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Notes from the Hershey highway

Buggsroo
Buggsroo Member Posts: 574
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When I chronicled my husband’s travels on the Hershey Highway, one of you suggested the use of Vick’s Vapo Rub under my nose. Worked like a charm. He loved me cleaning him up, I wasn’t gagging and he laughed out loud. 
The Rispiridone has made him gentler and he laughs more.
My back went out the other day and he offered to crack it by getting on top of me. I got a giant crack from him and the both of laughed like in the old days. I was happy, and just like that the moment vanished. Hey I will take it.

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  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,091
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    Any time you can laugh, consider it a win. I'm glad for you.
  • Joydean
    Joydean Member Posts: 1,500
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    It is a great blessing when the two of you can laugh together. Even for a short moment. Happy for you and so sorry it was so short!

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