My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

[Guest guest]

Imogene - please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers today. I'm so sorry

for your loss. We all know how this journey ends, but who can ever be 'ready' -

no one can. Don is with you in spirit every second of every day now. He THANKS

you for all that you did. You were a wonderful wife who was there for him

through thick & thin. You must be so wiped out. Please take time for yourself

and REST. We love you Imogene! We're here for you!

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> Dear friends,

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> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

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> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

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> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Imogene -

Words cannot express how my heart is aching for you. Know you have many thoughts

and prayers going up on your behalf. You can rest assured that you and Don

fought the good fight. May he rest in peace.

In God's Love, Katy

[Guest guest]

My dear Imogene: I was shocked to read your post this morning and very

saddened. The two of you were a very special couple. But I know how much of a

struggle it became for both of you, and your precious Texas gentleman would

never have wanted you to continue to go through the unbelievably stressful

days/weeks/months. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Don is now at peace and

you can put all of your loving energy into taking care of yourself. You deserve

your wonderful care. With hugs and peace, Norma

[Guest guest]

Imogene, I am sending love and wishes for peace and comfort. I am sad with

you.

Lorraine

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

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> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene

I am so so sorry for your loss,I know you will miss him terribly,rest now he

is pain free and watching over you from above

Heidi Keitz

My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Oh my Dearest Imogene! I am so very sorry! I'm not even sure what to say!

This has hit me in a very deep way! Perhaps because I feel, not as if we are

`like' family, but because I feel that you ARE part of my family........if that

makes any sense??? It might not be much consolation, but at least the

suffering has ended! This horrendous disease robs our precious loved ones of

who they really are and it's so UNFAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is happy now that

he is free. I know this because my Daddy has come to me in my dreams and has

shown me how happy he is again!

I pray that God gives you much strength as you grieve. You were an exceptional

wife and Don appreciates everything you have done for him!

Thank you for being a pillar of strength for us too! God bless you. Please

call if you ever need to talk, okay? ()

I love you! Sending you BIG HEARTFELT HUGS!!!!!!

from NYC

Daughter of Celestino (Tino) Suarez

Misdiagnosed for years. Diagnosed with LBD March 2009, but we now know he's had

it for at least 4-5 years.

God called him home on October 27, 2009. Rest in peace, Daddy.

(January 29, 1930 - October 27, 2009)

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Imogene,

I am so sorry to hear about Don passing.  The last few months have really been

hard on you both. Take care of yourself and know that you have a lot of friends

here to comfort you.

Kathy from MN

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To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 1:00:53 AM

Subject: My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

 

Dear friends,

I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

tomorrow.

My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

Love you all,

Imogene

[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene-

I was shocked to read your post this morning and am saddened. You and Don's

love for one another has been an inspiration and a fine example for the rest of

us that are married. Please accept deepest condolences for Don's passing. My

heart goes out to you and prayers will continue to go up.

Big supportive hugs-

Sandie and

Des Moines, IA

dad, Merle, passed from LBD, 9-20-02, age 65

mum, Jo, (New Zealand) passed from LBD 4-29-07, age 78

----- My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:00:53 EDT

Dear friends,

I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

tomorrow.

My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

Love you all,

Imogene

[Guest guest]

Oh my Dearest Imogene! I am so very sorry! I'm not even sure what to say!

This has hit me in a very deep way! Perhaps because I feel, not as if we are

`like' family, but because I feel that you ARE part of my family.........if that

makes any sense??? It might not be much consolation, but at least the

suffering has ended! This horrendous disease robs our precious loved ones of

who they really are and it's so UNFAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is happy now that

he is free. I know this because my Daddy has come to me in my dreams and has

shown me how happy he is again!

I pray that God gives you much strength as you grieve. You were an exceptional

wife and Don appreciates everything you have done for him!

Thank you for being a pillar of strength for us too! God bless you. Please

call if you ever need to talk, okay? ()

I love you! Sending you BIG HEARTFELT HUGS!!!!!!

from NYC

Daughter of Celestino (Tino) Suarez

Misdiagnosed for years. Diagnosed with LBD March 2009, but we now know he's had

it for at least 4-5 years.

God called him home on October 27, 2009. Rest in peace, Daddy.

(January 29, 1930 - October 27, 2009)

>

> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene,

I am so sorry that Don had to go, but I am happy for you both that his suffering

is over. I imagine him watching over you now, your roles have been reversed. I

believe that he'll want you to take the very best care of yourself that you can.

You took the very best care of Don that you could, you were an inspiration to

all of us. He was a lucky man to have you as his wife.

Wishing you peace,

Dorene

[Guest guest]

Imogene,

My condolences on your loss of your beloved Don,

Robin

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene, I am so sorry to hear this. Please be assured that your

" Precious Texas Husband " also had a " Precious Wife " , that was with him every

step of the way. With sympathy and love. Elaine from Michigan.

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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>

>

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[Guest guest]

Dearest Imogene

I have been away from the group for awhile. I needed a break as I think I was

sinking into a black hole. I kept all the posts and would read them on occasion.

In the last month I have been reading all the current posts mostly in an effort

to catch up with your situation. Today I read that your darling Don passed away.

I am so sorry. I know you have been through the mill with this disease and all

that it brings to our lives. It is sad I know but Don is free at last and you

can rest and reflect on the wonderful life that you had with him before he got

sick. You are so remarkable, strong and loving, an inspiration to many. Please

take care of yourself now.

Love

T & mom Ginny age 87, dx 2006

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[Guest guest]

Imogene

My heart goes out to you. You have been a fighter just like your Don.

May he rest in peace. Please take care of yourself and let lean on others

during this time.

Meggy

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To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 7:26:21 AM

Subject: My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

Imogene -

Words cannot express how my heart is aching for you. Know you have many thoughts

and prayers going up on your behalf. You can rest assured that you and Don

fought the good fight. May he rest in peace.

In God's Love, Katy

[Guest guest]

Oh, Imogene,

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I'm crying with you as I pray for you.

Sheila in IN

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

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>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Imogene,

I'm sad and relieved for you... Sad because Don is no longer here.. but

relieved that he suffers no more and that you can now rest from being a

caregiving spouse.. There is lesson in all that happens to us.. we may not

understand it now but God reveals it to us in his time...

It is my prayer that you receive comfort during this time of transitionand that

you have more sunny days ahead...

Hugs,

joelyn

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> > Dear friends,

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> > I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> > tomorrow.

> >

> > My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> > Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

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> > Love you all,

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> > Imogene

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[Guest guest]

A group to provide support and information for

Lewy Body Dementia caregivers

Dearest Imogene,

I am so sorry to hear that Don is gone, and so

grateful that he is at peace. Thank you for

sharing him with us.

Please rest, and heal and breathe.

With love,

Deb (57)

Husband (80) diagnosed with LBD, 2009,

probable Alzheimers 2010 after many years of

showing increasing symptoms.

Dear friends,

I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so

that I can sleep in

tomorrow.

My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight.

He passed at 10PM.

Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

Love you all,

Imogene

[Guest guest]

Imogene: Believe me when I say " I know how you feel " . It is such a terrible

loss, yet such a relief--to know that he suffers no longer, that he is in a

better place and that you can take care of yourself. The next few weeks will

not be easy but they will pass by and then you can concentrate on yourself

and your status. Please know that we all continue to pray for you and for

his soul, though I am sure there is no worry there. God Bless you, sweet

lady. Hugs & Love, Leona

Leona: Caregiver for husband Ray, age 68, diagnosed 2/04 with Parkinson's

Disease. Changed doctors, diagnosed 6/06 with LBD.

Almost continual downhill slide no matter what drugs we try. 5/2/08 Ray was

placed in Sunrise Nursing Home in Oswego, NY, 1 hour from home. So far, so

good! Hardest thing I have ever done in my life, however. 3/19/09

transferred to Samaritan Keep NH in Watertown, NY closer to home. He passed

peacefully at 5:18 am on April 14, 2009. I am handling it OK.

'Love is not finding someone to live with; it's finding someone you don't

want to live without.'

[Guest guest]

Imogene,

 

How sad about Don, but your realize the real Don had left a long time ago. This

will be a difficult time for you, since you have devoted so much time and love

to Don.  Please take care of yourself--you deserve it. If there are angels in

the world, you are one of them!

 

Barbara

Caretaker for mom Betsy, diagnosed in 2007.

Subject: My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

To: LBDcaregivers

Date: Friday, April 23, 2010, 2:00 AM

Dear friends,

I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that  I can sleep in

tomorrow.

My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He  passed at 10PM.

Hospice got there later and called it  11:30.

Love you all,

Imogene

[Guest guest]

I just read your note, dear Imogene. We both know where Don is and Who he is

with, and he is dancing with the Lord he served. I am so very saddened for

you tonight, for the hole that is in your life...you have been, and continue

to be, such an inspiration and example of love and grace and the meaning of

marriage. No man could have a better wife, or a better caregiver, than you

have been. God bless you...

His,

Sherry s

www.owly.net

daughter of , (mis?)diagnosed with AD in 2005, diagnosed with LBD March

2008; in a NH, taking Aricept/Namenda, Seroquel, and Effexor for depression.

----- Original Message -----

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

[Guest guest]

Imogene: So sorry to hear about Don's passing but know that he is now at peace.

It has been a long, hard journey, and it is now time to rest yourself. June

Christensen.

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> > Dear friends,

> >

> > I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> > tomorrow.

> >

> > My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> > Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

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> > Love you all,

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> > Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene,

My thoughts are with you and Don. May you find comfort in memories of the love

you shared and peace in knowing that you have paved his journey through the land

of LBD with love, caring and compassion. Thank you for sharing your life with

us. Your gentleness and caring has touched me. I'm sad for your loss, but glad

that Don no longer has to fight the battle. This is such a difficult, cruel

disease but you have shown us how to deal with it the best you can.

May you feel the love of those who care for you. You are very special.

Bless you.

, daughter of Bill

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> Dear friends,

>

> I am taking a moment to write to you tonight, so that I can sleep in

> tomorrow.

>

> My beloved Don is done with his suffering tonight. He passed at 10PM.

> Hospice got there later and called it 11:30.

>

> Love you all,

>

> Imogene

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Joan,

This is the first of about 50 Emails I want to write to everyone of you

that shared your heart with me at this time. It all seems surreal at times.

Other times I see his face and I bawl again.

Thank you so much, Joan, for your comfort.

Love you

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 1:14:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

joan_croft@... writes:

Dear Imogene,

Bittersweet, I know.

Don is at peace...Don is whole again.

Take care of yourself through the next few days...accept what help you can

from those that want to help.

Then...concentrate on your health...don't let it get out of control.

After caregiving so long, you will probably notice more the toll that your

body and health has taken.

Hugs and prayers,

Joan

[Guest guest]

Dear Sharon,

Thank you dear girl for reaching out to me. That is so loving and I do

appreciate it.

I hope you are taking care of yourself. I think of you often and feel

relief when I see you on the List.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 3:01:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

ladyandhertramp@... writes:

imogene,

i am soooo sorry for your loss of your precoius texas gentleman don, i

know you were concerned about him adn he has tried your patience, lately, he

is no longer suffering adn now you can concentrate on your health, you know

that is what he would want you to do,

please stay with us and post as you feel you can, we are here for you

still. take care and hugs. sharon and donnie

I am the daughter of Leonard whom was diagnosed in May 2004 and he died

of complicatons *blood pressure started dropping and wouldn't recover* on

Sept 25, 2005. He had bad case of Dr Jekyl/Mr Hyde scenarios. He was showing

hallucinations and falling issues since prior to 1994. We moved in to take

care of him Jan 19, 2003 and still live in his house. And in feb 2009, i

have been diagonosed with 99% probability of lbd. Hoping that a cure or

treatment will be found before it's too late for me.

[Guest guest]

Dearest Helene,

I don't know about the incredible part. I don't feel a bit incredible.

But, I thank you because all you say comes from the heart.

Love you very much,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 6:07:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

hgm54@... writes:

My dear Imogene,

There are no words. I send you my deepest sympathy, love and many hugs.

Don was lucky to be married to such an incredible woman.

Sending love from NY,

Helene