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This Sunday is my 70th birthday.  We are going out with some friends to celebrate.  I am not sure if Hubs even remembers. I want him back so bad, back five years or so to when things were relatively normal, before the six hour surgery that started the whole memory problem. I get plenty of counseling support (and legal in this State, edibles) but still I hurt so bad. Thank you for allowing me to vent.

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  • jfkoc
    jfkoc Member Posts: 3,776
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    May I be the first to wish you Happy Birthday. I know how very sad it is to "want him back" so I am sending a huge hug along with my birthday wishes.
  • MaryG123
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    Happy 70th birthday Janco!  I’m glad you will be with friends.
  • Ed1937
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    I'm sorry it is so bittersweet, but I hope you can enjoy some part of it today. Happy Birthday!
  • Joydean
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    Wishing you an early happy birthday!  It is sad but they don’t even remember when their own birthday is z  Sorry, I should say my dh has no idea when his own b-day is nor our children. 

    Hope you have a great time with your friends and enjoy your day the best you can! 

  • Belldream
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    A very happy birthday to you! I was lucky on my 61st birthday 4 weeks ago my DH had a fairly lucid day and even tried singing happy birthday to me. By Christmas he had no idea it was a holiday and didn't really get the tiny decorated tree we put in his room. He always loved Christmas year round. I too wish for him to come back to me, even as he was 2 years ago. Hugs to you.
  • Berryette
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    Wishing you an early happy birthday!!  I'm so glad you will have friends to celebrate with.  May God bless your day!
  • piozam13
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    Happy Birthday Janco.  Just remind him.  Let him know what you want and - you can get the gift yourself or bring him with you to get it.

    Yesterday - I treated myself to a bunch of flowers.  I had to do it - I've no one to treat me.  not the same feeling - but I'm kind to myself.

  • Last Dance
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    I certainly understand your feelings been there done that. I glad you are going out with some friends to celebrate at least that will help take away some of the pain. I pray you will have a happy day and birthday. God's Blessings to you Richard
  • Janco
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    A million thanks to all the well-wishers on my birthday.  Hugs to all.
  • Jo C.
    Jo C. Member Posts: 2,916
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    We certainly do understand.  Oh how we miss our Loved One and "how things used to be," grateful for a lifetime of memories but so many times I wished there really was a time machine  so I could slip backward . . . 

    Janco:

    WHEE!  Happy Birthday To You!!!  Whistles!  Cake!  Champagne!  Balloons!  Confetti! Ice Cream! We will be there with you in spirit on Sunday wishing you a very good day and a very, very Happy Birthday!! 

    May your "new year" of 70 bring you many blessings both large and small.  

    J.

  • saltom
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    Happy Birthday, Janco.  Hugs and best wishes for  your 70th. Glad  you get to celebrate with friends.
  • RCT
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    I totally can relate! I am so happy you have friends to help make your birthday special! Happy Happy 70th Birthday!

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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