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Father's day card from my step-daughter

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JeanneG Joined: Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:07 pm Posts: 1037 Location: Minnesota	Father's day card from my step-daughter One of Coy's daughter's came by yesterday with a big bouquet that I assumed was for him. Turned out she had a gift card for him, and the flowers were for me. In the pretty thank-you card she wrote: "Jeanne, Thank You for all you do for everyone but most importantly to me how you lovingly care for my dad." Wow, huh? My heart goes out to all those caregivers who have to deal with argumentative siblings and clueless children and constant family strife. If you didn't get a thank you yesterday, let me share mine. Thank you for all you do for your loved ones. The world is a better place because of you. _________________ Jeanne, 66 caring for husband Coy, 85. RBD for 30+ years; LDB since 2003, Coy still at home, in early stage
Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:40 am

Gerry Joined: Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:18 pm Posts: 835 Location: Acton, MA	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter JeanneG, What a wonderful gesture and it was from the heart. My family is very close and my heart breaks when I read how grown children have no compassion for their LO's. They haven't taken the time to learn what this disease is and the commitment it requires form the caregivers. You ARE a wonderful wife and caregiver. Coy must also have been very pleased. Enjoy those flowers. Gerry _________________ Gerry 67, cared for Frank 71, married 49 yrs; dx 2004, passed away October 26, 2011.
Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:46 am

dagoetz Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:25 am Posts: 227	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter It's those unexpected acts of thoughtfulness that keep us going. Your step-daughter sounds lovely. _________________ Donna (age 56) caregiver for mother-in-law Margaret (age 88).
Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:53 am

mockturtle Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:46 pm Posts: 3009 Location: WA	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter I agree that remarks like these help to keep us going. On Father's Day, Derek's son came for a visit and he also thanked me for 'taking such good care of Dad'. The staff he met at the nursing home were very complimentary of my devotion to Derek and that made me feel good, too. _________________ Pat [67] married to Derek [83] for 37 years; husband dx PDD/LBD 2005, probably began 2002 or earlier; late stage and in a SNF as of January 2011.
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:28 am

LTCVT Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:33 pm Posts: 2825 Location: Vermont	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter What a nice, thoughtful woman she is! _________________ Lynn, daughter of 89 year old dad dx with possiblity of LBD, CBD, PSP, FTD, ALS, Vascular Dementia, AD, etc., died Nov. 30, 2010 after living in ALF for 18 months.
Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:57 pm

JeanneG Joined: Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:07 pm Posts: 1037 Location: Minnesota	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter I'm glad for you, Pat. You are taking such good care of his Dad. We know it and it is good to know that his son knows it, too! _________________ Jeanne, 66 caring for husband Coy, 85. RBD for 30+ years; LDB since 2003, Coy still at home, in early stage
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:53 pm

LTCVT Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:33 pm Posts: 2825 Location: Vermont	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter Pat - I too am glad you get the recognition you deserve, and I hope all of you caregivers out there get a thank you, pat on the back, whatever, at least once in a while. Have a good night everyone. Lynn _________________ Lynn, daughter of 89 year old dad dx with possiblity of LBD, CBD, PSP, FTD, ALS, Vascular Dementia, AD, etc., died Nov. 30, 2010 after living in ALF for 18 months.
Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:07 pm

katelu Joined: Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:28 pm Posts: 463 Location: Minnesota	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter Something like that would start me crying. It's amazing how a simple thing like flowers can renew us. Kate _________________ Kate [i](Cared for Mom for years before anyone else noticed the symptoms, but the last year of her life was rough and we needed to place her in an SNF, where she passed in February 2012)[/i]
Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:35 pm

irene selak Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:59 pm Posts: 1943	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter Nice Jeanne, I am sure it was well deserving ! _________________ Some forum members may be intense in sharing what they have found to be useful/recommend certain resources.While meaning well, some comments may seem rather strong. Please contact me with any concerns. Irene Selak LBDA Forum Moderator http://www.lbda.org
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:26 pm

BayouCajun Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:02 pm Posts: 386 Location: East TN	Re: Father's day card from my step-daughter let me add a thank youâ¦a virtual bouquetâ¦to all caregiversâ¦ you all have my admirationâ¦for doing what you doâ¦when the thanks usually are only internalâ¦ I am enjoying thinking about those flowers... _________________ Craig - Patient - Male - 56 years old - Lewy Bodies diagnosed on March 23, 2011 - cognitive disorder NOS dx 2007 - RBD REM dx 2007 issues for 20+ years - intention tremor 1974 - other issues many years
Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:05 pm
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