My leukemia's back.

[bruceha2000]

I'm thinking it's ok to cry once on a while.

It absolutely IS! You have to get that stress and sadness out occasionally or it will consume you.

 

[sourland]

I really appreciate you all.

You have earned our empathy many times over, and this is why we keep this thread alive in Rachel's memory. 2 BIL and now my SIL's mother have been afflicted. I know how devastating this is on those who love/survive. We are here.

 

[Cynthia12]

I had a much better day today. Thank you so much. I came to this thread to share, because like, sour said, this thread has been kept going for good reason. I feel like it's a very special thread for sure. Bless her heart. Wonder if she knows how much she has helped others by sharing her own story. I like to think she does. Makes it easier coming here to vent. As I've read comments, it didn't surprise me, but saddened me that others here have had the experience of Alzheimer's..or some type of Dementia in their lives. I know I've learned that most folks do know someone with it. My DH was the same today, me..like I said, better. . Guess I just needed that ..ahem.. little break down. Our daughter in law was home today, helps to have someone else here. We went out for a while. Laughed. We laughed a few times. . Thank you for the comforting words when I needed them. . Fall is here..the colors on our mountains are amazing!

 

[bruceha2000]

Glad your day was better Cynthia, come back for a refill anytime

 

[oldrooster]

Went to the gym and learned about a few machines in order to get started, came home and introduced myself to a neighbor I hadn't met before, she was, well a hateful old biddy, I guess I shouldn't say that, because I would be disrespecting hateful old biddies, she chewed me out for saying hello and introducing myself to her, I guess being polite and nice was not taught in her day some years ago in school (I was told she's in her late 80's).. but life goes on, good night folks...

 

[bruceha2000]

Hopefully you have a number of more friendly neighbors!

 

[getaclue]

Cynthia, do some checking into resources to help you through this. There are a couple places here that have adult daycare available. They're very good. At a certain point, you might want a day, for yourself to breathe, recharge your batteries, lift your spirits, etc. It make it more guilt free when you know he's in good hands, and being well cared for. It does NOT make you a weak, or a bad person to cry, or take some time for yourself when needed. It's an emotionally draining situation, and emotional batteries need recharging too, so you can continue on, without becoming a wreck. Sometimes home-care services are available. Even if only the minimum is available, they will come bathe, and groom him for you, and change the sheets on the bed. Allow it. Even that, gives you some down time, for yourself.

 

[oldrooster]

I met 6 or 7 decent neighbors almost as soon as I moved here but it's funny 2 of my closest neighbors to my apartment are nut cases....

 

[bruceha2000]

Good people to avoid Rooster!

 

[sourland]

I met 6 or 7 decent neighbors almost as soon as I moved here but it's funny 2 of my closest neighbors to my apartment are nut cases....

Roughly 25% of the population nutcases ? That's sort of low in my experience.