update on Mike
update on Mike
No good news to report. Mike is declining pretty rapidly and his dementia is very sad to watch. I have good live in care so I'll keep going this way as long as possible. Thank you to all my friends here some anonymously who have come to my aid. You have helped alot.
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Re: update on Mike
Sending warm hugs for you both.
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Re: update on Mike
Thanks for taking the time to check in, Dori. I wish the news was better. Sending you and Mike hugs and good thoughts.
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Re: update on Mike
Sending you a big hug Dori.
It's so hard to watch our loved ones have this happen to them.
Sending you a little prayer for strength.
We love you and Mike.
It's so hard to watch our loved ones have this happen to them.
Sending you a little prayer for strength.
We love you and Mike.
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Re: update on Mike
Hugs Dori. {{{{}}}}
I am glad you have a live in caregiver, it helps a lot.
I am glad you have a live in caregiver, it helps a lot.
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Re: update on Mike
I am so so sorry Dorri. Hugs to you both.DoriC wrote:No good news to report. Mike is declining pretty rapidly and his dementia is very sad to watch. I have good live in care so I'll keep going this way as long as possible. Thank you to all my friends here some anonymously who have come to my aid. You have helped alot.
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Re: update on Mike
So sorry to hear that Dori! I am so thankful that you have a good live in caregiver so that it doesn't all fall to you.
PLEASE take care of yourself. I think of you every day and wish you well.
PLEASE take care of yourself. I think of you every day and wish you well.
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Re: update on Mike
I am so sorry, Dori.
Here's a big wet frog hug.
Here's a big wet frog hug.
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Re: update on Mike
Hi Dori.
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that news. You already know how much I care about your two.
Hugs,
Den
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Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that news. You already know how much I care about your two.
Hugs,
Den
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Re: update on Mike
Wishing you peace and strength, Dori. Your big cyber family out here loves you and continues to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Re: update on Mike
Dori, you have been an inspiration to many of us: your strength, undying love and endless caring for Mike, your calm but determined demeanor in the face of major adversity. Please, take care of yourself at this time - you need it as much as anybody. And, as always, if you feel there is anything we can do, just let us know and we'll do our best to help. As for Mike, it is not given to us to know but, just in case, go to him and tell him: "you know, there are a lot of people out there who don't know you but they love you, nonetheless, and are with you on this journey", because we have seen and felt your love, Dori, and we can't help but feel the same way!
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Re: update on Mike
So sorry. Intellectually we all know we are frail and here only temporarily. But at some point it becomes difficult to actually experience.
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Re: update on Mike
Thanks so much for the update, we worry, but hate to ask. So sorry to hear the sad news.
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Re: update on Mike
Dori,
Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We are with you and Mike in prayers and virtual hugs as much as possible. Know that you are a very special woman to make all the tough decisions for him and his care. This is not the easy part of being married, but it is one of the most important. Knowing that your life partner is there with you holding your hand and praying for your comfort and peace day in and day out, is huge. Mike is a very lucky guy.
Much love from us to you both.
Karen
Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We are with you and Mike in prayers and virtual hugs as much as possible. Know that you are a very special woman to make all the tough decisions for him and his care. This is not the easy part of being married, but it is one of the most important. Knowing that your life partner is there with you holding your hand and praying for your comfort and peace day in and day out, is huge. Mike is a very lucky guy.
Much love from us to you both.
Karen
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Re: update on Mike
Best regards to you Dori... I will offer tomorrow's Mass for Mike and say special prayers for him.
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