tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post3948783007521508803..comments2024-02-16T17:46:55.369-08:00Comments on Power of a Family: Entering Stage Seven of Alzheimer'sApril Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-33232423063242290162013-11-11T18:39:19.009-08:002013-11-11T18:39:19.009-08:00Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Kim...Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Kim. I appreciate your sweet thoughts. They mean more than you know.April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-20872792782048005032013-11-11T01:10:38.179-08:002013-11-11T01:10:38.179-08:00April, I just found your blog through a friend'...April, I just found your blog through a friend's blog who posted a link to yours, so I'm a total stranger, but I'm thinking of you tonight. You sound like such a wonderful, kind person who cherishes each day as a mother. You are inspiring. I haven't been in your shoes exactly--we lost my dad 3 1/2 years ago to cancer, not Alzheimer's. I suppose, even though the disease is different, many of the feelings are the same, and my heart aches for you. No, I don't believe we ever really feel "ready" to say good bye to someone who is imbedded so deeply in our hearts. I didn't realize how painful it could be to watch a loved one die. When the moment came for my dad to go Home, I remember feeling like a little girl again...scared to have my dad go away, not wanting to let go of him...Time has a way of healing, but in some ways I miss him more as time goes on. I'm thrilled for him to be free from his body that was suffering so much and limiting him from the things that he loved to do and was so good at, but I SO miss talking with him and being able to see him and touch him. I do feel him close at times, though, especially at special family events such as my kids' baptisms and things--and in special places such as the temple. I know that you will feel that same closeness with your mom after she slips away. It's so comforting knowing where our sweet loved ones go when they depart this mortal life, and knowing that they are in good hands. Perfect hands. Even knowing that, and knowing that our good byes are only temporary, I've been surprised by how much it still hurts to not have our dear loved ones physically with us. It does cause us to think more deeply about our family relationships and hug our kids and spouses a little tighter and to try to enjoy every little moment with our loved ones, and that is a blessing. I'll be thinking of you and your mom and praying for peace and comfort for your family. I wish I could say it's really not so bad, but it is a tough one. There are really tender, peaceful moments amidst the heartache, though, where heaven seems awfully close. Heavenly Father is so good to us. Take care.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767773911748463615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-26600625503460314752013-11-01T10:45:53.222-07:002013-11-01T10:45:53.222-07:00You are in my prayers, April. You are in my prayers, April. annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244544986495708263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-78770528173908606102013-11-01T09:50:04.088-07:002013-11-01T09:50:04.088-07:00My grandmother is also struggling with this diseas...My grandmother is also struggling with this disease and seems to be in the exact stage as your mother. We took our girls over to see her for Halloween last night and she was mostly asleep or had a dazed look on her face throughout our visit. <br /><br />This is hard, and it is hard watching her go through this. Of course I don't want her, or my grandpa, to have to keep living like this... but it doesn't make it any easier or have me more ready for the end. <br /><br />Life can be difficult but aren't we so lucky to have a Savior who can heal all?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story. It makes me feel like I am not the only one going through this.The Gearyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033300854352417169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-17093469782900402302013-11-01T09:09:35.199-07:002013-11-01T09:09:35.199-07:00I can't imagine that we will ever be "rea...I can't imagine that we will ever be "ready", but thank goodness we know your mom will feel of your love all the days here on earth and in heaven her mind will be perfect again. One day at a time, one moment at a time, you can do this!!Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073341414330153693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-59990048353172772013-10-31T17:22:41.623-07:002013-10-31T17:22:41.623-07:00I hope things get better for you guys soon!I hope things get better for you guys soon!Stephanie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770241207576259326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-70096464522634534772013-10-31T15:29:56.653-07:002013-10-31T15:29:56.653-07:00I'm crying and praying with you April. My hear...I'm crying and praying with you April. My heart aches for you and I pray you can feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father and his loving arms wrapped around you. XOXO Jenn WardActivity Day Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593322672312252061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-91219638403030968592013-10-31T06:03:52.517-07:002013-10-31T06:03:52.517-07:00There is no doubt in my mind about her being able ...There is no doubt in my mind about her being able to feel your love. How could she not? I am so sorry for the situation, but so happy for the loving relationship you have with her, and will enjoy in the eternities. I believe it is the divine hand of God that led you to be helping other mothers mother deliberately, during the time your mother is fading. Love you. xx (best wishes for the retreat in NY.)Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619765384788233274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-31055073347272389492013-10-31T01:01:33.811-07:002013-10-31T01:01:33.811-07:00April you are amazing
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PenelopeApril you are amazing<br /><br />xxxxx<br />PenelopePenelopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-81565816261947938512013-10-30T23:47:11.642-07:002013-10-30T23:47:11.642-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143472830288261477noreply@blogger.com