[DrDeb]

Great pixes: The pix of the President with the little boys is TOO precious!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that Gallup conducted a post-speech poll (June 7-8) and discovered the following:

Security Plan: 72% Approve 20% Disapprove

President's Approval Rating:
74% Approve [I wonder if the media will trumpet this number as much as they did the 70% number published BEFORE the speech? NOT! Nevertheless, it's still gratifying to know that 3 out of 4 citizens support the President! NOTE: This % increase had to have come from Dems and Indies which must drive the Dem political establishment/media (same entity!) absolutely crazy!!]
18% Disapprove [Given our incredibly fractious society, I find it absolutely incredible that the President's disapproval rating is STILL below 20%!!!! My biggest concern at the moment is the stock market/dollar -- if both continue to behave erratically it could undermine confidence in our economy; NOT good for the fall elections! However, I'm going to follow the President's lead and think optimistically -- just one of a million things that I love about him!]

General Aside:I have noticed lately that a number of BushBabes/Bucks are dealing with personal/family problems -- my prayers are with you all!! Yesterday, my husband and his family had to put their father into a special home for people suffering from Alzheimers -- it's been a TOUGH few days. My father-in-law was such a BRILLIANT attorney/community leader/husband/father/grandfather and to watch him mentally and physically deteriorate over the last several months has been a nightmare (I have such empathy for former President Reagan and Nancy)!

[altura]

It somehow seems worse that a person so talented and productive would get that disease. Sorry about your father-in-law.

Yes, there have been personal troubles among us, and I find it interesting and touching that someone will come to this forum to share a huge tragedy with his friends here.

[NordP]

I'm so sorry you have to have that happen to someone you care about. My girlfriend is going through the same thing with her Mom. It's devastatingly difficult. Hang in there, and know that there are many here to care about you and your family. BIG HUGS!

[lsee]

DrDeb, if your family members have not read this marvelous book "The 36 Hour Day", please tell them about it and read it yourself. 36 Hour Day, Amazon.com

My grandmother has Alzheimer's and my other grandmother has stroke-induced dementia. Both continue to function to some degree, but their mis-firing brains continue to baffle us. Sometimes they remember things we ourselves had forgotten, but then they can't remember how to button a shirt or put on a shoe. It is a very informative, readable, comforting book written by someone who has been there and who understands what you are going through. Just understanding the illness better has helped all of us cope.

[ladyinred]

Yesterday, my husband and his family had to put their father into a special home for people suffering from Alzheimers

My heart goes out to your hubby, my Mom is in the early stages of this, so I know how difficult this is.