[looney tune]

Nancy reagan still looks quite charming for being in her 80s.

She sure does! I was thinking while watching the medal ceremony today, of what she must be going through every day, watching her husband deteriorate. She has been a faithful and loyal wife. She could have easily placed him in some sort of home when he got really bad. But she has chosen the tough route. I admire her for that.

[SuziQ]

But she has chosen the tough route. I admire her for that.

So do I, and she looks GREAT! I only hope I can make it to 80, much less look THAT good!

I know for a fact the difficulties she faces everyday with RR. My mother has Alzheimer's, and though she is not at the really bad stage, it is still a trial on the family. I live quite a ways from home, and don't get to see her often, so I don't have to deal with the day to day, but it is tough emotionally on my brothers and sisters. We were fortunate in that we found a very caring woman who lives with her so she can stay in her own home, and have some measure of 'sameness' in her life. I'm sure that's what Nancy wanted for her Ronnie.

[CyberAnt]

Yes, I do admire her also - and I have heard that he still does recognize her - but not anyone else in the family. At least she has that.