I’m Not OK But It’s All Gonna Be Alright…

SDianeL

song by Jelly Roll for those struggling and especially those in Stage 8 💜

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qop5XLgwkNc

Karen711

Not in stage 8 but I get it!!! Sending you a Holiday Hug!
Love, Karen

charley0419

the words are chilling but so true

fmb

@SDianeL

Thank you so much for posting this. I'm having a very rough day today and really needed to hear this. Also forwarded it to my very dear friend who is struggling after losing his wife to covid two years ago.

((hugs)) to all who need them today.

Biggles

Thank you for this inspirational posting not sure if it makes me feel better or worse a bit sad, it is nice to know that I’m not alone and it will be ok. I’m sitting outside listening to the birds we have just finished breakfast and my darling DH has fallen asleep yet again, hasn’t had medication yet or finished his coffee or oj. I met a lady at our dementia coffee group who said her DH just fell asleep one afternoon and didn’t wake up, is this a common happening? It sounds so peaceful.

Iris L.

Thanks for posting.

Jgirl57

I have seen Jelly Roll a few times on TV specials and have come to enjoy his performances . He truly sings from the heart

Quilting brings calm

@Biggles My MIL unexpectedly died in her sleep. She looked very peaceful. My FIL also died in his sleep- but I didn’t see him before the funeral home removed him.

I can really relate to the words of this song. It’s how I get through my days. There just been so much for so long. It’s not that I feel a lot of sadness for mom’s passing. still relieved she’s no longer suffering. However it’s odd not to be going to the AL, not call her. To think that I’m an orphan( at the age of 66). Are adults orphans?

fmb

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/231728#Comment_231728

I fervently pray that DH dies in his sleep; that his heart just gives out.

Yes, adults are orphans. In our relationship with our parents, we are still their children, whether we are 6 or 66. My father died of ALZ in 2019; my mother will probably be dead from ALZ/heart failure within a year. I'm 64, and yes, I will be an orphan.

Another factor to consider is that you have lost the part of your life that revolved around your mother's care and going to the ALF and the relationships you had with the staff there. I know I am going to miss our hospice team and certain staff members at DH's ALF very much when he dies and I no longer have a reason to go there. I will also have to find things to do to fill up my suddenly empty time. Another level of grief.

Laurie1282

This song held me together more times than I want to admit while my husband declined so quickly this fall. It made me cry but yet gave me hope. My DH just passed away 10 days ago. I haven't listened to the song yet in the context of his death, but I'm sure it will still be comforting.

fmb

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/231735#Comment_231735

I am so very sorry for your loss.

SDianeL

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/231735#Comment_231735

so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. 💜