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Maybe it will spark off a few memories for her Jess.so sad, we don't realise dow e how people can be missed when they are still there. 56 years that is a long time. ((((hugs)))) for your Dad. and for you Ann Glos

Oh Bless him Jess ((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))) For you and your family Suzy xx

56 Years married, used to fight like cats and dog, still do sometimes as mum is very agitated most of the ime. On 8th August, they are going on a day trip with their old employers pensioners club. 8th Aug also happens to be their wedding anniversary- and where is the trip going? only Bognor, where they spent their honeymoon - really hope she's well enough.

Now you've made me cry. I was so lucky, my parents had all their marbles till the end. Thinking of you Jess Vivienne xx

It is a cruel condition - not just for the one affected, but for all those around them What s on My Mother s Mind? As I talk to Mom today, things seem to be different in a way, She seems to be somewhat lost, I wonder how things have changed for her, And whether she can handle the cost. As she sits in her favorite chair and gazes out the window, It makes me wonder if she can tell what is the day? Or does it seem to be that they all run together, It saddens me that she really appears to have lost her way. When you talk to her, she relates things from the past, Do you remember when you were small? And things were a certain way, and we lived a different way of life, Our lives were simpler and sometimes we thought we could have it all. As your conversations get more in detail, And she remembers her days with her Mom and Dad, She remember the times they had and when they passed on to a better place, And sometimes that really tends to make her sad. It is really special to talk to her and listen to the stories, And watch the smiles and hear her laughter, It appears that in her mind, That those were the good times we are all after. When you ask her what she had for breakfast that day, She knows that she ate, but can t remember what, She is upset because she can t remember, You tell her, Don t worry, it s OK if you can t remember that. Do you wonder how it feels to live in her world? Try thinking how you would be if you were standing in a hall, And you didn t know which way to go, All you can think of is don t let me fall. Would you be able to deal with the feelings? Of knowing that your days would be spent feeling lost, Would you be able to remain strong? Would you be able to handle that cost? What s on My Mother s Mind? -Robert Custer

Oh Jess, we don't often think of people being missed when they are still around. Love to your Dad and all the family. Jack x

Oh Jess it must be hard for you dad. He must love her very much. catherine xx

Oh Jess, that just touches the heart......

oh jess thats so sad give him my love

Yes Jess, I completely agree. It is so very hard ...... Elaine ;-)

Awww bless him...... must be awful for him and you! xx

we were sat in his garden over the weekend, enjoying the sunshine. without saying a word, mum got up and moved her chair to the other side of he garden, to sit in the shade. dad stayed by us as we sat watching the squirrel in the trees, he glanced across at mum and said ''I do miss her''.( she has altzheimers) it was then that i realised , however hard it is for my brother and I , it is 1000 times harder for dad. Jess

we were sat in his garden ... see first reply