Re: Re: Father diagnosed 9/1 - Here again

September 18, 2006

Gerry, thank you. But, my husband says your are spreading it pretty thick.

Shoot, what does he know? (grin, bouncing here)

Imogene

In a message dated 9/17/2006 10:09:08 AM Central Daylight Time,

gdev8@... writes:

Leah-

Last week you sent me a very supportive message regarding the first

anniversary of my Dad's death to which I responded. However, I did not take the

opportunity to welcome you to the group. I am really behind on my email.

At this point, it is true that you don't know us personally. However, in

time you will learn that we are more than caregivers to our loveones. We have

families and friends that we are proud of and also at times they cause woes. It

is up to the individual as how much they wish to share, but you will get to

many of us better as time goes on. For example, you will learn that Imogene

is a great writer and fished the beautiful waters of Florida with her Dad and

there is Sharon, who has had her share of rough times, but she is a surviivor

and now has a comfortable life with her Donnie, Sissy and her many animal

friends. When Sandie's son, (age 12) was sent to England as an ambassador

of good will, we looked forward to Sandy's daily reports and we welcomed this

young gentlemen back home as if he was a member of our own family. Back in

April, my Grandaughter was in an auto accident and broke her femur, I leaned

on this group for support. Welcome to our group, our family.

As you know, my Dad died on 9/11/05. I joined this group about six wks.

before his death. I really wished I had found this site much earlier. I

struggled

caring for my Dad when there was not much known about LBD. However, the

group was there for me during the toughest days. Now that Dad is gone, I have

elected to stay with group so that I can help others and, as you know , there

are times when I need support.

Gerry

Wilmington, De.

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