Just want to apologize

Ed1937

One of our members sent me a PM telling me about M1's partner passing, so I decided to stop by for a short visit.

You have given me support and shared your stories with me when I needed it. Thank you for that. My wife has been gone for 2 years and almost 5 months now. But now I feel as though it is in my best interest to keep dementia not too close by. I know many of you have exceptional hardships going on, and I want to apologize for not reading all the threads. I hope you'll understand.

From my end, I can't complain. My insulinoma has not put me back in the hospital since January. I credit my doctor and a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) for that. I feel good for the most part. And I have a good family. I have a lot to be thankful for.

So even though I no longer take an active part in the forum, I do still think about all of you, and wish I could make everything easier.

midge333

No apology needed. Glad you are doing well. Be kind to yourself.

Quilting brings calm

No apology needed. It’s not good to dwell on things that keep you in the past. I’m so glad the CGM is helping

jfkoc

always good to have an update from you…

Caro_Lynne

Glad to hear you are doing well and living your life xo

White Crane

No apology necessary, Ed. It's good to know you are doing well. Take good care of yourself.

Brenda

Beachfan

Carry on, Ed! Good to hear from you and completely understand your absence. Stay well.

M1

Ed, I wanted you to know, so thank you. You are one of many who helped me over the last four years and I think of you often, including these last few days. I feel as you have that I will need to step away for a bit to be able to heal. But it’s with very mixed feelings that I think about that. It’s like letting go of the life vest that has kept me afloat. Love to everyone here.

Dio

Ed, always good to hear from you, but please don't feel you owe us anything. No apologies needed. Taking good care of yourself is your prerogative/priority. There are days when I am so depressed that reading others' posts actually made me more depressed, so I had to stay away. Continue to enjoy life as best as you can.

Ed1937

Well, it's still the same old forum. Excellent tips, picking people up when they fall, sharing your stories to help others, and most of all, genuine caring. Hopefully when some of us leave, the newer members will have picked up enough information, and continue to make the forum what it is. Thank you!!

Jo C.

Dear Ed, it is so good to "hear" your voice. I have been away for awhile, but am back a bit which varies but still here. There are days when I am only able to quickly read Posts, and other days when I can be part of more.

While my personal journey has been over, I continue to come here to my, "online family," to keep up and have a little discussion now and then. It is good to continue to see some of the names I well know and to meet new Members.

How are you doing and what are your days like now? I do remember your journey and how much help you have been to so many of us with your experience and insightful input. You have been a stellar source of support for which many of us are thankful.

Though your life is now far different, if you have time to do so now and then, it would be great to hear your voice. As said, you have been of meaningful support for many of us.

Take good care and know you are thought of,

J.

Ed1937

Jo, thank you. I remember when I first came to the forum, and you were the one I counted on for information. That's not to say others didn't help, but your posts, although usually rather long, were absolutely loaded with info. I hope you can continue to be a big part of the forum. You're an important member.

What are my days like now? I still have a lot of contact with family members, so that's a big plus. I also bought a digital piano, and I'm enjoying it even though I'm a total beginner. Really just beginning to start to break the surface. Oh! And I voted this morning. For an old man, I'm doing pretty well.

I'm glad you posted. I've been wondering about you for some time. Wishing you well.

Jo C.

Ed! A piano! That is an awesome endeavor. I have always wished I could play, but have not done anything to see if it would be doable for me. Congratulations on your new adventure into the music world. Let us know how it is going; I am delighted for you.

I too have voted; for an old broad I am doing okay too. Well; at least mentally as the body no longer responds to energetic commands as it used to. Thankfully, I am not a demanding person nor needful, so acceptance when necessary when all else ebbs afar, is not as difficult as it could be if I were gnashing teeth and railing at the world.

Keep on keeping on and let us know how you are and what you are up to.

J.