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Huge weight off my mind!!!

charley0419
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Today I sold my wife’s car. This has been her biggest issue when she was told last year NO driving. Wife has beautiful 2007 Mercedes that was her pride and joy. Worked hard for it leased first 3 yrs then purchased. She loves that car.i would get rid of it has felt would upset her, but she’s become very money spending conscious so when I had to put $3000 into car recently she was ok with selling so while she was ok with selling I sold in one day and delivering tomorrow.. wish me luck

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  • M1
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    Good for you Charley. I sold my partners Mini Cooper the morning i took her to hospital. Both of them left home the same day, never to return.

  • LJCHR
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    Good - we gave my DH car to grandsons. He took pride in that and has never asked to drive again (2 years ago). That is a huge relief to finally get the driving resolved.

  • AnderK
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    Good for you. My life partner's Ford Focus Titanium is languishing in the garage. Keys are hidden. Need to sell. Great step for you. Kathy

  • mrahope
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    Good news! It's about a year ago that I convinced DH that my DS needed the larger car (Nissan Rogue) for my granddaughter. He readily consented and it gradually became permanent. OTOH, he tried to drive my car and now I literally have to keep the keys on my person at all times and sleep with them under my pillow at night. Huge step in the right direction...

  • wizmo
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    I had mixed feelings on the day DW's car was donated to a good cause almost a year ago after sitting unused more than 3 years. Another small loss in our lives but it's only material things. Out of sight, out of mind, she didn't notice it missing and removed a source of occasional conflict. She still offers to drive (early stage 6, impossible) when we go places and I just say I'm happy to be her chauffeur.

  • Ed1937
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    Good for you, Charley. One less thing to worry about.

  • charley0419
    charley0419 Member Posts: 387
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/194375#Comment_194375

    This illness baffles me when first told couldn’t drive it was a nite mare, I mentioned other day to sell says yes I jump on it and now give. Hasn’t really mentioned it or complained

  • Joe C.
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    That’s a win Charlie! Good for you.

  • A. Marie
    A. Marie Member Posts: 122
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    Well done, Charley. Anything you can do to make it easier for you and your DW is good--and this one is major.

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