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- 10/07/00 04:50:16

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Tawnea Perkins - 10/07/00 04:47:49
My Email:tperkins@televar.com
Where are you from?: Washington
How long have you been a caregiver?: 16 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: yard work, swimming

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My husband is a 52 year old quadriplegic, hurt in the service at the age of 18. We have been married for 16 years and I am presently 52 years old, almost 53, and had serious medical problems for the past 4 years. Despite my problems I have still had to ontinue total care to my husband because help is impossible to fine in a rural area and when found "burns out" in less then a year. I don't mind doing the care but what worries me is not being able to do it and my husband having to go to a nursing home a d leaving me when I need his support the most. We would both die being apart. Does no good to worry but sure could use some support from people that know what it is all about. Family and friend support that is always stated as very important for caregi ers is only a dream as in reality it is not there. It is so hard to understand how people can be so selfish when we as caregivers give our entire life to someone else and only want a little attention and understanding once-in-awhile.

Arlana - 09/27/00 04:42:34
My URL:http://members.spree.com/family/arlana/

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Great Website :)

Terry Conner - 09/17/00 19:35:13
My Email:terrynan@gibsoncounty.net
Where are you from?: Oakland City, IN

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Fonseca's - 05/24/00 05:58:36
My URL:http://joetam.bizland.com.veterans
My Email:yrtnuoc@swbell.net
Where are you from?: Kansas
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: No

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Your sight is beautiful and we are going to share these beautiful poems with a mother of a Vietnam veterans who died in Vietnam, she is 80 and will love them. Thank You . Please visit and sign the guest page in Honor Of Michael. Thanks you so much. God Bl ss

Allan Opie - 04/17/00 06:58:41
My Email:aopie@nvinet.com

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Thanks, I love the whole site!

Gwen Wiedner - 04/02/00 00:49:08
My URL:/sassy753/veterans.html
My Email:twinkle@prodigy.net
Where are you from?: TX
How long have you been a caregiver?: Does 22yrs of marriage to a Vietnam Vet count? LOL
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes, 100% P&T disabled vet
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Sure
What are you hobbies?: Crafts, reading, travel

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Terri, Don't know why I haven't been here before, it is a wonderful place!!! I know that I will be back often, it just makes me feel good. Thanks for all the hard work and information that you give us. Gwen

Leslie - 01/05/00 20:16:09
My URL:http://jandl-refuge.com
My Email:myc73@gateway.net
Where are you from?: Indiana
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: sure
What are you hobbies?: computers,jazzercise, music

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thankfully my husband is not disabled, but he has ptsd and if any wives out there suffer from secondary ptsd or their husbands do I would love to hear from you

Neil B Corley - 12/19/99 22:56:02
My Email:nbcorley@bellatlantic.net
Where are you from?: Phillipsburg,NJ

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Joyce Ann O'Harra - 12/16/99 02:15:20
My Email:ww4431@dragonbbs.com
Where are you from?: Logan, Ohio
How long have you been a caregiver?: 1979
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: Wood crafts, Painting, Shooting Pool, Cooking

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I just found this on a URL that was sent to me and I was amazed. I take care of both of my parents in their home and I take care of an elderley gentleman twenty four seven in his home and have been here four years. Have taken care of parents for ????????? ?? I also am state tested and work out of the home whenever needed and contacted careing for the elderley and the sick and I really enjoy doing this I get pleasure in helping and giving to make their last days the best I can. All are created equal in my b ok and loved by me. Thank you for having such a beautiful and careing web site. Joyce

Roger - 11/01/99 02:07:40
My URL:http://www.vbor.org
My Email:webmaster@vbor.org
Where are you from?: Montana
How long have you been a caregiver?: 25 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: they all are
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: I am everyday
What are you hobbies?: taking care of soldiers and their families

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HI, your site was recommended to me, so I checked it out. I would like to post it on our sites at www.veterans-center.com and www.opsos.org. Easy reading, and comforting to visitors. Good stuff. Keep up the good work. Roger

martha - 10/29/99 04:08:33
My Email:msandefur51@yahoo.com
Where are you from?: greensboro,nc
How long have you been a caregiver?: 16mos
Is your loves one a veteran?: no it is my husband
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: none

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your web is very nice . it is what i need in my life right now . thanks you and god bless you all

Kathy Bewley - 10/26/99 19:00:53
My Email:jkbewley@ramcell.net
Where are you from?: Roseburg,Oregon
How long have you been a caregiver?: 31/2 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: maybe
What are you hobbies?: reading,fishing

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Margaret - 09/18/99 15:04:35
My Email:margaret@pictou74.freeserve.co.uk
Where are you from?: Manchester
How long have you been a caregiver?: worked with seniors 25yrs

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I am really looking for activities for Dementia residents I work in a residential home and have been asked to co-ordinate some avtivities for people with Dementia, can you help or send me some where. thanks in advance Margaret

Linda Sue Below - 08/21/99 03:14:27
My Email:Lindasuebe@cs.com
Where are you from?: Maryland
How long have you been a caregiver?: 5years
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: crafts and rocking babies

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I've just recently gotten a computer. I think that God has lead me to surf the net to help heal the hurt. In June this year I ended a 2 year live-in caregiver postion. It was not my choice. The man I cared for was a quad with MS who had been in a wheelcha r for over 20 years. Even though he has a wife he has to depend on others for his care. The day he was diagnosed she told him she would not do any nursing care. They have not lived together for over 5 years and she's an Episcopal Priest since 1992.He has daughter who's away at college who did more for him when she was a small child than the wife ever has. He was given a choice of her or me. As a Christian I have a very difficult time accepting her attitude towards his care. In the two years she probably spoke no more than 25 words to me alltogether. Never said thanks either. But I'm doing better than I expected I would. I still care for others who also have MS and Tuesday is reserved for rocking babies at the MOPS program at church and doing crafts afterward to raise money for missions. Would love to hear from others.

Linda - 08/18/99 23:03:35
My Email:Lindasuebe@cs.com
Where are you from?: Baltimore Md.
How long have you been a caregiver?: 5 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: no I do private duty for MS people I've met.
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: Crafts and rocking Babies

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I just got my computer and it's like God has again blessed me with help. It maybe my link to healing the past hurts I've had. I enjoyed the web site and find it very informative.

E. L. Moore - 04/08/99 03:07:38
My Email:eslye@gulftel.com
Where are you from?: Foley,AL
How long have you been a caregiver?: 4 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: Artist, Computer,Reading,

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Trying to make a life from the pieces we have left. Trying to understand the great horrible truth that all those things that you think are in place for such tragedy simply are not there. Forgiving those who try to put you in your place according to their tandards. Loving deeply those who really care. Thanking God daily for letting you wake up each day with new answers for a new path for the care your loved one needs!

Glo - 03/15/99 04:17:28
My Email:Glo@coastalnet.com
Where are you from?: NC
How long have you been a caregiver?: 20 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: computering, gardening

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Is there a caregiver's chat? That would be great! Thanks, glo

Linda Lewis - 02/21/99 03:05:55
My URL:http://www.rootsweb.com/~lindakay/larry/
My Email:cityslic@ix.netcom.com
Where are you from?: CA - soon to be VA
How long have you been a caregiver?: 3 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Sure
What are you hobbies?: Genealogy, crafts

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My husband, Larry, passed away in November. He had been a quad for 22 years. I miss him terribly, and the world will never be the same without him. I fell in love with him online, before I knew of his injury. He was the most wonderful, caring person I eve knew, always thinking of others before he thought of himself. I thank God for the few years we had together.

Kathie Williams - 02/14/99 18:15:38
My URL:http://animation.acmecity.com/feather/30
My Email:O.C. Indiana

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Just a friend wanting to let you know you have a very pretty sight. It is very inspirational. Even though I am not a caregiver, I have a little more insight now of what you go through. I wish you happiness always--Kathie Williams

Evie Voeltzel - 02/09/99 06:44:39
My Email:HooverAlum@AOL.com
Where are you from?: El Cajon, California
How long have you been a caregiver?: Our Sons been a para for 32 years.
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: We need help in finding some one to take care of our Son.
What are you hobbies?: It was working and being President of my high school Alumni Association.

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After 26 years of marriage our daughter in law decided to leave taking our 14 year old granddaughter with her. She left my son after he had been in the VA hospital for 9 months with staph infection and had to have a leg and the other hip amputated becaus the infection went into the bone. He came home and she left and he isn't able to take care of himself. My husband is 77 and I'm 72 and in a wheel chair because of a broken back and Lung dease. After she filed for devorice and got 1/2 of his pension fo spousal support and child support, he can't pay the going rate for and aide in our area and have enough left over to make his house payment and utilities and food for two. We need help finding a live in aide. I hope someone can help us.

Susan Broyles - 02/05/99 01:05:24
My URL:http://www.aol.com
My Email:Weels1@aol.com
Where are you from?: Riverside, CAlifornia
How long have you been a caregiver?: 19 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: ok
What are you hobbies?: antiques,gardening

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Does anyone know of any low, low cost medical insurance for caregivers. My husband is not service connected so I don't have that benefit. I get aide & attendance from VA, and also IHSS. Let me know if you know of anything. Thanks Susan (Weels1@aol.com)

Beverly Doane - 01/29/99 01:12:36
My Email:RatBev@webtv.net
Where are you from?: Sevierville,Tn.
How long have you been a caregiver?: 2years,5months,8days
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: doesn't matter
What are you hobbies?: gardening,woodworking

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So glad to have found you.Address was in a "Sharings" newsletter. I am taking care of my 24 year old son who is a quadriplegic. Broke his neck almost three years ago. Thank you so much for this site.Have already added this to my favorites and have'nt even gotten off the home page yet.

Donald L. Berger - 01/26/99 20:04:33
My Email:donbready@aol.com
Where are you from?: Arkansas
How long have you been a caregiver?: I am a parapligic
Is your loves one a veteran?: I am a veteran
What are you hobbies?: taking care of myself

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I'm looking for to talk to that is a parapligic and takes care of themself.

CindyKay - 12/01/98 22:21:04
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8876
My Email:sermersheim@hotmail.com
Where are you from?: Indiana
How long have you been a caregiver?: I'm not a caregiver -- I'm disabled.
What are you hobbies?: reading, cooking, watching my kids grow

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What a great site! This kind of encouragement is what I think we can all use at one time or another.

roberta M. getchell - 11/27/98 18:35:25
My Email:bbg@brevard.net
Where are you from?: merritt island, fl
How long have you been a caregiver?: 11 frs.
Is your loves one a veteran?: usn, 20 yrs.
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: caregiving to robert

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Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I need help dealing with the va. They want impossible information from Robert, things which aren't in writing any more. I've contacted most of the people he was stationeed with and they are sending letters corraberating his stressors (for his ptsd claim), but we're not confident the va ill accept this.......canyon on evidence or give robert the benefit of the doubt under the bva guidlines. please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sincerely, roberta m. getchell 1335 plum ave. merritt island, fl 32952 4074533042 bbg@brevard.net

AutumnsAngel - 11/03/98 18:16:17
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ar/TheNursesDen/index.html
My Email:AutumnsAngel@prodigy.net
Where are you from?: Arkansas
How long have you been a caregiver?: 10 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: beanie babies

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I enjoyed visiting your web site, you have alot of nice information here.

Josh L. Garner - 10/30/98 01:31:45
My Email:willy@specent.com
Where are you from?: Rogers,AR
How long have you been a caregiver?: 1year
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes

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Pa Stanton - 10/25/98 00:08:53
My URL:http://members.iquest.net/~momandpa/
My Email:momandpa@iquest.net
Where are you from?: Just an Indiana Country Boy!
How long have you been a caregiver?: As soon as I had my first Job!
Is your loves one a veteran?: Well, I are a veteran...
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: A. OK
What are you hobbies?: My compter and serfing.

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You have lots of great links!

- 10/18/98 03:37:40
My Email:gilnamy@juno.com

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Terry Parlee - 09/17/98 19:03:30
My Email:rtparlee@jps.net
Where are you from?: Redding, Ca
How long have you been a caregiver?: 9 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: OK
What are you hobbies?: Photography, travel

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Linda Nix - 09/11/98 15:46:33
My Email:LindaN7447@aol.com
Where are you from?: Georgia
How long have you been a caregiver?: Not Long
Is your loves one a veteran?: No
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: Flower Gardening

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Beautifully Done! Wish I Was As Talented! You Guys Are Great!! How Rewarding It Must Be To Make Others Feel So Good And Cared For! Keep The Good Work Up!

Kathy - 09/07/98 17:10:23
My Email:Hestia1249
Where are you from?: So. Calif.
How long have you been a caregiver?: 4yrs.w/sis 3mo w/mom
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: YES Please
What are you hobbies?: walking, swimming, puter!

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I would love to talk with others who are caregivers, I'm in need of support, and ideas of how to be a more effective caregiver. Thank you for this site.

Linda - 08/29/98 20:56:08
My Email:lindag@surfsouth.com
Where are you from?: SF
How long have you been a caregiver?: 10 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: no
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: needlecrafts,reading

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What a lovely surprize this site was to me and my mother!! Very inspiring and uplifting for us today. Thank you.

- 08/02/98 21:14:48

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chris - 07/17/98 03:51:15
My Email:npoppe@hotmail.com
Where are you from?: montana
How long have you been a caregiver?: 2 yrs
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: reading

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i have looked for a long time for other care givers. my husband is a quad, service connected sci. are there others like me out there?

Tony - 07/09/98 00:00:52
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/9166/
My Email:alligator77002@geocities.com
Where are you from?: Here
How long have you been a caregiver?: Long
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: Outdoors

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Caught your wave .

DAVE RENNIE - 06/21/98 19:03:11
My URL:http://NONE CRASED
My Email:BFRDMR@aol.com
Where are you from?: VIRGINA ON THE TENN/NC BORDER
How long have you been a caregiver?: 25 YEARS
Is your loves one a veteran?: NO I AM

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Myrna Lemmons - 06/07/98 14:03:05
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/in/lemmontree
My Email:rmlemm@comsource.net
Where are you from?: Indiana
How long have you been a caregiver?: 4 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: chasing a wheelchair and writing about it

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Thanks to all the Partners of Special People who have helped this site to grow. We keep laughter in our lives and smiles on our faces by supporting each other and sharing ideas. By supporting each other as we scurry around doing our thing, we make our b rdens lighter. Keeping in contact lets us know we are not alone. That's a good feeling! That makes me smile! Welcome aboard! Just sign me hey,you!

Aaron R. Orr - 06/02/98 02:17:04
My Email:aorr@sprint.ca
Where are you from?: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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As an Employee of Veterans Affairs Canada I want to thank you for this most attractive nad supportive site. We, too, are concerned about our Caregivers. I am sharing your URL with other colleagues. God bles you for this work "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning We will remember them." Good wishes Rev. Aaron R. Orr.

kathy clemente - 04/26/98 03:45:10
My Email:tuntin@webtv.net
Where are you from?: n.y.
How long have you been a caregiver?: all my life
What are you hobbies?: videos.internet,etc.

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thanxs for the nice site uplifting and funny

Joy Poarch - 04/24/98 03:33:16
My Email:jopo@mail.apcnet.com
Where are you from?: North Carolina
How long have you been a caregiver?: 3 months
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: yes
What are you hobbies?: ceramics/reading poetry

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The visual part of your site is very soothing. It is very calming. I have enjoyed my tour and truly enjoy your quotes., they lift the spirit. I have bookmarked it and will be returning often. May God always Bless you abundantly, and open the doors and windows of Heaven for all the Blessings to become yours. With the Love of Christ, Joy

Suze Haney - 04/23/98 03:45:55
My Email:haney@dpla.net
Where are you from?: South Dakota
How long have you been a caregiver?: just started
Is your loves one a veteran?: USAF, 30+years
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: not now
What are you hobbies?: internet, cake decorating

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Stephanie Buzzell - 04/14/98 03:22:40
My URL:http://www.caringheart.com
My Email:stebuzz
Where are you from?: San Jose, CA
How long have you been a caregiver?: 1 Year
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes!
What are you hobbies?: Needle work, reading, elec.darts competition

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I'm so impressed! Keep up the good work!

Bob Griffin - 04/07/98 13:31:30
My Email:rbgriff@burgoyne.com
Where are you from?: Utah
How long have you been a caregiver?: 4 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: No. My Father-in-Law
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: No
What are you hobbies?: Ham Radio. Photog.

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My Father-in-Law in 93 years old and I'm 74 so we get along quite well. He does present some problems but not to the extent we can't hangle them. BOB

Deb Wirth - 04/07/98 04:03:37
My Email:shine40@rmi.net
Where are you from?: Colorado
How long have you been a caregiver?: 17 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: sure
What are you hobbies?: billiards, collecting collectibles

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Hi Terry, Didn't want you to be alone! :-)

John Caset - 04/07/98 03:11:08
My URL:http://www.cyberalink.com.au/jcsplace
My Email:sirjohn@selfaware.com
Where are you from?: Torquay, Queensland
How long have you been a caregiver?: My wife has been for 26 years
Is your loves one a veteran?: My loved one is my lifeline!!
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: Computers, computers, computers.

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Hi to my adopted Sis and Bro - You are always there when I need you most, and you'll never completely know how much I appreciate it. It's no use saying be good, kind and gentle, because I already know you are - Peace, Love and Hugs - John

Terri - 04/07/98 02:44:16
My URL:http://www.usaor.net/users/tmkc
My Email:tmkc@usaor.net
Where are you from?: Natrona Heights, PA
How long have you been a caregiver?: 5 Years
Is your loves one a veteran?: Yes
Would you like to be contacted by other caregivers?: Yes
What are you hobbies?: Crocheting, Knitting, Counted Cross Stitch, Reading

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I take care of my spouse. He is a veteran who was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and now is suffering from several different illnesses because of it. Would be interested in hearing from others dealing with the same issues.