Re: Donna---Courage----Sandie

[Guest guest]

Isn't it amazing Sandie. We thought we had lost our dad forever.

After 8 months when he started speaking, we couldn't believe it. I

do cherish every moment I have with my dad. He is still in there.

He isn't quite able to do the same things he used to or communicate

as good but, he is still there. My dad was already on the Exelon.

It was when they started the Sinemet that we noticed the

difference. Funny how the meds effect people so differently. I am

glad you are having fond memories of your father. I am also glad

that you are willing to come on here and continue sharing with us.

I came later and would never have had the opportunity to meet you!

Your father sounds like he was an amazing man!

Donna L. Caregiver for my father , soon to be 77. Dx: LBD 8/03

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> This very same thing happened to my dad...he was mute for so very

long. Then in January (or early February) we started Exelon.

Within a couple weeks my dad was clear again. His big blue eyes

were not cloudy and shown brightly. He answered when I asked him

questions and was more able to follow directions.

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> And...he talked about things he and I did the previous summer. He

said things like: " Remember when you used to take me outside to

feed the birds " and " I remember your truck, show me your truck " I

even tried faking him out by showing him someone else's truck,

didn't work!! He knew the difference. Also, I was so used to

saying my goodbyes while he was silent. Now, when I said goodbye, I

love you, he said I love you back and would tell me he would walk me

to the door. I almost fell off my feet several times.

>

> I know these times were given as gifts from the Heavens above.

More Godincidences than I thought would ever be allowed.

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> Do cherish these times. Store them in your heart and memory

forever. Listen with your heart.

>

> Blessings-

> Fondly remembering my dad's voice and the clarity we were given-

> Sandie