well yesterday I went to see mom for the first time in 9 days and I was
scared. But thank GOD< mom seemed okay look so thin and depressed but
was glad to see me. I think she has finally come down to the acceptance
stage of having to be there. But then again that was yesterday, tomorrow
can be different. But I do think mom knows she is probably at the end of
the line. I felt so bad seeing her there and I wish I could have kept
her home with me. but I know this is best for the both of us. I need to
get myself back to feeling like I should and get my strength up again.
Just wanted let you know I am so happy for all your advice and help,
also as soon as I can I am going to do some light aerobics and get into
a support group. thank you for this group of people I have learned a lot
and I hope to be able to support others just like you have with me.
JJ
Evelyn Ruut - 21 Aug 2007 20:26 GMT
> well yesterday I went to see mom for the first time in 9 days and I was
> scared. But thank GOD< mom seemed okay look so thin and depressed but
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> and I hope to be able to support others just like you have with me.
> JJ
Hi JJ, I am so glad all went well. Don't feel guilty. You did the right
thing.
I just got home from visiting my daughter who lives a long way away from
here. I love her so dearly I would never want her to go through what I
went through as a caregiver. Visit your mom, bring her goodies, sit and
hold her hand, keep an eye on things where she is. That is what she needs
most.

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Best Regards,
Evelyn
Sally - 22 Aug 2007 19:41 GMT
Hi JJ....Your mother is so very lucky to have you! I'm a nurses' aide in a
facility that takes care of 32 Alzheimers residents. Thankfully, only 8 of
those residents have no family to visit them. I've seen how hard it is for
the families of these residents and my heart goes out to them every time
they end a visit.
Sally
> well yesterday I went to see mom for the first time in 9 days and I was
> scared. But thank GOD< mom seemed okay look so thin and depressed but
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> and I hope to be able to support others just like you have with me.
> JJ