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A Living Nightmare
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Grandawn - Aging Semi-Gracefully 
Your description of your father here made me cry. I have seen it in relations (fortunately not my parents) and an so scared of it. Hugs and sympathy. Take time to stroke a cat, that also helps
Thank you for the hugs and sympathy. Yes, stroking my cats does help. 🙂
your creativity is amazing!
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hope that you enjoy some treats.
Glad to meet.
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I am so sorry to read about all you are going through. The fates seem most unfair in these instances. The gradual stripping away of what and who one is – this is something I dread.
Thank you, colonialist.
I’m so sorry, I understand; I am in a similar situation with my mother in-law.
Take care and be kind to yourself at this very hard time grandawn.
Thank you, Cindy. Take care of yourself, also.
Bless your heart. I have been where you arenow, and have a sense of how you feel – My father died of colon cancer in 1991, and my mother had at that time begun to exhibit signs of dementia/Alzheimer’s. When he died, it was enough of a mental kick to send her into decline rather rapidly, and she succumbed to AD in 2001 after a ten-year-long nightmare. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to witness and experience, and it changed me. I am sending something to you, at your e-mail address, a piece I wrote about some of my experiences with my beloved Mom. You are in my thoughts, and most especially my prayers as you walk “this lonesome valley.”
Thank you, Paula. I look forward to getting and reading the piece about your experiences. I am so thankful for friends (including my new blogging friends) who give caring and prayers.
So sorry to hear about what you are facing and feeling…they are what many today are dealing with as their parents age. It is difficult at such times to recall the many gifts they have given to us…but we should.. I think.. remember to celebrate their lives when ever possible. Peace be with you.
Thank you, slpmartin. Yes, I’m afraid this is a situation many are facing. Remembering the good is a definite help.
A few things to consider:
Take time for yourself ~ meditate, read, write, put your feet up
Pray for their release ~ when life is no longer fun, I no longer want to be here
Accept what you cannot change ~ don’t frustrate yourself by saying “I wish . . . ”
Peace
These are good things to consider. Thanks for the reminder.
learning to pray for the release of those loved who are now in trouble is very hard. good of you to mention it
Life can be so cruel! I’m praying for you, Grandawn. I have 2 friends going through the dementia/alzheimers thing at present, one in SA and one in UK. God bless you.
Thank you, adeeyoyo! I know that there are others who are experiencing even worse catastrophes in their lives, but this has been so overwhelming. My faith in God and His ultimate plan are so important now.
Oh no Grandawn!! Old Age can be so cruel and heartless while it strips the dignity away piece by piece.
I’m so sorry that you are going through all of this – all I can offer you is a humungous virtual hug all the way from Cape Town South Africa. My thoughts and prayers are with you in finding the strength to cope with this and the wisdom to deal with the reality facing you. Wish I could help! 😦
Thank you for the virtual hug, Lyndatjie!! Please continue the prayers. Strength and wisdom are things I really need right now. Many crucial decisions must be made.