tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post6865769523416147778..comments2023-09-17T05:39:23.652-07:00Comments on Tea Leaves: ElaineLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-17113942152896632402014-02-14T06:07:30.520-08:002014-02-14T06:07:30.520-08:00Elaine I'd love to use this post in the next i...Elaine I'd love to use this post in the next issue of The Woven Tale Press. I love and remember well the posts on your mother. There was one about a doll, wasn't there? I was looking for that one…anyway, email me at editor@thewoventalepress.net referencing this url and the other one if I'm remembering right…<br />Thx SandraSandra Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191775335774130719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-136995965405663662012-01-18T08:38:15.887-08:002012-01-18T08:38:15.887-08:00Watching our parents deteriorate mentally and phys...Watching our parents deteriorate mentally and physically is one of the hardest things in life. Even so, I would welcome my parents back to life if I could. May God bless your Mom and Fran.Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-8154724887807596352012-01-17T21:58:06.880-08:002012-01-17T21:58:06.880-08:00The stage that Fran is in now is just the worst. A...The stage that Fran is in now is just the worst. As bad as this might sound, there is a certain blessing when the disease progresses to relieve the 'knowing.' I'm not sure how to say that without it sounding awful and I know I botched it, but I'm sure you know what I mean. <br /><br />I'm so sorry you and your family have been touched by this painful situation. It's a rough road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-76510663611381486582012-01-17T18:49:07.788-08:002012-01-17T18:49:07.788-08:00the conversation you conveyed seemed very lively.(...the conversation you conveyed seemed very lively.(probably for you and your husband mostly, i am sure). your story is so interesting, and endearing. it is unfortunate that your mom and fran were not able to remember. what fun that would have been for them.<br /><br /> great photos too.danneromerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268830006681589842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-54095745281270368572012-01-17T17:42:44.410-08:002012-01-17T17:42:44.410-08:00This is a very touching moment to share with us. Y...This is a very touching moment to share with us. Your mother looks like a sweet woman, with many memories to sift through. Maybe they will pick up the conversation again another time.<br /><br />I worked for a retirement community for several years, and as Amy said "bittersweet" is a good word to describe some of the moments. Though I recall so many more that were wonderful, with each of them. I recall the silence at one table during meals, and it wasn't because either had dementia, but rather because one was hard of hearing, and the other nearly blind. They did eventually find a way to communicate though, and became good friends. Ya just never know:-)k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-77765403728196358422012-01-17T17:40:52.200-08:002012-01-17T17:40:52.200-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-89811917887501916232012-01-17T16:08:54.363-08:002012-01-17T16:08:54.363-08:00Yes, so true, Jo. Thanks for your message.Yes, so true, Jo. Thanks for your message.ElaineLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-25783865092307535972012-01-17T16:08:08.001-08:002012-01-17T16:08:08.001-08:00Thank you, Linda. It has been very hard, especiall...Thank you, Linda. It has been very hard, especially before assisted living, when I was her primary caregiver. It was heartbreaking to hear her keep asking me what was wrong with her, why she couldn't remember anything. I'm truly thankful that she's much more content now. Thanks for reading.ElaineLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-25581218879898078662012-01-17T15:39:21.628-08:002012-01-17T15:39:21.628-08:00How very bittersweet - for all of you Elaine. I&#...How very bittersweet - for all of you Elaine. I'd like to think your conversation with both of them stirred memories though of pleasant times time that has possibly lingered with them throughout the day, even if only for fleeting moments.Amy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613446967051981724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-6151811616574514282012-01-17T14:36:50.333-08:002012-01-17T14:36:50.333-08:00My husband and I spent a lot of time visiting his ...My husband and I spent a lot of time visiting his mother in senior living, and oh the conversations. Even in the midst of the depression and dementia there is a touch of magic in the conversations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-61194796550542844592012-01-17T10:00:03.678-08:002012-01-17T10:00:03.678-08:00How sad and how true. This is a lovely post and a...How sad and how true. This is a lovely post and a reminder to us all, we only have now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8411269347100258466.post-55965007680515505902012-01-17T09:53:24.333-08:002012-01-17T09:53:24.333-08:00What a coincidence! I'm so sorry to hear about...What a coincidence! I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's dementia. I'm sure it must be hard for you too. My guess is they probably knew some of the same people. Very nice post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com