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Angela, your site is such an inspiration to those that are going through the exact same thing. You have given them an outlet to help vent their frustrations and feelings. Angela, you are truly a wonderful person to take care of your mother and being there for her. You will be richly rewarded. I love you! :) Lindalinda@nettally.com Tallahassee, FL USA Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 17:49:05 (EST)
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Even though I know about most of the things that go on in your life, I still really enjoy reading your journal. Mom, you are living a life that few people in this world could handle, and from what I've seen you have a great attitude about it. Only through the power of God could such a miracle occur. You will be rewarded some day. Thanks for being such a great mom. I love you. Your son, Josh Joshua Gordon joshandleah@peoplepc.com Panama City, FL USA Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 03:17:28 (EDT)
I read your story. Having been to visit you I have seen first hand how Naomi can be. You are a blessing to her and just remember to keep your humor. I love you and Little Luke, Matt and My Camel send big hugs and kisses... Karen Jennerskkjenners@hotmail.com Waldorf , md USA Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 13:13:57 (EDT)
Thank you so much for taking the time to chronicle your life with your mother's altzheimer's. My Mother's memory is really bad, and it made me feel so much better to realize she isn't the only one who doesn't want to take baths and there were so many other things that I could relate to. My daughter, Debbie, told me about your site. Your writings were such a blessing to me and I was disappointed when I realized I was at the end. I tried to make it have some more pages. HA Betty DuBois bhdubois@mindspring.com Canton, GA USA Monday, August 21, 2000 at 16:20:42 (EDT)
Sweetie, You are so good with your Mom and such a blessing as a best friend and sister in the Lord. You will cherish these writings. Some day I will get a copy of My Descent into Alzheimers and you can take me out to Freemason or Red Lobster with your royalties. We miss you!! Cathydesign@daystarwd.com Virginia Beach, VA USA Monday, July 17, 2000 at 01:29:42 (EDT)
You are a wonderful writer, my friend. It's a joy to read about your life. Your strength and positive attitude are inspirational! DebbieMDKM1121@aol.com Kennesaw, GA USA Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 23:22:23 (EDT)
First Name or IRC nick : Julia URL : http://www.pricelesswoman.com Email Address : sunshine@pricelesswoman.com Comments : Angela, you are such a blessing to me! I miss chatting and cutting up with you on IRC. Actually, I've not been there in AGES! :) Anyway, I was reading your journal today and I just wanted to say you're special to me, and I count you as one of the treasures.
First Name or IRC nick : karen URL : Email Address : kkjenners@hotmail.com Comments : I love you, and Little Bear sends a big kiss and hug to Auntie Ang! kkj
First Name or IRC nick : Josh URL : Email Address : jgordon81@peoplepc.com Comments : wow mom you have done an outstanding job with this page. seems like your html skills have really improved over the last few months. your son, josh
First Name or IRC nick : Josh URL : Email Address : jgordon81@peoplepc.com Comments : in response to the May 22, 2001 posting, i would like to verify that my mother (the author of this page)does in fact have a "witch mode."
First Name or IRC nick : :)Rebecca:) URL : Email Address : tazacafe@empire.net Comments : "Honour thy Father and Mother..." Ephesians 6:2a You show this beautifully. I have worked with Alzheimer's residents as a nurse, and reading this made me smile and brought tears to my eyes at the same time. I'm going to show this web site to some of my friends.
First Name or IRC nick : Bubina URL : http://www.bubina.com Email Address : trikkitrakki@yahoo.com Comments : Hi LadyJAC! You're journal's really spiffy and you have lots of interesting things to say, so keep writing! =^.^= See you in #madlib, Bubina (Alison)
First Name or IRC nick : hihope URL : Email Address : ad_wuk@yahoo.com Comments : I could`nt hold the tears when I read your story. I could hear you and feel for you loud and clear.My LO is just at the early stage and the love and closeness to her increases with the "decline". Let us all pray that something posititive comes out from all this.
First Name or IRC nick : Barbara, OKC URL : Email Address : bdengel@home.com Comments : Angela, I saw your posting on the Alzheimer's list. I went through this with my mother until the end a couple of years ago. I was touched by your story and your Mother even reminded me of my dear mother. Welcome to the list.
Name: Julia aka sonshine URL: Email: sunshine@pricelesswoman.com How: Just surfed in Comments: Hiddy-ho! Just thought I'd stop by to see how things are going with your mom. Hope you are all well. We are doing pretty good, though I'm exhausted by the end of most days. I try to keep things lo-key, but it just doesn't seem to work out that way. Thank the Lord for mercy and grace! And thank the Lord we can come boldly to the thrown of grace in the time of need. He is faithful! What a joy and a hope that is! Wednesday, October 24, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Delores Micheau URL: Email: deendave@paulbunyan.net How: A link from another page Comments: I just finished reading the beginnings and am amazed at the simularities that exist between your mom and mine at the same stage. I don't have the fight for baths and clothes changes you do but have the same battle to get her to leave her chair. Thanks for sharing. I got your link from the AD line. Dee Friday, January 25, 2002
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Name: Shannon URL: http://www.alzheimersjourney.com Email: shannon@alzheimersjourney.com How: Fell asleep and woke up here Comments: Hi Angela, some one added your URL to our search portal. I am so glad they did! What a wonderful thing you are doing. Your journal will help so many down this long road of the AD journey! Thank you for all your honesty and boldness of putting in down in black and white! (((Hugs))) Shannon Sunday, March 17, 2002
Name: tina bailey URL: Email: tinastevebailey@ozemail.com.au How: Sent by a Friend Comments: your mother is very lucky to have you as a daughter - you are doing a terrific job. Monday. July 8, 2002
Name: Erica Morrison URL: Email: cglibrary@senior-resources-guilford.org How: A link from another page Comments: Thank you for your incredible effort to journal your experience for others to read. I am a caregiver program coordinator at a non-profit agency (Senior Resources of Guilford) in North Carolina. I also cared for my grandfather who has AD when I was in graduate school. Reading your pages reminds me that I learned so much from him - patience, sacrifice, and compassion. Now, that I am no longer caring for him like I did back then, I recognize all that I've become because of that period in my life. I hope that one day you will feel that as well. Blessings to you and your family. Tuesday, July 9, 2002
Name: Janet Swift URL: Email: djswift1@chartermi.net How: A link from another page Comments: I'm a new lurker on the Alzheimer's support page and trying to soak up all that I can to help me on the "voyage" with my 85 year old mother. I am learning a lot from the postings and maybe one of these days I will open up and post a whole message about myself and our situation, but am not quite ready yet. Thanks for allowing me to come into your site. Sunday, October 27, 2002
Name:Lynn Snider URL:http://snidersplace.com Email:agapetoo@yahoo.com How:Just surfed in Comments: Hope you have a very Happy and Blessed new year! Friday, January 3, 2003
Name: Nancy URL: Email:cln_2001@yahoo.com How:Just surfed in Comments: Thank you for sharing! I like to read your journal every time I feel like I just can't go on another minute. Sunday, January 12, 2003
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Name: Crystal Reid-Sides URL: Email: crs0427@hotmail.com How: A link from another page Comments: Your site is an inspiration to all who are dealing with this disease. YOU are an inspiration. I pray that God continues to bless you and keep you strong. By the way, you have a super writing skill. I laughed, I cried, I felt like I have known you forever. Keep your chin up. Sending hugs, Crystal Reid-Sides, CNAI Sunday, November 30, 2003
Name: Linda URL: none yet :) Email: lindabf19@comcast.net How: Fell asleep and woke up here Comments: Hi Angela! I didn't get to see EVERYTHING on your site--there's so much to read! I love reading about what's going on in your life since you mean so much to me. You're such a terrific person and I love you for being who you are. Okay, where's the hankie? :) Monday, December 1, 2003
Name: Karen URL: none yet Email: How: Fell asleep and woke up here Comments: hey.. just wanted to let you know how much I care about you and want you to know that you inspire me to be better every day... YOU ARE WONDERFUL.....XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Wednesday, January 28, 2004
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Name: Crystal Reid-Sides URL: Email: crs0427@hotmail.com How: A link from another page Comments: I hope that you do not mind me writing you. I have tried to keep up with your site and I do enjoy reading it. First please tell your son how proud I am, as an American of all our soldiers over seas. When the soldier is a female, it makes me 3 times more proud.
I am so sorry for all that Alzheimer's is taking from your mother. I worked on an Alzheimer unit at the rest home. Each day brought new challenges and new things that would shock you. But the thing that I enjoyed the most is the love that most of the patient showed. They had lost their memories but they never, never lost the ability to love. They loved to be hugged, or sang to, or smiled at.
I like to read that you continue to take her on outings. That is so important. I worked with so many patients whose familys would say, "well, dad/mom doesnt even know when I am here, so why come? " That really burnt me. These people did not take the time to learn the disease or anything else, nor did want to be bothered. I wish there were more kids like you. I would see my patients eyes light up when their relative entered a room. No, they may not be able to tell me their name, but they knew that face and that was all that mattered at that moment.
I loved the wreath you made !!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had that kind of talent. But as for me, I do some little sketches here and there.
I am sorry to have written a book, but I wanted to say hi and tell you to keep up the good work. I know that God will continue to bless you and your mother. She sounds like a handful but you have things under control. Sending Love and Prayers, Crystal Reid-Sides, CNAI
Friday, October 8, 2004
Name:Caroline Felps URL Email:ecaroline@earthlink.net How:Just surfed in Comments:Thank you so much for posting this journal and sharing with us your mother's journey into Alzheimer's. My mother-in-law is in middle stage progressing to late stage Alzheimer's, and it's so hard seeing all the changes and trying to anticipate what's going on and what might happen next. It's good to read your journal and see that we're not alone. You and your sons are so wonderful to your mother, and I'm sure she knows how much you love her. Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Name: Leah URL: Email:rufus_bean@hotmail.com How: Fell asleep and woke up here Comments: I visit your site at work sometimes. I like looking at the pictures. Friday, July 15, 2005
Name: Deb Peterson URL: http://yellowwallpaper.net/ Email: deborah_peterson@verizon.net How: A link from another page Comments: Angela--your Mom is lucky to have you and your family. I'm in a similar place with my mother. I'll be checking back to see how you're doing.Deb Sunday, July 23, 2006
Name: Pam Jinks Email: pmjmouse@aol.com How: A link from another page Comments: I have only read a small portion but plan to come back and read more. My mom was diagnosed w/ dementia indicative of Alzheimer's around 1994. My stepfather passed away and I had to bring her to live with me in 1993. She was already undergoing test then and had signs of something being wrong a couple of years before (or more...those little things you see but just kind of laugh off or attribute to stress). He signs actually began then in her mid to late 50's, though we were unaware at the time that was what was happening. She was home with me about 3 yrs. before my husband insisted we consider a nursing home due to the strain on me. That was the hardest thing I ever did or experienced. I lost my mom Oct.19 2004 just under a month before her 73rd birthday. I miss her terribly. I guess I come to these sight to compare what i felt and experienced with what others go thru. Mostly I check in on Chip Gerber. What a sweet man. I hope to be reading more of your story soon. Bless you. Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Name: Mindy Email: mindy.wilson@suntrust.com How: Sent by a Friend Comments: I just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking of your mother and I know she is in good hands with you. I still think of you all, and from time to time I like to drop in and see how everything is going! Congrats to Josh and Leah! Stephen is adorable! Hope all is well! Thursday, October 5, 2006