tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post7707705685375178302..comments2023-07-15T00:41:14.426-07:00Comments on Mom,Me and Alzheimer's blog: Why?karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-56315731242974851572010-04-17T21:51:54.975-07:002010-04-17T21:51:54.975-07:00I'm just praying for you and loving you right ...I'm just praying for you and loving you right now, Karen. I don't understand either. Faith is trusting God when we can't understand, and your faith is strong. God bless you.Linda Bornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878172863563837367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-43363067573614081972010-04-17T03:49:50.599-07:002010-04-17T03:49:50.599-07:00I understand too Karen. For me, I was always dete...I understand too Karen. For me, I was always determined that mom would not go till she was very old, and I would do whatever I had to to make sure of that! Well, I took on that task not knowing obviously what was ahead for her or me and what kind of life she would end up having at this point in time. Yes, being home, she has had better care then if I had put her in a facility, but still there has been the deterioration caused by the dementia that has brought her to this point of non-life basically. There is still the ability to interact with her, but only on a base level. With what I know about health and nutrition, alot of what she is dealing with now is the result of how she did or didn't take care of herself through out her life, diet and exercise...drinking water! By the time we intevened in these areas, the damages were already at work in her mind and body. So, now, I do the best I can, and I wait till she is ready to go home.Donna Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214711448389767886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-76317559640878321992010-04-16T14:21:58.923-07:002010-04-16T14:21:58.923-07:00I can remember wondering why many times with my mo...I can remember wondering why many times with my mom. There are some things in life that seem very difficult to figure out.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-23583783818911239752010-04-16T07:14:42.981-07:002010-04-16T07:14:42.981-07:00Thanks guys.We are having a good day and your welc...Thanks guys.We are having a good day and your welcome anytime Charlotte.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-34766271718394002992010-04-15T20:51:23.158-07:002010-04-15T20:51:23.158-07:00I had all these same questions when my Dad was dyi...I had all these same questions when my Dad was dying from cancer. Why couldn't God just take him, instead of him laying there suffering day after day. I just had to trust God.<br /><br />When I have been at your house, I am always so amazed at the love, patients and kindness that you have in caring for your Mom. I know that at times you must get tired, and it would be so easy to lose your patients, but I never see that. When I have been there, I have only seen extreme love that is given to your Mom by your whole family. All of you are to be commended for that, and you will be blessed for the care that you give your her.Charlotte Sitlingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-21304806140508573372010-04-15T18:29:47.293-07:002010-04-15T18:29:47.293-07:00You ask the same question I ask everyday. WHY. I h...You ask the same question I ask everyday. WHY. I have to put it in the back of my mind and just pick everyday SOMETHING that gives me some blessing with them. Hand in there,,, know that SOMEONE up there knows your heart. Hope today is a OK day for you.JUST A MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154079118849078723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-63153727089711676432010-04-14T12:43:36.809-07:002010-04-14T12:43:36.809-07:00I try not to ask why but sometimes it gets to me.Y...I try not to ask why but sometimes it gets to me.You are right it is not for us to ask why and things happen as they are meant to happen.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-85245376561360649702010-04-14T12:27:56.957-07:002010-04-14T12:27:56.957-07:00I've often asked the same question. My dad di...I've often asked the same question. My dad died of a heart attack relatively young and quickly. My mom suffered for 16 long years with Alzheimers after he died. My mom was very dedicated to the church and very faithful yet was handed Alzheimers. I struggle to understand how things work somedays but I know that things happen as they are meant to happen.citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337184917158798153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-21485024483547128982010-04-14T05:53:08.902-07:002010-04-14T05:53:08.902-07:00I've often asked the same question. Why... but...I've often asked the same question. Why... but JeanMac's post that I read this morning made me realize that 'there still is a person in there'. And, it is the person we love. God knows His will and He will do it. It is not for us to ask 'why'.Latane Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745676377589651275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-74097613674872272452010-04-13T09:01:04.812-07:002010-04-13T09:01:04.812-07:00Thank you guys. It is always nice to read your com...Thank you guys. It is always nice to read your comments they really help. Reading my entire blog Sapphyre was a big task. Thanks and welcome best Neurosurgical Hospital .karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-20225583239542693772010-04-12T22:16:35.974-07:002010-04-12T22:16:35.974-07:00Love your style of writing. You have an interestin...Love your style of writing. You have an interesting post. I am pleased to understand your beliefs.Best Neurosurgical Hospitalhttp://www.puhuachina.com/departments/neurosurgery.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-17090675507069606402010-04-12T16:59:11.206-07:002010-04-12T16:59:11.206-07:00Hi Karen
I wonder why sometimes too. I care for m...Hi Karen<br /><br />I wonder why sometimes too. I care for my husband, who has physical and mental health issues, and is regularly in such misery that he has suicidal thoughts.<br /><br />Maybe the Lord means to teach us patience and loving care; after all, he keeps loving us unconditionally regardless of our behaviours.<br /><br />I've just finished reading your entire blog; I can only hope and pray my daughter and son care for me at the end of my life as you do.Sapphyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081990491355779120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-55021515998656967122010-04-12T12:52:07.671-07:002010-04-12T12:52:07.671-07:00Sometimes we just can't figure things out and ...Sometimes we just can't figure things out and when things make no sense we just have to trust God. HE never promised life would be easy, only that HE would be there to help us through it.<br />I still pray each morning for you and your mom.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-75205658874666751882010-04-12T11:28:20.702-07:002010-04-12T11:28:20.702-07:00I wish I had a good answer for you. It has always ...I wish I had a good answer for you. It has always seemed particularly cruel to me to both the sufferer and those who love them.<br /><br />I do know that your loving care of her counts for a lot. We really don't know what they are or aren't aware of at any given time. I have to think that having your love and support makes a great deal of difference, even to your mom!<br /><br />Hang in there, sweetie. I know how easy it isn't.NVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833093597689579655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-29978031208286563202010-04-11T12:04:38.291-07:002010-04-11T12:04:38.291-07:00Powerful and universal questions. Sometimes real ...Powerful and universal questions. Sometimes real life makes no sense. I love what the one commenter said about how comforting it is to think of our loved ones made whole and pain free again after death.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-4394978175217174492010-04-10T21:29:55.966-07:002010-04-10T21:29:55.966-07:00Death is never pretty or kind to the living and us...Death is never pretty or kind to the living and usually not to those dying. It is however, the trade off for any moment of life. The only one who can answer why and give meaning is us, we the living. We must make something good and kind out of what looks unfair and evil. IMODiane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-82656015826506577702010-04-10T18:59:52.844-07:002010-04-10T18:59:52.844-07:00Hugs & prayers for you tonight. I remember my...Hugs & prayers for you tonight. I remember my FIL talking about the last years of my MIL's life. "This is no life." It was only after she died that he had a few yrs of joyful living. He truly valued those years, doing what he wanted.<br />BeckieSewconsulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427879934589715958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-33657987190174590892010-04-10T15:09:24.489-07:002010-04-10T15:09:24.489-07:00Oh Karen, these are the questions, we as humans, a...Oh Karen, these are the questions, we as humans, always have.......why? I too, many times, ask why? I don't like to admit it, but many times I get so angry, but then I try and remind myself, how wonderful it is to know, this life, as we know it, isn't the end. <br />It's so exciting to think of our loved ones being whole again.......<br /><br />Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers!Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532665442199865950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3227525769485397391.post-27180301945917822072010-04-10T11:49:55.367-07:002010-04-10T11:49:55.367-07:00Trusting In His wisdom is always best. I was liste...Trusting In His wisdom is always best. I was listening to a "Joni and Friends" Podcast this morning. She featured a family with two children born with a disability such that they may never be able to leave home. The parents don't know why either, but will have to live all their lives with these two children. I am glad that Joni has used her abilities in the midst of her own disability to communicate so well. You now communicate for your mom and you do it so well. Thanks for blogging, Karen.Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.com