Good evening all, I have been stalking this site and learning so much. I think it is time for me to officially join. I have actually been qualified to join 2 new clubs this year. This one...which I honestly wish I had still never heard of. And the "grandparents club" which I am so thrilled and blessed to qualify for. My husband has EOAD (dx'ed at age 56). And both of our children have had their first babies this past year. It has been a year of sadness, loneliness, frustration due to AD and so much excitement and happiness at the birth of these 2 little angels. Such a mix of emotions! At this time, the babies bring so much joy to my husband. In spite of his fear and insecurities, it is so good to see his face light up with joy around these little ones. I, too, am a registered nurse (I have noticed several of you here). I am, sadly, very well aware of things to come. But as for today....I choose JOY. As you guys are well aware, tomorrow......we'll just have to wait and see :-)
Hi...I guess I should have scrolled further down the page to introduce myself. I just found this site today while looking for Canadian support groups for spouses. I was very moved by the honesty and accuracy of events and feelings on the home page, and I hope I can spend some time with you on this site...it feels like a good fit!!
Well you know this takes me all the way back to Andy of Mayberry and Opie. "Aww Aunt Bee" he always said. I see this is a different spelling so forget I said that. Welcome.
Aunt B, I'm a newbie too. We babysat our nephew & his wife's ten month old daughter this morning. She is such a sweetie pie....it was absolutely joyous! What a gift in the midst of so much despair. Our eldest daughter got married a year ago.....can't wait to belong to the "grantparents club" too!
Welcome Aunt B as well as RJC. Former Canuck but in PA now. You two will continue to learn and don't be afraid to ask questions. Nothing asked is considered wrong.
welcome aunt b- there is such comfort within the boundaries of this horrible deadly disease and the joys of birth and life. it reminds us of the ever evolving cycle. sometimes i like to think of each time one of our dear spouses who pass-well it gives room for another baby to be born. its sort of a ficticious consolation that explains such pain we have to endure. take lots of pictures with your DH aka grandpa rejoicing and enjoying his grandchildren. someday they will be thrilled to recall those photos. life is just too short and we need to make those memories early on. divvi