Re: Digest Number 6866

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Courage:  I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing, but it has been a long

time for her to suffer.  May you find peace that she is free of LBD.

 

June Christensen

From: " LBDcaregivers " <LBDcaregivers >

To: LBDcaregivers

Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:35 AM

Subject: Digest Number 6866

A group to provide support and information for Lewy Body Dementia caregivers

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly - Courage From: Elaine Elliott

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly. From: Marcia Bosack

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly. From: Unger

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly. From: Judy Strauss

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly. From: hgm54

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly/ From: stimtimminss

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Fwd: ScienceDaily: Dementia News From: Mayhew

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My mom, Olivia, passed away From: gaat

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: Judy Strauss

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: dawgg4456

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: gary dale

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: rriddle_travel

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: Sherry UpNorth

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: hgm54

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: patti nelson

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: nandelfisch

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: Marcia Bosack

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Re: My mom, Olivia, passed away From: Mayhew

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Re: Mom is doing very poorly - Courage

Posted by: " Elaine Elliott " eelliott@...   elaine.elliott49

Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:54 am (PST)

Dear Courage

You are coming to the end of a terrible journey but as you can see from all

the posts, your friends here in the Group are walking with you in spirit and

with love.

You were such a source of wisdom, experience and encouragement when I was

walking the journey with my dear Jim. This time last year I was in exactly

the same position as you are now.

I am so glad you have had the chance to say your goodbyes and to tell your

mum all those important things. Her death will happen at the right time for

you all. I say this remembering that it was when my Jim went into a coma,

and I came home from the hospital, sleep deprived and wanting a bit of a

sleep, after being with him 24/7 for the previous week, that he died -

twenty minutes after I walked in the door. Although I had hoped to be with

him at the very end, I had to accept that he didn't want this and that his

death had happened at the right time.

Please do not forget that you have done everything for your mother, and that

you can comfort yourself with this knowledge. I remember sharing with you a

couple of years ago, the quote that matches your beautiful name. Your mother

certainly blessed you, and also blessed herself, when she gave you your name

which sums up why you have done everything so amazingly for your mother. I

salute your courage and strength. Hang in there! I hope you feel refreshed

after your shower .... and remember ....

" Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the

end of the day that says 'I'll try again tomorrow'. " [ Ann Radmacher].

Elaine from Sydney Australia

Carer for four years for husband Jim who died peacefully in hospital on 12th

February 2011.

Brain analysis, as a result of brain donation, has now confirmed the

diagnosis of Diffuse Lewy Body Disease