tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post2091854640053157911..comments2024-01-13T04:04:37.620-08:00Comments on Family Trees May Contain Nuts: ALZHEIMERS IS A BEOTCH.Lori Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-74957337549306234912011-08-09T09:58:33.687-07:002011-08-09T09:58:33.687-07:00Hi Lori...
My friend, I am so sorry for your loss...Hi Lori...<br /><br />My friend, I am so sorry for your loss! This was such a sweet tribute to Anne and your friendship! Alzheimers really is a terrible disease and 67 years of age is way to young to die! <br /><br />Thank you for joining in with Sunday Favorites this week! I'm so sorry that I'm just now getting by for a visit...it's just been busy! Hope that my note is finding you well, Darlin'!<br /><br />Warmest summery wishes,<br />ChariChari at Happy To Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475994012652473793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-5854721897103080652011-08-07T18:37:19.197-07:002011-08-07T18:37:19.197-07:00Hi Lori, it is so nice to meet you. What a wonderf...Hi Lori, it is so nice to meet you. What a wonderful tribute to your friend. Living with this disease through my mother in law and now with Mr. P. there are no words to describe everyday life... thank you for swinging by to see our memory of when times were really good.<br />hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-76660927467912390792011-08-07T13:37:14.074-07:002011-08-07T13:37:14.074-07:00Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. I hope one ...Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. I hope one day soon a cure can be found for it. In the meantime, that was a wonderful tribute to your friend Anne.<br /><br />AliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-71079819698682587952011-08-07T10:04:00.338-07:002011-08-07T10:04:00.338-07:00This morning I am sitting at my grandmother's ...This morning I am sitting at my grandmother's bedside, holding her hand and watching her breathe slowly in and out. At 96, her body is beginning to shut down. What a blessing to be able to sit quietly with her and wait, remembering all the stories she told us about her youth. I heard a rumor that she has told all her stories to a tape recorder, hoping that some day, someone would write about her life. It was full of adventures and sorrows, love and loss. Immigrating to Canada as a young widow at the age of 45 with 6 children was a major decision. All of those children are now grown and there are even 2 great, great grandchildren abiding happily in the land she chose to adopt as her own. She has lived a FULL and BLESSED life. I hope some day her story will be told as she wanted :)Tamara Jansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957262774317047524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-52778984610552659532011-08-07T09:16:58.621-07:002011-08-07T09:16:58.621-07:00So sad. :( You're right, it IS a beotch. Or wo...So sad. :( You're right, it IS a beotch. Or worse.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-7202680978557998602011-08-07T05:08:39.108-07:002011-08-07T05:08:39.108-07:00Alzheimers is awful, but early onset is just the w...Alzheimers is awful, but early onset is just the worst. I know a gal MY AGE who has been suffering with it already for about ten years!!!! It has completely disrupted her life and her family.Keetha Broyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850398844489825600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-42603617852109845302010-01-12T11:16:41.355-08:002010-01-12T11:16:41.355-08:00Alzheimer's Disease is a terrible disease that...Alzheimer's Disease is a terrible disease that slowly takes our loved ones. It is imperative that we take a united stand against his terrible brain disease and come up with a cure.<br /><br />Alzheimer's Disease Support CanadaAlzheimer's Disease Supporthttp://www.alzheimers-disease.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-60219064661711798132010-01-08T01:32:20.603-08:002010-01-08T01:32:20.603-08:00It's horrors are why I started blogging. My f...It's horrors are why I started blogging. My first entry, but a 100 posts later, I still can't talk about it.@elohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974297923741455898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-8446115423310207082010-01-05T17:01:49.660-08:002010-01-05T17:01:49.660-08:00Anne would surely have loved your tribute! One of...Anne would surely have loved your tribute! One of the ladies in my group had to put her husband in the nursing home after Labor Day who has the disease. He still comes out to lunch with us every month and is so cheerful and acts likes he knows us even though we know he doesn't. It is truly sad but as long as he is smiling and laughing it helps everyone.<br />Terrific post...Foleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550477365183645680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-11852392791048132742010-01-05T15:43:53.137-08:002010-01-05T15:43:53.137-08:00This is a beautiful tribute Lori. I'm so sorry...This is a beautiful tribute Lori. I'm so sorry for your loss, I know that watching a loved one struggle with this horrific disease is one of the most difficult things that you can go through. Bravo to you for your beautiful words. KathyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-85614628785679929042010-01-04T22:15:19.366-08:002010-01-04T22:15:19.366-08:00Thank you for writing about the Anne that you knew...Thank you for writing about the Anne that you knew and remember. I work in a care facility for people with complex health issues, but the one that most of them share are Alzheimer's and related dementias. I have come to deeply care about and respect the residents as I know them, currently. It is a daily struggle for their families and loved-ones to slowly let go of the person that THEY knew before dementia. Thanks again for sharing the memories.LindyLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131209877120078854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-16503047410470322722010-01-04T19:08:03.558-08:002010-01-04T19:08:03.558-08:00This one really got me. My grandmother had alzheim...This one really got me. My grandmother had alzheimer's. Anne sounds like a charming soul.Lyndsay Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382324380724354831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-66722156997833594732010-01-04T18:38:58.612-08:002010-01-04T18:38:58.612-08:00Lori, Your friend Anne is now smiling down upon yo...Lori, Your friend Anne is now smiling down upon you from heaven- she knows everything you ever did for her and how much you loved her. It is always nice to have special friends and you were a good one to her. You have my sympathy.<br />hugs, SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-59107317446839493532010-01-04T15:53:42.274-08:002010-01-04T15:53:42.274-08:00This is such a beautiful post! Anne was a sweet an...This is such a beautiful post! Anne was a sweet and funny soul, and I can tell she enriched your life.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-28962916277959044092010-01-04T15:37:45.914-08:002010-01-04T15:37:45.914-08:00MOTORHOME FOUND! One road down Glover road from o...MOTORHOME FOUND! One road down Glover road from our house. Inside completely trashed. Ripped out everything. Probably homeless people, the police say. Why would homeless people trash a potential home? Does that make any sense?! How could they have done this right under the nose of the police? ONE ROAD DOWN from our house?! I am feeling nauseous just thinking about what goes on right within one mile of my place, aren't you?<br /><br />BTW I agree with your rant completely. I just don't know how to get all my photos printed when I have sooooo many :(Tamara Jansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957262774317047524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-58213247319622986852010-01-04T13:33:00.265-08:002010-01-04T13:33:00.265-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful ...I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute. <br />My father was diagnosed with Alzhiemers 6 years ago, and refuses to take any medication. He has disappeared before my eyes. It's a horribly tragic disease. <br />We really do lose our loved ones twice... <br /><br />(( hugs )) to you.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068212251106675700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-3447318411601226952010-01-04T13:12:42.359-08:002010-01-04T13:12:42.359-08:00Lori - thank you for sharing I know how much Anne ...Lori - thank you for sharing I know how much Anne must have meant to you and that was a beautiful tribute. Loved the part about the ice cream. You really have a cherished group of friends.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563699438451685394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-14484092373020482092010-01-04T12:28:04.210-08:002010-01-04T12:28:04.210-08:00This is truly a disease to be dreaded--from any pe...This is truly a disease to be dreaded--from any perspective. Anne must have been a lovely person and how fortunate you are to have known her. I'm sure she's smiling at this post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641059685087617173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-42934082890226811632010-01-04T11:05:25.053-08:002010-01-04T11:05:25.053-08:00I am sorry for your loss. You have written a lovel...I am sorry for your loss. You have written a lovely tribute.Amy Coffinhttp://wetree.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-12735056464559376822010-01-04T10:02:15.522-08:002010-01-04T10:02:15.522-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss. You have give her ...I'm so sorry for your loss. You have give her a great tribute here.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-22350509790937886232010-01-04T09:58:17.672-08:002010-01-04T09:58:17.672-08:00OH Lori, I am so very sorry. Good friends are so ...OH Lori, I am so very sorry. Good friends are so hard to come by and to lose them is difficult.<br /><br />My Dad passed about and had early Alzheimers too. Odd, but he could remember every person's name in this 3rd grade class picture but he could not remember what happened yesterday. So sad to see him struggle for so long.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166583244097563676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-42892692621060915162010-01-04T06:25:47.549-08:002010-01-04T06:25:47.549-08:00What lovely heartfelt words to mark the passing fo...What lovely heartfelt words to mark the passing fo your dear friend. Alzheimers steals so much from family and friends. My father passed away last Christmas after his 8 year battle...I lost a bit of him almost every day but on those occassions when the twinkle was back in his eyes,I glowed!<br /><br />May your memories help you through the days ahead without your friend Anne.Albertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718361742552725745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-65305602684868410852010-01-04T05:45:57.312-08:002010-01-04T05:45:57.312-08:00Hi Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a hear...Hi Lori,<br /><br />I am so sorry for your loss. What a heartfelt tribute.<br />It is a beotch. My darling MIL suffers from it and Hubby was so sad that she did not recognize him the last time he flew to Co.<br /><br />My son wanted to thank you for the birthday comment. I read them to him and he was so excited.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994497495485079152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-47065049553679476922010-01-04T03:18:15.346-08:002010-01-04T03:18:15.346-08:00I think the most important and also difficult thin...I think the most important and also difficult thing a person can do is speak at a loved one's funeral. I take my hat off to you and extend our condolences on your loss. You've lost your friend twice... once when she forgot you and again now. I'm so sorry!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339761246576419905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259236724941582496.post-91658049096587927622010-01-03T21:49:09.872-08:002010-01-03T21:49:09.872-08:00Well written Lori. Anyone that has a heart like An...Well written Lori. Anyone that has a heart like Anne's deserves to be in heaven. I love the fact that all animals loved her. I know she was a great soul.<br />I few of my Aunty's have this terrible disease. It makes us feel sorry when they are in their own little world. There are Happy One's and angry one's. I'm glad Anne made you laugh.<br />Great post<br />Love Claudie<br />xoxoxo<br />P.S. I like the "whistle too"claudiehttp://claudie.frid.comnoreply@blogger.com