Andrea passed away peacefully today about 1:30 pm. Thank you for all your messages and kind thoughts. It touches me so much to know that she had so many people keeping thoughts out for her. I know with all your prayers that she was lifted straight up to heaven. She never knew you, but you made a difference for both of us, keeping up my outlook on a day to day basis. Thank you...
York, may God watch over you, Tina and Andrew and give you peace. Andrea is in a better place, but you three will miss the person she was. Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
I think the poem beenthere posted says what you've done, "love me till my life is done". You certainly did that. I feel honored to have been a part of your dialogue and send you and your family loving thoughts as you come to terms with the totality of death.
trisinger: my condolences - its been a long tough road. Andrea's suffering is finally over. You've certainly been an inspiration to me in the short time I've been involved with this group. Thenneck
Trisinger/York: I don't know how to express my feelings. Your postings of your battles, and your love for Andrea have been an inspiration to me. Please keep on board so we can all learn from your experiences.
We've all been students of your struggle, and you have taught so many the meaning of love, devotion, and grace. We've been blessed with your sharing. My condolences to you and your family. Andrea is at peace and smiling down on you.
I hope you don't mind - I added "Andrea is at peace" to your discussion title, because I wanted to make sure all of the members of our Alzheimer Spouse family knew what the topic was about. I know they will want to send their prayers and condolences to you.
You have been a source of strength and inspiration to all of us. I hope and pray that you can now find comfort in knowing that you did all you could with love and devotion, and that Andrea is now at peace.
I know Andrea will be sorely missed by you and your family. It was evident by your postings how deeply she was loved and cherished. I am sure she will now be your guardian angel in heaven and will be watching over you and guiding you.
trisinger, my deepest sympathy to you and yours. it was so apparent how much you loved her and how concerned you were with her care . may you and your family find peace and comfort in gods' loving embrace. you are in my thoughts and prayers. jav
God's comfort and peace to you and your family, York. I am so sorry for you loss. I feel honored to have read your postings and witness the love you have for your wife.
York ((trisinger)) I sit here at a loss of how to say what is in my heart. I am so very sorry for your deep loss. Yet, I also feel great relief that Andrea was blessed with a peaceful passing.
May the warm memories of you dear Andrea soothe you and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Keeping you, Tina and Andrew in my thoughts and prayers ~Nikki
Trisinger, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you and your family are missing Andrea so much it hurts. Because of the love you had for each other I think Andrea would want you to remember her as she used to be and to remember the goodtimes. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you. Love and Prayers. Jean
Trisinger, what a wonderful husband you've been. Andrea was a blessed woman. Thank you for all your postings here. We would like for you to stay, if you can, and help the rest of us on this rough journey.
I too, hope you and your family will begin the new stage of recovery as you honor Andrea's life now. The life you knew BEFORE. These will be different days now but among them, I hope that you all find many filled with assurance and peace. You and Frand and others here have forged ahead through the final stages of this horrid disease, helping the rest of us learn important lessons of grace and courage. I pray that you feel a sense of victory in a job 'well done'. Thank you so much for sharing.
York -its a heavy burden to read of Andreas passing, but knowing she is now whole and watching over your family is our only comfort. hugs and strength to you during this trying time. divvi
Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. It is a tremendous gift you and others have given us. When my mind races to the future and I feel unable to cope, I will remember that others have made the journey with grace and love. May you find peace as Andrea has.
Yes York please stay in touch we too now need guidance and what you have done and are paving the way for us to accept what life has given us, the ups and downs of handling our enivitable losses we must face in the future.
There are times when the answer we seek is not the answer we want, but we are left to deal with what is. For you and Andrea "what is" was Alzheimers and a very hard and winding road through it. Your continous, unfaltering love got you both through. Your love allowed Andrea the best ending possible to her journey. Now, you and your family, knowing she is finally at peace, can carry her in your hearts as you grieve losing her (but not her passing). You can celebrate the conquering of this horrible disease. Your love proved stronger than everything it threw at you. When ever you can, please continue to share what you learned with us. We're still on the Dementia Road and can use all the knowledge and support we can find.
As my Daughter said, at the age of 2," Don't be sad. She's way up past the sky with God." There is no place better for her to be now. Peace be with you and your family.
York, So sorry to hear of you loss. I know you were expecting it, but when it is final, well. You were a devoted husband until the end. You were lucky to have each other and I believe love lives on. Thank you for sharing your life with Andrea with us. A big hug for Tina too. We will be thinking of you and hoping your transition is as best as it can be.
Nothing can hurt her now. And you will have such wonderful memories come flooding back of the "true" Andrea - loving healthy and strong. My thoughts are with you as one chapter ends and another begins.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family also. It is a hard journey for our loved ones and one that even as their caregivers cannot fully understand. Our blessing is knowing they are now truly at peace.
York - I have been away from the message boards for quite a while, but you & Andrea have been on my mind alot. I signed on tonite to see how things were, knowing what I would probably find. I hope you are doing okay & please know that my thoughts & prayers continue to be with you & your sweet family. You were a blessing to Andrea throughout her journey ~ God's blessings to you in your days ahead.