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Thank You Everyone

The Celebration of Life for DH is over, the out of town friends and family have gone home, some of the flowers we received are starting to fade and wilt. Now the next chapter in my life begins.

This forum is the best place to learn, rant, ask questions, get support, share experiences and more. Thank you to everyone for sharing what you do to help others. I have recommended this forum to so many other caregivers and will continue to do so. You have become friends and I will continue to think about everyone and pray for you and your LO. 

I'm going to take a break for a while. I want to focus on good memories and not dementia. May God bless you all and your LOs as you continue on this most difficult journey.

Virtual hugs to all,

Marie58

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  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,084
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    Marie, it will surely be hard for some time. I wish you strength in the near future. Please visit when you feel like it.
  • jfkoc
    jfkoc Member Posts: 3,776
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    This is  your time now...you know we are here whenever you want to check in.....
  • Mint
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    Marie, take care
  • Nowhere
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    Peace and rest now. Take good care.
  • Dio
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    Blessed is the end of suffering. Do things for yourself starting now ... whatever it is that makes you happy! Just do it. Hugs...
  • Cherjer
    Cherjer Member Posts: 227
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    I am so sorry to hear this news about your DH...just so sad to hear about all of our friends on this site the have lost their spouses. 

    Yes, it is your time now to reflect on the good times you had together. When we are in the midst of caregiving it is hard to remember all those good times.

    Blessings to you and your family..I hope I can be as strong as  you have been as I am entering this last stage.

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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