I didn’t really think that Al would be here today. For Christmas and yesterday he was very quiet, refusing to eat. All signs pointed to he was leaving for heaven. I was actually counting down the hours mentally. I was emotionally crying.
What held me together was my children. Without realizing, them being here Christmas Day and the day after saved my sanity. He is here today, and has been very chatty. He is confused. I showed him his favorite photos of family members and he didn’t recognize any of them.
He has held his cars today and has not taken a nap all day.
We got some more Christmas Cards and I wanted to thank them for helping Al’s Christmas.
Lezlie S. from Indiana,thank-you for the adorable hand-made card. I love it!
Teresa F. from N.C. thank-you from the two of us.
Julie G. from Australia, thank-you very much. The card is adorable.
Lise and Louis A. from Ontario. Thank-you for the two cards and the nice letter.
Tobi B. from California, bless you for the awesome card.
From Fischer, MN, I want to thank-you for sending Al a card. Unfortunately, there was no card inside. I don’t know what happened to it, but thank-you for thinking of Al.
Here are some photos of grandchildren and my children and family.
Who I am 
Dear Terry,
I’m so glad that both you and Al were surrounded by family! Best wishes to you all for the New Year.
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Thank you Naomi. It made the day better with family here
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Terry, I am so happy your family has been there. It was lovely to see that even Rhino was getting into the Christmas spirit.
Blessings to you and Al at this time.
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Ya that Rhino, he is something else. I always seem to want it all. Al awake for Christmas, but he slept through it, which for him meant no pain, so it was alright
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Nice looking family glad they were with you 🙂
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Thanks Len, i think they are pretty good looking too!!!
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Terry, thanks for sharing pics….I do so hope Al got my card, I sent it some time ago? Any way you know I tried. Have a great time with family …
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No, I am sorry, Al did not receive a card from you. Each time cards were received, I posted thank yous. I don’t remember yours. It is alright though Lana. Your heart and thought is what counts with Al and me.
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I’m glad that your family were there to keep you sane this year. I look for your post every morning when I get up to see if there has been any change with him.
Those are great photos, and Al has lost so much weight.
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Thanks and glad you enjoyed my photos of my family. Al has lost 68 pounds so far. He got that new coca cola hat for Christmas and I just had to take his photo wearing it
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Of course 😀
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Terry, you are such a wonderful and caring person! Great you had family close by on Christmas. Big hug to you and Al! ❤
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Thank you so much my friend. I was truly blessed this year. Family, Al was still here, what else could make it better? Nothing!
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You are in a hard situation. I am praying for you and your beautifuo family.
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Yes it is a day to day life we are living. I am so thankful he was here at Christmas. Thanks so much Kristy for a wonderful comment
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So glad you had family for Christmas. Hugs to You and Al ❤
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Thank you so much Renee!!!
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God bless you Terry for being an excellent caregiver and loving sister to Al, may God guide you through this difficult time and show Al peace. Leona (friend of Bonnie’s-Ontario Canada)
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Hi Leona, so nice to talk to you. Thank you for your very kind comment. I do what I do because I love Al, have the support of so many wonderful friends, and God is guiding me
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My prayers go out to you this morning Terry. Keep the faith and Many God bring you peace during this difficult time.
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Terry, Leona is the wonderful lady I was asking the questions of for you earlier in the week.
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Thanks for letting me know!
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God bless you Terry. I’m so glad your family was there for you on Christmas. There’s nothing like having your children and your grandchildren there to love you and comfort you, and I’m so thankful that Al is still with you, so that Christmas will bring you no sad memories in the future. Much love to you, and continued prayer too.
Love,
Cheryl
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I am thankful for him being here. It is bad enough that Dad died in December, but not my brother also
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Amen. Every time I think of you, I pray for you, Terry. 🙂
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Sending hugs and love your way Terry…
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Thank you Brian
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It’s got to be stressful Terry. We can only hope whatever time Al has left that he realizes if nothing else… how much he is loved and I know he will….. Diane
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I keep asking him, Who loves you? and he always says You do. I like this!
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Hugs
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Hugs!
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🙂
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Christmas surrounded by family, what a blessing!
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Yes, it definitely was a blessing
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having family… the best… hope Al liked his hat… loved seeing him wearing it… could tell he has lost a lot of weight… good looking guy!… and such a sweet family!…
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He wore that hat for some time. He loved it so much he burst out into tears. You always know exactly what will make him smile. Although there were no smiles when he saw your heart, the tears said it all. Thank you so much for being so good to him. Hugs. I also loved what you gifted me. It makes carrying things so much lighter. Just the essentials is like carrying only what I need. Save the purse for other times. Hugs from Al and me both! Hope you had a great Christmas!
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It was fine!…but, I’m always glad to get things back together…which we worked on today…
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So nice that your family was there with you & Al for Christmas. 🙂
Nice hat Al!
{Hugs} to you & AL
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He got that for Christmas. He loved it so much he cried
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Terry, tough time for everybody with Al is such condition, but you manage to make Christmas special for everyone and yourself – lovely warm and joyful photos. So happy for you that you got a great Christmas. Also glad that you have received so many Christmas card … from all over the world. Amazing how small suddenly the world becomes.
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yes, I was amazed at the many, many card Al received. I even had some addressed to me. There were gifts too such as Al’s new coca cola hat. An amazing small world through the love of people
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I can understand that the cards give you comfort and strength in all this – people are truly kind and caring .. in this online world – and shows that neither you or Al are not alone. Wonderful friends you have.
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Good for Al. He met his goal and made it through Christmas, albeit with limitations. And for you, I’m happy your family was with you.
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family made all the difference this year. They took my mind off of what is happening inside our home
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so glad that you had another christmas together. there have been many times in the past year that chris and i felt our time was coming to an end, then out of nowhere i am better. all we can do is treasure each day. i know you do that and it can be so difficult when you are trying to prepare for the worst to remain optimistic. you are such a great sister and you have done all you can to make al’s life the best for him. hope you have some help again soon.
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Today was another day I wondered if Al would be here. This is the third time he has acted like he was leaving. It is nerve wracking. I find myself listening, watching, and then I tell myself to stop it! But it is hard. I do have some day time help now. I really needed it
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