Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
****UPDATE
Please pray for my family, especially my dad it’s going to hardest on him. He might not have been the type husband to show empathy and love daily but he’s sure been there the past two years. He rarely missed a day visiting her.
My family meet with Palliative care (end of life)today.
Hello frens 🐸 I’m lurking when I get the chance. I’m mentally and physically exhausted. Mom still in hospital and she’s had mental decline very quickly in the past month. I don’t think they know why or a clear diagnosis. She’s 79 and has lived a great life. Had ups and downs like we all do. She’s traveled the world and country. This week we talk to the palliative care team (fancy word for end of life care). They aren’t saying she’s at end of life but we need decide those decisions ahead of time. It’s no secret we haven’t had a great relationship during my life. It’s very hard seeing her like this. One day she doesn’t talk or eat the next day she eats everything she can and talks your ear off. I’m the type person that stays strong in crisis and cries when it’s over. I’m trying to be supportive for my dad. There’s not much more I can do for her. I’m not worried about her salvation. She accepted Christ a long time ago and was actively going to church and bible reading until the past 10-15 years ago. After the doctors described different types of mental decline, dementia and psychological disorders I see now something was going on at least ten years ago. Have a good week and thanks for listening.
Prayers for you and your family, moody. You have been fighting the good fight. Every day with her is a gift.
Thanks for the prayers, much appreciated fren.