Guest guest Posted January 1, 1970 Report Share Posted January 1, 1970 Dear Dennis, I was so moved by your post. It reminded me of so many things, like when my dad was forced to stop working in his mid '50's because of this disease. He took so much pride in his work. He was devastated, but also handled it with grace. Also, now that my dad is at peace, I love to play his favorite music. Music is so powerful, isn't it? Dennis, I don't think you can wear out a CD! Keep on playing it! Love, Reply-To: LBDcaregivers Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:23:12 -0000 To: LBDcaregivers Subject: What I feel Morning All, Donna, my heart grieves with your loss. I pray for you and your family that all is better now that your loved one is at peace in heaven. I have never belonged to a group, or an organization, or anything else that has brought out my feelings as this group has in the short period of time that I have belonged. When I read Donna's post, I cried as I think I feel what she has felt. My wife came into our computer room when I was reading Donna's post and saw what I was going through and respectfully turned around and walked out. Afterwards, when I explained what I had read, she understood and extended her condolences. When I read everyone's experiences and dealings it gives me the strength to endure what my outcome will be, for which I am greateful for. I share these ideals and feelings with my family which I truely believe helps them and I have all of you to thank for providing guidence and support. I want to share with you what I feel: Since the diagnosis of my fathers disease (LBD) in 1998 I have searched frantically for the meaning of life as it seemed so cruel and unjust and certainly unfair. I have not been able to locate the meaning of life, yet, but I have come to terms regarding my fathers condition and I accept what he's doing and why he is doing it. For my entire life (53 yrs) my father has always lead the way for us. He taught us social skills, he taught us love and respect, he taught to respect our elders as they have wisdom for us to draw on. He taught us right from wrong, and how to deal with lifes uncertainties and cruelities. When forced to retire in 1998 he was scared and angry, but he never complained and showed us how to adapt. Soon afterwards he showed us how to enjoy life and reap the rewards that are there for the taking. And now, in his current condition, he is teaching us how to pass on with dignity and I am convinced that he will enter heaven and will prepare a place for us, just as he has always has. His job on earth is done, for he has shown us everything there is to show, he has taught us and prepared us for all we will encounter. God I love that man! As we go through life, we collect data form many sources, from friends, from family, from school, from the media and so many more places. As we grow older we convert that data into knowledge, then again as we grow older the knowledge converts to wisdom. That is what my father has, wisdom. He was the most influential mentor I have ever known. Several years ago, Clapton released a song called " My Fathers Eyes " . It is a song that talks about going through life happy go luck without a care, then relizing that he needed the wisdom his father had, and how he retrieved that wisdom by looking into his fathers eyes. I listen to the song on my way to work, on the way home and most other times when I am alone in the car. I see my fathers eyes, and every time I listen to the song, it brings a tears to my eyes. But it's not tears of sorrow that I will soon lose my dad, it's tears of joy knowing that I will still have him, right here in my heart and mind. And he still there to answer my questions and help guide through life when I stumble for he has taught me everything I need to know. I don't know how many times you can play a CD on repeat, but I must be nearing the end, so I'll just buy another copy. Listen to the song if you can, it helps me a lot, and thanks for bearing with me as I ramble on with this long post. I wanted to write this for a while so thank you Sandie for reminding me to get my head out of my butt and do the things that are important to me, you have wisdom. Love ya....... Dennis from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 1970 Report Share Posted January 1, 1970 Dear Dennis, I was so moved by your post. It reminded me of so many things, like when my dad was forced to stop working in his mid '50's because of this disease. He took so much pride in his work. He was devastated, but also handled it with grace. Also, now that my dad is at peace, I love to play his favorite music. Music is so powerful, isn't it? Dennis, I don't think you can wear out a CD! Keep on playing it! Love, Reply-To: LBDcaregivers Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:23:12 -0000 To: LBDcaregivers Subject: What I feel Morning All, Donna, my heart grieves with your loss. I pray for you and your family that all is better now that your loved one is at peace in heaven. I have never belonged to a group, or an organization, or anything else that has brought out my feelings as this group has in the short period of time that I have belonged. When I read Donna's post, I cried as I think I feel what she has felt. My wife came into our computer room when I was reading Donna's post and saw what I was going through and respectfully turned around and walked out. Afterwards, when I explained what I had read, she understood and extended her condolences. When I read everyone's experiences and dealings it gives me the strength to endure what my outcome will be, for which I am greateful for. I share these ideals and feelings with my family which I truely believe helps them and I have all of you to thank for providing guidence and support. I want to share with you what I feel: Since the diagnosis of my fathers disease (LBD) in 1998 I have searched frantically for the meaning of life as it seemed so cruel and unjust and certainly unfair. I have not been able to locate the meaning of life, yet, but I have come to terms regarding my fathers condition and I accept what he's doing and why he is doing it. For my entire life (53 yrs) my father has always lead the way for us. He taught us social skills, he taught us love and respect, he taught to respect our elders as they have wisdom for us to draw on. He taught us right from wrong, and how to deal with lifes uncertainties and cruelities. When forced to retire in 1998 he was scared and angry, but he never complained and showed us how to adapt. Soon afterwards he showed us how to enjoy life and reap the rewards that are there for the taking. And now, in his current condition, he is teaching us how to pass on with dignity and I am convinced that he will enter heaven and will prepare a place for us, just as he has always has. His job on earth is done, for he has shown us everything there is to show, he has taught us and prepared us for all we will encounter. God I love that man! As we go through life, we collect data form many sources, from friends, from family, from school, from the media and so many more places. As we grow older we convert that data into knowledge, then again as we grow older the knowledge converts to wisdom. That is what my father has, wisdom. He was the most influential mentor I have ever known. Several years ago, Clapton released a song called " My Fathers Eyes " . It is a song that talks about going through life happy go luck without a care, then relizing that he needed the wisdom his father had, and how he retrieved that wisdom by looking into his fathers eyes. I listen to the song on my way to work, on the way home and most other times when I am alone in the car. I see my fathers eyes, and every time I listen to the song, it brings a tears to my eyes. But it's not tears of sorrow that I will soon lose my dad, it's tears of joy knowing that I will still have him, right here in my heart and mind. And he still there to answer my questions and help guide through life when I stumble for he has taught me everything I need to know. I don't know how many times you can play a CD on repeat, but I must be nearing the end, so I'll just buy another copy. Listen to the song if you can, it helps me a lot, and thanks for bearing with me as I ramble on with this long post. I wanted to write this for a while so thank you Sandie for reminding me to get my head out of my butt and do the things that are important to me, you have wisdom. Love ya....... Dennis from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 1970 Report Share Posted January 1, 1970 Dear Dennis, I was so moved by your post. It reminded me of so many things, like when my dad was forced to stop working in his mid '50's because of this disease. He took so much pride in his work. He was devastated, but also handled it with grace. Also, now that my dad is at peace, I love to play his favorite music. Music is so powerful, isn't it? Dennis, I don't think you can wear out a CD! Keep on playing it! Love, Reply-To: LBDcaregivers Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:23:12 -0000 To: LBDcaregivers Subject: What I feel Morning All, Donna, my heart grieves with your loss. I pray for you and your family that all is better now that your loved one is at peace in heaven. I have never belonged to a group, or an organization, or anything else that has brought out my feelings as this group has in the short period of time that I have belonged. When I read Donna's post, I cried as I think I feel what she has felt. My wife came into our computer room when I was reading Donna's post and saw what I was going through and respectfully turned around and walked out. Afterwards, when I explained what I had read, she understood and extended her condolences. When I read everyone's experiences and dealings it gives me the strength to endure what my outcome will be, for which I am greateful for. I share these ideals and feelings with my family which I truely believe helps them and I have all of you to thank for providing guidence and support. I want to share with you what I feel: Since the diagnosis of my fathers disease (LBD) in 1998 I have searched frantically for the meaning of life as it seemed so cruel and unjust and certainly unfair. I have not been able to locate the meaning of life, yet, but I have come to terms regarding my fathers condition and I accept what he's doing and why he is doing it. For my entire life (53 yrs) my father has always lead the way for us. He taught us social skills, he taught us love and respect, he taught to respect our elders as they have wisdom for us to draw on. He taught us right from wrong, and how to deal with lifes uncertainties and cruelities. When forced to retire in 1998 he was scared and angry, but he never complained and showed us how to adapt. Soon afterwards he showed us how to enjoy life and reap the rewards that are there for the taking. And now, in his current condition, he is teaching us how to pass on with dignity and I am convinced that he will enter heaven and will prepare a place for us, just as he has always has. His job on earth is done, for he has shown us everything there is to show, he has taught us and prepared us for all we will encounter. God I love that man! As we go through life, we collect data form many sources, from friends, from family, from school, from the media and so many more places. As we grow older we convert that data into knowledge, then again as we grow older the knowledge converts to wisdom. That is what my father has, wisdom. He was the most influential mentor I have ever known. Several years ago, Clapton released a song called " My Fathers Eyes " . It is a song that talks about going through life happy go luck without a care, then relizing that he needed the wisdom his father had, and how he retrieved that wisdom by looking into his fathers eyes. I listen to the song on my way to work, on the way home and most other times when I am alone in the car. I see my fathers eyes, and every time I listen to the song, it brings a tears to my eyes. But it's not tears of sorrow that I will soon lose my dad, it's tears of joy knowing that I will still have him, right here in my heart and mind. And he still there to answer my questions and help guide through life when I stumble for he has taught me everything I need to know. I don't know how many times you can play a CD on repeat, but I must be nearing the end, so I'll just buy another copy. Listen to the song if you can, it helps me a lot, and thanks for bearing with me as I ramble on with this long post. I wanted to write this for a while so thank you Sandie for reminding me to get my head out of my butt and do the things that are important to me, you have wisdom. Love ya....... Dennis from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Hi , Thank you for sharing your story, it's ironic that there are so many similarities in what we are going through with the path this disease follows and the reactions of the people in this group. I have always been moved by music, and even more so now. Something happens that I cannot explain other than it forces my mind to focus on my inner self, if that makes sense. Thanks, Dennis What I feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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