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I need prayers
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I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 8:09 PM

Taking care of Mom with Dementia and really taking at toll on me mentally and physically.

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Prayers sent!***


Nov 2, 2020, 8:10 PM



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Lifting you and your mother in prayer.***


Nov 2, 2020, 8:10 PM



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Re: Lifting you and your mother in prayer.***


Nov 2, 2020, 8:15 PM

I’ve experienced what you are going through and will pray that both of you will get get through these tough days.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:12 PM

You got 'em. I know that can be a tremendous burden. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:13 PM

Praying for you both. It is such a sad disease and a daunting task for care givers, especially if it's someone you love.

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Re: Prayers sent**


Nov 2, 2020, 8:17 PM

nm

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Prayers for you and your Mom.


Nov 2, 2020, 8:18 PM

I hope you have some additional family support.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:20 PM

Praying for you and your family. That is a tough row to hoe, for sure.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:28 PM

Praying for both of you. Many in our age group are finding themselves in this situation. Hopefully you have siblings who can step up from time to time(?)

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:31 PM

Prayers sent.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:32 PM



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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 8:34 PM

I truly understand what you are going thru. I’ve been dealing with the same thing for 2 years. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. God bless!

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:18 PM

I will be praying for you too jbctigers. God Bless you to as you car for your loved one.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:41 PM

prayers just sent from Mt Pleasant. Praying God gives you & your mother strength and guidance through this and that the path forward is made easier.

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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 8:49 PM

Another prayer from Mt P...God bless you both.

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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 8:49 PM [ in reply to Re: I need prayers ]

Prayers sent!??

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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 8:48 PM

Prayers coming your way my friend! May God Bless your mom and give you strength through this tough time.

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Nov 2, 2020, 8:54 PM

I personally know what you are going through my friend, enjoy the moments you have with her and know we in this unfortunate club with you are thinking of you. Prayers sent.

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In my prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 9:04 PM
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May God comfort you. My mother overcame Alzheimer's in 2016 when she went to heaven and joined Jesus and my dad and all her precious memories.




This is the best explanation I can give for taking care of a loved one one with Alzheimer's


You are in my prayers
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.

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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 9:05 PM

Also been through it. You have my prayers!

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May God Bless.***


Nov 2, 2020, 9:07 PM



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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 9:12 PM

It hadn't been long after I was deemed medically disabled from doing any job at any level bc of a severe work related back injury, and I was no longer employable. The lady that took care of my wifes mother bc she suffered with dementia, she called and said that she could no longer take care of my mother in law. Before the dementia, I thought she was the nicest, kindest lady that I had ever met, and I loved her just as she was my mother.

Anyway I wasn't able to work, so I told my wife, and her sisters and brothers that I would look after her, they agree to allow me to try it, and I have to say, they was the best decision I've ever made in my life even though she was a hand full, and it was constant bc she could get really out there at times bc her mind would go blant to where she didn't recognize anybody. I was with her everyday until she passed away one morning 8 months after I started taking care of her, and that was one of the hardest deaths I've went through during my lifetime.

They need every ounce of patients you can muster up, and they need every feeling of love that you can give them, and they deserve that. But I did talk to her doctor before we brought her to our home, and he told me that it was a must to be patient and calm with them bc they they get frightened really easy when they can't remember anybody. Honestly my singing will scare people, but when I would see that she was drifting into a negative place, I would hug her close and sing to her, and she would calm right back down. And my best advice I can possibly give to anyone taking care of a person with dementia, you have to give them your unconditional love and respect, and be calm with them every second.

Just remember that she is your mother, and if it was you in her condition, she would do everything in her power to take care of you better than anyone else would!!! My prayers are with you!!!

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:22 PM

Great inspirational post!

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Re: I need prayers


Nov 2, 2020, 9:14 PM

Prayers sent

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:15 PM

I understand how you feel. I am the major care giver for my mother in law. I does take a mental toll on a person even though you love that person. I will pray for you every day. I feel your pain and your struggle and pray God will give you strength to deal with taking care of this person. I know it is tuff since it is your mom. My mom had Parkinson’s which like Dementia is a cruel disease. I will pray for your mom to May God give her peace and comfort.

Best to you as you deal with caring for your mom.

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:15 PM

Praye­rs sent.

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I've had friends that these have helped.


Nov 2, 2020, 9:17 PM

https://dailycaring.com/must-read-alzheimers-books-for-caregivers/


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Nov 2, 2020, 9:18 PM

Hang in there pal. God will not put more on you than you are able to handle. I feel your pain. My wife and I are dealing with the same issue with her mother. She’s in the early stages of it. Terrible to loose them mentally first then physically. God is your refuge and your rock. ????????????

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Nov 3, 2020, 2:43 AM

I don't know if it happens with all that suffers from that terrible disease but, with my mother in law, her good memories would come back to her to the end. In fact, her thoughts up unto a few hours before she passed, they were the memories of her life, and she said a few hours before passing that she was ready to be with her parents in heaven, and that she had just dreamed about them. I have wondered since then, was it a dream, or did she really see them, and they were waiting to take her into heaven, and my wife has even said that she had wondered that same exact thing. I've also wondered if this was God's plan for making it easier for them to leave this life into the life of eternity in the kingdom of heaven...

As I witnessed all the steps that my mother in law went through with dementia, and after she has been gone from this earth, I have wondered a lot if the steps she went through, if it was the meaning of the King James Version of the 23d Psalm, bc there were the times of fear with her, but most of the time she was at peace, and she was a very religious lady that read her Bible every single day before the dementia had taken her ability to read her Bible....

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Done!***


Nov 2, 2020, 9:21 PM



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Nov 2, 2020, 9:22 PM

Prayers sent for both of you.

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:23 PM

That’s a really difficult place to be brother. Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.

It’s a plan. It’s never more than you can stand.

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Praying - God Bless, I will keep praying.***


Nov 2, 2020, 9:28 PM



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Nov 2, 2020, 9:29 PM

Praying for you and your mom. "Our Father who art in Heaven".......

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Nov 2, 2020, 9:36 PM

Praying for you, too. My father-in-law has dementia; can't drive, can't remember he asked the exact same question he asked 15 minutes ago, loses all sorts of items. It's a challenge trying to care for them and have a normal life. Depending on the stage of advancement it's almost like having an adult 2 year old. All I can say is....get help. In home care is huge . Someone to come in and do daily chores. Don't think you have to do it all yourself.

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Done***


Nov 2, 2020, 9:41 PM



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Praying for strength 4Paws. God Bless******


Nov 2, 2020, 9:47 PM



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Prayers sent to you and Your Mother!


Nov 2, 2020, 9:51 PM

May God Bless y’all and give you some Peace, Rest and Renewal!

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I will pray for you and your family.***


Nov 2, 2020, 10:03 PM



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Nov 2, 2020, 10:37 PM

May GOD bless you and your Mother.

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Been there & between nursing home staff, sister & myself..


Nov 2, 2020, 10:51 PM

couldn’t have done it alone long term.

Try to get some help so to get at least a few hours away so you can go out or get away. Maybe a trusted neighbor, friend or church member could relieve you.

I miss my Mom and those last 18 months were tough but worth the time with her in any condition.

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Prayers offered . . .


Nov 2, 2020, 11:21 PM

You are covered . . .

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??????


Nov 2, 2020, 11:21 PM

????

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Nov 2, 2020, 11:24 PM

Prayers sent for you and your mom. God bless.

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Nov 2, 2020, 11:27 PM

Prayers sent for you & your mom! Keep the faith my friend.

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Prayers sent for your Mom, you, and your family.***


Nov 3, 2020, 2:17 AM



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Nov 3, 2020, 2:22 AM

Absolutely praying for you… this one hits close to home

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Sent


Nov 3, 2020, 2:50 AM

We are going through the same thing with my MIL. We previously went through it with my mother. It is a terrible situation for the entire family.

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Nov 3, 2020, 3:48 AM

Prayers for you and your mom. It’s tough duty for sure.

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Nov 3, 2020, 4:35 AM

Done

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With you in prayers and thoughts. My family went


Nov 3, 2020, 4:43 AM

through the same with our Mother, and now my only sister is afflicted.

The most difficult part is understanding how the disease ravages the victim's mind, completely altering personality. They become entirely different in words and actions, thus requiring an enormous mental, emotional and physical strength from caregivers.

Know that many others have endured and are enduring the trials and tribulations you are and support completely your efforts.

God bless your Mother, you and your family.

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Re: With you in prayers and thoughts. My family went


Nov 3, 2020, 5:37 AM

Thank you for your support in these difficult times.

I am so sad and love her so much but her life is so difficult for me to just sit and watch.

Sometimes I have to go outside and cry so she won't see me.

She is a beautiful Christian woman and hate to see her suffer.

Thanks for your support.

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Nov 3, 2020, 5:36 AM

Prayers sent for both of you.

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Prayer said


Nov 3, 2020, 6:25 AM

I know it's hard, trust God's plan.

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Nov 3, 2020, 6:28 AM

Have been through that with wife's mom.
Prayers sent!!

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Re: I need prayers--you have them***


Nov 3, 2020, 6:58 AM



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Nov 3, 2020, 7:38 AM

Prayers sent.

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Nov 3, 2020, 8:02 AM

Been there Brother. Get in touch with other caregivers. Simply talking with someone who has first hand understanding is important. It is draining, no doubt. I am praying for you!

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Done.***


Nov 3, 2020, 12:16 PM



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Nov 3, 2020, 12:18 PM

Prayers sent to you and your family.

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Nov 3, 2020, 12:34 PM

Prayers for you, your mom, and all involved. We went through that with my mother. Take care of yourself, getting rest or respite when necessary. God bless, 4paws!

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Nov 3, 2020, 12:53 PM

You are honoring your Mother and that pleases God. He is with you!

God Bless!

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Done***


Nov 3, 2020, 4:27 PM



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I can empathize. My Dad suffers from dementia.


Nov 3, 2020, 4:32 PM

Prayers for you!

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Nov 3, 2020, 4:36 PM

I just prayed for you, your mom and our country...I hope for a Miracle...Bless you my friend, you are the definition of a Good Samaritan...

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Nov 3, 2020, 5:03 PM

My father passed away with from dementia.....so I completely understand...all i can say is love them as hard as you can no matter how hard it is.....while you have them...
You have my prayers!

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Nov 3, 2020, 6:19 PM

Glad to lift you and your mom up in my prayers.

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Nov 3, 2020, 6:52 PM

I struggled with my mom too being POA and care taker! She past away 1 year ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend!!!

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Nov 3, 2020, 7:47 PM

My sister and I find ourselves in this same situation.

Alzheimers / Dementia is a terrible disease to watch progress. Our Mom broke her hip about 3 years ago and we suspect this is when things started going south. Really fell off of a cliff about 1 year ago and currently does not know any of us. This includes my 84 year old Dad to whom she has been married for 62 years.

My prayers are there for you and your family. I hope you stay strong for her during this very trying period.

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Nov 3, 2020, 8:30 PM

Praying for strength, peace, comfort, patience, understanding, long suffering, encouragement, discernment & LOVE beyond measure. In Jesus!

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We keep getting better & better everyday, in every way!
“The only disability is a bad Attitude” Dabo Swinney!!
Let’s Go Tigers!


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Nov 3, 2020, 9:53 PM

Praying for your family... Have been there .. it’s difficult.. rest when you can ....

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Nov 3, 2020, 10:28 PM

God is great and is looking out for the both of you!

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Done friend***


Nov 3, 2020, 10:44 PM



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Nov 3, 2020, 11:15 PM

Absolutely praying.

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Prayers are sent - hang in there


Nov 4, 2020, 10:52 AM

I went through it with my Mom for 8 years

It will make you a better person but I know it doesn't feel that way now

GOD BLESS

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Nov 4, 2020, 11:33 AM

Praying for both you and your Mom!! ??

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