David was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2005. With any horrible diagnosis, there are so many things that go through your mind. So much to do, and not knowing how much time you have to take care of business.....your head is spinning with anxiety.
We (I) moved into high gear to get our life more organized and try to prepare for the future. Contact a lawyer, find a neurologist, find a CPA, and sell our house.
We had a large house that we loved, but I knew we needed to downsize. (We needed to downsize anyway).... We sold the house right away, but where would we go.....and...I was so afraid that the confusion of moving, and everything in different places, would confuse David, but praise God it didn't.
We found a rent house, and started having a garden home built in an area across the street from our rent house. We bought a lot, and for one year we occupied our time with having a new home built. Even though having a house built is stressful, at least it was a diversion, and a different kind of stress.
David walked across the street everyday, several times a day, to check on the progress of the house. I prayed that his memory would still be good by the time the house was finished. Here we are ... and today we've lived in our home for 2 years. There's been ups and downs, but when I told him today was our 2 year anniversary in our home, he said, "I love our home and it seems like we've always been here."
Two years ago, and our friends writing blessings and scriptures on the boards in our new home.
And I say, "thank you God for two years in our new home."
4 comments:
What a brave soul you were and are, Dolores. We moved also but just before a diagnosis. When Elbert was home (here) he would want to go home (back to Alabama) but that was memories of his youth. I am so happy that David is settled in his new environment and having a smaller place must make it easier on you.
You have done a great job taking care of "things" so that David and you could be happy and safe and comfortable. And a blessing to have friends that wrote blessings on the studs in your home. (you have awesome friends).
Every month is a blessing - 2 years is wonderful.
Aunt D, I'm so sorry I'm late on all these great posts! All I can say is the first month of school always has me in a tailspin! :-)
I was sooo full of admiration for you in how you took charge and made changes after the diagnosis. As I've said so many times...you inspire me to the fullest!!!!!!!
Love you! L~
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