A good day....4 years ago.
David's
Alzheimer's is progressing a lot faster than I expected. He can no
longer feed himself, all of his food is pureed. He's incontinent and
he can't stand. His neck has become so rigid that he no longer looks up.
It's sad to see him like this, but I'm comforted knowing one day he will be whole again and there will be no more Alzheimer's.
We've
prayed so fervently for peace to surround this wonderful Godly
man.....prayers have been answered.....he sleeps most of the time and he appears to be at peace.
I told him I loved him and he mumbled a thank you...he mumbled some more indistinguishable words and then he very clearly said, "state of Texas"...
between my tears, this made me smile.
GOD IS GOOD!!!
27 comments:
Sending prayers from TN!!!
Yes, I recognize all of these things. "The State of Texas" is so sweet. Brings a stinging tear, but so sweet. Much peace, much comfort, much leaning on the Lord.
Omg, I'm crying...and smiling too! There is just something about being from Texas...a pride that's hard to explain. I'm so very sad...but am grateful this sweet wonderful man is feeling at peace. Love you so much Aunt D! Laura
You are right, Dolores,... prayers have been answered for your beloved David to be peaceful. Darn that alzheimers anyways. But you are strong and have shown me how to accept things we can not change. You are a remarkable woman.
Love,
Susannah
I think of you often, Dolores. I think you know my mother in law has been stricken with this disease, too. Stay strong. You are amazing. Deb
What a lovely picture of David and his faithful companion by your beautiful pool.
Alzheimer's goes on for years, but it is a bit astonishing how quickly things can change. Peace is a blessing at this point, I think.
So sweet that David so clearly said "state of Texas" and thanked you for loving him.
Take care dear Dolores and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many.
Hugs & Love.
You are often in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue...
Thank you so much for having the courage to provide updates for all of us ... it would be horrific not to know how David is doing after all this time. We also need to know that you are OK ... (thanks for liking my short do)
I have been wondering how you and David have been. Thank God for the peace He has provided David. I love this photo of David and is that Casey the dog? Continued prayers for both of you!
Mary
Well you know what they say, "Don't mess with Texas." You are such a dear wife/caregiver to David.
Hugs and prayers,
Carol
Dolores,
Oh, my sweet friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I know this is not what you would want for you and David but what hope and strength you bring to those of us who follow you along this journey. You are such an inspiration to me and I am always encouraged by your kind and loving words.
I am continuing in prayer and believing God to do what He does best---to be ever at your side.
In Grace,
Marie
He knows you love him. I f he is peaceful that is a blessing. Praying....
Dolores, This is going swiftly, but I'm glad to hear that David is peaceful, and he still hears your love for him. I love that he included "the state of Texas" in his comment. That made you smile and you needed to do that. God IS good, all the time! Praying for you my friend...
Peaceful sleep is a blessing at this point. Continue to keep you in my payers Dolores.
Take care
Jeannette
Love to you Delores.
This is so hard to watch, and live, but I am so glad David is at least peaceful. Hopefully God will take him where he's whole again. I hope you're doing okay. I may not post quickly enough, but I think about you all the time.
love,
barbara
your sister/daughter from another state
It's comforting that David is peaceful and isn't suffering. He is in his world but knows you love him. That's a blessing. Prayers and hugs to you. Stay strong.
I'm so glad to hear David is in peace. I would think that would be number one.. peace. Praise God for it. I'm glad you smiled Dolores!
Delores,
I look forward to your updates, and my heart aches for you. I had just completed my blog this evening when I read yours, and I wrote about the quick speed of this disease also. God is good about giving us joy in the midst of pain. Thank you for sharing. Peace and blessings to you.
kathy
"The ability to love and to receive love remains until the end of life..." A nurse who cares for dementia patients said this at an Alzheimer support group meeting I attended, and you and David are proving this true. Thanks for forging the path ahead with such faith, love, and calm hope for the future. This is inspiring as I follow in your footsteps along the path of our own Alzheimer journey here in Kansas! God bless.
God Bless you and your family thru this journey. My prayers are with you. I hope you are taking care of yourself also. Peace to you all.
Tracy
My daughters Father in-law went to be home with the Lord two years ago. He had 7 years of Alzhimers was dignosed early. The family shared all helps for his wife and was able to have a caregiver in. He did lose reconition of family last stages but through it his spirit was wonderful. He sang Christian songs and was able to yes, read his bible out loud , word by word. Though he was not in mind to do other things. He was loving every morning praises to the the Lord and to watch the Bill Gathers video's. Home Coming. Do you have those dvds. His wife put them on one morning and he wanted them every day till he passed on.
I keep you in prayers and darling husband.
Awwwwwww.....((((HUG))))....Bless his heart and Your's!
I'm SO grateful for him being peaceful...and I LOVE that he not only loves You, but the State of Texas as Well! ;0)....A True Texan!
I Know you smiled...I Know you did...
(((HUGS)))
You know your right - you have to concentrate on the Heavenly prize - because it is not here on earth. I am so sorry. It must hurt you so much.
Love, sandie
Hi darling, what a graceful lady you are. I know somewhere within David he still knows you, the love you have for each other shows... many hugs and love ~lynne~
Dolores,
This has been such a long and difficult road for you both. I love that you know that David will be whole again one day. It is such a comfort knowing that, and for now I pray that God wraps His arms around you and breathes oxygen for you through His grace.
Karen
The path he's traveling right now is exactly like my Dad's. Then my Dad stopped swallowing the food. It was like he forgot to swallow...something I always thought was pretty automatic. It's good that he's sleeping most of the time now and is at peace. My prayers are with you.
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