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My Love is home.

MarDel0917
MarDel0917 Member Posts: 61
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Hi friends,

My loving partner Luis of 6 years (46 yo eoa) passed away this morning peacefully in bed with me by his side. I am okay as this is all bittersweet. I am sad as my love is gone and I shall move on with my life. I am angry because this disease is horrible and robbed us both of growing old together. I am relieved as he is no longer in pain or suffering. He is no longer a prisoner of his body and mind.

As I sat next to him before hospice came and did their thing I thanked him. I said, "My baby, I love you so much and i thank you for teaching me patience and making me a stronger person. If I can go through this I can make it through anything. I will never forget you and I will love for you and go do all the things we wanted to do together. I will always keep moving forward for you and for me. I love you Luis. Don't worry about me I will be okay."

With all that being said I am not having a traditional funeral. I will have a celebration of life next summer. But for right now is there a way to do a fundraiser on his behalf and donate the money to the Alzheimers association for specifically those suffering with early onset alzheimerz?

Thanks for everyone's support as i walked this journey the last few years.

We are all in this together, forever 💜

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  • tonyac2
    tonyac2 Member Posts: 138
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    I’m so sorry for your loss of your beloved Luis. May he rest in peace.

  • Marla13
    Marla13 Member Posts: 49
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    I am sorry for your loss. May you find peace. You were a wonderful caregiver. Hugs.

  • DonnaPJ
    DonnaPJ Member Posts: 14
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    Deepest sympathies.

    Re: donation to Alzheimer's Association. Perhaps contact your local chapter. I'm sure there is a way to set this up.

  • JeriLynn66
    JeriLynn66 Member Posts: 1,299
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    I’m so sorry for your loss. You were a faithful and loving caregiver ❤️

  • jgreen
    jgreen Member Posts: 82
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    May peace be with you!

  • mrahope
    mrahope Member Posts: 567
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    May his memory be a blessing. A wonderful idea to ask for donations for all who walk this road.

  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 5,989
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    I'm sorry for your loss.

  • Metta
    Metta Member Posts: 93
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    May you be blessed with continued strength as you grieve. What a wonderful idea to organize a fundraiser!

  • wose
    wose Member Posts: 296
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    I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace, strength and comfort 💜 You are an amazing caregiver and may your love rest easy now.

  • ronda b
    ronda b Member Posts: 332
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    Sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you.

  • Chance Rider
    Chance Rider Member Posts: 129
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    I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you continued peace and strength as you begin this new journey. May Luis always be with you. 💜

  • CindyBum
    CindyBum Member Posts: 583
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    Though heartbreaking, what a powerful message. I am so sorry for you loss, but celebrate the strength and loving care you've offered to your love, Luis.

  • midge333
    midge333 Member Posts: 624
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    I am sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself.

  • annie51
    annie51 Member Posts: 482
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    May you find peace as you move on in Luis’ memory. It’s a beautiful idea to have a fundraiser.

  • Jgirl57
    Jgirl57 Member Posts: 738
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    I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet partner. Your journey was difficult and heartbreaking for such a young person of 46 years old. I wish peace for you

  • fuzzy socks
    fuzzy socks Member Posts: 4
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74717/my-love-is-home

    My sweet husband passed away in August, after 5 years on the long Alz road. A stroke and a seizure shortened his anguish and he was gone in 36 hours. We decided to celebrate his life with a memorial service followed by an ice cream social later in August. In his obituary we asked for donations to be made to an inner city center where he volunteered. We provided the name and address and many of his friends and family honored that request. Perhaps including that information could serve you well. I pray you know you will make it, hold on to your love for him and his for you.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 2,596
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    I’m so sorry for your loss. Cherish the beautiful memories. He was fortunate to have you in his life and as his caregiver. Praying for your strength and comfort in the days ahead. 🙏 💜

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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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