your stellar GPA! Take care and hope things improve. You are a strong person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481753 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:49:48 +0000 Sal 1481753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done on your marks, they are great. Sorry the rest of life has been so tough, it is rough when everything comes at once. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481500 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:35:36 +0000 Diana 1481500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the GPA! I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Stay strong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481448 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:18:15 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1481448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. &nbsp;There seems to be an epidemic of fabbers dealing with aging parents in crisis these days. &nbsp;My heart goes out to you. &nbsp;I find it very challenging to deal with a person who is my mother but in so many ways isn't my mother. &nbsp;You really do have a lot on your plate and deserve to take pride in your accomplishments especially during such a difficult and stressful time. &nbsp;</p> <p>((hugs)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481442 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:01:27 +0000 crutcher 1481442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot you have had to deal with!...Sorry you have been sick...Stress will indeed take its toll on your health and it looks like you have had stess in spades...Your amazing GPA is enough to keep you smiling even inside...<br />So sorry about your Mom...that is just too hard..<br />Best as you continue to try and swim across this raging storm of a lake... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481378 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 06:12:20 +0000 Suz 1481378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elisabeth -- so sorry you are ill (and glad you got meds) and sorrier still about all the family stresses. That sounds really tough. But congratulations on your big (and deserved) success!! That's wonderful news.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481363 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 04:53:30 +0000 deb 1481363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, congratulations on your GPA. That is not an easy task, especially with all going on in your life. I am so sorry for the decline of your mom. Sending you hugs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481342 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:43:59 +0000 Debbie 1481342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry about your Mom. Please take care of yourself and congratulations on your grades. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481306 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:00:15 +0000 Adelfa 1481306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do remember when you posted about your mom. It is so sad and one of the things we all hope will never happen to us or anyone we love. So sorry. Sending prayers for all of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481286 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 02:13:51 +0000 MsMary 1481286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hang in there, Aziraphale! I have been flung headlong into the caring-for-aging-parents experience (will post about it in a minute) and it is ridiculously stressful. Congratulations on managing to keep up with your program in the midst of it all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481262 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 01:23:17 +0000 Style Fan 1481262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your score.&nbsp; What good news.&nbsp; I am sorry to hear about your mother.&nbsp; Dealing with aging parents is so difficult.&nbsp; DH and I have been through that and it is very stressful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481231 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:15:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1481231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your score - totally amazing under all the circumstances :)</p> <p>So sorry to hear about your mom. Dementia is a terrible thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thinking of you, take care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481187 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 22:15:58 +0000 Anonymous 1481187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your GPA. Sorry to hear about the dementia ordeal. I know a person who is in that stage of it, and it's really hard for her husband. She's not that old and was s lawyer before this came on. Her decline has been fast. I hope and pray that you and your father can find ways to deal with the mental and physical strain of caring for her! I know it's incredibly difficult. Take care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481112 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:03:27 +0000 Louise 1481112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot you've got to deal with at the moment (((hugs))) and congrats on the gpa x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481109 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:58:23 +0000 Anonymous 1481109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I am so sorry to hear about what your family is going through with your mom. &nbsp;I'm dealing with an aging and demanding mother too, and can offer empathy . &nbsp;It's a tough, tough time. &nbsp;Ending the term with that kind of a GPA and becoming an expert in Photoshop in a short period of time are signs of strength of character and determination in the face of difficulty. &nbsp;Hang on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481092 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:33:01 +0000 Aziraphale 1481092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Just got back from my mom and dad's and she's not too bad today -- I think she could sort of understand some of the conversation. I get the impression, sometimes, that she's at least somewhat aware and knows what she wants to say, but lacks the language to say it. It's so sad. Mind you, other times she's completely befuddled. I wonder if she's happier when she's completely in another world.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481078 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:21:38 +0000 Anonymous 1481078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, gosh, so sorry to here of your mum's decline in health. What a difficult time for you all. I'm amazed and thrilled for you that in amongst all the problems, you've done so well on your course...congratulations!</p> <p>((hugs)) and positive vibes on their way to your mum and a pat on the back for you. And get well soon, strep throat is no fun.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481069 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:06:31 +0000 Gail 1481069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your GPA . Hang in there with your Mom. It is hard to watch a parent decline, I'll be thinking of you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481053 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:34:09 +0000 Alassë 1481053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your GPA, and support for all the family stuff that has piled on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481030 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:52:13 +0000 Angie 1481030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No need to explain or apologize at all, Elisabeth. You have a LOT on your plate. CONGRATS, you brilliant little thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wishing you all the best with Mama, and much love. We are here to support you if and when you need it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1481009 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:32:59 +0000 rachylou 1481009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right. Slap on the wrist with the wet noodle for you! Lol. No seriously, you've got a lot on your plate. Please feel free to ignore us totally.</p> <p>But congrats on the amazing GPA. Prayers for your mom - and dad. And of course, you have strep. Break = drop in cortisol = let's get sick! :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-update-and-apology-for-patchy-partication#post-1480999 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:16:43 +0000 Aziraphale 1480999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed that most people post a heads-up when they are going to be scarce on the forum, and I've neglected to do that, so I'll apologize after the fact instead. My participation in the forum has been very weak for the past six months. I remember doing a panicky off-topic post about two years ago on the topic of my mom's declining health. She had been showing early signs of dementia, and a trip to England to visit family seemed to break something in her brain. My dad had to cut the trip short because she went berserk -- hallucinations, delusions, aggression (some of which was directed at her beloved grandson) etc. It was frightening.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fast-forward to now. She is in the last stage of dementia, which means she can no longer walk, feed herself, communicate in any meaningful way, or even sit upright without assistance. She sleeps 20 hours a day. She is on palliative care (although getting it was a fight; it's much easier to secure palliative care for cancer patients) and is finally back home with my dad, although with greatly increased support from the local health service. It has all happened so horrifyingly fast. I thought people lived with dementia for a decade or more, but apparently, that's not always the case.</p> <p>So there's that. Then there has been my illustration program. It used to be that if your GPA was above 3.75 (mine was), you would automatically be admitted to 3rd year, but of course this year they changed that, which meant that right at the time my mom went into hospital, I had to learn how to use photoshop so I could put together a digital portfolio application. It took days. And I still had my normal courseload. And my husband was on the homestretch of a show, so was on six-day weeks. I'm so grateful that my kids have been happy and healthy. I think I would have fallen apart if anything had gone wrong with them!</p> <p>Anyway, things are resolved for now, and against all expectation, I actually got a semester GPA of 4.2 (this is total bragging, but I can hardly believe it myself -- I'm so excited!) -- although I did stay up all night more times than I've ever done! And of course, now that I'm on a two-week break, I've got strep throat. I'm fine today, but it was three days of fever and chills and razor blades in my throat (and even one fainting spell! Scared the crap out of my husband) before I finally had the sense to go to the doctor. Antibiotics are a magical thing. It's just as well I didn't go to the Vancouver meet-up, because I fell ill the next day! :-)</p> <p>Anyway, if you read all this, thank you. I don't know what it is about writing it down that makes me feel better, but it does. I will try to participate more over the next while, and I'll try to remember to drop a note when I'm going to be scarce. And to all of you who are struggling with sick parents, I fully sympathize!</p>