Everytime I read about another spouse LO pass...anxiety sets in with me. I felt that Kadee's husband passing...it really hit home. My husband is the same age as Kadee's he will be 62 in Dec...diagnosed in 2008 etc. etc. with FTD not Alzheimer's.. I dont know what happened this past month because I really haven't been on ....dealing with my husband and his decline... I know I have to prepare and dont know how. My husband is bedbound on Hospice taking sips of water..eating still very little they are saying he is about 86.5 lbs down from 190 since Jan 2011 145 since May... 250 lbs in 2007... Someone please reach out to me ...
Angel...Know that many will be reading your plea before the sun rises again. And, we all are feeling your pain. Thank goodness you have hospice with you to help you maintain your balance in this time of need.
We all know that we also will be in your shoes before long and so you have come to the right place for support. Be strong as you can, get your rest and may God be with you and your love ones in a this time that is so difficult.
Oh, AngelB, my heart aches for you. As Judith said above, we will all be in your shoes. No one knows how one will react. God grant you peace, courage and strength to deal with this. Lots of hugs to you.
Angelb - I'm so sorry you are so scared and sad. I can't imagine what it must be like. You also sound tired and a bit overwhelmed - I hope you have people who love you and your husband around you to help you and support you. I'm thinking of you and sending warm, encouraging, and caring thoughts your way.
angelb-try not to plan for every eventuality-it will wear you out even more. Please know that we will be with you every step of the way. I could feel the outstretched hands helping me.
Angelb - I'm saying a prayer for you right now and will put you on my list to remember daily. Some day I will be where you are now and then I'll need someone to remember me. {hugs}
Angelb...I am reaching out to you with all your other friends here....May you gain strength from all our thoughts and prayers. Please continue to post and keep us updated.
angelb,my prayers are with you ,may your husband pass into the everafter peacefully,you must tell him it's okay to go that you will be okay.comforting him will also comfort you,we are all reaching out to you,sending you our love and prayers.
angelb, I remember going through this and all I could do was to take it one day at a time, pacing myself to get enough rest and food so that I could hang in until the end. You can only do so much. The rest is in God's hands. Prayers and love from me to you.
You have already got some wonderful advice and I would never want to think that I had anything better to contribute but to echo everything they have said. I want you to know that I am also thinking about you and your DH as you go through this. Please listen to all of the advice and take mine and everyone elses strength and hugs and love with you every step of the way. We are here anytime day or night.