tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post1642082468105685811..comments2023-03-28T02:00:06.870-07:00Comments on Acorn to Oak: Gnomes!Acorn to Oakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14334558675705027610noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-60794623213213301222016-03-28T07:42:14.325-07:002016-03-28T07:42:14.325-07:00Darling gnomes! It's a challenge, dealing wit...Darling gnomes! It's a challenge, dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's with an aging parent. Especially if they were challenging even without the condition. My father is a challenge, but he's easily distracted, so that's what we do when he goes on a nasty spree. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-47093124628166100512016-03-26T13:09:28.748-07:002016-03-26T13:09:28.748-07:00Although I cannot really imagine how hard it is de...Although I cannot really imagine how hard it is dealing with your Mom losing her licence I sense that you are glad in many ways because she will be safer not driving and is also now having her other health issues investigated, so I hope that there will be some sort of useful outcome to it all. Hold on in there in the meantime. Hope you have a good Easter! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-80424967741511521492016-03-26T05:31:21.668-07:002016-03-26T05:31:21.668-07:00Cute gnomes! I've seen crochet hat patterns t...Cute gnomes! I've seen crochet hat patterns that have to be sewn up and I think, why? When you can crochet in the round? Much easier. I can see why you went that route. So sorry to hear about your husband's grandfather but it certainly sounds like he lived a very long and wonderful life. 75 years together, wow! That is amazing! We never know what our future holds healthwise. So sad to know what your mom is going through. Difficult for everyone, but you do have to sort of keep an emotional distance so as not to let it affect you negatively. Glad to hear that she has finally gotten around to having the necessary tests. Your Utah trip sounds awesome (and looked so from your IG posts). Best wishes, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-4240000107478553772016-03-25T18:16:15.544-07:002016-03-25T18:16:15.544-07:00I am so sorry that things have not improved much w...I am so sorry that things have not improved much with regard to your mother. It is good you were able to have at least a little more normal time with her recently. I pray you will have more, rather than less, of those moments to remember. Your poor father must be at his wit's end. How amazing that your husbands grandparents had been together for 75 years! A testament to true devotion, for sure. I mentioned this in a comment to you when you first posted about your mother's condition, but it sounds so very much like the way my sweet friend's mother behaved. Her poor father tried to cope alone for a year or so. She finally moved them in with her when she realized her mother was forgetting to cook for them and neither of them was eating as they should. Her father was so confused about the way her mother was behaving but afraid to reveal the depth of her problem until it finally became too much for him. I am praying for a solution for all of you. lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-40008684406112020532016-03-25T16:53:21.311-07:002016-03-25T16:53:21.311-07:00Your gnomes are so cute! Glad that you could get ...Your gnomes are so cute! Glad that you could get away for a bit. I know that your situation with your parents if frustrating and stressful. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-26860066416493733932016-03-25T16:39:16.139-07:002016-03-25T16:39:16.139-07:00I'm glad you could take the trip: a break is ...I'm glad you could take the trip: a break is just what you needed. The gnomes are adorable!Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-11958063343641649102016-03-25T11:45:11.040-07:002016-03-25T11:45:11.040-07:00I am so glad you got to go on that trip, you neede...I am so glad you got to go on that trip, you needed some time and space to relax. These are the worst times with your Mom because she has a vague idea things are not right, as things progress she won't and that might be easier. Have you looked into places to live that have Alzheimer's/dementia facilities or adult day care to give your Dad a break? Maybe to soon for all of that, but you should check into it before you actually need it. I know it is hard not to take things personally with her as she has been negative to you a very long time, but think of her as having an illness and that helps.<br /><br />Love the gnomes,<br />Meredith Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726925334003624379.post-32449305915393126052016-03-25T10:17:36.304-07:002016-03-25T10:17:36.304-07:00It's not easy caring for elderly parents, but ...It's not easy caring for elderly parents, but deep down I am sure it is appreciated. I care for mine and have moments of doubt but I try my best and that is all any of us can do. Take care, remember to look after yourself.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com