I just wanted to share a link to an article I wrote that got published! It is about being an Alzheimer spouse. Can't believe it myself but here it is! If it doesn't work as a link you can copy and paste. Let me know what you think!
Thanks for sharing the link and giving voice to the feelings of an alzheimer's spouse. It will be interesting to see comments, but you may be preaching to the choir. Still, I thought you showed kindness and gentleness where hurt and anger could take over if you let it.
This was wonderful to read, and the photos made it even better. Your husband looks so much like mine did (the same expression, weight, way of sitting) that it was startling. It made me look at you as if I were looking at myself three years ago, and I can't help but feel happy and proud that I took care of him as you do Bob. Great tenderness and love are obvious in your face. God will surely bless all caregivers' lives.
Sheri--you expressed concern that your daughters may have anger later in their lives due to your husband's illness. My husband also experienced horrible teenage years because of his Dad's EOAD; but instead of creating emotional problems for him, it made him a very caring, compassionate person. He was always the first one to reach out and help others. Perhaps this will happen with your daughters, as well.
Such a beautiful article Sheri, beautifully written from the heart. Your Dh looks very much like mine too, thin and frail.. Enjoyed seeing the photos especially you,
Thank you so much every one. marilyinMD - luckily both of my girls are very caring people which I am very proud of. :) I think I worry about how they feel that they have been robbed of their father and their youth, I hope you are right in that this will only make them more understanding and caring women. I am probably just worried for nothing.. it is kind my nature. Thank you for the feed back. It is interesting that our spouses have the some of the same features.