NEVER again! It was so stressful for him, and heartbreaking for me to watch him try and recognize the letters, etc, etc...... I could go on, but I won't.
The doctor and all of her assistants were so considerate and compassionate. They bent over backwards trying to help him feel comfortable, to no avail.....
This experience was like a neon sign, showing me his condition.
Sometimes I live in a dream world..........
Kitten report: Lilly was missing, and I looked everywhere, except a flower pot.......... and here she is curled up sound asleep.
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Oh goodness Delores...wish I could help you!! I feel flippin' Helpless here...Praying for you both little love!
Sweet Kitty...I think you Did wake her..Lolol...Not too sure about that "look"...Hahaa
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Heart-breaking. It is in times like this I'm so glad for the mercy the Lord sends. Even when we don't see or feel it, it is there.
I love your kitty. More of his Grace....
xoRebecca
Keep up the faith. If there is a next time tell the3 Doc not to use letters. Have him/her use the line method. Like which way are the lines going - up/down right or left. It works better.
That's heart breaking.
Wednesday I take my MIL to the doctor and the little nurse always gives her the "memory test" to see where she is.Some answers are correct but most are not, she looks to me for help and I always feel so badly for her.She is getting worst in her frustrations and is now blaming everyone for taking her things....so sad for all of us.
Some things you just have to let go in their best interest like an eye test, I took MIL for hers and it was very upsetting I promised myself no more, just like you did for David.
Take care
Diane
I'm so sorry for both of you having to go through this experience. I could just picture the whole thing and it breaks your heart. I agree, I think this would probably be the "final exam" for my loved one too.
Thank goodness for the sweet little kitten that brightens your day!
I think you have "flowerpot kitties"...thinking of you both!!!
Dolores,
I went through something similar with grandma this past year~ I am truly sorry. It is very heartbreaking but I pray the Lord gives you the strength you need for this journey. You and David are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings and love,
Vikki
Oh Delores, I was so sorry to hear about the eye exam. It must have been so awful. You are an amazing lady, to turn the whole thing around to a positive - thanking God for no more eye exams.
Dolores, I'm sorry about David's eye exam. I know it was hard on you both. I'm glad he'll not have another. I hadn't even thought about getting my MIL's eyes checked again. She's quit reading and doing crosswords. I think they are not holding her attention, tho. Just keep being thankful for positive things, little things, and remember David for who he was, and love him for who he is and always has been and always will be.
God bless you both.
Cute little kitty pot! Our little Alice is doing well, but lonely I think. I may find her a buddy...
Dolores, I don't know what to say. I hope you continue to 'leave the newspaper lying around, in the hope that David may pick it up. As to Kitty.....yes you are a stinker for waking her....lol...!!! :)) Best wishes, Jenny
Those kittens, they are such wonderful distractions. Wonderful, warm, furry, purring and comforting distractions. Truly blessings.
I had never thought about how distressing such a simple thing as an eye examination could be for someone with Alzheimer's, which ultimately makes it distressing for you, the one who will remember.I hope today is a good day for both of you.
Dolores,
I am so thankful for the little things God gives us---"flowerpot" kittens, puppy dog love, grandchildren, and faithful friends. I call it "God's Law of Compensation". He gives us little things---perhaps things we would never consider on our own---and provides restful compensation for that which is taken away.
Thank God that David is still able to laugh, to know you, to remember little things, to enjoy the pets, and to still feel the love that surrounds him. My prayers are with you, dearest friend, for continued strength and comfort.
May His richest blessings be yours today.
In Grace,
Marie
Delores:
It was hard to even read the words you wrote about David's eye exam. Heartbreaking is an apt description.
I am amazed by your faith. It is a *choice* to see things through the lens of God's own eye and you choose wisely over and over.
You are God's woman of faith and power, my dear. I am proud to know you.
So sorry David had to go through that, Dolores but he never has to again.....Christine
Dolores,
I found your blog thru Rebecca's A Gathering Place. I sent you an email. Praying for many good days for you and your husband. Hope to hear back from you!
God Bless! Mary
We Love BlueBell AND Costco!Hahaaa...Really wish we had one Here!
Hope all is well with you sweetheart!!
hughugs
That little kitten is too cute!
Just got a notice from our optometrist that Wayne is due - you may have answered my concerns. Take care, my friend.
oh, I felt so badly for you at the optometrist office. I write a blog about my mom and will have to mention that. I had a similar experience at a hearing center for mom and had completely forgotten it until reading your blog.
So much about their illness we don't know, sometimes. God bless, and the best to you. Yes, sweet pets are a blessing.
Sandy,
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