I wasn't ready for that.

[HemiDreams]

Got back from vacation today. Overall a great time but seeing my stepdad for the 1st time since the downturn was sobering. I don't want to bring anyone down but i wasn't ready to see that. [smilie=s: The last time i saw him we had a very lucid conversation about certain world events and such, he loved to talk about that stuff. Now he hardly knew who i was and can't walk or feed himself. It hit me hard. [smilie=c: I wasn't at all ready to see this vital, strong, very much in charge and always doing something kind of man so helpless. I saw him twice in the week i was home but had to tell my mom i couldn't go the 3rd time. I just couldn't handle it. She said she understood. I almost broke down both times i went. Not sure what kept me together. I guess i didn't want to lose it in front of him. When we'd leave he would try to go with us. That about killed me. I'll post about the more positive stuff in another thread. Thanks for listening.

Tim

 

[Stretch]

Im sorry to here that Tim. I kind of have an idea of what you are going through. My Grandmother has Alzheimer?s and she doesn?t remember what you told her 15 minutes ago but she remembers her child hood through about 5 years ago like it was yesterday. I always leave her house with mixed emotions sad and happy because I got to see her. I am fortunate enough to live about 20 minutes away from her. She always tells my Dad when Chrissie and I stop by so I at least know she remembers that and that makes us all fell good. It is very tough to see her slip away. Just remember the good times and be there for your mother, that will mean a lot to both of you.

 

[b-body-bob]

My grandmother in law died after having Alzheimer's for about 3 years, so I understand. She was the salt of the Earth, and then had to suffer that in her final years. It was heartbreaking. And that's all I've got to say about that. [smilie=s:

 

[XLR8R]

I am sorry Tim, it is very hard to see someone close to you who was so vibrant, slipping away in front of you.