The diagnosis
It was the beginning of the end.16 total reviews
Comment from Thomas Bowling
An excellent story about a sad condition. My father had Alzheimer's near the end of his life. He couldn't remember my name when I would visit. I asked him who am I? Finally, he answered,' You know who you are." He lost his memory, but not his sense of humor.
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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An excellent story about a sad condition. My father had Alzheimer's near the end of his life. He couldn't remember my name when I would visit. I asked him who am I? Finally, he answered,' You know who you are." He lost his memory, but not his sense of humor.
Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Thank you for the kind review. How neat that he maintained his sense of humor.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I had to give this a six star rating. You could not have done a better job with this story. Most people who write about dementia talk about it at its worst--when memories fail and they don't recognize their children. To me, the diagnosis is a separate, even more powerful story. Your mother knew exactly what was happening. How did you ever get her to the doctor? Her fear is heartbreaking. That is what you capture. Your shock is also telling. It is amazing what they can hide. Shock, fear, confusion. You capture it all. Wonderful job. Sorry that your family had to to through this.
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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I had to give this a six star rating. You could not have done a better job with this story. Most people who write about dementia talk about it at its worst--when memories fail and they don't recognize their children. To me, the diagnosis is a separate, even more powerful story. Your mother knew exactly what was happening. How did you ever get her to the doctor? Her fear is heartbreaking. That is what you capture. Your shock is also telling. It is amazing what they can hide. Shock, fear, confusion. You capture it all. Wonderful job. Sorry that your family had to to through this.
Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Thank you so much for the awsome review. There were so many sad instances but I have replayed that scene over and over.
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I certainly understand that. What a horrible day.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written and very sad true story to me. I happen to have MS and it makes me think of the disease Alzheimers and your mom. They are two diseases that are not very kind. I am thankful I am doing much better than when I was diagnosed with MS in 2004. I thank God every day for His grace and mercy. I hope things get better for you! love, Teri
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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This is a very well written and very sad true story to me. I happen to have MS and it makes me think of the disease Alzheimers and your mom. They are two diseases that are not very kind. I am thankful I am doing much better than when I was diagnosed with MS in 2004. I thank God every day for His grace and mercy. I hope things get better for you! love, Teri
Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Thank you for the awesome review. I have two friends who have M. S. Hopefully you are in a long period of remission.
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Thank you! I am in remission, thanks to the Lord! Hope you have a great week!
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:-))
Comment from aanneee
That is one disease I am scared of, I don't mention its name, just say the A disease, very frightening and so sad for the family who sees the decline of someone they love, care for...and such. An excellent choice of picture...shows well the confuddling confusion. I wish you luck in the contest and thank you for sharing...Dinah
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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That is one disease I am scared of, I don't mention its name, just say the A disease, very frightening and so sad for the family who sees the decline of someone they love, care for...and such. An excellent choice of picture...shows well the confuddling confusion. I wish you luck in the contest and thank you for sharing...Dinah
Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from kahpot
What an excellent though very sad story it is hard for us to watch life slipping away from the ones who gave us ours, very well written and good luck in your competition****kahpot
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reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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What an excellent though very sad story it is hard for us to watch life slipping away from the ones who gave us ours, very well written and good luck in your competition****kahpot
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Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Thank you for the great review.
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there;
My heart breaks for you and your family. I lost my mom to cancer when she was only seventy, and though she wasn't coherent most of the time in hospice care, she had been present up until that time. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have the Mom I knew and loved with me for that time.
Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck to you in the contest,
~patty~
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reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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Hi there;
My heart breaks for you and your family. I lost my mom to cancer when she was only seventy, and though she wasn't coherent most of the time in hospice care, she had been present up until that time. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have the Mom I knew and loved with me for that time.
Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck to you in the contest,
~patty~
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Comment Written 27-May-2018
reply by the author on 27-May-2018
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It was a 15 year decline. Very hard to watch. The hardest part was when she no longer recgnized us. We were fortunate that the nusing home was only 10 min away and we rotated. Each going every other day.
