tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post8049610934307372802..comments2022-02-25T06:18:48.333-05:00Comments on Alzheimer's Daughter by Jean Lee: The Power of PhotosJean Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14807256265028749222noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-18912617291274404172012-12-27T12:41:55.167-05:002012-12-27T12:41:55.167-05:00Cassandra, I'm so sorry about your mom. In ret...Cassandra, I'm so sorry about your mom. In retrospect, it really is a process of mourning a parent who is still alive, yet changing in unpleasant ways. You are so wise to make the best of each day. As we go through this journey, we are visited by blessings if we allow ourselves to recognize them. Who is the caretaker for your mom? Neither of my parents were well enough to care for the other--simultaneously lost. Leaving them behind locked doors caused me pain and guilt. My emotions were nearly impossible to convey, even to those closest to me, my husband, my children. Blessing to you Cassandra. I'll think of of you often. Please send me a link to your blog.Jean Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807256265028749222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-23088628887387625892012-12-27T12:24:27.716-05:002012-12-27T12:24:27.716-05:00I just found your blog. My mom has a rare form of ...I just found your blog. My mom has a rare form of dementia, called semantic dementia; she is only 51 and declining quite rapidly. I anticipate this was the last Christmas that she will know the meaning of the holiday. We are just trying to make the most of our time and create memories, taking lots of pictures! Thanks for sharing your story. (I have a blog also if you're interested in reading :) Take care!Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151048661050906612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-50344917450578105282012-12-23T21:21:34.806-05:002012-12-23T21:21:34.806-05:00Kim, thanks for visiting. I'm sorry about your...Kim, thanks for visiting. I'm sorry about your mother in law. Yes, those unpredictable changes in behavior are heartbreaking, as are the decisions that have to be made to safeguard a loved one with dementia. I wish you peace as you make this journey. JeanJean Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807256265028749222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-54072106214953515192012-12-23T20:50:29.207-05:002012-12-23T20:50:29.207-05:00I can't wait to sit at that table this Christm...I can't wait to sit at that table this Christmas! Your posts are amazing, Mom! I smile every morning when I see the photograph of Grandma and Grandpa that hangs on my mirror. I wore my cross today and missed Grandma. She's smiling, I know!The Noall's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216250591207236162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-10879661840475708112012-12-23T20:01:52.744-05:002012-12-23T20:01:52.744-05:00I just discovered your blog, and this post is simp...I just discovered your blog, and this post is simply beautiful. We are dealing with a mother in law who does not have alzheimer's, but other dementia and psychosis. It's indeed heartbreaking to see her one day remember so much, then the next not remember how to use a phone. I'm so happy to have discovered your blog, and look forward to a few days of peace after Christmas where I can sit and read for a while!!Kim - Liv Lifehttp://livlifetoo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058884893517094829.post-23875821107541449582012-12-23T19:40:07.086-05:002012-12-23T19:40:07.086-05:00I loved your post, as usual. Really reminds me to...I loved your post, as usual. Really reminds me to stop worry that the floors aren't mopped (still!) and take the pictures of the kids that I should be taking!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635440968644947235noreply@blogger.com