tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post4782234533862385017..comments2024-02-23T03:17:22.061-06:00Comments on Destination: Austin Family: Alzheimer's Action Day - Our Family's Journey to RememberingThomas MacEnteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-19252508117468434392011-10-06T03:23:43.547-05:002011-10-06T03:23:43.547-05:00I want to thank you for having the courage to shar...I want to thank you for having the courage to share such a personal and private life changing experience with us. I needed to hear this today. I am desperately trying to convince family members that my father needs testing so that he can get the medical assistance he needs before its too late, and reading about the realistic side to this is what I needed as tears filled my eyes for you. Thank you again.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073629327409479731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-69479952217278527242011-09-30T22:55:43.101-05:002011-09-30T22:55:43.101-05:00A brave and beautiful piece of writing. I am going...A brave and beautiful piece of writing. I am going to share it with a friend of mine who lived in a remote area and felt terribly alone as she cared for an Alzheimer's sufferer.Judy Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331380147873608965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-24520228997684679552011-09-30T12:46:27.786-05:002011-09-30T12:46:27.786-05:00My mother is difficult, not suffering dementia, bu...My mother is difficult, not suffering dementia, but I felt like you were talking to me and my brothers,too. Your sharing nudges me to be better - not bitter. Thank you.Kay Stricklandhttp://dkaysdays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-4989180527964988672011-09-30T00:20:39.204-05:002011-09-30T00:20:39.204-05:00Thomas, thank you for sharing this. You are who yo...Thomas, thank you for sharing this. You are who you are because of your Mom. She raised a good son.Joan Miller (Luxegen)http://www.luxegen.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-6328897752547016562011-09-23T12:28:36.269-05:002011-09-23T12:28:36.269-05:00This is a very touching tribute to your mom, and t...This is a very touching tribute to your mom, and the very sad journey which is Alzheimer's disease.<br /><br />I'm so glad you chose better over bitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-80678142497392293832011-09-23T10:16:02.050-05:002011-09-23T10:16:02.050-05:00Wow. I was so incredibly moved by your words. Ever...Wow. I was so incredibly moved by your words. Everything you saw, felt, heard, and lived through was just like my husband's journey. Both of his parents had Alzheimer's. This is your truth and thank you so much for sharing it with us. It reminds me we are never alone in our struggles. You are a good son!Andrea Kelleherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711352023496985469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-88511148000503990542011-09-23T09:59:26.138-05:002011-09-23T09:59:26.138-05:00Thank you for this touching story about your mothe...Thank you for this touching story about your mother and the difficulties and heartbreak a family faces when confronted with alzheimer's. I have known two people in my lifetime with Alzheimer's and watched their decline. My dad had dementia, it never progressed and he always knew who we were. Your story gives courage to others.Kathryn Smith Lockhardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-62237391040227969322011-09-21T21:56:31.496-05:002011-09-21T21:56:31.496-05:00Thank you for sharing this. As I read your post, I...Thank you for sharing this. As I read your post, I felt like you'd been eavesdropping on my life. My mother, too, had Alzheimer's or another dementia. She had to go into a nursing home when she couldn't take care of herself properly. I will never forget how hard I had to fight with the insurance company that issued her long-term care insurance policy to get them to pay what she was owed. I fought with the nursing home to make sure they knew what was normal or abnormal about her behavior. But I slept better knowing that she was safe. It was frustrating. It was sad. And it was heart-breaking when she couldn't remember my name on my birthday.<br /><br />But in some ways I had it easier than you. I didn't have to fight with family, too. If I had to fight those battles like you did, I don't know if I could have followed through. Being stubborn sure helped, though. And knowing that someday I might need someone to do the same for me helped me keep going. I wish you luck and strength to keep doing the right things for your mom. You are a good son, and your mother is better for what you've done and continue to do for her.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525371877488654425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-89894107112744270082011-09-21T12:49:49.307-05:002011-09-21T12:49:49.307-05:00Thank you for sharing your experience. To go for &...Thank you for sharing your experience. To go for "better" instead of "bitter" can be a difficult path. Your post may help someone else who is in the same situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521713742642286287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-90105125332305668652011-09-21T12:31:45.027-05:002011-09-21T12:31:45.027-05:00It takes a great deal of courage to be this transp...It takes a great deal of courage to be this transparent about something so personal and painful.<br />Thank you for writing this. It will be invaluable to others on the same road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961595269161210704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-59945079343880269302011-09-21T12:17:07.276-05:002011-09-21T12:17:07.276-05:00Thank you for sharing this Thomas, it too moved me...Thank you for sharing this Thomas, it too moved me to tears, clearly your Mother was a wonderful woman, how do I know? Because in everything you write and represent you do with the utmost of integrity. I'm sure we have your Mother to thank for that, thanks again for sharing.Lynn Palermohttp://www.thearmchairgenealogist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-51982240427282365102011-09-21T10:49:14.000-05:002011-09-21T10:49:14.000-05:00Your beautifully written story brought tears to my...Your beautifully written story brought tears to my eyes as well. So much of what you write is familiar. The tough times are past for me and for my mom. One of the reasons I started my blog was to remember the good times. After a long journey, sometimes the good times get lost along the way...<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. Bless you both.Cynthia Shenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-8232695782306326952011-09-21T10:09:00.765-05:002011-09-21T10:09:00.765-05:00Your mother raised a wonderful son. This poignant...Your mother raised a wonderful son. This poignant post touches me as I recently visited a favorite aunt with alzheimer's. I hope you find comfort in your memories of what sounds like a very lovely woman.Brenda Leyndykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530495186632931677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-89501717879406789202011-09-21T09:18:16.286-05:002011-09-21T09:18:16.286-05:00Thank you for sharing this again.
You are a goo...Thank you for sharing this again. <br /><br />You are a good son.Randy Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-51998386709347827732011-09-21T09:10:33.203-05:002011-09-21T09:10:33.203-05:00This is a very moving article Thomas and very well...This is a very moving article Thomas and very well written. I had no idea what you and your mother were going through. I wish that part of the family stayed in touch. I would have been there to help you.Dave Crockettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-30545642104975361202011-09-21T04:00:32.166-05:002011-09-21T04:00:32.166-05:00Your beautifully written story really touches my h...Your beautifully written story really touches my heart. And tears flow. Thank you for using your experiences to help others who may be faced with the same circumstances.Donna Hague Wendthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369294999488094675noreply@blogger.com