[Magdalen] Feeling Overwhelmed

Lesley de Voil lesleymdv at gmail.com
Fri Feb 13 23:13:56 UTC 2015


Praying for you and Marcy over here, Jim.
Is Marcy able to recognise that the emergency workers are more likely
than not to be under 40, so her discomfort  at any aide being younger
is misplaced?
Hoping you find a solution soon.

Regards
Lesley de Voil

On 2/14/15, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at att.net> wrote:
> Over the past week, Marcy's strength has diminished significantly.  At the
> same time, we've had several aides no longer continue.  Part of that was
> Marcy not wanting anyone under 40, and most of those over 40 don't want to
> risk the heavy (Marcy weighs 190) lifting.  Marcy has been on the floor
> three times in the past two days, twice I've had to call 911 to have the
> fire department out.  At no time was Marcy injured - I was able to get her
> down slowly - but it's coming clearer that I just cannot continue to do this
> without assistance.  The agency is trying to find someone for tonight, but
> one of these times I won't be able to provide the care Marcy needs.  I've
> been in tears half the day with worry.
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> I need strength right now - physical as well as spiritual and mental.  I'm
> afraid.
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> Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very
> foundation of salvation.
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> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
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