On Veteran's day, my husband came home early from work. I feel bad that he has to work on a holiday that is celebrated specially for veterans like him. I wish companies will give veterans a day off but that is a wishful thinking since a lot of companies does not give that privilege to Veteran employees.
Our sweet kids made personalized cards for their Dad. They also made one for their Grandpa.
As soon as he got done eating, we went to Hopedale Ohio and visited my father-in-law at Gables Care Center. He is a world war 2 veteran, although he can no longer recognize us, it is important that we visit him as much as we can. I just wish that he lives nearby so we can visit often. He was out cold when we arrived, I think he just got his medicines so he was sleeping when we came.
It sad not to be able to see my FIL as much as we would like to. It is also sad that when he got the Alzheimer's disease, that's when our relationship with the other family member was shaken. I hope that in time, we can reconcile and get back to the way we were. In time, wound might heal, we just need time.
It is very sad when our parents get Alzheimer or pre -dementia. Our mother is half in half out. I wished medicine find a cure for this disease. May you find peace and happiness while working out the family stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of the turmoil in your family right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours that you'll be able to get back to a good place.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice that you take the children to visit your FIL even though he may not recognize anyone. We visit a very dear and precious friend who sometimes doesn't remember us but he is also a WWII veteran and we think it is important to support him.
ReplyDeleteUgh we're dealing with alzheimers right now. It's so hard on the family. Keep your chin up!
ReplyDeleteoh wow amazing this is. what a lovely why to spread love and give back.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely veterans day. Isn't it sad when our loved ones can no longer remember us such an awful illness.
ReplyDeleteIt is such an awful thing to deal with. Alzheimers is so heartbreaking for both the person that it happens to it on the family members. I hope that you all can have healing with the rest of the family soon.
ReplyDeleteAlzheimers is such a terrible disease. Glad you took the kids to visit and spend time.
ReplyDeleteWatching a loved one deal with medical illness is such a tough thing to deal with. We are going through something similar and it's so hard. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteAlzheimer's/pre-dementia is never easy to work with but your family seems so strong and loving! The cards they made for their father and grandfather are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI have always felt when you visit someone, they always have a way of knowing that you are there. They may not show it, but I just have faith that they do.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your FIL has Alzheimer's, my dad had dementia and it was so sad for our family. It's great that you all visit him when you can.
ReplyDeleteMy family had to deal with dementia and it was tough. Lots of love to you and your family. My FIL is a Veteran we try to show him extra love on Veteran's Day.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma had alzheimers and it's a very hard thing for a family to deal with. It's great that you got to visit.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that veterans should get the day off! I am glad it looks like you had a fun day even though he had to work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the tree. The fruit looks edible. Is it?
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had alzheimers and it was heartbreaking that she didn't recognize any of us. She was deteriorating right in front of us :(
ReplyDeleteThank you to your husband and father in law for their service. Prayers to your family as you are dealing with Alzheimer. I am a nurse at a nursing home and understand the toll it can take on a family.
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