My story isn't near the story that some of you have but I want to share it because God knew I was not as strong as some you. My Dad, Glennis (Glen) Weeks was one of the most active and smartest me I knew. He could outwork everyone and could fix anything. he was Mr FixIT! Of course he had always been. My Hero since I was Daddy's girl from day one but Daddy was just that great guy that everyone loved to be around. Always had a joke to tell, well liked , motorcycle riding, liked to travel let's play a game of aggravation guy! One evening about three years ago I was driving along behind him and he turned left on red twice the same night. I said something to him and he got very defensive. Mother told me that wasn't the first time he had done that so this was my Ah ha moment that something is off with daddy and I started noticing many more things as Daddy actually just took nose dive, after nose dive, with his progression of dementia - times when he would not sleep for three days straight and try to go to work at 1 am. -Daddy has now been retired for many years! During this time, my daughter and I had to move in with them as fixing supper and readying them for bed then once he wouldn't sleep it just became necessary to be there - so anyway- I slept with one eye open watching for Daddy until we were just too tired. My siblings helped too. I don't want to sound like I did this alone I didn't nor couldn't !!
My daughter Ina stayed during the weekdays daytime with our parents and she did the cooking then in the end we finally did hire an Angel- Mrs Shirley Risner stayed at night to let us sleep. She told us later on that her maiden name was Angel and I honestly believe she was sent from God. I was desperate for help and I had no idea how I was going to get that help- so I just posted on FB that I was looking for someone to sit with my Dad and she answered almost immediately that she could help. We set up a time for her to meet my mom and dad as I already knew of her and my daughter met with them. She told my daughter she could start that night!! How amazing was that!!
From beginning to end was only about Two years. I know some have to manage for YEARS and YEARS with this disease. I do not know how you do it. I am here to help raise money to help find a cure - I DO NOT WANT TO BE THIS STORY FOR MY KIDS !!!!! My entire family is full of ALZ but I do not want to be the STORY!!!
Help us help other families live better lives! We can all help make a difference with just a small gift. With everyone's small - together - it makes a large difference!! As most of my friends know I've worked in banking for 36 years now so many of my analogies come from banking but every extra dollar you pay toward your principal as long you are paying your regular payments timely will add up to big savings for at the end of your loan.
Participando en el Alzheimer's Association caminar hasta el final Alzheimer, estoy recaudando conciencia y recaudando fondos para avanzar en la lucha contra esta enfermedad - fondos que permitan a la Alzheimer's Association para brindar atención y apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, mientras se acelera la investigación crítica.
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