A sweet moment

Elshack

My DH is in memory care and on hospice. He uses his walker and eats pureed food for all 3 meals. When I visited yesterday, I asked him if he knew who I was. He speaks very few words. He shrugged his shoulders. I pointed to my wedding ring and then he pointed to his and leaned over to give me a kiss. That was so touching. Somedays he knows who I am and will say I am his loving wife or " adoring " wife.

He is definitely stage 7 +. He has been there a bit over a year. I could no longer take care of him after 5 yrs due to serious bathroom problems . ( Crohn's disease ) For those of you who are also at this stage, my heart goes out to you. It is a Catch -22. I can't imagine not ever seeing him again after he passes away but also can't imagine living like this for many more months.( psychologically and financially ) He is 93 and I am 84 .

Joe C.

Elshack, Thank you for sharing. Moments like this are heart warming, hang onto it. My wife is also in early stage 7 and pretty much non verbal but every non and then she will break into a big smile when I arrive for a visit. Those days I believe she recognizes me.

harshedbuzz

Tears at 6:35am EDT.

Such a sweet gesture.

Mint

Thank you for sharing

toolbeltexpert

Yes those are bitter sweet. My dw smiles big for church folks who visit. sometimes she smiles the same way for me.

eaglemom

What a tender moment. Thank you for sharing it.

eagle

Joydean

Thank you for sharing this very tender and special moment! This is something you can hold onto in your heart for a very long time.

White Crane

What a lovely and special moment. Thank you for sharing it.

Jeff86

Beautiful moment. Treasure it! My DW has entered stage seven but sometimes she tells me she loves me.