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    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2013
     
    It sounds like a few of us have tried to write thru the pain, and some have been doing so with blogs. I have now joined the ranks. Most of my posts have been memories of other family members who have since passed away from Alzheimer's and other dementias. I am working up to writing more about DH. That's the most painful for me, as it is for most of us. The main benefit of blogging so far is that I'm sleeping better!

    If anyone is interested in taking a look, the address is www.quiltofmissingmemories.wordpress.com or you can just Google ...Quilt of Missing Memories. I am still working on updating my tech skills as its been a busy few years with all the caregiving, otherwise I'd attach a link!
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2013
     
    Is this the one?

    http://quiltofmissingmemories.wordpress.com/
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    Love your blog - dog...
    • CommentAuthorlulliebird
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2013
     
    Dog, Congrats on your blog! What a creative way to help cope with your guilt. Love it!
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2013
     
    Nothing like writing to work through the pain. It was the writing I did in the middle of the night, because I was too distraught to sleep that led to me developing this website.

    Joang
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMar 27th 2013
     
    Wolf-That's it. Thanks so much.

    Imhor and Lulliebird-I appreciate your kind words and support!

    Joan-A couple years into all this I would have thought I would have worked through everything. Maybe this will do it. Thanks for inspiring us all in so many ways!
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeMar 28th 2013
     
    Dog,

    Unfortunately, with AD, just when you've worked through one thing, something else comes along to throw you. As AD spouses, we are constantly being given new emotional challenges. But the writing does help.

    joang
    • CommentAuthorSherizeee
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2013 edited
     
    Dog- Congats! I hope your blog will be a great sources of comfort and release for you as mine is to me! Is it ok if I put a link to your on mine? The cross exposure is always good. If you re not familiar with mine , feel free to take a look. www.sherizeee.blogspot.com. Better know as "Living in the Shadow of Alzheimer's". Let me know if you are ok with me putting a link to it, ok? Best wishes to you!
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2013
     
    Hi Sherizee-

    That will be great. Eventually I will do a 'blogs I follow'"on mine, and if so, I will mention yours and Joan's as well. Assuming that's ok?

    I believe you are a fellow Minnesotan so we've had to blog our way thru this long winter to finally to spring!

    Dog
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    I'm not into writing a blog but I am putting my memories in the computer and thinking I'll just put a copy in with the Trust for my children. This has helped some since dh death in October. I read Sherizee's blog and will the others now I know how to find them. Thanks for posting this.
    • CommentAuthorMim
    • CommentTimeApr 30th 2013
     
    just took a peek at your blog, dog, & it's a "keeper"....I have it bookmarked. By the way, I think that's a really awesome title for a blog.

    Mim
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeApr 30th 2013
     
    Thanks Mim!

    My small blog is nothing like Joan's, and the contributions she is making. But I am enjoying writing it and it continues to help me sleep!

    I continue working on figuring out the tech aspects. My daughter tried to help me one one day and somehow her Facebook ended up on my iPad. Hopefully I will figure out technology someday!

    In terms of the name of the blog, it came to me as I was packing up the clothing from my Mom, Dad and my husband to send to the wonderful woman making the quilt for me.

    Best Regards, Dog
    • CommentAuthorSherizeee
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2013
     
    Dog,
    Just wanted to check in with you. I have been having some technical issues of my own... but I will get your blog on my list soon :( sorry for the delay. Your blog is wonderful keep it up! Were are you in the frozen Tundra? You can email me directly if you would like at Sherizeee@yahoo.com :) We have snow coming AGAIN TODAY!
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2013
     
    Love your blog...so well written.
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2013
     
    JudithKB and Sherizeee-Thanks so much for your very supportive comments!

    Sherizeee-I believe I may be near you as I saw on your blog your husband was/or is at Open Circle? My husband used to go to Open Circle in Hopkins on Saturdays. Unless there's more than one? I'll jot down your email.
    • CommentAuthorFiona68
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2013
     
    Sherizee and Dog;
    My husband also attended Open Circle. He needed to leave last week due to behavior problems. Anyone up for lunch someday?
    • CommentAuthorSherizeee
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2013
     
    Wow Dog and Fiona68 I can not believe we are so close! We should figure out to get together! I work full time but we will make this work!
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2013
     
    Definitely a small world, Sherizeee and Fiona68! I am game on a get together and will send a note to Sherizeee's email above. Thanks!
    • CommentAuthorFiona68
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2013
     
    I don't work now, so have some flexibility. My email is in my profile. Looking forward to a get-together.
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMay 4th 2013
     
    Fiona-I can't see your email in the profile for some reason. Feel free to email me.
    quiltofmissingmemories@gmail.com
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMay 4th 2013
     
    I see it now and emailed you and also Sherizee.
    • CommentAuthorFiona68
    • CommentTimeMay 4th 2013
     
    Dog & Sherizee,
    I'm looking forward to having an opportunity to get together with you two. Even if summer never comes to Mpls, at least we'll be able to commiserate together!
    • CommentAuthorbqd*
    • CommentTimeMay 7th 2013
     
    dog
    The recent posts on your blog are so right on! I cried when I read yesterday's posting "I remember" particularly when I got to the "still remember the smile on his face the day we were married". My husband still knows who I am, but the last time we went to visit my father (who has LBD) I thought that my DH was in worse shape than my father.
    I applaud you for being able to write through your pain - {{hugs}} to you.
    Bonnie
    • CommentAuthordog
    • CommentTimeMay 7th 2013
     
    Bonnie-

    Thanks so much for your very kind and thoughtful comments. I believe I've had a lot more bottled up inside than I realized' and I am glad I found a vehicle for releasing some of it (whatever it is!)

    Sending you hugs, as well, as you care for both your husband and your father. Not an easy road.