tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post1348550098363316123..comments2023-07-13T01:03:24.446-07:00Comments on YOUR NAME IS JACK: ROAD TRIPJULIANNE MOMMSEN GREENhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030950144595594344noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post-47026767249378686742010-08-27T19:08:40.354-07:002010-08-27T19:08:40.354-07:00Even THESE memories are SO worth it, no matter how...Even THESE memories are SO worth it, no matter how hard each day is. I'm so glad you are able to use writing as your outlet...you will appreciate seeing what you have written for many years to come. Remember that there may be only one exit, but once that exit is taken, YOU will still drive on...a bit sideways, and perhaps even MORE backwards for a bit, but eventually, that car will turn around. You might not even notice it as the turns are so slight. There will be days where you think you're driving forward and all of a sudden, the only explanation is black ice...again, know that it's temporary. YOU WILL DRIVE FORWARD AGAIN! Try to feel the blessings that surround you, and will support you, if you should stagger or even fall. <br /><br />On another note, the thing from this summer that I remember, shocking at first-but then found some truth in it was, "When I go, I hope I have Alzheimer's." I reacted QUITE shocked, but asked why. "I don't want to know when all those things are happening...I'll be better off not knowing." Something to think about.<br /><br />If you're interested, we've got a team for the Alzheimer's walk in Naperville in September. This will be our third year. I wanted our team name to be "We Can't Remember Our Team Name," but that didn't make the final cut! ; D We'd love to have you join us...<br /><br />Kisses and hugs and more...<br />MWA,<br />GayleMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256635747565008674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post-88026044192887680742010-08-20T08:31:35.387-07:002010-08-20T08:31:35.387-07:00My mom has the early stages of Alzheimers.....She ...My mom has the early stages of Alzheimers.....She is doing ok, but cannot recognize my dad...her own husband of 52years. It's hard, but she is happy most of the times. We walk at night...she's happy, she is sad...Wondering where her husband is.. She asks me...do you remember your dad? He was a wonderful man. I had 4 children with him. I want to see him. I will die soon if I can't see him. We arrive home from our short walk and our small talk. She enters her home..she calls for her husband and she pretends to be happy. That's just it. she pretends. She will die of a broken heart soon. I try to keep her spirits alive and say to her..."Mom, I come to visit you almost everyday". I visit you and Dad.. This is dad. She responds...yes it is him, but I can't see him, but I like him... He is very much like your dad. It's sad. I love my mom very much and my dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post-4325379532264750062010-08-15T20:18:42.583-07:002010-08-15T20:18:42.583-07:00sigh. as i unload on you every single day, i tempo...sigh. as i unload on you every single day, i temporarily forget everything you are going through. you are my rock. i love you. you are doing great.jobeankellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068065882195697448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post-1826079588892592442010-08-01T12:10:48.590-07:002010-08-01T12:10:48.590-07:00Does it help to know that we are silent passengers...Does it help to know that we are silent passengers in the car with you? We can't help you drive not do we share any of the costs that are robbing you blind and we're seeing the scenery through your eyes entirely. We don't seem to help with the trip at all but are grateful that you allow us to ride along, and we'll stick with you till journey's end.Elaine L. Bridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626664987489043393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716373796170648770.post-7136133359730104972010-07-31T17:31:36.518-07:002010-07-31T17:31:36.518-07:00God Bless you! KarenGod Bless you! KarenMrs. Sew and Sew - Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632119234844075457noreply@blogger.com