PD needed.......update page 2

[Laurabearz]

My husbands mother.... Alice.... isnt doing so well....... she hasnt been well in a long time (alzemers, excuse the spelling) and is basicly a shell of a living thing....... such a shame.....
I first met her 6 years ago and the AZ had already started, but I could tell she was a wonderful person..... always happy to meet me for the first time..... over and over.......

She went to the hostipal yesterday for a touch of pnemoia and yet another UTI (due to her having a cathader and all) She was in such bad shape she didnt even moan when we put her in the lift and shifted her to the wheelchair She is still there, and prolly will be for another couple of days.......

Her husband has been taking care of her at home all this time. SOme of the kids have been putting off putting her into a home.... and this has taken a great toll on him...... It makes Ozo and I very frustrated...... his health has started to suffer and the depression he is in, with his beloved wife of over 50 years just laying in the bed..... moaning and such....... He baths her, hand feeds her, combs her hair and hardly every leaves her side... (BTW He did agree to come with us to WDW and is really looking forward to the break....... the opression he now feels)

I wish prayers for her to get better would help...... they wont.... she is beyond all of that now....... she isnt even aware that she is just waiting to die........

I have lost all three of my parents (mom, dad, step mom) a couple of years back, and in many ways I feel lucky that they died rather quickly......... This is breaking our hearts.......

So please...... if you have a few moments, please give Alice a thought..... and send prayers to her husband Eugene, to help him through this horrid time......

thanks......

 

[candykisses]

I pray that all of your family finds peace during this difficult time.

 

[helenabear]

I will keep Alice, Eugene and all of your family as well as you in my thoughts and prayers {{hugs}}

 

[Kitty 34]

I'm sending lots of thoughts and prayers your family's way.

 

[JulesMom]

Pixie Dust is on the way.

Make sure & keep us updated.

 

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie. Such a painful situation for your family. Prayers for peace.

 

[janette]

Pixie dust and prayers on their way for all of you.

 

[chell]

I know it is a difficult situation. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[Talking Hands]

Laurabearz we are going through the same thing with DH mother. It is only a matter of time Dear MIL is in a nursing home and FIL is at her side everyday.

I will pray for your FIL

 

[Boots]

Saying a prayer. {{{{HUGS}}}}

 

[snuggles]

I've already said a prayer for your family. HUGS

 

[Serena]

A friend's mom has this, and it is heartbreaking. Somehow she knows me and knows I'm safe, and she'll talk to me and let me push her around in her wheel chair, but she isn't the same woman I used to know.
She doesn't make any sense anymore, she doesn't really recognize me, she just won't scream when I get near her. It's so hard.

I'm so sorry Laura, for your family and dealing with this. It's awful.
I'm sending my thoughts and prayers for her and your family. Pixie dust too.

 

[ead79]

Alice, Eugene, and your whole family are in my prayers. I am so sorry.

 

[CrazyBoutDisney]

I'm adding my prayers for your FIL and all your family. Blessings on him for all he has done for her and strength and peace for all of you. God bless
Beth

 

[Dan Murphy]

So sorry to read this, Laura. {{Hugs}} Alice, Gene and you guys will be in my prayers going on. Sad to grow old this way. Again, {hugs}.

Dan

 

[JasonLyons]

just got done praying, you all hang in there

 

[browneyes]

That's so sad. I work with a man who's dw has alzheimer's. It's such a sad disease. All diseases are, really. But to just wait for your body to forget to go through it's normal processes is like a long death sentence to the patient and to his/her family. {{hugs}} Prayers just said for you, your MIL, your FIL, and the rest of the family.

 

[dizneenut]

I'm sorry. Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. My grandmother has it. Prayers and PD on the way. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Kermit]

My prayers are with your entire family. I know that this is very hard, and I'm praying that God's grace will pour out on you so that you'll have the strength to endure it.

 

[Laurabearz]

Ozo and I went to see Alice today at the hostipal...... for the first time in a month she was awake, and talking, mostly gibberish, yet it was good to see her awake....... but it also confirms that Pops really cant care for her properly........

The upside is (if there can be an upside to any situation like this) is she will not be going home, but straight into a nursing home....

We should hear later today/early tomorrow if the first chioce home will except her.... if not we go to plan B, a nursing home that is closer to us than to Pops, which also would work out nicely, since we feel Pops wont do well on his own for long, and plan on asking him (well badgering) him to move in with us.

This will also give him time to relax and rest up a bit for our trip to WDW........ Again we are so greatful to be able to bring him with us...... for this once in a lifetime, trip with 2 of his sons and 4.5 of his grandkids.......

Thanks for all your support...... and PD....... thanks....... it really means a lot.