tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post8494788919971939477..comments2023-06-17T13:57:00.272-04:00Comments on Journeys: ReflectionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06179486046864119527noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-27749847408378893602011-02-28T12:34:53.012-05:002011-02-28T12:34:53.012-05:00Thanks, ted roth. Your words of encouragement are ...Thanks, ted roth. Your words of encouragement are appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks, sage. I am grateful that I live relatively near my parents at this time. And I know you can feel along with me the loss that comes when a parent suffers from Alzheimer. <br /><br />Thanks, sue anne. Your thoughts and prayers are gratefully received.<br /><br />Thanks, cergie. Taking one day at a time and enjoying the positive that is present is definitely good advice.<br /><br />Thanks, ginnie, for your thoughts. What does help in caring for my parents is that my family is large with many of then living in the area. The burden is shared although some of my siblings due to proximity and other reasons do carry a greater burden of help. But all of us who live in the area help with their care every week. And we do have Hospice assisting with Mom's care. And the wife of one of my brothers has worked in the health field. It is not easy but we are blessed because we are working together as a family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179486046864119527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-28208592400756199152011-02-28T08:26:39.931-05:002011-02-28T08:26:39.931-05:00This is a story I know only too well, Tim. My mom...This is a story I know only too well, Tim. My mom died of Alzheimer's 2 years after Dad died of lung cancer (never a smoker in his life). We 8 kids believed God showed mercy in taking Dad before Mom because God knew Dad couldn't continue caring for her. And after he was gone, we realized no one could care for Mom except a facility specializing in what she needed...24-hour supervision. My sister tried for 6 months on her own with Mom but it was impossible. We almost lost my sister, too!<br /><br />I pray you all will have wisdom in these hard days ahead. Are you seeking professional help with your decisions? I worked with Alzheimer's patients for 2 years in assisted living and know that of the two diseases, hers is the worst. <br /><br />My heart goes out to youGinnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-31924433169059587582011-02-25T05:39:22.864-05:002011-02-25T05:39:22.864-05:00Tim, "there is a time for all thinks,
a time ...Tim, "there is a time for all thinks,<br />a time for every thing under the sky". <br />Just enjoy, every day, the time you have now even if it is difficult. Your parents are strong and well supported.Cergiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623905868861239570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-83229197980645010672011-02-21T22:04:46.939-05:002011-02-21T22:04:46.939-05:00Prayers and thoughts...
that if you can keep them ...Prayers and thoughts...<br />that if you can keep them home,<br />that is the best care and love.<br /><br />It's not easy but looking back,<br />it will be the best times you shared now.Sue Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319264229928872585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-7358349187653875152011-02-21T21:35:46.933-05:002011-02-21T21:35:46.933-05:00My prayers are with you, my friend. As you know, ...My prayers are with you, my friend. As you know, my mother also has Alzheimer's. I am blessed that my father is doing well despite the drain that carrying for my mother takes on him. I often wish I could see them more, but they are 800 miles away.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3722366215887639372.post-38302227333083320752011-02-21T19:58:01.793-05:002011-02-21T19:58:01.793-05:00Tim, I'm sorry to hear that you are in the mid...Tim, I'm sorry to hear that you are in the midst of such difficulty. My parents are both gone, and I'm thankful that, when their time came, both went relatively quickly. <br /><br />It's clear from your comments that you are taking good care of them, and I know that even your mother on some level appreciates that care. You will always draw strength from knowing you did all you could.Emery Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764300703571229622noreply@blogger.com