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Doug, I am so sorry about your sweet Margaret. As you and others have said, she's finally her old self again and I bet there's a lot of hugging and loving up in Heaven today!
My wife Margaret ( age 68) passed away at 7;15 this morning due to ALS
She was diagnosed in March of 2011 with a slight speech problem.
Since today is Thanksgiving, I am happy that her soul is now laughing ,talking, singing, walking, dancing in heaven while her paralyzed body left for the funeral home.
Please remember Margaret in your prayers and I will forever remember everyone with ALS and their caregivers in my prayers.
Doug
Doug, I have no words, I don't know what to say....perhaps knowing Margaret is now resting in the best place around and once again can feel good can give you some peace.
This caught me so off guard..I am crying realizing even more now how precious each day is. I know you have been and done so much for your Margaret and I know in my heart she is so thankful for you and your love! Oh my, this is such an eye-opener to the reality of this disease. I am sending prayers to help you get through this difficult time and for Margaret to be at peace finally!
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What really caught me totally off guard Doug is my DH had his first symptoms in March 2012 also started with slight speech problems.
Cyn.....the lesson I am learning from following your thread is that just when you think that you cant take any more......endurance gone......is when the lesson is......how precious the time left is.....and that it is to be treasured.....not "endured" at all. That is a powerful lesson.
You are correct elston--still I had to catch my breath after reading Dougs post....just was not expecting to read that. I have come to learn I can endure much more then I would have ever thought but it still hurts....and I have also learned a lot about not taking things for granted and treasuring time with my DH. But I still and probably always will have a very sensitive side that hurts so badly when I see or read something like what Doug shared even though it really is a time for celebration for them I still know Doug is hurting and that hurts me. But we will get up and continue on and hopefully learn......
Let me join in with others here Doug to offer my condolences on the passing of your Margaret. May you find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering today and you will be hearing "well done good & faithful servant" one day as well.
Good Morning to cyn, her DH and to all the friends who post here on her thread.
I hope that you had a good holiday and that when you awake.....all is well with you.
Cyn I know you must have enjoyed seeing the grands, did DH son stop by? Hope the trip over and back on top of the visit didn't prove to tiring. Have a good day.
Good morning dear friends!
We actually had a very nice relaxing time with the kids and GK. DH did eat a small plate of turkey, potatoes and dressing. I just cut it in small pieces and put plenty of cranberry sauce over it!
Sadly my DH's son did not make it over--not even a call. DH still thinks he may come by today--we'll see and I hope he is right. He had me wrap a birthday gift up for him as his birthday is Saturday.
I think I was more tired then my DH when we got home last night...we made it here before dark which was good but for some reason the last few nights I have been exhausted. I suppose a lot of that is mental too.
I misunderstood your post elston when you mentioned that it really is not endurance--it's learning how to treasure what we have when we have it and I agree!
Looks like a beautiful day here today even if it is cold! Hope you all have a great day!
Good morning dear friends!
We actually had a very nice relaxing time with the kids and GK. DH did eat a small plate of turkey, potatoes and dressing. I just cut it in small pieces and put plenty of cranberry sauce over it!
Sadly my DH's son did not make it over--not even a call. DH still thinks he may come by today--we'll see and I hope he is right. He had me wrap a birthday gift up for him as his birthday is Saturday.
I think I was more tired then my DH when we got home last night...we made it here before dark which was good but for some reason the last few nights I have been exhausted. I suppose a lot of that is mental too.
I misunderstood your post elston when you mentioned that it really is not endurance--it's learning how to treasure what we have when we have it and I agree!
Looks like a beautiful day here today even if it is cold! Hope you all have a great day!
That's it exactly.....even at low points when you think to yourself....."I just don't think I can take any more" at some point you will look back on these days.....with loving nostalgia; or as you just said..."learning how to treasure what we have while we have it"
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