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40. Compendium

Men do not like to admit to having vulnerabilities, but we do. Lots of them. And it is how we can overcome those perceived deficiencies that make us the kinds of husbands we want to be.

Posted bystuervayApril 21, 2021November 18, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:AARP, alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s and the Husband, alzhemiers, caregiver, caregivingLeave a comment on 40. Compendium

23. Promises

Maybe a fiscal fairy tale would come true. It happens all the time. If it did, Ken would still suffer from breaking promises to Darlene, and feel all the associated guilt. But at least he wouldn’t need to worry about money issues.

Posted bystuervayDecember 23, 2020November 4, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s and the Husband, alzhemiers, caregiving, Medicaid, residential care facilityLeave a comment on 23. Promises

22. Ken

With each Alzheimer’s stage she entered, I felt pangs of anxiety compounded by oppressive claustrophobia. It felt like my world was closing in.

Posted bystuervayDecember 16, 2020November 6, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s and the Husband, alzhemiers, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, institution1 Comment on 22. Ken

10. You

You, the readers, could have more important stories than my own. That knowledge tells me I should listen to those stories and do what I can to polish them a little. Then use this medium to inform and inspire others to do something similar.

Posted bystuervaySeptember 23, 2020August 11, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:AARP, alzhemiers, caregiving, dementia2 Comments on 10. You

1. Always

As time passes in our relationship, we realize exceptionality or even survival requires more than the loving touch of a power beyond our knowing. Relationships are what we work to make them.

Posted bystuervayJuly 24, 2020August 4, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:alzhemiers, caregiving, faith, marriage, relationships1 Comment on 1. Always
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