[Boats]

Mrs. HC -
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I think once we hit the right number everything goes
even slightly at first then more and more each year.
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I haven't been to the Doc in sometime - my memory is a
little off base as well. If I don't see some of the guys often
in the VFW I know who they are but can't pull out their
names all the time. There's about eight of us who are
nearing 80 and they too are battling the memory issues.
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We had four guys nod off in the last 6-8 weeks we have
a shortage of the old guys but a few new once's drop in
every now and then. One guy 98 years old just got out
of the hospital and walked across the street to the VFW
post 6448 in Dyer, IN.

I'm a member of the Post but don't carry any position
in the house. I've talked to one guy and said if and when
I pull the plug - I'm being cremated and want to be buried
in a military site nearby.
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Wife wants to be buried with her Mother when she goes
cremation is less costly we've found out.
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Told the wife I will most like see what Hell feels like as
I may end up making a tour when my end comes.
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Our daughter's will get our Home and Pension money
if any left. They are in their 50's and late 40's.
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She's not doing so well and refuses to go the doctor
afraid she won't be getting out once she's in there.
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She's lost about 40% of her body weight of late.
Wobbles and thin as a fence post - I've lost 125#
in the last five years as well.
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I quit going to the VA Clinic too far away and I quit seeing
the doctors as well. I already surmise my end of days -
but Kath - is the one I'm worried about - I'd bring her to
the doctor but she's too afraid she'd committed and
sent to a nursing home her - but she would never talk
to me again if I signed her in.
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She'd rather die at home then lay in a bed 24/7 and
God only knows what they would be doing to her.
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HC got issues I take it - I think we all get them sooner
or later in life.
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My memory is for shit - Kath is lucky I still know her
name and my daughters and grandkids. Don't see
them that often any more they all have their things
to do and all are working - Thank God - but the pay
isn't really enough to cover their bills - in this day
its amazing how quickly house rent got - gasoline -
food and just about everything else will bankkrupt
many of those on SS only. We're using are savings
and at time helping the girls out when desperately
needed - for co-pays & doctor charges each time now
and boy this country has gone to hell in a hand
basket.
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HC should pull through it - it will be hard on you
until he's back on his feet once more. But we all do
what we have to when a mate or family member
needs some help.
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God be with you guys I'm sure HC will get better
it takes a little time to mend or get better as we
age. Memories come and go more often than we
like - I deal with it each day and Kath said to take
your phone in case you get lost!
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Well Bless you Mrs. HC and stay positive as best
you can and I'm sure he will bounce back he's
got a good wife and doctor - who will tend to
his needs.

Best wishes from: Wayne (Boats) & Kath