Website: Tracy's Place
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ON Canada
Time: 2000-02-20 23:59:20
Comments: What a beautiful site! Bless you, take care and Keep Smiling. :)
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Name: Carla Emke Website: Carla's Poetry Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: IL. Time: 2000-03-19 20:18:06 Comments: Wow!!! What a truly amazeing person you are. You should feel wonderful about taking care of your mother. When she looks down on you from heaven she must just burst with pride, to have such a specail daughter that stood by her side. There should be more people like you in this world... Love, Carla |
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Name: Kevin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 2000-03-16 22:59:17 Comments: |
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Name: Janell Brock Website: (this is a business page) Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Norman, OK Time: 2000-03-12 22:49:09 Comments: Brenda: Thank you for sharing your story and lovely website with us. It is difficult for many to understand that taking "time out" from a pursuit to be with a loved one during a difficult season of life brings joys to us that we could never have imagined. I understand because I, too, am a caregiver...just over nine years now. I've learned some of life's most valuable lessons during these years. Thanks again, and God bless you. Janell Brock |
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Name: Janell Brock Website: (this is a business page) Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Norman, OK Time: 2000-03-12 22:47:55 Comments: Brenda: Thank you for sharing your story and lovely website with us. It is difficult for many to understand that taking "time out" from a pursuit to be with a loved one during a difficult season of life brings joys to us that we could never have imagined. I understand because I, too, am a caregiver...just over nine years now. I've learned some of life's most valuable lessons during these years. Thanks again, and God bless you. Janell Brock |
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Name: DJ Cook Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: portland oregon Time: 2000-03-08 23:58:41 Comments: This is a great page. My grandpa has AD and this page taught me a lot on how to communicate with him. Thank you very much, God Bless |
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Name: Audrey Website: Audrey's World Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Toronto, Canada Time: 2000-03-07 20:32:47 Comments: Hi there, how's it going? You've created a very informative and easily navigable site! I'm sure that everything you've put on your pages will be of immense value to your visitors. Keep up the terrific work, and please stop by and sign my guestbook when you get a chance. :) Take care, and all the best to you for the future! |
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Name: Carol Website: Carol's Collection Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Northwest Louisiana Time: 2000-02-22 22:08:18 Comments: I've enjoyed my visit so much. Didn't make it all the way around, but I've bookmarked to come back. My father-in-law lives with my husband and me. He has some kind of dementia- a very bad short-term memory loss, plus he has asthma. Look forward to coming back to read more. Thanks for your contributions to the Web! |
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Name: shayna Website: shaynamaydle's home page Referred by: Net Search From: CA Time: 2000-02-21 17:20:40 Comments: You are a very remarkable woman to have taken the time out of your own life to devote that time to your mother. Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease........one day the person you know and love so dearly no longer knows who you are....and that hurts so very much. |
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Name: Tracy Website: Tracy's Place Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: ON Canada Time: 2000-02-20 23:59:20 Comments: What a beautiful site! Bless you, take care and Keep Smiling. :)
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Name: Lauren Rongo Website: Rongo Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: michigan Time: 2000-02-12 23:27:25 Comments: HI!! Wonderful picture of your mom. GOOD LUCK To you!! |
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Name: Shirley Powell Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Florida Time: 2000-02-12 07:46:20 Comments: Good program |
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Name: Marjorie L. Carney Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: California Time: 2000-02-11 13:28:41 Comments: No comment except you have a very pretty site |
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Name: Deborah Raney Website: Ken and Deb Raney's Home Page Referred by: Net Search From: Hesston, KS Time: 2000-02-10 16:55:27 Comments: I was so pleased to find my novel, A Vow to Cherish, mentioned and promoted on your page. I'm hearing from World Wide Pictures that the response to the film of the same title, inspired by my book, has been phenomenal! I am so pleased to have been a small part of such a wonderful production. A Vow To Cherish (film) has a wonderful new web site worth looking at at www.wwp.org. Thank you again for your kind comments on this site. What a blessing this site must be to those dealing with Alzheimer's. Deborah Raney Author, A Vow To Cherish |
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Name: sherry Website: Referred by: AOL From: alabama Time: 2000-02-06 16:48:55 Comments: This is so great. I love the site very much. |
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Name: Pam Braden Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Knoxville, Tennessee Time: 2000-02-04 21:34:57 Comments: Thank you for taking the time to keep this journal and put it down for other to read. I have been taking care of my mother for 5 years now, but she has been really bad only since Oct. 98. As I read parts of your journal, it was as if I had written it, it was so much like my mother. She hasn't known any of us since last January. I'm 43 and my mother is 87. I have two teenagers. My mother lives with us, but my 2 sisters help with her during the day when they can. I've always thought since all of this began that I would be able to take care of my mother until the end, but it is getting increasingly hard. I'm beginning to wonder how much longer I can continue. I cried all through your section about the nursing home and the decision. It is just what I am going through now. Thank you again for sharing you story with others. It helps to see that others have been through the same thing and can understand what I am going through with this terrible disease. I feel so sorry for my mother that it is hard to not cry all of the time. She is in a terrible prison that her mind is holding her captive in and there is nothing that I can do or say that will give her any relief. This sight has helped me more than any other I have seen. |
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Name: Joanne Website: Winters Magic Referred by: From a Friend From: Pgh Pa. Time: 2000-02-04 07:28:26 Comments: This is one of the most beautiful and moving pages i've seen. Thank you for sharing you talent and love |
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Name: Tiny Website: Tiny's Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The Netherlands Time: 2000-01-29 04:00:50 Comments: Wonderful site!!! God bless you! Greetings from Holland, Tiny |
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Name: Rachel Website: Let me show you ... Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan, USA Time: 2000-01-03 13:33:23 Comments: |
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Name: Data Village Website: Random Links for 2500 Subjects Referred by: From: Time: 1999-12-26 23:20:01 Comments: For another greate site, click our website above |
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Name: Rich Halling Website: Christian T-shirts Testimonytees Fundraising Referred by: From a Friend From: Florida Time: 1999-12-21 08:56:56 Comments: Dear Brenda...What a truly wonderful web site!! God has graciously given you a precious heart of love and compassion , I honor you for this! May our Lord richly bless you and yours and all your efforts in His service!! |
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Name: Colleen Website: A Time to Grieve Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Canada Time: 1999-12-18 11:45:52 Comments: This is a wonderful site. I applaud your courage, your strength and your kind heart. |
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Name: Mary Website: Mary's Place Referred by: From a Friend From: Oklahoma Time: 1999-12-05 10:43:17 Comments: Dear Brenda, You have a beautiful page. I would love to link it to my page. I am a EOAD patient. Mary |
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Name: Kari Ott Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Deer River, MN Time: 1999-11-27 13:40:58 Comments: Thank you for sharing your story. It is very inspiring and I think that could give courage to people that may be facing the same situation. God Bless |
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Name: jziggyp Website: Golf Landscping Service Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Port Richey, Florida Time: 1999-11-15 14:54:31 Comments: I can relate to your story ,, my Grand mother had senile dementia and my mother in law had alzhiemers. Both passed on several years ago. I know it is very difficult to deal with these types of changes in a person life but we all have to do the best we can in all situations. Excellent web page nad keep up the good work. jziggyp |
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Name: William Walters Website: minner Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Kentucky Time: 1999-11-02 19:29:49 Comments: You page brings back a lot of memorys to me, that I will never forget. My motherinlaw hade Alzheimeris Des. She was so specil to me. Even tho I was at the time just her sonalaw she would really imbarrise me. When all would get togeather, she would allways come up and put her little arms on my shoulders and tell them all, that I was the best sonalaw she ever will have. Well shes gone now. I often think what she would of thought about the way her daugher has done. I'm really glade she wasn't here to see it. GOD rest her sole. Her hub. would beat her trying to make her quit wetting the bed after she was so sick. But he will get his reward in hell some day. I'm sorry for taking your time up like this. I'm nothing special, just a feller with a heart. Willie |
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Name: Ed Website: LINKS TO INTERESTING INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NJ Time: 1999-11-02 18:38:43 Comments: A very nice website Very well done !! |
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Name: Pat Walker Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: Lincoln, NE Time: 1999-11-02 16:32:57 Comments: I want to thank you for sharing your story and your poetry. It means a lot to me to be able to share with others who have had or still have a loved one as I do. My mother is still living and I spend as much time with her as I can. Thank you again |
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Name: James Griffitt Website: The Griffitt's Homepage Referred by: Net Search From: Salado, Tx 76571 Time: 1999-11-01 20:53:45 Comments: My wife Josephine Parris Griffitt sent you an email yesterday concerning her genealogy after I found your sites - hope you received it. You are to be commended for your outstanding pages. Very artistic and creative. Some of the best I've seen !!! |
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Name: Mojo Website: Mojo's Make Money on the Net Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maine Time: 1999-10-28 09:35:05 Comments: I really enjoyed my visit to your site. I was in tears when I read it. Your page is very beautiful and I will return again soon. |
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Name: Dixie Website: Referred by: From a Web Ring From: NY Time: 1999-10-21 21:53:46 Comments: I am very touched by the loving thoughts that are put into these tributes it is so wonderful your moms would be very proud of you.. I am sure she is smiling down on you and watching over you ....my mom's health is not very good and I am very greatful to still have her here with me I cherish every day I have with her I have no idea how I will ever handle losing her or my dad they are and have always been my rock |
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Name: Marlys Website: Dumpling's Home Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Temecula, CA Time: 1999-10-14 18:48:41 Comments: What absolutely wonderful pages. Your love for your mother certainly shows. My 96 yrar old mother has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and is in a lovely nursing home in Hawaii, ( Hawaii has been her home for 30 years). She is very content and loves her nurses. She does some of the things you describe in your pages. She has difficulty speaking but still knows me and says enthusiastic yeses and nos to questions. I love her so much and am pleased that she is comfortable and content in the nursing home. When you have a moment, please visit my home page and I would appreciate it if you would sign my guestbook. I thank you for your pages. God bless |
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Name: Kenna Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Elburn, IL Time: 1999-10-13 18:14:18 Comments: Hi! I am Kenna. I am at Freshman in highschool. In health class I have to do a report on Alzheimer's Disease. I chose this topic because in 1997 I lost my granfather "Sunny" to the disease. I sit here crying while writing this because it's so so sad. My grandfather was a wonderful father to 8 girls and 1 boy. A grandfather to 26 kids. Even though I was only around 6 when he was diagnosed I still remember watching him trying to do this, but sometimes it didn't look right because of this. I remember seeing my grandpa lying in a hospital bed for years at home with his wife. I know my grandfather is in heaven now, and that is where he belongs.....I love you grandpa, I wish you were still with us... ~Kenna |
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Name: Maggie Website: Maggie's Lil' Bit of Heaven Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Huntsville, Alabama Time: 1999-10-10 11:47:04 Comments: You've poured your heart into your pages and it's very apparent. My father also had dementia before he died, though not alzheimers. It's so hard to see a parent age, you've captured those feelings beautifully. God bless you. 
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Name: Bobbe McDaniel Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Grand Ledge, Michigan Time: 1999-10-09 13:38:40 Comments: What a wonderful tribute to your mother. Your story could be my story. I cared for my mother for 1 1/2 years before finally having to admit that I could no longer do it and placed her in a nursing home. She was there for 8 months before she passed away in Feb. of this year. No one but no one could ever understand the effects of this disease until you have been there yourself. I was very afraid that I would loose my father during the course of my Moms illness. He was so physically drained. When we put her in the nursing home he visited twice a day (I limited myself to once a day). We were very active in her care while she was there. Sometimes I look back on the past two years and wonder how any of us made it through. But I will say that I have no regrets over any of the choices we made during that time. It was the very least one could do for a mom or dad. It isn't for everyone I understand that but if at all possible take the time to do it. You will be forever greatful in the end. I have already done the Alzheimers walk in Lansing Michigan. This was my first year of walking. (Lansing has only had the walk for two years) I was proud to walk with so many caring individuals! Thank you so much for your site. I enjoyed myself here a lot! |
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Name: Kim and Darin Website: The Gott Family Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ontario Canada Time: 1999-09-27 20:12:46 Comments: Hi Brenda ~ Thank you so much for inviting us to visit your site. I am sure glad you did - your pages are so informative and very touching. My Grandmother has alzheimer's - I have bookmarked your site to return to often, the information is endless. Thank you so much. |
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Name: Dan Website: The Medical Junction Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: my mommy LOL ok Rochester NY Time: 1999-09-24 16:25:46 Comments: Hi. Great site you have here. Enjoyed my stay. I'll be back. |
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Name: Juanita Pike Website: Anchor For Life Ministry Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-09-22 15:41:31 Comments: I to was faced with the disease of alzheimers with my husband. I lived with it about 6 years before I knew what I was facing. I think every body should learn all they can about , JUST IN CASE they are faced with it. I made so many mistakes, of which I have learned about now. Many of them made his life worse, but God understands and helped me. Thank you for having a place people can learn about the disease!!! |
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Name: Andy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-09-15 02:49:55 Comments: |
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Name: Fried Kampes Website: Fried's things Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Randwijk - The Netherlands Time: 1999-09-11 00:24:16 Comments: Yours is a very impressive site! Not only is it very good looking, but its contents are of importance to everyone who has friends or relatives they really care for. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: bobbi's little world of joy Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri Time: 1999-09-07 23:05:42 Comments: You are so very special! I, too have a Mother with alzheimers. I tried for several months to care for her on my own but due to my disablities (healthwise) could not do it. We have found her a beautiful home for assisted living where she is happy. One sister and myself visit her every day and try to bring things in and talk to her to keep every thing as normal as possible. She is a very precious lady as your Mother seems to have been.May God's Blessings fall upon you for the rest of your life! Sincerely, Barb Black |
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Name: Don and Lita Trace Website: The Knight and His Princess Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Augusta GA USA Time: 1999-09-07 21:15:18 Comments:
We enjoyed your site.
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Name: Terri McPherson Website: WiseHearts! Universal Hope For A WiseHearted Planet! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Time: 1999-08-31 23:37:14 Comments: What a warm and wondrous tribute to your mother...Your extensive web site, including your gorgeous graphics, is testament to depth of your spirit. You are truly a WiseHearted Woman! |
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Name: Mickey H. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kansas City, Missouri Time: 1999-08-30 18:00:57 Comments: Thanks for your wonderful site. I have only just begun to read it----will have to come back and read more, a bit at a time. My husband and I are in the process of moving to Denver, CO from Kansas City, MO to move in with my father, who is in the very early stages of AD. I am starting to learn all I can about AD, as I will be my father's main caregiver for as long as need be. We are hoping that our being there for him will help him to be able to stay in his own home for much longer----being right there will also ease our minds too, instead of 600 miles away! Thanks so much for your candid sharing---I know there will be much which is helpful to us in the future. God bless you! |
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Name: Marja-Riitta Website: BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Finland Time: 1999-08-29 13:21:01 Comments: You have a great page here, lots of interesting things to see. I really enjoyed my visit. Greetings from Finland! Marja-Riitta & BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIERS |
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Name: Linda Website: ~Simplicity~ Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Canada Time: 1999-08-27 10:04:45 Comments: Very informative web site; thankyou so much for sharing and the best of luck to you. |
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Name: Smidgit Website: Smidgit's Home Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maine Time: 1999-08-25 10:17:58 Comments: Truly an enjoyable visit here at your home on the Web. Fantastic job. Please visit my home on the web and sign my guestbook please while you are there so I know you were there. God is so Good all the time. I am glad that I know Jesus as my Savior. I am glad you allowed me the priviledge of visiting your site today. Keep up the great work for Jesus. May God richly and abundantly Bless every aspect of your life.
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Name: Ruth Ann Website: Moments of Memories Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: WV Time: 1999-08-22 20:22:20 Comments:
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Name: Carol Stephens Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Traver, Tulare Co., California Time: 1999-08-22 03:06:29 Comments: Such a warming site. I care for my 84 year old mother with AD. I have gone through the same as you. I am the only caregiver. Have siblings only a few miles away, but they are to busy to help. They have not visited or sent her any cards in four years. They blame me for all that. But just going through your pages of memories and photos has made a stronger person of me. I have soooo many memories to cherish from these 4 years. Take care, Bless you.....Carol |
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Name: Rachel Anderson Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Washington State Time: 1999-08-22 00:07:07 Comments: My grandma has Alzheimer's Disease. She lives in a one bedroom apartment behind my mom's house. My grandpa and her live together here and it is better for them that way. I help out along with my sister. My mom does most of the caregiving. It is difficult on her but we all three look at this as a time to help out and to grow closer together as a family. Many of the days in the journal in this site hit home. There are good days and bad days. Days that Grandma will come over and think that it is night and then come back over two minutes later wanting to go to town to have her hair done for the morning. Thank you for the web site and God bless you. Rachel |
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Name: Clio Website: Clio's Angels Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Canada Time: 1999-08-21 08:18:40 Comments: Thank You For Leting Me See Your Little World Of The Net .I Love What You Did And Will Be Back *VBS* |
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Name: Tonya Stinson Website: Tonya's Homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Paris, Arkansas Time: 1999-08-19 23:42:33 Comments: Super page that you have going here. I have really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you for allowing me to spend this time with you and to learn more about this. We all need to be more educated about it. |
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Name: Kathy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Adelaide..South Australia Time: 1999-08-19 09:25:09 Comments: Hi Brenda, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to visit your outstanding site, the love oozes from every page. I still have to much to see but I wanted to let you know how wonderful I think it is. Looking forward to returning really soon, peace love and happiness always.  Bye for now...Kathy |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and God Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:31:06 Comments: I, too, am a caregiver to one of the sweetest most precious Mothers in the whole wide world. Your site has so much meaning for me at the present time. I would love to chat with you but for some reason I can't get my entry to go through. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:14:19 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:21:37 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:14:03 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:21:19 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:11:27 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Barbara A Black Website: Country Victorian Home filled with Fun, Laughter, and GOD Referred by: From a Friend From: Missouri, USA Time: 1999-08-18 01:18:54 Comments: I, too, am at the present a caregiver of a very precious Mother with Alsheimers. This has been the most very special time in our lives as Mother and daughter. Since I'm the one living with her she doesn't recognize me as her eldest daughter and wonders why I never come to visit her. We also walk together, nap together, I read to her and right now she is asleep with a calming CD playing just on the other side of her bedroom wall. I am having a very sad night tonight though, I, myself am disabled and I was told today by my physician that my health could no longer permit me to care for her. I am facing the inevitable decision of placing her in a nursing home and it is breaking my heart. Your web page, tonight, is the saddest yet most heartwarming I have ever viewed on the web or anywhere. Thank you so very much. |
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Name: Bitten Jönsson Website: Doberman´s Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-16 08:26:36 Comments: Great place you have here - we really enjoyed our stay. Do look in you mail - Surprice - hope you like it. |
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Name: Bitten Jönsson Website: Doberman´s Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-16 08:25:06 Comments: Great place you have here - we really enjoyed our stay. Do look in you mail - Surprice - hope you like it. |
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Name: Bitten Jönsson Website: Doberman´s Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-16 08:27:14 Comments: Great place you have here - we really enjoyed our stay. Do look in you mail - Surprice - hope you like it. |
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Name: Bitten Jönsson Website: Doberman´s Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-16 08:28:40 Comments: Great place you have here - we really enjoyed our stay. Do look in you mail - Surprice - hope you like it. |
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Name: Bitten Jönsson Website: Doberman´s Forever Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-16 08:22:45 Comments: Great place you have here - we really enjoyed our stay. Do look in you mail - Surprice - hope you like it. |
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Name: Kim Website: Endlessly Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 1999-08-15 11:34:40 Comments: Your page is a wonderful tribute to your mother. It touched my heart. I was amazed at the time and effort you put into your research. I will forward your page address onto a friend who I feel can benefit from it. |
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Name: Kim Website: Endlessly Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 1999-08-15 11:27:04 Comments: Your page is a wonderful tribute to your mother. It touched my heart. I was amazed at the time and effort you put into your research. I will forward your page address onto a friend who I feel can benefit from it. |
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Name: Animal Website: Animal's House Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pittsburgh, PA area Time: 1999-08-14 22:37:35 Comments: Hi there..what a wonderful tribute to your mom and a great home page...I have not checked out all the links yet but I will. I hope you come and visit Animal's House. I am also working on a poetry page with a tribute to my deceased father. It is not complete yet but you can see the poem at http://www.angelfire.com/in2/animal/seriousside.html |
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Name: Animal Website: Animal's House Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pittsburgh, PA area Time: 1999-08-14 22:33:27 Comments: Hi there..what a wonderful tribute to your mom and a great home page...I have not checked out all the links yet but I will. I hope you come and visit Animal's House. I am also working on a poetry page with a tribute to my deceased father. It is not complete yet but you can see the poem at http://www.angelfire.com/in2/animal/seriousside.html |
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Name: Cheri Website: ~A Touch of Grace~ Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Kentucky Time: 1999-08-12 16:42:29 Comments: You have a terrific site. God bless you for what you are doing here. |
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Name: Kirsten Harfot Website: Friendship - Romantic - Free stuff Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Denmark Time: 1999-08-12 15:00:43 Comments:
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Name: Miskeer Website: Misker's Den Referred by: From a Friend From: Ontario Canada Time: 1999-08-11 11:07:49 Comments: thank you for inviting me here--what an imformative site!! this is a site definetly worth bookmrking!! God Bless you for your depth of love for your Mother |
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Name: Laurie L Fusco Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pittsburgh, PA Time: 1999-08-10 09:04:42 Comments: My mother died May 07 1998 from complications from Alheimers, My family and I have become very involved in raising money for the Alzheimers assoc. and hope all families will join us to walk for a cure. |
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Name: Kimberly Vanhorn Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Phoenix Time: 1999-08-06 15:28:09 Comments: Wanted to find others going through the horrible disease of Alzhiemers. I am the caregiver 24hours a day for my grandmother. Today is a very rough day of dimentia and it was only three days ago we were out together at the mall. How quickly things change.... We don't want her to go to a nursing center, we pray for a miracle. She is 86 yrs. old and not only a mother, grandmother , great grandmother and great great grandmother.... |
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Name: Faye-Linda Website: Chandra's Web Pages Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Maine-USA Time: 1999-08-01 05:56:09 Comments: You have a great web site here. I enjoyed browsing through it and checking out the links. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!
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Name: Judy Website: The Motherless Webring Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Richmond, Va Time: 1999-07-31 21:24:52 Comments: This site is very beautiful. ^_^ My mother died four years ago when I was thirteen, from cancer. It is a wound that doesn't ever heal. I have started a webring to link sites belonging to the motherless on the web. PLease take a look and let me know if you are interested. |
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Name: Bruce Speed Website: SPEEDco - Net Detective Software Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: San Diego, CA. Time: 1999-07-28 08:01:50 Comments: What a wonderful site! You must come see me. |
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Name: Elizabeth Website: Tequila's Home Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NYC Area Time: 1999-07-26 22:56:05 Comments: Hi Brenda, your site is so thoughtful & so complete! I am impressed by your work! I have Emailed you my special site award! Congratulations! Elizabeth  |
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Name: Penny Website: candypenny's homepage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: ky Time: 1999-07-26 09:35:57 Comments: I have spent hours going thru your site and still have not seen it all. You are a very loving and caring person. God Bless you for all the love and care you gave to your mother. |
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Name: Willie Website: minner Referred by: From a Friend From: ky Time: 1999-07-26 09:37:29 Comments: You have a lovely page and may God bless you for the love you have shown your family. |
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Name: Mercy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Spain Time: 1999-07-23 18:10:02 Comments: Thank you for sharing your experiences with your Mother. My husband and I are experiencing problems with his Mother and I am trying to find out more about Alzheimer's. Your experiences have certainly helped to give me a better understanding of this illness. |
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Name: Kori Website: Within the Heart and Home of Matt & Kori Referred by: Signing another Guestbook From: California Time: 1999-07-21 18:42:20 Comments: Hello. I just wanted to tell you what a wonderfully put together site this is and how touching it is that you shared it with the world. I have read a few books in which Alzheimer's robs some of the characters of their memories and I have felt a fear of having it happen to me. My memories are so precious to me - the things that make me rich- and I would be very scared to be in that darkness of partial familiarity. Thank you for sharing this site of both personal and resourceful nature. ~Kori |
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Name: christina Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: R.I. Time: 1999-07-21 00:56:51 Comments: oh my GOD this is the best web page i have found yet, i was looking for medical info for my mother and happened to see this as i lost my grandmotherto this in aug.3.1997 i can not stop crying!!!!!! this is so amazing my heart goes out tto you and your family. I thank you so much for this site. and GOD BLESS YOU ALL. i have only had this computer for 2 months now and now I'M getting the full picture thank you again. |
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Name: Kimmi Website: Women&Children Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ma Time: 1999-07-20 21:03:27 Comments: Wonderful site with such a wealth of information.I have enjoyed visiting your site..Have a nice day Kimmi |
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Name: Misty Website: King's Queen's Domain Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Montana Time: 1999-07-20 17:36:01 Comments: |
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Name: eephd Website: @ EEPHD's Desk Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: AZ, USA Time: 1999-07-19 23:55:13 Comments: You have a very beautiful, useful and sensitive website of which you can be proud. I enjoyed my visit very much. Please come over and visit my site. While you're there don't forget to "sign in please". |
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Name: Tracy Dotson Website: First Names Inc. Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Edgarton, W. Va. USA Time: 1999-07-19 05:55:56 Comments: very nice looks like you put a lot of work into it hope to see you at my webpage soon have a great day |
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Name: Christina O'Dell Jackson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-07-17 10:18:06 Comments: I am glad you chose to publish a journal. It has helped me to know what to expect with my own Mother in the days ahead. For everyone who walks this path, a beacon is no necessary. Thank you for that beacon. |
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Name: Stacy Leverette Website: Love's Stargazer Referred by: From a Friend From: Tennessee, USA Time: 1999-07-15 19:32:52 Comments: What a wonderful homepage you have built! This is truly a site that is from the heart and soul. It is clear that your Mother meant the world to you and that you want to share how to help others in the same situation. Keep up the great work! 
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Name: Janette Stewart Website: To Him Be The Glory Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Troup, TX Time: 1999-07-03 10:13:42 Comments: Hi, You have such a beautiful, touching site and so much to look at. You've done a great job. Hope to see you at my house for a visit. God bless you and yours. Janette |
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Name: Maureen Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Texas Time: 1999-07-02 21:51:21 Comments: I enjoyed all the photos of your Mom. What a beautiful women she was! I almost cried viewing the photos and reading the poems - what a lovely tribute to a Mother from her daughter. My Mom is in the beginning stages of some sort of dementia. She knows it, but tries to hide the fact that she forgets everything - her short-term memory is all but completely gone. It scares me to think of what she might be like in one year from now. Thanks for putting a smile on my face - your web site and tribute to your Mom is so lovely. She certainly did a wonderful job raising a daughter like you! |
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Name: Robin Friend Website: Friend Family Homepages Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: OH originally............NM currently Time: 1999-06-30 10:19:55 Comments: I think I found you because you signed my guestbook! What can I say, it's early in the morning and I'm not thinking straight! At any rate, your pages are very informative and I enjoyed visiting them. I will try to get back often and I'd like to place a link on my Alzheimers Page. Take care! :o) |
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Name: Doug Thompson Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Berea, Ohio Time: 1999-06-21 03:00:44 Comments: Brenda, This is a very good page, one that should help many who are now walking in your footsteps. May God bless you. |
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Name: Ad Matt Website: Touch The Web Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: USA , FL. Time: 1999-06-18 19:46:08 Comments: I was deeply touched, well, your story with your mom resembles mine with my own mom in many ways! I guess one can say nothing but may they both rest in peace, and may the Lord have mercy on us.. Bless you. |
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Name: Harriett Love Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Buras, LA. Time: 1999-06-12 19:16:34 Comments: Brenda, You have created a beautiful place here! May God bless you! Harriett Love. |
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Name: Joyce Website: Flutter On Inn Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Ohio Time: 1999-06-10 06:52:02 Comments: Oh how I enjoyed your story about caring for your most precious mother! What a moving story it was! You and your sister provided the most ultimate love in caring for her. I too, am a care-giver for my mother. She is 83 years old and had a stroke several years ago. I quit my job to care for her and have never regretted it. I am just fortunate that I don't have to work and have the support of my family. Mom fell this past week and broke her hip and arm. She is in the hospital and I am not quite sure what kind of care you will need when she is released. But I am going to do everything in my power to bring her back home.Fortunately, mom's mind is very good and I thank God for that every day. Your site has been an inspiration and you have provided wonderful links! I wish you the best with your life and God will truly bless you for the time you spent with your mother. Just another little note....my mom was also born on September 25th. Take care and God Bless. 
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Name: Trudy Website: Referred by: AOL From: Yardley, Pennsylvania Time: 1999-06-05 08:28:44 Comments: What a beautiful site I am so lucky to have found it. My Mother whom I've been caring for at home for the past four years is in the final stages of Alzheimer's. It has been a long hard road and yes you are right the good times far out number the bad. I want so very much for my Mother to be with me I know this is selfish but I hate to lose her. She has been bedridden for the last 18 months and can no longer even turn her head. Sometimes when I talk to her I think she hears me. Its so important to give alzheimers patients lots of love and to make them know they are loved and important.I am truly glad I have been able to keep her at home.God Bless You. |
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Name: Carla Website: Page's Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Southern Illinois, USA Time: 1999-06-03 14:44:45 Comments: I very much enjoyed your web site. I read all of your journal and cried and laughed with you. I am the principle caregiver for my 79 year old mother-in-law. She does not have Alzheimer's, and I am very fortunate that so far her mind is just fine. Her health is very poor, however. She has severe CHF and rheumatoid arthritis and it is very stressful and hard at times to cope with her illnesses. I am so proud of you for the time you gave up in your life helping your mother. I don't know if I would have lasted as long as you did. Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon reading your journal. May God richly bless you for your care and concern for your mother! If your mother would have been able to, she would have expressed her appreciation for all you did for her. May the good memories help you find peace and contentment. Sincerely, Carla |
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Name: Vickie Griffith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston, Texas Time: 1999-06-03 12:50:23 Comments: I just found out my grandmother has Alzheimers and I was trying to get information together when I came across your site. I liked reading your story because people keep saying "yeah I know what you mean" but I think to myself "no, you don't understand, this is hard". But I guess you do know exactly what we are dealing with. My grandmother has 9 children and yet we will probably have to put her in a home. I'm scared for her. It breaks my heart to see her in this state but those times that she is lucid are worth it. Especially when we talk about God. So thanks for sharing this with everyone. I'll point my family memebers to this web site also. Regards, Vickie Griffith |
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Name: BEV KAPLAN-NELSON Website: Referred by: Geocities From: PORT ORCHARD, WA Time: 1999-06-03 00:23:33 Comments: GOOD JOB. THANKS |
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Name: Dr. Darrell R. Word Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Leander, TX Time: 1999-06-02 00:54:46 Comments: Thank you for the very well done and helpful web site. My mother has recently been found to have Alzheimers, and I know that my family and I will benefit a lot from the information that you provide. Thanks again. Darrell Word |
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Name: Tammy Website: my peaceful place Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Indiana Time: 1999-05-27 12:13:56 Comments: Hello,I was a caregiver to my 88 year old mother in law and sure wish i would have found your site sooner. It is a blessing. I have many caregiving friends from variouse support groups and will pass this site on to them Thank-you for your caring and support. I think I have met you in GROWW or at least heard of you there. Keep the Faith Tam { aka TnT } |
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Name: Lil Harrison Website: Harrison's Hollow Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Time: 1999-05-25 17:07:52 Comments: I enjoyed my visit! Great page...keep up the good work!
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Name: Random Leaper Website: Random Leaper's Random Leap Log Book Referred by: From a Web Ring From: Cyberspace (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Time: 1999-05-21 14:40:49 Comments: Brenda -- Bless you for all you have done. Your site is one which undoubtedly helps a great many people. I can't think of enough good things to say about it. Who says there is no substance on the Web? |
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Name: Bonnie and Rex Website: Bonnie and Rex´s Love Site Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sweden Time: 1999-05-21 09:13:13 Comments: Very nice page, keep up the good work there. bonnie and Rex |
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Name: simon webb Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: london,england Time: 1999-05-20 10:19:46 Comments: Tired after too long in front of the screen and came across your site, amazed that you have shown so much personal detail. Wonderful With best wishes Simon |
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Name: Paula Cox Website: In Memory of A. P. (Pete) Bowles Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mountain Home, Arkansas Time: 1999-05-19 03:18:53 Comments: Your web site brought back many feelings of sadness in the loss of a loved one from Alzheimer's. My dad passed away in November, 1996 from Alzheimer's at the age of 84. |
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Name: dimondj1- (Jewel) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Oregon Time: 1999-05-18 22:10:45 Comments: I have a adult foster care home. I have been running it for five years. I have a resident for four and a half years that reminds me alote of you and your moms story. I have recently started a club called We care ( providers that care)It is located at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/wecare. It would be realy nice if you could stop by and check it out and maybe evon post a note about your experience and your web info. also if you would like to become a member I will send you out a invitation just e-mail me and let me know. |
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Name: Sammi Hatfield Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mt. Sterling, KY Time: 1999-05-18 18:13:56 Comments: Today is May 18, 1999, and is by far one of the worst days of my entire life. I am a 4th grade teacher, and when I left school day I arrived home to find my father and mother. Dad had just returned from a doctors appt. where he received some disturbing news. He was told that he was possibly in the first stages of Alzheimers. I feel so alone right now. I feel like my world is caving in around me. I wasn't sure what to do with myself, so I decided to return to school to surf the net for info. about this disease. I guess hoping to find some bit of information to confirm to me that this IS NOT what is wrong with my dad. He just celebrated his 50th birthday. What will we all do if we lose him to this disease? I can't imagine life without my dad. |
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Name: Donna Morales Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pennsylvania Time: 1999-05-12 15:19:48 Comments: I've been here a couple times and just cried. It took a few tries to read everything because my husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimers Disease, middle stages. Your tribute to your Mother is absolutely beautiful. The photographs and music we're so touching, that's why I had to come back a few times. I just couldn,t face what is ahead of us. Thank you for sharing this with us. God Bless You....sincerely Donna |
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Name: J'nean Jeffries Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tulsa, Oklahoma Time: 1999-05-09 09:20:43 Comments: Thank you for sharing your page with me. God Bless. |
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Name: Antonio M. Koh Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Philippines Time: 1999-05-06 18:03:44 Comments: I must commend you on your Love and Perseverance in caring for your Mother at the time she needed it most. However, we should not dwell on pity but must go on with our lives. Good Luck and warm personal regards. |
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Name: CyberTeddy! People's Choice Top 500 Today Website: People's Choice WebSite 500 Today Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York City Time: 1999-05-06 13:52:55 Comments: Cool sighting... "We don't pick the People's Choice WebSite 500... You do!" Submit your choice site today. |
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Name: elly Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: amsterdam, the Netherlands Time: 1999-05-06 08:47:33 Comments: What a beautiful page! My mum has Alzheimer too, she is in a nursing home for a year now. Luckely we are with 6 children so we are able to visit her every day. But still it is terrible to see her like this. Sometimes she is so confused and sometimes so aware of her situation, it makes me cry. I wish you all the best. God bless you. Elly |
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Name: nancy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-05-06 08:24:38 Comments: Thank you for your lovely poems. Think I'll be reading them from time to time to help get through the time left with my dad. He was diagnosed about 4 years ago, and the changes are heartbreaking. nancy |
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Name: Mikky McAvoy Website: MIKKY'S WORLD Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Time: 1999-05-05 12:53:20 Comments: I enjoyed your website very much. I'm bookmarking it to come back to, there is so much to view! I hope that you will visit my site, and if nothing else, view the second page...Family ties are the deepest! Come visit! When you visit, please sign my guestbook so I'll know you've been there. Till we meet again, Mikky |
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Name: Barbara Website: Daddy Said! Referred by: Net Search From: Tn Time: 1999-05-05 02:10:02 Comments: First I would like to say,you have a very good page.My dad has Alzheimer's.I know the tears and the heart ache.I just wanted you to know so you would not feel so alone. |
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Name: K. Evans Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Upstate NY Time: 1999-05-03 07:44:02 Comments: Yesterday was my mom's birthday and I was lucky enough to stumble on this page. She also had alzheimer's, and was diagnosed with it around 3 years before she passed away. When I think of her know, I will remember you in my prayers. Thank you for sharing! |
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Name: Jean Website: Referred by: Net Search From: WV Time: 1999-04-27 16:47:15 Comments: Thank you for your inspiring web page. My mother was diagnoised with dementia this past January. Not knowing what to expect and what to do, I am trying to find any reliable information that I can. Your writing has been very educational to me. |
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Name: Vicki Jemal Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-04-26 21:56:13 Comments: What a beautiful web page!!! I stumbled upon it in search of information on "Alzheimers and art"...if you have any info, or know of anywhere that I can find it, that wouold be great! My grandmother has alzheimers disease and it is a devastating experience to witness day by day....i chose the topic of "art and alzheimers" to do a college paper on because so that i could learn more about this nightmare of a disease and how to better understand others. Please email me as soon as you can if you have any helpful info!!!once again, you should be commended, my prayers are with you.my email adress is vkj202@aol.com |
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Name: Darla Website: The Heart's Fortress Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-04-26 13:03:58 Comments: This is such a beautiful and touching tribute to your mother. I always miss mine dreadfully at this time of year, with mother's day, her birthday, and the day she was murdered 4 years ago all in coming up in May.Thank you for sharing your heart. |
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Name: Judy McCauley Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Greenville, SC Time: 1999-04-26 09:34:16 Comments: My mother has Alzheimer's Disease and I have been taking care of her for the past year (living with her) and took care of my dad during the past year before his death in November 1998 from cancer. I have just had to put my mother in a nursing home and it has broken my heart. I feel the same things you felt and wonder if I could have done more and taken care of her longer -- hoping that she will not become much worse from this move. It is so hard. You have done an excellent job of putting together this information. May God bless you -- you were a good daughter. |
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Name: CyberTeddy! People's Choice Top 500 Today Website: People's Choice WebSite 500 Today Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New York City Time: 1999-04-23 15:02:09 Comments: Cool sighting... "We don't pick the People's Choice WebSite 500... You do!" Submit your choice site today. |
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Name: Rita Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NJ Time: 1999-04-23 07:01:58 Comments: Brenda, think I was on your site many years ago since then we have had a new email address. Can't tell you how much the site has touched me as I had my mother with AD living with me for 7 years, she passed away on Dec. 1997 peacefully at home with her family. The poetry page really beautiful. My prayers are for all the caregivers! |
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Name: JoAnn Tannery Website: Referred by: SimpleNet From: Bonham, Texas (near Dallas) Time: 1999-04-22 16:06:28 Comments: I came to this page from the Alzheimers page (Washington University at ST. Louis). I recently lost my mother on February 22, 1999, and am finding it difficult to see the Mother's Day Cards and messages. This makes me realize how much I miss my mother, eventhough she was not talking or able to know anything during the last few weeks of her life. Thank you for taking your time for making such a lovely reminder of your mother. |
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Name: Don McDonald Website: Unlimited On-Line Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Scotland (living in England now) Time: 1999-04-21 15:44:55 Comments: Very moving but also inspiring. A really good example of what can be achieved on the web. I'm glad you chose to share your story and let us have a glimpse into your life. I felt I was living it with you at times. I wish you health and happiness. |
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Name: KenKoerselman Website: Rock of Ages Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Waterloo, NE Time: 1999-04-19 01:09:38 Comments: I happened to log onto your website while searching the web for sites dealing with grief. Of all the sites that I have found, yours is by far the most impressive and informative. You are to be commended. I recently lost my son in auto accident and have put up a memorial for him on the Internet And in so doing it is becoming a place where others may post memorials to their loved ones. I would very much like to link to you and would like for you to take a look at my site and possibly include it in your listing of memorial sites. |
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Name: Granny J Website: Granny J's Page Referred by: From a Friend From: Florida Time: 1999-04-18 05:27:14 Comments: A very informative and wonderful site. Truly a labor of love....Thanks for sharing this with us... |
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Name: Amber Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Michigan Time: 1999-04-16 11:59:02 Comments: I am a senior this year and as part of our graduation requirements we must complete a senior project. I have chosen to give a presentation to a group of sixth and eighth grade students. I want to commend you on your strength and thank you for helping the world be more aware of Alzhiemer's Disease. Your information will help me tremendously. Thank you!! Your in my thoughts and prayers. -Amber- |
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Name: Virginia Simon Website: Thank You! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Wayne, Pa. Time: 1999-04-12 10:25:08 Comments: Brenda, I just wanted to say thanks for your kind words and sites for more information for me. My heart breaks when my Mother cries because she can't remember where she lives (she lives with my husband and me), where the bathroom is, or where her bedroom is, and she can't do the things she used to do. She is very strong willed and stubborn at times. She thinks she can do anything but when she realizes this is not possible, and she has to give in, she becomes frustrated and cries. I have put her in God's hands, she is His child, and I know He will take care of her. I pray for my strength and have asked God for healing of my mind and God's patience. I have been blessed with God's patience but feel it has been leaving me lately. I get very frustrated also. Tthe days are long but the Adult Day Care Center is a godsend to us. Mother is in very good hands there. I will keep you informed of hers as well as my progress. I have looked into a few nursing homes for Mother but don't feel this is necessary right now. She is doing okay. I know the day will come when this decision will have to be made and I dread it. Take care and God bless you. Ginny Simon |
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Name: ~Rexy Website: Come Set a Spell at ~Rexy's Referred by: From a Friend From: Fl Time: 1999-04-10 07:59:45 Comments: What a wonderful site you have. I was totally moved by your heartfelt remberances, and the valued information you have shared with us all... Thank you so much for putting this out for others to share. |
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Name: Charles Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston, TX Time: 1999-04-09 05:38:39 Comments: Hi...my Dad is an Alzheimer's patient in a nursing home. Fortunately for me, his deterioration became rapid at the point where I was considering moving in with him, and I was spared the type of ordeal you describe in your journal. Nonetheless, watching his decline in the nursing home is painful. |
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Name: doribel martinez Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Bronx New York Time: 1999-04-08 00:07:19 Comments: This 24 year old learned a lot from your very informative site. Gave me some things to consider when it comes to people or rather a parent with altzeihmers disease. Thanks! |
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Name: Virginia Simon Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Wayne, Pennsylvania Time: 1999-04-07 11:57:35 Comments: I am sitting here looking at your homepage and my heart is so heavy and I can't stop crying. My Mother is 87 years old and has moderate Alzheimer's. I want so much for her to be better, but I know that is not an option for her..I love her so much and it hurts so badly to see her struggle to remember things she can't. Mental illness is alive and well in my family and I just don't know where things will end. I have a daughter who suffers from Mental Illness, a 7 year old grandson who suffers from Tourettes syndrome and ADD/AHD plus other mental illnesses which seem to appear. I suffer from some sort of depression which usually comes out when things around me fall apart. I thank you for your site. Your Mother's memory is also a great tribute to you. There is no greater love than that between a Mother and Daughter. I know that to be true. I am scared about the future. Right now my Mom is going to an Adult Day Care facility four days a week. She is very healthy and enjoys her life and gets very frustrated when she can't remember things she may have done just a few minutes ago. She loves to sing and I am recording her voice for the future. I know some day I will have to think of her future and what I can do to keep her safe. I don't know anything about nursing care and have put that thought way back in my mind.. She was living with my sister for six months and then with me for six months. She now will be living with my husband and myself because there is no one to take care of her in Florida (my sister travels a lot with her job and can't be responsible anymore). She is heartbroken also. My Mother has a lot more people, here in Pennsylvania, who can visit with her and take her places and even babysit for me and my husband when we need a break. Once again, thank you very much for sharing your Mother's and your stories. Memories of the past will always remain in my heart of my Mom & Dad. They were wonderful parents. My Dad died 5 years ago from Colon Cancer and Prostrate Cancer and a Cancerous tumor at his stomach. He was 85 years old when he died and I miss him terribly. Ii am starting to cry again and will have to stop this message. Thank you!! |
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Name: franklin Website: Dr Franklin K. Cassel Referred by: From a Friend From: Lancaster, PA Time: 1999-04-05 10:42:59 Comments: Wonderful site! Keep faith and God bless, Franklin |
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Name: Martha Chappell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-04-05 03:30:07 Comments: Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I too am caring for my Mom who has Alzheimers and she has been with me 8 yrs. |
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Name: Claudia Ribeiro Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Mumbai_India Time: 1999-03-29 10:21:35 Comments: My mother is going into a similar condition. Presently we are treating her with "Exelon",and she has shown some improvement_ so we hope for the best. Do advise us if you have the time_ Claudia. |
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Name: Wrinkles Website: Wrinkly Spots Referred by: From a Friend From: FL Time: 1999-03-29 05:45:51 Comments: YOur pages are very informative and touching. I enjoyed my visit. It is nice to know that there are many caregivers out there like yourself. You have received many awards and deserve them all. |
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Name: Shannnon McNeely Website: Referred by: Net Search From: El Segundo, CA Time: 1999-03-28 13:20:11 Comments: You have a beautiful site. I also have a mother with Alzeimers. She lives with me, my husband, and three children. Taking care of relatives who have so little of themselves available is so sad. I found the poetry and pictures particularly touching. Thank you for a special site. |
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Name: Mary G. Kanazawa Website: Referred by: Lycos From: Oglethorpe, GA Time: 1999-03-26 08:44:41 Comments: I am embarking on the pathway you have already walked. I am scared! I have printed your pages to share with my sisters. Although I have not read everything, as I am at work, I will. Thank you for sharing with us. |
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Name: Sandy Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Kentucky Time: 1999-03-25 17:46:06 Comments: I am a member of the PASSAGE list and CWMPL list. I just love Brenda and all of the others. They are a great bunch of people. |
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Name: Laura Smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Montana Time: 1999-03-25 13:47:16 Comments: Hi Brenda, What a beautiful place to visit. The picture of youir mother with the flowers reminds me of my mother still living in Canada, raising flowers & sheep....Love & Hugs, Laura |
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Name: Patty Warner Website: Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (church site) Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Maine Time: 1999-03-25 08:16:59 Comments: What a beautiful and loving tribute to your mother! Thank you for sharing this with us. My mother died 2 years ago suddenly to cancer and I miss her greatly too - but I know I'll see her again someday. God bless you! patty |
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Name: Brenda Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Colton, NY Time: 1999-03-25 00:07:08 Comments: I may have already signed but it is my pleasure to sign again and again! It is a beautiful site. You will touch the lives of many....of all who visit here. God Bless you always! Love and peace to you! You have been so very helpful to me! |
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Name: Kate Murphy Website: Kate's Place for Caregiver Support Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pa. Time: 1999-03-24 23:41:13 Comments: Brenda, Thank you for this wonderful site. It brings warmth and love to us all, and lets us know that we are not alone in our role as caregiver. I feel honored to be able to say I know you, and thank God for all the many ways in which you have helped me over the past two years. But most of all, I am thankful for being allowed to get to know you better through the Passage List. God Bless you for all that you do each day. Kate |
