tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post1998837909729231871..comments2024-02-16T17:46:55.369-08:00Comments on Power of a Family: How My Mom is DoingApril Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-6465188817828576282017-03-19T19:27:23.518-07:002017-03-19T19:27:23.518-07:00I came here tonight just to see how your mom is do...I came here tonight just to see how your mom is doing. My mom dealt with Primary Progressive Aphasia for 9 years and passed away almost a year ago. I can relate to everything you have written here. My mom was a dynamic woman and we all feel like she has been busy on the other side since her death - finally free from her earthly body. It doesn't stop me from missing her or wishing I had a mommy on earth, but I am happy she is where she is, for her sake. <br />Right after she passed, my brother mentioned in passing that the day before she died she looked right at him and said, "Where's Katie?" I will be forever grateful that he shared that with me. I hadn't heard her say my name for years. <br />Know that a stranger in North Carolina is praying for you and your family.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737362859727951729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-48336068872917418092017-03-18T16:37:23.855-07:002017-03-18T16:37:23.855-07:00Thanks so much, Heidi! I'm so happy to hear th...Thanks so much, Heidi! I'm so happy to hear that you've been a strength to your mom at this time. As "the mother" receiving comfort from my children, I can tell you 100% how much it means! xoxoxoApril Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-29289937827192408202017-03-15T12:40:46.071-07:002017-03-15T12:40:46.071-07:00I have shared some of your posts over the last few...I have shared some of your posts over the last few years with my mom as she was going through the exact things you were going through. My grandma (my mom's mom) passed away in January - while we all miss her we know she is so much happier with her husband - on the other side. She is back to her old self - able to speak and serve - sing and dance. I just bought the book for my mom. I know your words will ring true to her and will bring her some peace. Praying for your family during this difficult time. Heidi and Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670381650783487716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-21876092445695890252017-03-12T21:54:53.458-07:002017-03-12T21:54:53.458-07:00My heart aches for you sweet friend. I love the p...My heart aches for you sweet friend. I love the perspective that she'll soon be able to some good on the other side of the veil. Many hugs and prayers to you. Crystal Deverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382679233580012888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-7319162215087668272017-03-10T02:15:06.773-08:002017-03-10T02:15:06.773-08:00What a beautiful blog post, April.
My stepfather ...What a beautiful blog post, April. <br />My stepfather has Alzheimer's and for the past 3 years, we have been caring for him in similar ways. It's so difficult to see what they once were as being their strong and independent selves turn into this state of being who goes in and out of hospice, putting us all on that yo yo loop. We've had Max off those very expensive medications for about a year now, and he mostly just sleeps more. He needs his food to be strained because of the chocking hazard. Those are some of the practical...<br /><br />I just love your son Spencer. What an absolute sweetheart. My 5-year old has a similar empathy with me, and I think it's a God gift...especially as we go through these trying times. <br /><br />Many prayers will be sent up to you, your family, and your dear mother. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761935685712685535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-89795351118960121562017-03-09T19:18:33.090-08:002017-03-09T19:18:33.090-08:00Dear April, I've had you and your family close...Dear April, I've had you and your family close at mind for the past months wondering how Zoe is doing. After reading tonight<br />your blog it brought tears to my eyes too. You have been such a WONDERFUL daughter to your mom. Bringing her such <br />happines and pride. I really think your husband hit it right, "as your dear mother is sitting on the bench." To let go is so hard,<br />but it's time for all. Please keep us in the loop and sending prayers and love your way. Lov e, Lynda Dowlen Lynda Dowlennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-7547333057896196632017-03-09T14:17:36.753-08:002017-03-09T14:17:36.753-08:00<3 Sending love to you and your family, April!<3 Sending love to you and your family, April!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524015070601085378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-74775704452267452222017-03-08T09:42:36.755-08:002017-03-08T09:42:36.755-08:00April, I will continue to pray for you and your fa...April, I will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time. May you be able to experience joy along with your grief and happiness along with the sorrow. Shannon Berrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-25063386547231409872017-03-08T05:48:14.688-08:002017-03-08T05:48:14.688-08:00I'm so sorry for what your family is going thr...I'm so sorry for what your family is going through, yet thankful that you had some good years with your mother. Many prayers.Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-41181827132198819472017-03-07T21:03:45.705-08:002017-03-07T21:03:45.705-08:00April, thank you for allowing us to enter your pri...April, thank you for allowing us to enter your private world and experience your joys and sorrows. Words fail, but you and your family will be in our prayers during this tender time. My personal experience is that this time will be very sacred to you, so close to the veil. I know you will listen for the messages that will come to you by the Spirit. They will stay with you. Love you so much. karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964594728957010962noreply@blogger.com