tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post3291138227332589550..comments2009-04-10T19:30:54.183-07:00Chad Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746094521505745793chad@bigexports.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-91804613855701400252009-04-10T16:06:00.000-07:002009-04-10T16:06:00.000-07:00It's sad to see the ones we love lose their intellectual, psychosocial, and interpersonal facilities as a result of Alzheimer's dementia. Coming from a family with a long history of the affectation, acquiring it is one of my darkest phobias. I recall my dear grandmother's decline. The weight loss, the inappropriate activities of daily living, the hazards of her trying to continue to cook and bake as she had always done ... the the she burned down a tree in her yard. The paranoia. The repetitive gesticulations culminating in a persistent vegetative state, lack of awareness, and passing away not knowing we were all there -- even herself as she lay dying. I would hope that someone would relieve me of my misery long before they would force me to endure the tortuous eleven year decline of my dear Ida. Remembering all the unconditional love she had for me. I miss her now and always. And still I cry for all that she was -- not just the tragedy her life became.Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12991778984087648897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-73383421528203497662009-04-04T21:04:00.000-07:002009-04-04T21:04:00.000-07:00Krista,<BR/>I know what you are going through. My Daddy had this terrible disease for 4 years.I lost him everyday.I lost my Daddy Feb.28,2009.My heart broke that day, he was the light of my life! My husand does not know how to support me when I cry most of the time. My two daughters are in college and they were truly "popaw's" girls. I never imagined living my life without my Daddy. I don't know how to. I miss him every second of the day. I can not ever imagine smiling or being happy again! Daddy I love you and miss you so much!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515752652518582400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-47274089864736890052009-03-18T19:49:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:49:00.000-07:00From Margeo:<BR/><BR/>Krista: I just read your most recent note about Aunt Jean's visit with your dad. It was lovely.<BR/> <BR/>I miss your dad, too.<BR/> <BR/>I miss my dad.<BR/> <BR/>I don't think we ever get over missing our dads.<BR/> <BR/>Love,<BR/>Margeo<BR/> <BR/>P.S. The jury is still out on missing our moms!!!!Margeohttp://www.alzheimersteam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-52233810176229494862009-03-16T13:52:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:52:00.000-07:00There have been many times when I've bawled like a baby because I *really* miss my Mom too. I understand your feelings.Betty J in OKChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09300663370644537108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-32798485524434633582009-03-14T09:37:00.000-07:002009-03-14T09:37:00.000-07:00I love the way you let your words show your love.Estherhttp://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/witnessingalzheimers/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943780351660535192.post-19850259387960083882009-03-13T13:51:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:51:00.000-07:00Awww Krista. Big hugs out to you. Your entry made me tear up. I know how hard it is and I know how much you miss your dad as you knew him. <BR/><BR/>Lovely to hear that he still has manners and respect. There are some traits in a person that remain even though so much else has been taken away.citygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01337184917158798153noreply@blogger.com