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From: Frank.Whitney@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Whitney)
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Subject: Update - Nadine
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Date: 31 Jan 91 22:10:30 GMT
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>     Talk about a catch-22!  Then when she gets there, they don't give her 
>any help.  I'm not checking my blood pressure of late - I'm scared it's out 
>of sight! 
Yes, that really is frustrating.  Nothing like finally getting to the  
doctor only to not be treated properly. 
> 
Yes, it's frustrating all of the way around.  With me since I make a   
salary they cut off all of my benefits so I have to pay my attendant 
straight out of my pocket.  And this latest tax reform my accountant 
said that there were six changes and five of them hurt me.  I don't 
mean to sound like I'm complaining but it seems like they should have 
a more graduated means of help.  I do believe that someone should 
definitely be checking on her everyday.  It's really a shame that it 
appears almost as if nobody really gives a damn or not.  If nothing  
else it would break up the monotony of being alone.
>     As for the ice and snow fears of your wife, get the contractor to come 
>back and put in a "doggie-door."  They can be secured at night, and then in 
>the morning, your wife can open it and let the pup out, and secure it again 
>when the pup comes back in. 
The problem is that our dog doesn't come on command and we live in a 
concentrated neighborhood.  Too make matters worse it would be 
difficult to put up a fence since our next door neighbor and we are 
not on the best of terms.  They have a chain link fence but it is on  
their property and I don't know if they would allow us to connect on 
to it.  In addition, the dog is a West Highland terrier and they love 
to dig.
>     I tell her, Frank.  Every time I talk to her.  Thanks. 
Well, I appreciate your efforts on my behalf.
Love,
Frank.

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