David and his sister
Our son and daughter, brother and sister
My brother and me
After David's diagnosis of Alzheimer's, my head was spinning with so much confusion, anxiety, fear, grief, sadness, and oh my, sleep was so hard to find. I decided to start a journal. At night I'd sit at the computer when I couldn't sleep, and pour out my thoughts . For me it was so therapeautic to put on paper what I was feeling and to document the changes taking place in our lives.
After David's diagnosis of Alzheimer's, my head was spinning with so much confusion, anxiety, fear, grief, sadness, and oh my, sleep was so hard to find. I decided to start a journal. At night I'd sit at the computer when I couldn't sleep, and pour out my thoughts . For me it was so therapeautic to put on paper what I was feeling and to document the changes taking place in our lives.
When I started this blog in January 2009, I stopped writing in my journal, now this blog is my journal of sorts. The journal was what I needed the first year, for now, blogging is exactly what I need. The interaction with friends through blogging has been priceless to me. I love reading the comments, they always lift my spirits or give me something to think about.
We've had a great week! Alzheimer's is different with each person, but for us, here we are 4 years and 4 months from the diagnosis, and David is still doing so much better than I ever expected at this time!
Don't get me wrong ..... the days are far from perfect.
Right now..... today.......we're moving forward with Alzheimer's, whether we want to or not ...one step at a time .... and live each day for the here and now......life is different, but it's not bad.......
I praise God for the good days!!!
10 comments:
I'm praising God along with you my friend!
"Thank you God for David's life...and for giving Delores such an amazing man to love. Amen"
Love to you~
Rebecca
Happy one year blogging anniversary! It's been just a little more than that for me. You're right; it's a little like journaling. I'm still amazed at the people I've become attached to. You are one, Dolores. God bless you and keep you and David and give you many more good years.
Debbie
Hi Dolores - I started my blog as a personal journal, too. My family doesn't understand that concept, but they don't blog - they mostly just roll their eyes.
God bless you both in this journey. Keep up your blog journal. I think it gives me strength to read the comments and there are so many Christian women out there who really care. We just all wanna reach out to each other and be a support. Hugs - Vickie
God bless you.I am glad that you have good days with your husband. Wonderful that you had a great week.~Many blessings, Karen
glad you are still dancing in the rain.
Hello there! I started writing my blog in November of 2008 as a way to 'publish' the poetry I wrote during the last two years of Mother's life .... I began a journal when she came to live with us in September 2002. Journaling and blogging are two of the healthiest things we as caregivers can do. Blessings today! Hi David!
This is a wonderful blog and post. God bless you and David. Keep posting I always look forward to reading your post.
I always feel like a broken record saying the same thing...but I just can't help it...you are so Dang Inspiring!!! You took the hand the was given you and are handling it in such a healthy and positive way!!
I'm sooooo glad you've gotten a lot out of blogging because I KNOW so many are getting a lot out of your blog as well!
So glad to hear Uncle David is doing well!!!
Love you!! L~
Hello Delores, just stopping by to say 'hello' to you and your husband. Hope you have a blessed day.
I love it when you share these photos. How curiously interesting that you and David each came from a boy/girl family and then *had* one of your own. Love it.
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