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Farewell Ms. Fran

My mom passed today on her 87th birthday. Finally, we are both released from this Alzheimer’s prison.

Thank you all for your support. I feel a bit shell-shocked and sad, but am so happy that she is soaring in heaven now.

Take care.

Sandy (SjoDry)

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  • Cobalt
    Cobalt Member Posts: 78
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    My feelings for you and I do hope all of you feel a peace now.
  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 4,479
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    I am sorry for your loss. You were a thoughtful and loving caregiver on this journey.

    I hope you can find peace in the coming days as you find your way forward.

    HB
  • dayn2nite2
    dayn2nite2 Member Posts: 1,135
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    Sandy, I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom.  You did a wonderful job.
  • ladyzetta
    ladyzetta Member Posts: 1,028
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    ((((Sandy))))  Sorry for the loss of your Mother. Hugs Zetta
  • The4thOne
    The4thOne Member Posts: 40
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    Sandy, just remember that her last day on earth was her first day in Heaven.
  • loveskitties
    loveskitties Member Posts: 1,081
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    My sincerest condolences on your loss.

    May she soar with the angels  and be happy again.

  • MN Chickadee
    MN Chickadee Member Posts: 888
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    My condolences on the loss of your dear mother. I hop you are able to rest and take care of yourself in the coming days.
  • mommyandme (m&m)
    mommyandme (m&m) Member Posts: 1,468
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    Peace be with you and yours, we know your mom is free from the struggle. 

    Thank you for sharing your dementia journey with us.  Now you go and be free!

  • abc123
    abc123 Member Posts: 1,171
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    Sandy, I am sorry for the loss of your mother and thankful that you both have been released. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am hoping and praying that my own mother be released from this pain.
  • Stuck in the middle
    Stuck in the middle Member Posts: 1,167
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    Sorry, Sandy.  87 years is more than most of us get, but it's never enough.
  • Emily 123
    Emily 123 Member Posts: 782
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    I'm so sorry, Sandy. Blessings upon you both...

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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