tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post3260804284801566433..comments2024-02-26T00:13:34.029-08:00Comments on How to Laugh at Alzheimer's: GBE2: Confronting the Roller Coaster of the UnknownAndihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02800570277515611505noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-9301772912508590422012-03-12T17:08:41.619-07:002012-03-12T17:08:41.619-07:00I don't like any kind of roller coasters, but ...I don't like any kind of roller coasters, but this type is just unbearably heartbreaking and exhausting. I think part of what makes this so difficult is that you've been forced to grieve the loss of your mom while she's still physically here, so it's all off balance. The usual processes have been knocked out of whack and it only seems reasonable that you'd be reeling. I pray for peace for all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-5763059437882539362012-03-11T09:50:11.338-07:002012-03-11T09:50:11.338-07:00I think I would get tired of all the guessing on t...I think I would get tired of all the guessing on the medical professionals part. How stressful!! You have my prayers as well.<br /><br />Kathy<br />http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-19124094379186111832012-03-10T20:57:02.351-08:002012-03-10T20:57:02.351-08:00I have an aunt in a similar position right now. Sh...I have an aunt in a similar position right now. She had a stroke last year and possibly another one just this week. They didn't take her to the hospital because apparently there wouldn't be anything they could do for her. So, as with your mom, it's a period of uncertainty. My cousin (the only child) is exhausted, and I'm sure she feels much like you do. The rest of the family is on alert, and we have to be prepared for the possibility of an imminent funeral (we're two states away). It's just a terrible position to be in. You really don't know what to wish or hope for. And I understand about your dad. Mine has been gone for thirty years, but I miss my brother so much more now for the support he could be with my mother. We can only pray and try to be as strong as we can be. Blessings to you.ElaineLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786763185255891553.post-18725222796709739932012-03-10T08:25:45.054-08:002012-03-10T08:25:45.054-08:00I have family members who are going through this r...I have family members who are going through this right now. One of them has been told multiple times that they need to come immediately. They were 12 hours away a few times and came immediately to find she had rallied. It's a very difficult and draining experience. When it's time, it's time and that really is all there is to it. Dr. can guess and try to give you guidance, but the fact is, death comes when it comes. <br />In her case, it's such a dilemma because she isn't really your mom anymore. Her disease has taken that from all of you.<br />Praying for you and your family. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.com