by cruzanheart 60 Replies latest jw friends
((((Nina))))
I have watched the ravages of alzhiemers with my great aunt. It's no fun at all.
I also was with my grandpa while he faught emphazema. Not pretty either. It's so hard. You know for a long time the end is coming...and yet it doesn't make it any easier.
((((Nina & fam)))))
There is not enough time, never enough time, and yet the time can't come soon enough. The chimes of freedom are tolling for your mother now and it's not a bad sound, just one you can't really embrace no matter how sweet the tune.
It happens every day at the crossing of the street
Walking out to see what's new and what is just the same
And the only word for love is everybody's name
And that will always stay
It happens every day
And every day will happen without you
(((((((((Nina, Chris and kids))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry we are here for you
Wishing you and your family strength in this trying time.
When you start on your journey to Ithaca,
Then pray that that road is long,
Full of adventure, full of knowledge,
Do not fear the Lestrygonians
And the Cyclops and the angry Poseidon.
You will never meet such as these on your path,
If your thoughts remain lofty, if a fine
Emotion touches your body and your spirit,
If your soul does not raise them up before you.
Then pray that the road is long,
That the summer mornings are many,
That you will enter ports seen for the first time
With such pleasure, with such joy!
Stop at Phoenician markets,
And purchase fine merchandise,
Mother-of-pearl and corals, amber and ebony,
And pleasurable perfumes of all kinds,
Visit hosts of Egyptian cities,
To learn and learn from those who have knowledge.
Always keep Ithaca fixed in your mind.
To arrive there is your ultimate goal.
But do not hurry the voyage at all.
It is better to let it last for long years;
And even to anchor at the isle when you are old,
Rich with all that you have gained along the way,
Not expecting that Ithaca will offer you riches.
Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage.
Without her you would never have taken the road.
But she has nothing more to give you.
And if you find her poor, Ithaca has not defrauded you.
With the great wisdom you have gained, with so much experience,
You must surely have understood by then what Ithacas mean
-C.P. Cavafy
((((HUGS)))) I am praying for you to have the strength to face what ever comes. Your walking through the Valley !!!!God be with you sweetie ( I know not all agree with my message-but it is sent in LOVE!!!! ((((HUG for you & your MUM))))
((((Nina))))
I have known a few people with Alzheimer's. It is so hard on the family.
Take care of yourself
(((((Nina))))))
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your mom.
Take good care.
bebu
(((Nina)))
I'm so sorry. If you should need anything, please call me.
Lisa
((((((((((( Nina )))))))))))
Love, Scully
So sorry, Nina. It's so difficult, and painful. Wishing you love and peace, and the same to your mother.
