Re: tREV, NANCY, FLORRIE frrom sharon m

July 23, 2005

Sharon, thank you for your words of wisdom re: taking care of yourself. It's

been very difficult for me to think of myself right now because of my husband's

needs. But, I have decided that I need to start taking care of me. I am going

to CA for a week, the end of August with my daughter. Hubby will be placed in

respite care for 6 days while I am gone. That was a tough decision to make on my

part! But, one I knew had to be made for my own health.

Thank you again for your words of wisdom.

Hugs -

My how time flies.

Hi there Friends,

I was just trying to think when I sent you a note last. I've been attempting

to post weekly but somehow I know I miss my deadline at times, perhaps more

than I remember. Time just escapes me.

You are our friends and friendship is a two way relationship.We need to hear

from each other. Relationships are so important to both Sharon and me. Friends

are treasures. Some of you, we've known for years and other's are more recent

relationships. Many of you we have yet to meet and we are eager to get to

know you. Then there are those who just have disappeared from sight. Although

I

am forgetful, some of those who have disappeared had become a big part of our

hearts and we wonder often how they are doing. I know for those of us with

dementia, changes come quickly and stages increase rapidly and there are times

when communication is no longer possible.That's why I wish our support groups

would choose a particular individual to be responsible for reporting on these

friends in particular with full detail. Also with information on how we can

keep

connected with them for support. I'm sure they can use it even now, more than

ever. I guess I won't volunteer because I'm sort of lost in my own dementia

much of the time. Follow through is not always going to happen, no matter how

good my intentions are but perhaps there is someone who would take this on as

a

regular responsibility. I know we would appreciate it and I'm sure they would

too.

Just some thoughts from me to you. I hope this finds you maintaining the best

you can. I know it's not easy at all. It sure isn't for us but somehow, we

make it. I guess we each survive in our own unique way. Life is possible after

diagnoses. Our lives show it each and every day. We need each other more now

than ever.

Chip Gerber

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