My Dad Got Sick

Author : Jay Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1980819726

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My Dad Got Sick by Jay Perry Pdf

Most of us, at one time or another, have encountered tragedy.If you find yourself reading the description of this book, I assume this is the case for you and I'd like to say I'm truly sorry. To be honest, I really wish everything in this book were tales of fiction and that my experiences were all a dream. But the stories I courageously share, are my own truthful encounters with life as a caregiver.This book is an outline of my experiences while taking care of my dad, both physically and mentally, during his battle with cancer. It is a tool designed to help those in similar positions navigate coping, self-awareness, empathy, compassion, self-care, support, education, commitment, grief, love and embracing the day-to-day reality of caregiving. Although very cancer-specific, these words can provide encouragement to all those questioning whether or not to take on the role of caregiver. I did my best to write the book I was looking for when my journey began in early 2013. I don't have any 'top 10' pieces of advice to offer, and any advice I do give is solely based off what was found to work successfully for my dad. I'm not a doctor, and I don't have any professional medical training whatsoever. At the time this story began I was just a son doing everything possible for my best friend - I educated myself on the run. My dad was given a terminal diagnosis of nine months to a year to live. He ended up passing away two and a half years later, and although he fought hard for us, I want my dad's fight to be worth more. I want his struggles to give inspiration, and I want to see a shy, humble man's battle provide support and hope long after he's gone. I share these stories about a man with an incurable disease to demonstrate how myself and my loved ones were able to extend his life beyond what doctors ever expected. During my dad's final year, I used social media as a positive platform to share the daily struggles and absolute joys I was constantly faced with. The outpouring of love and support I received is what made me realize this book needed to be written.For obvious reasons, I hate the fact that this book has grounds to exist, but I will use it as a vehicle to share a journey that will hopefully help you with yours.*Description taken from Chapter One: To The Reader

Author : David Tunkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Readers (Primary)
ISBN : 1420200542

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1. 2 My Dad Is Sick by David Tunkin Pdf

Dad has to go to hospital to have his tonsils taken out. He is a bit scared and wants to take his favourite things with him.Reading Level 8Text Type: Narrative (information)

Author : Kathleen Long Bostrom
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0310706556

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When Pete's Dad Got Sick by Kathleen Long Bostrom Pdf

Pete is both angry and sad when his father becomes sick and can no longer race and play with him, but his father explains that, while he will probably never have fast legs again, he can still teach Pete about running. Includes note to parents.

Author : Des Bishop
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780141972282

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My Dad Was Nearly James Bond by Des Bishop Pdf

For years acclaimed comedian Des Bishop wanted to write a show about his father. Mike Bishop was a model and actor who gave up that life to become a hard-working man of the suburbs - a good husband, a caring father, a responsible citizen. Still, he sometimes talked wistfully about the glamorous life he might have had. All that changed after Mike was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2009. His regrets about his fantasy other life crumbled. He cherished his family and they came together to surround him with love, laughter, tears and talk. Lots of talk. The insights that emerged during Mike Bishop's illness became the show Des always wanted to stage. He and his father collaborated on My Dad Was Nearly James Bond - a hilarious, outrageous and moving celebration of what Des calls 'the heroics of fatherhood'. The show has attracted rave reviews and sell-out audiences around the world. Mike Bishop died in February 2011. Now Des has written a memoir inspired by the stage show, by the startling discoveries he made about his father's background before he died, and by his own realisation of what it means to finally grow up. The book is a funny, wise and unforgettable story of a father, a son and what really matters.

Author : Glen N Robison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1544520751

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Healthy Dad Sick Dad by Glen N Robison Pdf

Are you living toward a healthy retirement? Far too many people retire needing to take five to twenty medications a day for health conditions that could easily have been prevented. They retire to their recliner and don't take full advantage of the opportunities that retirement offers because they're dependent upon oxygen from the oxygen tank or because they're just too stiff and sore to get out and enjoy life. It doesn't have to be that way-in nature, when things are in balance, there is no disease! In Healthy Dad, Sick Dad, Dr. Glen N. Robison shares his personal journey with two very similar fathers who ended up in drastically different retirements. Determined to understand why, Dr. Robison studied his healthy father's lifestyle and emulated it for fifteen years, with dramatic improvements to his own health. Now, he shares the secrets of living toward a long, healthy life.  Start living today for your greatest asset-YOU-and look forward to a retirement you'll love.

Author : Ryan Donnelly
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781543461909

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The Sick and His Passenger by Ryan Donnelly Pdf

This is a true story. A story about a loving, caring, and dedicated fathermy father, who was plagued with the sickness of pancreatic cancer. You will get a glimpse of how pure of a man he was. Throughout the book, youll bounce back and forth between the good and the badmemories of his journey and how hard he fought through it all. It can range from heartful family memories to painstaking crucial ones. Cancer is a hideous disease. This is his journey through his darkest battle. We take the good and the bad, hoping for more good. Youll feel the love, laughter, depression, heartache, and a sense of hope. This is my familys journey through pancreatic cancer; more importantly, this is my fathers story.

Author : Kelly Conway
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781493066322

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My Dad's Funnier than Your Dad by Kelly Conway Pdf

Comic and television star Tim Conway (The Carol Burnett Show, McHale's Navy, Dorf) enjoyed enormous popular appeal. In this humorous, loving, and surprising memoir, Tim's eldest of his six children, Kelly, reveals that the Conway home life was as riotous as some of her father's legendary comedy sketches. Kelly Conway allows readers an intimate look at an American childhood set in 1970s and 80s Los Angeles, from the studios of CBS to the racetrack of Santa Anita Park where her father taught his kids the art of horse betting. Tim Conway took his hilarious creativity off the set to the family home, where he acted as the ringmaster to six unruly lion cubs—and often lit the fuse of their short-tempered mother, Mary Anne. Kelly takes us through the fascinating world of entertainment from the lens of her dad’s television stardom to her own career in costume design and wardrobe styling, using the lessons her father taught her about holding her own in the often cruel world of show business. But it’s not until Kelly realizes that she must find the courage to fight for her dad when he faces a devastating life change that her steadfast commitment to him becomes clear—although it will mean losing lifelong relationships, and at times, facing harsh criticism. My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad is Kelly’s love letter to her father, an account of the warm, laugh-filled world of her childhood. And when life brings sadness instead of smiles, it’s the mutual respect and fierce devotion that Kelly shares with her famous father which ultimately defines the true meaning of love.

Author : Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781770491212

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Can I Catch It Like a Cold? by Centre For Addiction And Mental Health Pdf

In partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Tundra is proud to launch an important series of books for children who have to cope with adult-sized problems. Young Alex’s father had been a policeman until he began to suffer from depression, perhaps the most common mental health issue we face. Alex’s questions are those that are often asked by the children of parents who have depression: is the parent simply lazy? Does he no longer care? And is it something I can catch, like a cold? In simple, straightforward language, the book explains what depression is and how it is treated. It also prepares a child for working with a helping professional. And perhaps most important, it reassures a child that he or she is not alone. Written by Canada’s foremost experts in the field, this is an important book to spur discussion and allay fears of those affected by depression.

Author : David Tunkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Readers (Primary)
ISBN : 0732957117

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My dad is sick by David Tunkin Pdf

Author : Allison Greene,John Greene
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781532651687

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Since John Got Sick by Allison Greene,John Greene Pdf

John was always healthy. Then at age twenty-six a rare autoimmune disease struck out of nowhere. "Idiopathic," doctors said of the phenomenon that tried to take his life violently several times and to destroy his spirit more quietly over the next several years. Since John Got Sick: A Quest for Survival and Faith is the story of a young man's heroic battle to survive both the initial onslaught and the ongoing assault of a traumatic autoimmune disease and its ensuing consequences (including dialysis, disability, transplant, depression, opioid dependence, and post-traumatic stress disorder). Simultaneously, it is the story of a mother's love and strength against daunting odds, including donating a kidney. Traumatic illness often ends in a relatively quick death or a sudden miraculous recovery. John's was neither. His is a story, with parts written in his words, of courage, endurance, and patience, along with a stubborn refusal to quit. While his mother sought God and prayer, John's will to live was based in something else--perhaps even more intrinsic. For anyone who has suffered a serious illness, whether personally or with a child; anyone facing the challenges of autoimmune disease; and any medical professionals who have worked to help them, this book provides insight from the patient's perspective. Patient advocates, clergy, and community members may benefit from vicariously experiencing the multifaceted challenges--mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and financial--shown here. And likely any mother, or parent, will identify, feel the heartache, and wonder, Why not me?

Author : Soodabeh Mokry RN CHt
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781504352291

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Angel Nightingale by Soodabeh Mokry RN CHt Pdf

The inspiring story of an Iranian woman who experienced many challenges living in Iran. She lost her father to a sudden heart attack at age thirteen. She was a victim of the Iranian government brutality; she was captured, tortured and beat into a coma at the age of nineteen. She experienced eight years of war and the death of her younger brother in a sudden car accident two months prior to leaving Iran. When she arrived in America, her marriage of ten years suddenly and unexpectedly fell apart. She was left alone with two young children, no money, no family or friends, and didn't even speak English. Although Soodabeh managed to go back to school again to become a registered nurse in America, she never felt content. To alleviate the emotional and physical pain, she devoted her time and energy searching for answers and found peace and comfort by connecting with the angelic realm. Her journey of healing and working with the angels started when she had a vision of her brother's death the day he suddenly died. Although she didn't understand the vision at first, she soon realized that it was the beginning of a fulfilling journey. She discovered her gift, mission, and soul's purpose as a spiritual coach and healer. Soodabeh began to use the healing power of the angels to help her patients overcome their health issues. In this book, Soodabeh shares her heart-warming stories of faith, courage, and healing from her personal life and nursing career. The stories of healing with angels.

Author : Tommy Greenwald
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781596438385

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Jack Strong Takes a Stand by Tommy Greenwald Pdf

Jack Strong just wants to be a regular kid. But his parents have overscheduled his week with every extracurricular activity under the sun: tennis, baseball, cello, karate, tutoring, and Chinese language lessons—all on top of regular homework. His parents want him to be "well-rounded" and prepared for those crucial college applications. Jack's just about had enough. And so, in Jack Strong Takes a Stand by Tommy Greenwald, he stages a sit-in on his couch and refuses to get up until his parents let him quit some of the extracurriculars. As Jack's protest gains momentum, he attracts a local television host who is interested in doing a segment about him. Tensions rise as counter-protesters camp out across the street from Jack and his couch. Jack's enjoying this newfound attention, but he's worried that this sit-in may have gone too far.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Food handling
ISBN : UCD:31175033565808

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Let Me Tell You how Dad Got Sick! by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tiffany Stocker
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781450055185

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When Enough is Enough by Tiffany Stocker Pdf

Tabitha escapes a verbal abusive relationship with Clifford and relocates back home with her family. After ten months living the lonely single life Tabitha gets back into the dating scene. Tabitha is convinced that she has met the man of her dreams name Lance through a telecommunication chat line. Tabitha has to learn the hard way. Her lover has a dark secret that turns into a revolving disaster. Too late, feelings have already been established. Tabitha is not intimidated, but is torn between her own instincts and her lovers manipulative, misleadful, smooth talking, pleasure seeking, and sneaky habits which mentally make it difficult for her to leave him. This lustful triangle ends with a broken heart, betrayal, and denial. How many times will Tabitha roll the dice in this discreet relationship? When Enough Is Enough is a scandalous, shock revealing thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat expecting the unexpected.

Author : Jude Morgan
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781475983623

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National Past Time by Jude Morgan Pdf

For Peter Fox, being a bowling alley proprietor was a calling. Right from the beginning, the Upstate New York village of Koopersville embraced Peters glistening new bowling alley with its modern automatic pinsetters, and Koopersville Bowl quickly became the heart and soul of the village. Peters dream business opened in 1962, and year after year, the bowling alley was the place where the trials and tribulations of growing up in a small New England town were transformed into the dreams and hopes of the future. Anything was possible at Koopersville Bowl. But one day Peter Fox died, and the village stopped breathing. The moral fabric of the entire community broke, yet Peters extended family tried to adjust to their loss. As Peters eldest son, Paul Fox knew it was his duty to help his mother carry on; whats more, it was what his father would have wanted. And thats exactly what he did. Even so, sometimes unexpected things do happen. In the game of bowling there is only one way to salvage your score, and that is to throw strikes. Perfect games are hard to come by. But in life, as Paul soon finds out, there are always new beginnings, new games to be played, and old memories that can never be taken away.