Category Archives: Family
A Caregiver?
I remember a few years ago, shortly after Curt was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s going to an online support group for those who know someone with Alzheimer’s. As I signed up I had to list if I was patient with Alzheimer’s or a caregiver. I remember thinking, what?!? I was neither, I was Curt’s wife, he …
I learned a few things in 2012
Well 2012 hasn’t been real pretty. We have been beaten down, frustrated, stressed out, exhausted, overwhelmed and weary. We had to deal with a busy spring sports schedule and then the angry outbursts of Alzheimer’s. (You can read more about that here). We traveled a ton this past summer for Tyler’s baseball team, I did …
Oct. 1st
The day passed in our house pretty much unnoticed. There was no mention of it, I actually didn’t realize it until a few days later. Then it occurred to me, It’s been 2 years since those dreaded words were spoken to Curt and I in a Dr’s office on Oct 1st, 2010….. “Curt has dementia, …
So how is Curt these days?
Curt was chatting on the phone the other day with a friend, and I could hear him saying, “Dude, you got to get him on a solid team……….” And there for a brief moment life seemed really normal. Curt was giving advice to a friend about baseball. Friends would always call him and seek …
Life as we know it
I thought I would show you some pics that will give you a glimpse of life as we know it these days! Tyler had a great set of games in Richmond, Va. It was well over 100 degrees, but we learned how to survive in the heat! I of course was wondering how am I …
Hello Summer!
I know it’s been awhile since I have updated this blog of mine. April and May pretty much spun through our lives like a tornado, leaving a wasteland of chaos. I must admit April and May were 2 of the worst months of my life ever! Really up until Curt’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s we really …
Busy start to the new year…….
Basketball games, lacrosse games and practices, Eagles football game……..yes it’s been a busy start to the new year for us! And in some ways the busy stuff is a mixed blessing, the kids and I are so caught up in the day to day chaos, that we don’t have time to focus on the perils …
So long 2011
Well I can’t really say 2011 has been good to us…..but I can thank God for many of the blessings we have seen along the journey of living with Alzheimer’s. There are many good things that have happened this year, and I am choosing to reflect upon them on this New Years Eve! It is …
Silent Night
When I was a kid my all time favorite Christmas carol was, “Silent Night.” I loved the magic of singing it on Christmas Eve as I carefully lifted my just lit candle during the Christmas Eve candlelight service. But as I grew up, I realized I cherished the “moment”, but had really never “listened” to …
How’s Curt?
I get asked that question by someone almost every day. And I am thankful for their care and concern for my hubs. Friends and even those in our community have been more then kind to us in so many different ways. But the question remains, how is he doing? I often respond with, “he is …
Flood Fun
So we got a little rain around these parts. Ok, a lot of rain, 8-12 in. worth. Don’t believe me…..well here is one of my favorite places to ride bike. Yep….see what I mean. A.L.O.T of water! So what do you do when your Governor declares a state of emergency, school is closed for …
Because the moment will be gone in a flash……….
The Moment….the present, the here and NOW. I notice more and more how important the present time is to all of us. This is our time, our time to cherish, relish, and make the best of our life and situation. But…………..I can assure you that does not always happen. Emotions can get in the way …
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