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Monet, it's good to see you back on the forum
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quote:Originally posted by Monet:
My parents were missionaries too. They were in Bolivia.
It was my grandparents. I'm glad my parents stayed stateside. We saw a lot of the states and lived in Germany a while.
LionsFan, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. Our moms are special and it's always sad to see them lose their vitality. My mom is 82 now and having health problems. It sounds like your mom has had an interesting life. I'm glad she followed her heart and married your dad.
lions fan, i'm hoping for the best for you and your mother!
Lions Fan, I will be thinking of you and your mom. Please keep us posted.
UNA FAN, I hate you are worrying with scary news. I hope all is well. Your mother sounds like a lovely lady. Your love and respect for her is such a precious gift. I can't think of anything that would make me happier than my children to speak well of me.
After my FIL was diagnosed with dementia, I read some very good advice from a book in the library that I passed on to my husband. He said it helped him when visiting with his Dad. The book said to love the person you see as you see them 'today', meaning get to know that person as they are today and love them as they are.
I enjoyed reading a portion of her story.
After my FIL was diagnosed with dementia, I read some very good advice from a book in the library that I passed on to my husband. He said it helped him when visiting with his Dad. The book said to love the person you see as you see them 'today', meaning get to know that person as they are today and love them as they are.
I enjoyed reading a portion of her story.
Lions Fan, What Joy said. I wish I was your sister.
You girls are way too caring. If you only knew how much I needed this.....
Thank You!
Thank You!
quote:Originally posted by UNA LIONS FAN:
I know now that this was supposed to be a funny thread, but once I saw it and got to thinking about it, I've got to post this: My Mom...
She was a Nun for 16 yrs
Got out of the Convent (after severe punishment from them) because she had some 'feelings' for the brother of another Nun(that is when she knew that she had not found her true calling)
She met my Daddy (that was 12 yrs older) and fell in love
She had my sister and I (My Daddy had his first stroke while she was pregnant with me)
My Daddy died when I was 18 months old. They only had seven years together. She has never remarried.
My Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was six, had a mastectomy, then diagnosed again a few years later and was treated with Cobalt.
She has always been 'my rock', but just a few hours ago called me with some health issues that scared the heck out of me (I acted like it was no big deal, but I will be calling the doctor in the morning) and obviously I am freaking out right now!!!
I do apologize if I have given too much info, but like I said, when I saw the topic, I had to post it.
Btw, My sister, the journalist, has started a book about my Mother's life. It really is quite interesting.
Although My Mother has been diagnosed with dementia, she still very much remembers the 'important' things and is still very much a Mother to me.
Again, I'm sorry if this was out of the way, but I guess I needed to vent for some reason and felt like this was the best place at the time....Thanks for listening!
Oh Sweetheart. I am so sorry to hear this.
Yes, this is a public forum, but please know you are amoung friends that are here to support you whenever/whatever you may need it. I will keep you & your mom in my prayers. There are many good peole on here that will go above & beyond to help out our friends, so if you need anything, or just a place to vent, know that we are here for you.
I,too,am dealing with a grandmother who has severe Dementia, so I kind of understand your situation. PM me if I can do anything for you.
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