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To: Lurker
My wife has had dementia for the past three years. The first two were terrible, with her confusion and loss of memory, but, still being mobile, she had a tendency to wander off quite a bit, which drove me to distraction and worried me constantly.

This last year has been very bad with her even greater loss of memory, but, as her movement has now restrained by 24-hour oxygen and restriction to a wheelchair, at least I don't have to worry about her wandering off any more ...

I guess I'm just trying to look for the threads of silver in this cloud ...

19 posted on 11/20/2025 4:04:11 PM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: BlueLancer

oh my - you have really been through it. i admire you for standing by her despite how hard it is. you are a fine human being. i hope you can find joy in other parts of your life...wishing you better days.


28 posted on 11/20/2025 4:20:46 PM PST by avital2
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To: BlueLancer

So sorry you and your wife are on this journey. It’s a terrible disease.


30 posted on 11/20/2025 4:23:22 PM PST by Reddy (BO stinks)
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To: BlueLancer

So sorry about your wife. My MIL is in advanced stages. It is really horrible. I can’t imagine if it was my wife.


53 posted on 11/20/2025 7:13:38 PM PST by willk (Local news media. Just as big an enemy to this country as national media)
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To: BlueLancer

“I guess I’m just trying to look for the threads of silver in this cloud.”

I’m sorry you’re going through this. But I’m afraid silver linings are probably not in the cards. I was with her Tuesday and fed her lunch. She had a brief moment of lucidity and recognized me. She said she loved me and I said I loved her, too.

Then she drifted off to sleep for the last time.

So I got that to remember.

I hope you find peace and strength.

L


54 posted on 11/20/2025 7:16:47 PM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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