I want to thank everyone who has helped me with this journey of care-giving with Alzheimer's disease. There were times when I just did not know where to turn and so many of you offered suggestions and support. My dh died last Saturday after 11 yrs with this disease. He never complained or asked "why me". Seeing his body being taken from our home made it final. Even though we were praying for a peaceful and quick death, I was not prepared for the final breath.
brindle, I am so sorry you have lost your husband. We know there is no cure and what the end result is but that doesn't lessen the shock or the hurt. I hope you will find comfort in the happier memories. God Bless.
Brindle, I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you and your family can come together and remember the good times because this disease takes so much from us that it is good to remember any good times with them. Take care of yourself!
So very sorry this time has come for you, Brindle. All the pain to go through to get to this point and pain when it comes. My heart goes out to you and yours.
condolences to you Brindle and your family. 11 years is a very long journey and you have maintained your strength and love firmly in place. he is free now and you can know that you did your best. divvi
We are never prepared for it. You have had a long, hard time of it and have done yeoman service. You are in my prayers as you make the adjustment to have being super responsible to no longer having his care. For me, that was the hardest part: to go from being the most important person in his life to being - just me. Sending love and warm wishes.
Brindle, 11 years is a very very long time and you were a great caregiver. I am so sorry you've lost your beloved husband. I too wish for an end to my husband's suffering but when I pray for that it means he will no longer be with me and I know that pain will be unbearabe.
Brindle, we all anticipate release from this wicked disease, but it is still such a loss. My prayers are with you. Know he is at peace and come to enjoy the good memories.
Brindle---You saw him through this journey (a long one) with dignity and lo ve. you did your best and now he's free. May the Peace of knowing that comfort you.
Brindle, what a journey you shared! He will always be with you. Please allow yourself time to adjust and take care of 'you'. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brindle - my heart goes out to you in your loss. This place is still the one for help in this next part of your life "after". This is not an easy journey but those here will give you support with love.
sorry for your loss Brindle ,I lost my DH just before Christmas so I do empathise with you as it was a long journry too ,our dh's are at peace now God Bless Rosie
I am very sorry for the sudden loss of your husband. No matter how long we expect it to happen at any time, it is still a shock when it actually does. Take care of yourself.
Rosie, I hadn't known that your husband died. I remember when he had his leg amputated and went into a care facility, but then I lost track. My sincere condolences to you and warm wishes and prayers.
Just catching up and just saw this post about your loss..No matter how many years we cope with this, when the end comes, it is still hard...so much is lost....My sympathy attends you.
Brindle, I am so sorry for your loss. you are truly an angel to take care of him so long. May God grant you peace and comfort. He was very blessed to have been loved by you.
Brindle, your comment about "seeing his body being taken from the home making things final" really struck a responsive chord with my own experience three years ago. Arms around you in the difficult days ahead, and I hope you'll ultimately be able to find as happy an "after" as I've done.