tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post1377291276019770957..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: Saying goodbye.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12648172868582599492019-10-29T12:57:50.109-04:002019-10-29T12:57:50.109-04:00Oh Susan, I'm so sorry to hear that. What a ho...Oh Susan, I'm so sorry to hear that. What a horrible disease. I hope this isn't offensive because you know, I relate to animals more than humans...my pug Winston has dementia for the last 6 months of his life, and it was sad and challenging taking care of him. Your sister is a saint. Sending lots of hugs and I hope you can visit my blog soon. xxx (trust me, there are no viruses!!!)Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-79647097340916179722019-10-29T10:28:15.272-04:002019-10-29T10:28:15.272-04:00I will admit that I thought, more than once, of yo...I will admit that I thought, more than once, of your loving journey with your mom. I would put you with my sister in that category of people with a rare sense of total empathy and compassion.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-46892088564314604582019-10-29T10:26:47.365-04:002019-10-29T10:26:47.365-04:00He did have an amazing and long life. He was a re...He did have an amazing and long life. He was a remarkable man and we have tons of good memories to erase the last ones.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-39612923674372734652019-10-29T10:26:12.210-04:002019-10-29T10:26:12.210-04:00Thank you so much.Thank you so much.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-62434833765745182152019-10-29T10:25:57.192-04:002019-10-29T10:25:57.192-04:00Thank you, my dear. We are a tight bunch.Thank you, my dear. We are a tight bunch.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-77963461953718936422019-10-29T10:25:36.788-04:002019-10-29T10:25:36.788-04:00What a difference kindness can make. It's bec...What a difference kindness can make. It's becoming more difficult to find companies that are capable of showing compassion. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-85520759723850501062019-10-29T10:23:51.741-04:002019-10-29T10:23:51.741-04:00Amen, Joanne. There's nothing so helpful to s...Amen, Joanne. There's nothing so helpful to sticking with your diet, than to listen to the daily status of one's bodily functions.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-91183571194700753992019-10-29T10:22:36.230-04:002019-10-29T10:22:36.230-04:00Thank you, my dear friend. My mom had a difficult...Thank you, my dear friend. My mom had a difficult time of it, the past five or so years. It was heartbreaking for her to watch the man she had spent 70 years with, slowly disappear. She is a tough cookie, though, and is already perking up. We hope she still has some good years to enjoy her life. Since she is in Connie's hands, I can guarantee it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-3170261145464810092019-10-29T10:19:57.803-04:002019-10-29T10:19:57.803-04:00I totally understand, Joy. It was such a relief t...I totally understand, Joy. It was such a relief that he finally found peace. We have a small and very tight family, that's for sure.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-610279398815549212019-10-29T10:19:08.185-04:002019-10-29T10:19:08.185-04:00It certainly does. When I think about all the dem...It certainly does. When I think about all the dementia patients in all the nursing homes, I have new respect for the people who care for them. It is a very difficult job.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-32109550081289320842019-10-29T10:17:58.205-04:002019-10-29T10:17:58.205-04:00Thanks, Debra. I am glad we all made it together....Thanks, Debra. I am glad we all made it together.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-69537733725811646832019-10-29T10:17:28.948-04:002019-10-29T10:17:28.948-04:00I think there are so many of us out there. People...I think there are so many of us out there. People are living so much longer, but not all are blessed to go out gracefully. Hugs and love to you both.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-22892864492209113352019-10-29T10:16:19.979-04:002019-10-29T10:16:19.979-04:00She is, indeed! And isn't that true? You rea...She is, indeed! And isn't that true? You reach a point where all you can do is laugh. That must have been wonderful for your mother. xoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-4532346340017766342019-10-29T10:15:13.625-04:002019-10-29T10:15:13.625-04:00Thank you, Elizabeth.Thank you, Elizabeth.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-64429108939321194112019-10-29T10:15:02.920-04:002019-10-29T10:15:02.920-04:00Thank you so much - hugs to you, too.Thank you so much - hugs to you, too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-23857029524716520262019-10-29T10:14:39.393-04:002019-10-29T10:14:39.393-04:00I totally agree. While we were sad, we were all s...I totally agree. While we were sad, we were all so relieved. It is a non-ending grind, when you care for someone with dementia. I could never do it on my own.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-32487375627047285192019-10-29T10:13:36.754-04:002019-10-29T10:13:36.754-04:00It was! And mom is 96 - showing no signs of leavi...It was! And mom is 96 - showing no signs of leaving us anytime soon. It is what they wanted and we are glad that we could do it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-41673701397632465762019-10-29T10:12:55.451-04:002019-10-29T10:12:55.451-04:00The same back to you, Kristina. I know you contin...The same back to you, Kristina. I know you continue to go through very trying times with your extended family.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-59526927028746579762019-10-29T10:12:23.118-04:002019-10-29T10:12:23.118-04:00I think his smile is what attracted my mother, too...I think his smile is what attracted my mother, too. They were married for 70 years. We are very happy that we were able to keep dad home, but it was only because of my middle sister. My youngest sister and I would never have been able to hold up.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-75925300203295760232019-10-29T10:11:07.802-04:002019-10-29T10:11:07.802-04:00Debby, that sounds like the best of both worlds - ...Debby, that sounds like the best of both worlds - contact with family and the kind of support that is the most difficult. Dad was in hospice twice!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-64053033126229593262019-10-29T10:09:42.063-04:002019-10-29T10:09:42.063-04:00Tracy, you have my thoughts and sympathy. It is a...Tracy, you have my thoughts and sympathy. It is a tough time, but I think you are right. In the earlier stages of his dementia, we could easily calm him just with touch. That worked for years, until he was too agitated for any comfort.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-5854102196745958342019-10-29T09:06:13.239-04:002019-10-29T09:06:13.239-04:00My condolences on the loss of your father but I...My condolences on the loss of your father but I'm thankful that you got to be there in the end. I have been there for both my mom and grandfather's passings and it has brought me comfort in both instances.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-55890099418618234422019-10-29T09:03:47.325-04:002019-10-29T09:03:47.325-04:00So sorry for your loss - but it really is a celebr...So sorry for your loss - but it really is a celebration as well of a long life well lived, I hope. Hugs.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-14436981104152097072019-10-29T01:15:04.210-04:002019-10-29T01:15:04.210-04:00So Sorry about your father. This was an amazing po...So Sorry about your father. This was an amazing post.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-31252314577097123492019-10-29T00:20:19.566-04:002019-10-29T00:20:19.566-04:00Massive hugs and support! What an amazing family �...Massive hugs and support! What an amazing family 😊Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.com