Shari

@Isaiah6_8sendme @Squill_Mama Thank you. ♥️

@Sandshil76 @Squill_Mama Praying for you. I understand completely.

I never dreamed how hard it would be to take care of a dementia patient. It breaks my heart that my mom has lost so much of who she was. May God give me strength as I care for her, and may He cover us both with mercy and grace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@Zoc57 Thank you, and may God bless you. ♥️🙏

@Sandshil76 So sorry . My mom had early onset. I was trying to take care of her and a 6 year old boy. It’s very hard and isolating.

@SLMcEvil We watch Hallmark movies together and it calms her and we can actually talk about them. It gives me joy. ♥️

@Sandshil76 I pray you find joy and comfort in the little things as you care for her, such as a smile you recognize, the soft feel of her face, or her enjoyment of a favorite food or beverage.

@ladu33471 Thank you. ♥️♥️

Remember to take care of yourself as well. There are respite services in almost every community investigate them. This path is one of the most difficult you will ever walk. It is coming on spring & summer go on a picnic in the park. If your mother is still mobile take her with you, talk about things in the distant past, those memories seems to stay with them. When I worked with dementia patients that would not eat I would take them to the garden area where we talked about whatever, we ate they still comprehended that someone cares. Many 🙏🙏 on your diffcult journey that you are walking.

@WilkCathy I’m so very sorry. May God bless you for all that you did to care for her. I feel the same—I don’t want my mom in a care home. I too have asked the Lord to give her mercy and take her home soon. ♥️♥️☹️

My husband and I took care of his mom for three years after her dementia diagnosis. It was one of the hardest things we ever did. But we loved her too much to put her in a home. The paranoia and night terrors were just awful. We actually prayed for God to take her because watching her drift farther and farther away from us was unbearable. She became so angry and lashed out. The only person she trusted was our son, her only grandchild who spent time with her regularly. All that being said, I wish she was still here because we miss her so terribly. Praying for God to give you strength and patience for your journey. 🙏🏻

@CallieS56554616 I’m so very sorry. Thank you and may God bless you for all you did for them. ♥️🙏🏼

Shari, both my parents suffered from dementia/Alzheimer’s. I took care of both of them until hospice care was necessary. With my dad, I had 24 hour care for about nine months before he was put in hospice, while with my mom I didn’t have close to that much help. Even with that, caring for them was awful and tore me apart. You see the person before you that you loved so, become a shell. It destroys you. Prayers for you during the difficult time. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.

When I posted this morning I thought that one or two people might see it. Instead I have been overwhelmed with an outpouring of love. I have literally been in grateful tears all evening. Thank you to my wonderful X family. Love you! ♥️♥️

@AirMan1979 @Petzaman728 I’m so sorry. May God give you grace as you walk this path. ♥️🙏🏼

@Sandshil76 @Petzaman728 My wife was just diagnosed. I’m spending as much quality time with her as possible.

@Nekrasova0128 ♥️♥️

@Sandshil76 Oh, honey. Find yourself a caregiver group now. It’s the hardest thing you’ll ever go through.

@H_E_Forrester Amen. 🙏🏼 ♥️

@Sandshil76 Amen, Sister. May God grant us and to everyone in this situation strength and patience, Amen 🙏

@CatAkin5304 Thank you, and may God bless you as you find your way back. ♥️🙏🏼

@Sandshil76 You don't realize how much of yourself is being lost, right now. You will understand when she's gone. It's been 5 years since mom died, and I'm still trying to find who I used to be. But, it was worth it. I pray for your peace and for you to have a helper.

@JenDinnj May God bless you and give you strength. ♥️

@Sandshil76 Going through this with my Mom as well. Remember to take care of yourself too.

@Ebbie228228 Thank you. ♥️

@Sandshil76 My prayers are with you both. For me, I am not going through this or putting my family through this. Should I ever be this way, I want to die with dignity and not be a burden and linger on for years.

@justanurse32357 Wonderful advice, and thank you! 🙏🏼 ♥️

@Sandshil76 God bless Sheri and her mom. Let Sheri enjoy every moment she has left with mom. Take pics of the 2 of you that you'll have after she is gone. Record her voice on your phone for later.

@PWoolweaver Thank you. ♥️

@Sandshil76 Yes, been there, done that. No one understands what you go through. You're a good person.

@Mnbl1992 I’m so sorry and bless you for being a good wife. ♥️♥️

@Sandshil76 It is hard. My husband has dementia and I see him slipping away. Bless you for being a good daughter.

@MiraclesTampa Thank you! ♥️

@Sandshil76 I’m sorry and it seems way too prevalent these days. I wish you well and seek comfort in caregivers and professionals who have tips for dealing with irrational behavior, it’s hard and you will find your way. 🙏

@anthem_american May God bless you! My mom just turned 93. I have taken care of her for 8 years now, but only the last couple have been really hard. It is only by God’s grace that I make it through each day. Prayers for you too. ♥️🙏🏼

I can completely relate! I take care of my mother who suffers from dementia as well. It is very hard she will be 90 in just a couple months. I have been taking care of her now for the past 4 1/2 years. Pray for strength everyday both mentally and physically. She has taken a few falls and it is hard for me to lift her as I have several herniated Thoracic disks. By Gods Grace we make it. Prayers for you and your mother from someone who can 100% relate. 💕

@sodagrrl Thank you. 🙏🏼 ♥️

@Sandshil76 My heart goes out to you.

@Deborah195663 ♥️

@Sandshil76 It’s never easy, you Won’t Regret it!