update on Mike

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update on Mike

Post by DoriC » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:34 am

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

Post by ems » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:40 am

Sending warm hugs for you both.
If only the folks with sawdust for brains were as sweet and obliging and innocent as The Scarecrow! ~a friend~

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Re: update on Mike

Post by Madalot » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:45 am

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

Post by Pugsy » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:49 am

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.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by BlackSpinner » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:01 am

Hugs Dori. {{{{}}}}

I am glad you have a live in caregiver, it helps a lot.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by 49er » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:03 am

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.
I am so so sorry Dorri. Hugs to you both.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by Hawthorne » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:23 am

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.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:29 am

I am so sorry, Dori.
Here's a big wet frog hug.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by Wulfman... » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:51 am

Hi Dori.

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that news. You already know how much I care about your two.

Hugs,

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Re: update on Mike

Post by kaiasgram » Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:08 pm

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

Post by McSleepy » Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:29 pm

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

Post by The Choker » Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:45 pm

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

Post by herefishy » Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:28 pm

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

Post by Pad A Cheek » Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:33 pm

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.

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Re: update on Mike

Post by Sheriff Buford » Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:40 pm

Best regards to you Dori... I will offer tomorrow's Mass for Mike and say special prayers for him.

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