tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post2578530284645375092..comments2023-11-03T02:25:06.498-07:00Comments on WATCHING MY SISTER....DISAPPEAR: A WHISPER OF HOPEMary Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546934635244187426noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-49841965856010178492006-07-21T20:18:00.000-07:002006-07-21T20:18:00.000-07:00Oftentimes, it's the whispers that speak volumes t...Oftentimes, it's the whispers that speak volumes to our hearts. <br>Hugs and prayers, MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-39871431838094268432006-07-21T21:36:00.000-07:002006-07-21T21:36:00.000-07:00I'm inclined to believe that she remembered you to...I'm inclined to believe that she remembered you today. I never leave here without telling somebody how much I admire you; about your courage and Peggy.<br>Big hugs, and always, my prayers<br>Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-69900582959187116232006-07-21T21:53:00.000-07:002006-07-21T21:53:00.000-07:00That is how important you are to Peggy? She hears ...That is how important you are to Peggy? She hears your voice and your name, and she smiles and all of a sudden remembers how to say hello!<br><br>That is a small blessing about her disease, it comes and goes. I'm glad you two caught eachother at a good moment.<br><br>I know you are thankful for that moment.<br><br>love,<br>WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-66628170316485714902006-07-22T09:09:00.000-07:002006-07-22T09:09:00.000-07:00Mary Louise.......I'm so glad you had that one...Mary Louise.......I'm so glad you had that one moment with Peggy. I wish you many "moments" in the months ahead. <br>Hugs,<br>Gina<br>http://journals.aol.com/motoxmom72/GinasWeigtLossJourney Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-1223960055200144902006-07-22T13:11:00.000-07:002006-07-22T13:11:00.000-07:00Oh I don't doubt for a second that Peggy knew ...Oh I don't doubt for a second that Peggy knew it was you when you said I love you. I worked in a Nursing Home Facility in Illinois and we had several respidents with alzheimer and every now and then they would have their special moments of remembering, which I'm sure your Peggy had when you talked with her. Mary Louise, I'm glad you had that special time with your sis. Moments like that help us all to get through another day when we have sad, tough times in our lives....AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-89933003546812046542006-07-22T20:46:00.000-07:002006-07-22T20:46:00.000-07:00Mary Louise: I think she rememberd you and recogn...Mary Louise: I think she rememberd you and recognized your voice for that brief moment. It is something to celebrate while dealing with this terrible illness. There were times, even toward the end, when my sweet husband's face would light up when he saw me. He could not verbalize much but I know he recognized me and that was enough. He too went into what I used to term a "whispering mode" when he did the same thing as Peggy. He would whisper and talk quite fast. I could never understand what he was saying, but I tried to pretend that I knew. <br><br>I went to the cemetary today, and took flowers. Funny, all during our marriage he used to bring me flowers on special occasions. Now I could not believe I was taking them to him, but at a cemetary. I cried so hard as I miss him very much. The first week or so after he passed away, I felt numb. Now feelings are starting to return, and the grieving process is beginning. The only thing that brings a measure of comfort is that I know he no longer has Alzheimer's. <br><br>So, dear Mary Louise, celebrate those moments of recognition, and keep writing this journal. Even though my husband has finished his earthly journey, I continue to read your writings. <br><br>Hugs,<br>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-37280583712215448052006-07-25T16:29:00.000-07:002006-07-25T16:29:00.000-07:00Hi mary louise. I stumbled across your journal to...Hi mary louise. I stumbled across your journal today. I have found your comments about your sister beautiful and very moving. thank you for sharing them with us. tina http://journals.aol.com/pippa1116/SteelMagnoliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-36234890737873128032006-07-26T04:19:00.000-07:002006-07-26T04:19:00.000-07:00 This was your reward for keeping close to Pegg... This was your reward for keeping close to Peggy; you would have been lost in the shadows of her dimming memory system.<br> I'm sure that there are brief sparks of memory, & near-memory ... also, I'm sure that it is difficult for her to relate having a memory to making a reaction to the sensation ... She forgot how to remember.<br><br>LOIS<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464653406123595609.post-51390511259989754562006-08-10T12:28:00.000-07:002006-08-10T12:28:00.000-07:00I am so glad that you were there, even if just by ...I am so glad that you were there, even if just by phone, when the light shone through. Perhaps, no... quite probably... you were the one who held the light up for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com