Christmas, 2013
I didn’t really think that Alwould be here today. For Christmas and yesterday he was very quiet,…
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Christmas, 2013
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.
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Al Wanted This For Gift For Me
Tonight as I was tucking Al in for bed he said he wanted to leave me something to remember him by. He told me to go get my camera and take a picture of him and me so I could have this to hang on to. I knew it would not turn out as well with me holding the camera but he said it had to be done tonight. Here is his gift to me.
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Christmas Joy in the Mail
It is bitter cold day outside. Freezing temperatures and that white stuff called snow. What flowers…
Christmas Joy in the Mail
It is bitter cold day outside. Freezing temperatures and that white stuff called snow. What flowers I used to enjoy through the summer now take a look of a different kind of beauty, still and peaceful. Here is the photo.
In the midst of the cold warmth is brought in to our home by Christmas cards. I would like to say a big thank-you to all who sent cards to Al and me.
To Diane S., thank-you for the card for Al, and the CD, book and card for me, thank-you very much.
To Michele B, thank-you so much.
To Michele B. from N.C., thank-you for Al’s card.
To Sandy R. a big thank-you for my card.
To Sandy R., N.C., thank-you for Al’s card.
From Kell, N.C, thank-you for Al’s card.
From Claire R, N.C, thank-you for my card.
From Kell, N.C. thank-you for my card.
From Teresa F., thank-you for Al’s card.
Al and I want to give you all a cyber hug for your gifts. Al has all of his cards hanging on his wall so that when he looks up he can see them. The lighted and cards that play are always on his bed with him and are played daily. We thank-you all so very much.
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Christmas Cards, Oh So Beautiful!
Beautiful Christmas cards. Musical, cheery, gorgeous. This is what Alhas been receiving and got…
Christmas Cards, Oh So Beautiful!
Beautiful Christmas cards. Musical, cheery, gorgeous. This is what Al has been receiving and got today also. He holds all of his cards. It is so cute to see him with them.
I want to thank our friends from whom we received cards today.
Vera J. She sent a beautiful Charlie Brown card that when you open it, it plays different songs. It is precious.
RoSy S. What a cute Christmas tree. Crafted from a caring soul.
Alastair. Oh how beautiful. I love gold, and what lady doesn’t? LOL. It is gorgeous Al.
Cathy D. This is the cutest card. It has a mailbox with little squirrels all readying for the holiday. When you open it up a pop-up Christmas scene rises and the card plays, Have a Holly Jolly Christmas.
Everyone who has sent cards, I want to thank from the bottom of my heart. Al loves them, I love them.
I wish for all of you to have a joyous Christmas.
Hugs,
Terry and Al
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Ray of Sun Among the Clouds
Life is still running here at home. Last night wasn’t that fun for Al and it certainly rubbed off on me making me sad also. Al had a visitor and he cried and spoke about death the entire time. Before long I was crying like a big baby.
I swear in my heart which I may be protecting myself or I really don’t know but these changes in Al are due to the medicine changes and not his illness. But who knows, only God.
He slept about four hours and then was awake on and off the rest of the night. His one leg is contracted now so that it lays on its side, and then both knees are hugging each other. I imagine it has to hurt. I have noticed that his whole body is just sort of shriveling? I don’t know if that is the correct word but this contraction thing is for the birds.
He is starting on a new medication today to try to help the bones while the contraction is going on. It, of course is going to make him drowsy and may affect his vision, the paper work says.
Just what we don’t need. He is already suffering from blurry vision and is zoning in and out most of the time. I worry about tomorrow as he goes to Day Program how he will get through it. I will be asking him if he really feels like going.
Today Al received some more Christmas Cards. One of them is musical and lights up. Two of the other cards are made by children, which these cards are so adorable. One card is for me.
So I want to thank,
Rosy S,
Alex S.
Victoria S.
and Cheryl W.
Thank-you all. Al holds his cards like they are precious cargo. You are all so kind to him and me. Big hugs
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