My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

[Guest guest]

Katy, you are a doll. Thank you dear.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 7:32:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

launchbaugh@... writes:

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]

Thank you dear Norma. It would be nice if my care made me feel better, but

I have the flu, have tons of things to do, Call SS to inform them, call

for medicine, get pictures ready for the Service. Call a florist. Sign papers

in front of a Notary. Get a head stone, and one and on.

Don's cousin will be here from out of town, as well as my children. I sure

hope they don't expect me to put them up. Not with the way I feel. They

can have the house and I'll go to a Motel.

Love you and thanks again,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 7:57:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

Normal@... writes:

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]

Dear Imogene,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Don. Remember all the happy times with

love and a smile.

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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]

Dear Imogene,

I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your " Precious Texas Gentleman

Husband " .  I haven't been reading my email much lately so only saw this today.

 May God comfort you and give you peace and rest and I know he holding both you

and Don in his arms.  Holding you in the light.

Patti in OH, daughter of Pat  age 93 diagnosed with LBD fall of '09 and in a

memory care unit. 

[Guest guest]

Imogene, I surely hope there will be at least one person to help you with all of

this. Have you asked for assistance? It's too much for one person to handle.

Please take care of yourself. x, Norma

[Guest guest]

Hi dear Sandie, thank you darling for your expression of love, and your

commendation on our marriage. The clue to that is no matter how long you are

married show deep respect for each other, and lots of love. A sense of

humor doesn't hurt either.

Love you Dear and thanks for your letter,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 9:22:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

sanclown@... writes:

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

[Guest guest]

Dear , I have been answering letters as I have received them, but yours

will be out of turn as it is on the WEB. I am on " No Mail. "

I am having to cut my work load and stress level a lot, and will continue to be

on " No Mail " until I feel better.

But, dear you were not alone in being shocked. I always had the feeling things

would continue at least another two years, but they didn't. It looks as if LBD

grew in his brain faster than average. Well, a little. I know five to seven

years is average, But I didn't expect my precious man to go so early. I guess we

never do.

Thank you for your love and caring. The kind words are very consoling for

me.

Love you dear,

Imogene

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> Dear Imogene, i have just read your post about Don and am shocked....i'm so

very sorry and send you lots of love.

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> My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

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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 Dorene, Thank you for your kind letter. We had a very nice service

for Don today, and I know he is at peace. All the friends and family are

gone now, and I have time to say thank you for writing.

I thank you for saying that I was an inspiration to all of you. I have had

over a hundred letters saying the same thing, so that makes my heart

happy. I cried and bemoaned the problems some, especially toward the last

because I had a violent man many times all alone. But, I didn't make a practice

of finding fault with every little thing that went wrong. That is the course

of the disease. We roll with the punches or fall. If we can't do it then

it's time to find someone who can.

My darling was a true gentleman, and very tender to me, but he didn't

remain that way when that old LBD reared it's ugly head in him more than

average. After all he was in four NH and kicked out of three of them within two

weeks. The fifth was where he died.

But I did try to be positive with him and on the List, and encouraging to

others. I want others to benefit by positive talking and help rather than

finding fault. So, it has come back to me in the form of over a hundred of

you saying how you benefited from my help.

Thank you very much, Dorene,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 9:26:09 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

dmolise@... writes:

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]

Darling ,

I am getting around to thanking all of you for your wonderful expressions,

one at a time. I'll get there yet.

I love your ! She is darling. I am just sorry Posey is older and

can't really enjoy her to the full as she probably enjoyed you when you were a

baby. But, I know you have said she has her moments. Good!

Sunshine is wonderful so continue holding me there in the cyber world. I

can't go out in the sun right now because of the antibiotic I am taking for

my scrape with pneumonia. I am getting better.

It has been wonderful to see my children that live far away. One in NY,

and another

near the Texas border with Oklahoma. (The red River Valley)

I love you , and darling little ,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 9:37:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

wordsgirl@... writes:

ah, imogene -- i sit here today with the new baby and think of what it

means to be a family ---- and i think of you and your don. what a love

story. what an inspiration.

more later offline, sweetie. i owe you a bunch of emails. i've been

hectic getting used to the " mom " thing!

please know i'm holdng you and don both in the sunshine today -- and my

heart is feeling yours, dear sister of mine.

love

anna

[Guest guest]

Darling Elaine, Yes, we took a lot of steps together. He never forgot me,

and our love.

He fought LBD every step of the way, but finally had to slip away from me.

No woman ever had a finer love, and I will always cherish it.

Thanks for your love and support at this time.

Love a lot Elaine,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 9:56:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

el62671@... writes:

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.

[Guest guest]

Precious ,

I am doing that, and am loving him as always. I do feel sad and break down

and cry once in a while, but " Love endures all things, " and it will see my

through this.

Thank you for your kind letter. It makes me feel uplifted.

Love you dear,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/26/2010 12:53:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

michallemay@... writes:

Dear Imogene,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Don. Remember all the happy times

with love and a smile.

[Guest guest]

Dear, dear Patti,

Thank you so much for your comfort from God. We believed in a resurrection

and are sure it will take place. Don was my heart and soul and I do miss

him terribly, but time will make things feel less painful.

He knew I was there right up to the end. That was how strong his feelings

were for me. I held his hand and spoke words of love, and hope.

Thank you for caring and showing it, Patti,

Love,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/26/2010 1:05:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

pattimnelson@... writes:

Dear Imogene,

I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your " Precious Texas

Gentleman Husband " . I haven't been reading my email much lately so only saw

this

today. May God comfort you and give you peace and rest and I know he

holding both you and Don in his arms. Holding you in the light.

Patti in OH, daughter of Pat age 93 diagnosed with LBD fall of '09 and in

a memory care unit.

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I feel your love alright. Your letter radiates with it.

Yes, I am glad my darling " Papa Don, " as he was affectionately called by

my children, is no longer fighting the monster that was attacking his brain.

We never know what they are dealing with, so love with patience and

understanding can't be used too excessively. Sometimes we feel as if we are

doing

all the work and struggling, but we are not in their shoes. Our work

hasn't done us in, but it does end the lives of our beloved LBD patients.

I said, " Don and I loved to go out and " kick a rock. " An RN looked at me

and asked where is Kick a rock? I told her it was our expression of getting

outdoors and maybe look for arrow heads, or feed wild deer. Whatever was to

be enjoyed outdoors. Yes, we shared many wonderful days " Kicking a Rock. "

Love you,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/24/2010 7:44:41 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

ljrob09@... writes:

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

[Guest guest]

Dear Imogene, my heart is aching for you.. I know we all say that in the end it

is a blessing that our LO isn't suffering anymore but when we feel the pain of

their loss so deeply sometimes that thought isn't enough....Probably rather

stupidly i thought with the love both you and Don shared and the wonderful

marriage he would go on longer... I know you will have many wonderful memories

that when the time is right will be a blessing to you and i like to think that

there is another LDB community up there with all of them looking down on us and

keeping us safe.

with love

My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

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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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>

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so much, . I do, and will, have wonderful memories

of " Papa Don " so affectionately called by my chidren.Yes, I miss him sorely, but

the pain will lessen as time goes on.

I have never felt an ounce of relief that he is gone, or that I don't have to

care for him anymore, but do feel relief that my loved one is no longer

suffering. But, that relief is short lived in the face of missing him. I would

go through it all over again if I could if he didn't have to suffer.

What he went through is beyond our imagination. Our brians are mostly intact,

and we can't know what went on and how he suffered.

I am so glad I loved him, and showed him, every chance I got. That leaves a good

feeling.

Love a lot,

Imogene

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> > Dear Imogene, i have just read your post about Don and am shocked....i'm

so very sorry and send you lots of love.

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> > My Precious Texas Gentleman Husband

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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.

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> > Love you all,

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> > Imogene

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[Guest guest]

Imogene,

Please accept my belated condolences to you and your family on Don's passing. 

Over the past several years I've followed your story with its ups and downs as

you cared for your true Texas gentleman and I've admired your strength and

purpose.  You were Don's champion as we all strive to be for our loved ones. 

When I first found this list after my dad was diagnosed you were the first

person to respond to my post.  For that I am truly grateful.  I pray that God

will give you peace and rest and the knowledge that you did the very best that

you could for Don.

Dianne P, daughter of Bill, 85, when he won his battle with LBD on Jan. 23,

2009. 

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]

Robin, thank you. I thought I had answered all my mail, and I was running

through saved mail again, and found your letter.

That was very kind of you. Thanks again.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 10:27:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

rriddle@... writes:

Imogene,

My condolences on your loss of your beloved Don,

Robin

[Guest guest]

My dearest ,

I thought sure I had covered all my mail and was running back through the

saved mail and came across yours. I sure am sorry for overlooking it.

You have always been a sweetheart, and I really do appreciate it.

Yes, no man could have ever loved a woman more than Don loved me, and I

felt the same way. We had forty beautiful years together, and I will always

cherish them.

Love is a very strong tool for healing. It brings peace and tenderness.

So, I know I'll feel better in time.

I have been going through guilt, pain, anger (at his cousin, she wouldn't

come to the service because she had no dog sitter) and the whole emotional

tumble. But, I feel I am getting over most of it now, and peace is

beginning to find me a little more often.

Thank you dear for your loving expressions to me.

Love you as always,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 10:44:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

stim@... writes:

Oh Dear Imogene,

I am very saddened at your shocking news. Yes, Don is done with his

suffering and that is the best way to absorb your loss. We can be relieved for

him but at the same time so very sad for you. Your love and caring for

each other has been a true inspiration. I know your love for him will

continue and you will gain strength from that love, memories and family. I am

so

very sorry.

Love and hugs to you.

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I am catching up on my mail, and found yours as I have a couple of others.

I am sorry for missing it.

As I have always said, " Love endures all things, " and it will get me

through this.

I feel that I am settling down a little more now. Maybe some. I have my

moments, but not as often as at first.

Thank you dear for you sweet letter.

Love so much,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 11:01:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

wtheri1022@... writes:

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

[Guest guest]

Hi dear Meggy,

Thanks for being kind at this time. I will get over all of it in time,

because love is an excellent healing balm.

Love you too,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 11:24:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

megray55@... writes:

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

[Guest guest]

Dear Sheila, You have a very loving and tender heart. I will be alright.

I'm growing up after all this. I am beginning to think a person can stand a

whole lot more than they think.

Thank you dear girl,

Love too,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 12:36:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

gfam77@... writes:

Oh, Imogene,

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

Sheila in IN

[Guest guest]

Dear Barbara,

You are an Angel. Thank you dear for your kind condolences.

I read all of them before, but saved them, and couldn't get around to

answering.

Thanks again,

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 7:20:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

barbara_austen@... writes:

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.

[Guest guest]

Dearest June,

You have been there so you understand, too. Thank you for your love and

kindness.

Yes, it was a terrible journey, but you know what? I am going to pull out

of it, too, just like you did.

Thanks dear lady,

Love so much,

Imogene

In a message dated 4/23/2010 9:07:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

jchristensen1953@... writes:

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.