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Why is life worth living?
- Thread starter Jer
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I don't have the hardships others do with my health but I struggle often with the hollow nature of existence. Feels like I only exist to pay bills and no matter how hard I work I can't get over the hill.
Keep fighting everyone. I'm a pessimistic person but I try not to be. Remember everyone needs kindness and support no matter how strong you think they may be.
Keep fighting everyone. I'm a pessimistic person but I try not to be. Remember everyone needs kindness and support no matter how strong you think they may be.
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago. I swear he developed it after falling and hitting his head in the bathroom, but what do I know.
He has been a musician all his life. He played in the Air Force Academy band in his youth (hard group to even get into) He taught band and directed many groups. He auditioned for the DSM Symphony several times, only losing out to Dr. Messenger who taught at ISU. He played in the Central Iowa Symphony in Ames for 25 years.
Saturday was his last performance. The medicine for his tremors aren’t lasting long enough for him to play anymore.
Between hearing loss from teaching drumlines for 30 years, Parkinson’s and his shiny new insomnia, it’s been rough.
Hang in there, Jer. I am astutely aware of what you and your family are struggling through. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
He has been a musician all his life. He played in the Air Force Academy band in his youth (hard group to even get into) He taught band and directed many groups. He auditioned for the DSM Symphony several times, only losing out to Dr. Messenger who taught at ISU. He played in the Central Iowa Symphony in Ames for 25 years.
Saturday was his last performance. The medicine for his tremors aren’t lasting long enough for him to play anymore.
Between hearing loss from teaching drumlines for 30 years, Parkinson’s and his shiny new insomnia, it’s been rough.
Hang in there, Jer. I am astutely aware of what you and your family are struggling through. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
I've been eager to try that at our YMCA out here in Waukee. Unfortunately, since I can't drive, my wife already has to take me everywhere, along with all the other errands and things with the kids. So I can't put more on her to take me there and back several times a week while she's trying to work.
I did take an Uber the other day to an apt to give her a break, but that adds up really fast, and there are only like 2 drivers that will come out into Waukee.
Thank you!
I believe HIRTA is an option, currently looking into it.
Funny note...
We were just gifted an electric mobility scooter. For my 43rd birthday today, I put my custom ISU plates on it that I got when I turned 15. I'm going to take those damn things to the grave. "CYGY" forever. They were on every vehicle from age 15 to 42 so now they serve a slightly different purpose
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It might ring hollow, but Happy Birthday Jer!I believe HIRTA is an option, currently looking into it.
Funny note...
We were just gifted an electric mobility scooter. For my 43rd birthday today, I put my custom ISU plates on it that I got when I turned 15. I'm going to take those damn things to the grave. "CYGY" forever. They were on every vehicle from age 15 to 42 so now they serve a slightly different purpose
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Another yr around the universe even though it's been a tough one. Keep up the good fight!
Grimes Volunteer Support Services offers transportation at no cost to Grimes residents.
Thank you!
I got an automated happy birthday from UnityPoint today and I responded…
“Yeah, you’re just happy I lived another year to collect another $1.5million in insurance payments.”
