Meme: You will always be a fren!
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I sympathize with what you are doing as it shows you love your husband very much. And with all his disabilities, you must really be starved for someone to talk to such as your little dog Steve; even though he can't talk back. And it must get monotonous watching/listening to motortrend all day to help keep his BP down. You are one loving, giving woman who makes great sacrifices for your husband. I really don't know what to suggest to you, as it seems you can only do so much, but if you and he had some moments without the television, you could read some Bible stories to him. I find these very comforting. You'd be surprised what dementia patients remember as I used to keep my neighbors wife who died from it. She couldn't remember what she had for lunch, but she could remember things from her past. And if your husband was brought up in the church, he will not forget God. Perhaps it might even bring a smile upon his face. Anyway, welcome to our board as we are a caring group of people. Anytime you need prayer or suggestions or someone to lend an ear; we are here for you. And remember, YOU ARE A VERY WONDERFUL LOVING CARING HUMAN BEING. God does not forget those who make great sacrifices for caring for others. God bless you.
Thank you and you're right about what they do remember...he was literally raised in a church parsonage...his dad was a Lutheran minister. He seems to remember all the hymns, order of service, and more popular passages. Before his strokes he always used to tell us all to remember that the shortest, most important sentence in the Bible was this: God is love. And that has been the basis for most of his life's decisions. I've never known a more loving human being, ever. I know that though we are being tested, our love and faith in the Lord is strong. I tell him what I tell my 2 yr old granddaughter when she's struggling: you've got this. I guess I should tell that to myself too. Thank you for responding and taking the time on this lonely stranger. I don't often fall apart, but today has been difficult. Definitely a test. Hopefully one we will pass.
You are okay. We all have moments when things don't go right and we get down in the dumps. But you come to the right place to get lifted up. Praying you are having a really good night. Tomorrow will be a new day. God bless.
It's ending a little better than it started 😊