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MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 18th, 2007, 6:30 pm

Tawanda wrote:Mary, what a difficult time this is for you, your brother and your mother. Alzheimer's is a horrible disease.

Yes, it is. But with the grace of God we and other families like ours will make it.

HappyHomeMaker · by **HappyHomeMaker** » June 19th, 2007, 4:33 am

Hi Mary,
I Just prayed for you and will continue.
:hug:

DonnaS · by **DonnaS** » June 19th, 2007, 8:02 am

MerryMary wrote:Right now I'm gearing up for another trip to Chicago. Mom has Alzhiemer's and I think my brother and I need to begin making some very difficult decisions. I always thought Mom would move in with me (even purchased my house based on that consideration), but when she visited in March it thoroughly disoriented her. My brother who has taken most of the responsibility for her thus far (as he lives near her) is considering taking on a new job that will leave him less time to care for her. We need prayers right now ... prayers for guidance, wisdom and courage.

God is good ... He's always present in our need!

Mary, I'm sorry to hear about your mom and you both will be in my prayers. I know what your having to go through and it is very difficult to watch a parent with alzheimers. My sweet mother-in-law and all her brothers and sisters had alzheimers. I will certainly be praying for you and your family. ~Hugs~

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 19th, 2007, 4:32 pm

Thank you Donna and Laura ... your concerns and prayers are a consolation to me. I feel blessed!

Patty · by **Patty** » June 20th, 2007, 3:14 am

Hi Mary,

Just checking in with and giving you a hug

Very trying times I know- the situation sounds so similar to mine where my sister is helping my Mom and I am too far away right now though will get to see her with my daughter in 5-6 weeks. I am scared and nervous because I realize this will be the last time :cry:

You mentioned they were in the Chicago area - is that where you are from originally? Just curious cuz that is where I am from! Lived there for the first 39 yrs of my life (until 2000) and then moved to the northeast where I am now. My brother is in central IL still but my sister and her family moved to the southwest and then my Mom also left IL and went there almost 2 years ago.

Take care of yourself,

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » June 20th, 2007, 7:39 am

From me to you, MARY!

ChynnaDoll · by **ChynnaDoll** » June 20th, 2007, 7:06 pm

Oh Mary sweet sweet friend...i just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are WITH YOU through this tuff time...i am so sorry:+(..but we BOTH know where our "true" strength and perseverance cometh:+)..lean on him an he WILL see you through.

((((((BIGGGGGG HUGGGGGGS)))))) to you sweetheart.
PM me "anytime" if you need to talk or a listening ear!

Love you,
Chynna

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 20th, 2007, 8:56 pm

Patty wrote:Just checking in with and giving you a hug Very trying times I know- the situation sounds so similar to mine where my sister is helping my Mom and I am too far away right now though will get to see her with my daughter in 5-6 weeks. I am scared and nervous because I realize this will be the last time

You mentioned they were in the Chicago area - is that where you are from originally? Just curious cuz that is where I am from! Lived there for the first 39 yrs of my life (until 2000) and then moved to the northeast where I am now. My brother is in central IL still but my sister and her family moved to the southwest and then my Mom also left IL and went there almost 2 years ago.

Thank you for the concern and the hug, Patty. I'm glad that you and your daughter will be able to visit with your Mom soon. We just never know "the hour" ... but we are told, "Do not be afraid." Be assured of my prayerful support. <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D17%252F17_1_10/image.gif">

I am originally from Chicago <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_10.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D28%252F28_3_10/image.gif"> and lived there most of my life. I moved to Texas <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_1_9.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D28%252F28_1_9/image.gif"> in 1990 ... hard to believe that was 17 years ago!

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 20th, 2007, 9:08 pm

Lizabette wrote:
From me to you, MARY!

Thank you Lizabette ... we can never have enough prayer (or angels <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_22.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D17%252F17_1_22/image.gif">guiding us!).

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 20th, 2007, 9:20 pm

ChynnaDoll wrote:Oh Mary sweet sweet friend...i just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are WITH YOU through this tuff time...i am so sorry:+(..but we BOTH know where our "true" strength and perseverance cometh:+)..lean on him an he WILL see you through.
((((((BIGGGGGG HUGGGGGGS)))))) to you sweetheart.
PM me "anytime" if you need to talk or a listening ear!

I am so grateful for wonderful people like you, Chynna. <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_103.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D11%252F11_1_103/image.gif"> The concern, love and encouragement at times like these are truly God's love made manifest!!

Sojourner · by **Sojourner** » June 20th, 2007, 11:39 pm

Oh Mary ~ I was so sorry to read about your mother.
I am also dealing with current family health issues and know how truly difficult it can be.
My wish for you is the emotional strength and stamina that you will need to come through this.

(((((((((( :hug:

)))))))))

HappyHomeMaker · by **HappyHomeMaker** » June 21st, 2007, 4:57 am

Hi Mary,
I'm just stopping by to send a little love and encouragement!!

May the Lord, Bless you and Keep you...

I'm thinking and praying for you.

queenielou · by **queenielou** » June 21st, 2007, 8:10 am

Hi Mary,

Your strength and grace through this difficult time is truly inspiring. I know that you will continue to be guided to make the best decisions and I hope that you will also continue to be comforted by the well wishes and prayers that are going up on your behalf.

Take care.

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » June 21st, 2007, 8:51 am

Thank you Sojo, Laura and Queenie--it was very good of you to send me your well wishes and prayerful support! I truly appreciate all of them.

SuzyQ66 · by **SuzyQ66** » June 21st, 2007, 6:23 pm

Hi MerryMary - I just stopped by to say hi. I hope things are going well.

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