Our life is continuing to change, but I'm thanking God for so many good years we've had with Alzheimer's in our midst. We've lived with Alzheimer's for more than six years (and several years when I wasn't sure what was going on). However, we've had a lot of good days and made sweet memories!
I started this blog primarily because everything I read about Alzheimer's was so sad, overwhelming and scary. I wanted to try and high light our good times and still try and be 'real' about living with the disease.
I started keeping a journal when David was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This blog IS now my journal, and I must say.... much better than a journal.
This blog has been a way for me to meet so many wonderful and supportive blog friends from all over the world. Friends I've grown to love.
I started keeping a journal when David was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This blog IS now my journal, and I must say.... much better than a journal.
This blog has been a way for me to meet so many wonderful and supportive blog friends from all over the world. Friends I've grown to love.
Alzheimer's, for David, has progressed slowly. Which is good, because little by little I adjust to 'whatever' is changing with him.
I wish David didn't have Alzheimer's !!! However, I've learned so much through the process of moving forward with this disease.
I'm learning to have more patience (I've always run short of patience).
I'm learning to appreciate the good moments.
I'm learning that God will never give me more than I can handle.
I'm learning that I'm never really alone.
I'm learning that friends, family and caretakers are incredible!!
In the midst of despair, good things happen. A sweet friend called this afternoon..... a caretaker brought over a pan of home made sweet yeast rolls.
GOD IS GOOD!~
24 comments:
Oh man...sweet yeast rolls? You lucky girl, you!
I'm so glad you remain optimistic. It's so hard. But as you said, if Alz hadn't touched us, we would have never met. And I'm so glad we did!
I'm happy David had a good day, and I hope he has another!
love,
barbara
What you're doing here is amazing. I wish that I had found you much sooner because when I was wondering what was going on there was no one to ask. Love to you both...there are many more wonderful days to come, many!
I hope you consider me one of your "supportive blog friends from all over the world", and I hope you know I love you too.
Love
Gilda
Wish I could visit for real with yeast rolls?! wow, so yummy! All I can do is try to be your virtual, but "real" friend to you and you can always count on me whenever you wish to, I'm here to listen, confort and pray for you and David if at all possible my dear sweet, lovely friend. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Lots of hugs, FABBY
Hi darling, I'm glad you're having a good day... and that you have lots of back up..You know I'm always here for you.. rolls... yummmmmmmyyyyy.
hugs ~lynne~
I'm glad that things are going well!
I was reading what you wrote about what you have learned through your experiences and I thought of how much I have learned from you!
God has given you the grace of a contented heart which makes the journey easier. Praise His name! I'm always encouraged by your attitude and posts! God bless you!
You are a wonderful women, loving, caring, just the best! I love that you are having good days, again...may you have many more.
I am drawn to you for a multitude of reasons ... we're the same age, we have children and grandchildren who delight us, you have empathy for others, you embrace life and whatever it hands you.
I am so glad that David remains physically healthy ~ that is huge for a person with AD.
Happy week!!
Hi. Papa Reporting. The article is great. You have managed to capture The good, the bad, and the ugly of this disease. Keep up the faITH!
Dolores, you continue to be such an inspiration to me and I know to a ton of thers. Your dealing with this awful disease has been filled with love, kindness and grace. David is very lucky to have you and I know you feel lucky to have him. My love to you both
Latane
You have faced this journey with such a positive attitude and that always shines through on your blog. I know you are helping so many others who are dealing with Alzheimer's and that is such a blessing. It can be a confusing disease to deal with and, I think, hard for those who haven't seen it firsthand, to really understand what it is like.
Looking back to when my mom moved here, I had nobody to talk to about the things that were happening to her. I was referred to an Alz. support group, but found that to be a few nice people who basically just sat and talked. I didn't find it to be very helpful. The thing that probably helped me the most at that time was fellow bloggers (like you ;) who were also going through it.
I am glad David is doing good right now and pray for lots of GOOD days.
Hugs,
Kim
Dolores, I admire your spirit and your tenacity to keep going and keep seeing the bright side. God is walking through this with you and David. I know you get discouraged, but you seem to face each day with faith and renewed strength. I'm inspired watching your journey with David upholding him and loving him. There are many of us out here in blogland AND in your everyday lives that pray for you both and love you. I'm so glad to hear that you had a great day and that you have a special friend nearby to make you sweet goodies! Yum!
He sure is.
Its good to have a good day every now and then...
Big hugs from me!
Leontien
I admire your positive thinking and continous outpouring of love for David.
You have good friends and a wonderful family.It is so good for you because you really do need them.I just read your last 3 posts, so sweet, sad, and yet encouraging. Thank-you again Dolores for your truthful journaling of your walk with your husband through his Alzheimers, and because he has it, you too walk with it.
Sweet rolls, yum!
Loving you Today!!!
And you can mail those sweet rolls up This way...just saying!Lolol
((((HUG))))
You contribute a lot to having a lot of good friends surrounding you, Dolores. You have such a good attitude....Christine
Oh and there's one more thing to that list...the countless people who have been blessed by your journal, like me.
Dolores, I think that your blog is the only positive thing that I found when looking for comfort. I too believe that there are blessings in our adversities.
I admire your ability to always celebrate the good days. My husband has been having a series of good ones lately. Every day I Thank God for this moment, because the gift that Alzheimer's gave to me was the gift of living in the moment.
You are my inspiration.
Karen
Dolores,
your attitude is a real blessing in how to walk through a difficult time. Praying for you and David.
Love and Blessings,
Vikki
Wonderful post. I am so glad to be one of your blogger and facebook friends . Thank you for letting us into you and Davids lives.I pray for many more wonderful yrs for the two of you.
Wow....I am honored and proud you are my aunt!
Love you!! L~
I think you are making the best possible life for David by the grace that God has given you. How wonderful to have someone stop by with rolls! This is so old-fashioned, or Southern and charming.
Hugs and prayers,
Carol
Oh I hope you think of me as one of those supportive blog friends! I truly think of YOU as a friend! I am so glad it was a good day. Here's to MANY more! XO, Pinky
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