Comments on: When She Was Young and Happy

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:27:22 +0000

Awwwwwwwwwww I agree. So glad you have that beautiful photo.
Thinking of you all x
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..Hum Drum…. =-.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:12:34 +0000

We think alike. I’ve been thinking I should write down my preferences for my wife and kids in case something happens to me.

By: Mrs4444

Mrs4444 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:31:42 +0000

Me, too. My FIL died suddenly, with no instructions (or will, for that matter). Having to plan a funeral when your world has just been rocked like that sucks. This taught me a lot. Now, I have a file on my computer called, "Stuff you'll need in case I croak," (seriously) It's all there for Mr4444, should he need to know who is reading my eulogy, which music to play at the funeral, etc. LOL .-= Mrs4444´s last blog ..One Good Turn =-.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:03:43 +0000

I’ll come by soon to take a look at your blog.

By: Arjun Sen

Arjun Sen — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:32:41 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear of your mother and hope you can be comforted during these tough times. I stumbled across your blog and wanted to connect to you. I’m a single dad who quit my corporate job to be at home with my daughter. I appreciate your posts and think it’s a great blog for me to refer back to. I’ve just started a blog called raisingafather.blogspot.com (named after a book I’m getting ready to publish) and I’d love to link to one another’s since we discuss many of the same issues parents face.
.-= Arjun Sen´s last blog ..{Taking a Step Back} =-.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:18:40 +0000

If only there was a magical word that would make everyone feel better.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:56:42 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had some words of comfort. My heart is with you. .-= Leslie´s last blog ..We’re STILL Working On Them =-.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:22:23 +0000

I wish I had happy photos of my mom with the kids.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:21:54 +0000

My dad had to feed my mom and take her to the bathroom because there was very little my mom could do for herself in the last few years.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:20:09 +0000

Why thank you. I’ll let my wife know.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:19:34 +0000

If only I had a lot more good memories of my mom instead of the ones at the end.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:18:14 +0000

I’m also hoping I don’t get Alzheimer’s or dementia. I plan on living for a couple of centuries.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:16:17 +0000

That would be so hard to go through. I'm sorry. :( I agree that you should put that pretty photo of her on your wall when she was happy and healthy. .-= Virginia´s last blog ..Ivy's 4th Birthday! =-.

By: peepnroosmom

peepnroosmom — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:51:35 +0000

Your mom was very beautiful. And yes, planning a funeral for a parent does stink. John had to do this for his father. Very tough. My Nana had dementia. It was very difficult to watch her do things like walk down the hall and forget that she was going to the bathroom. Or forget how to cook. She was a fabulous cook in her day. .-= peepnroosmom´s last blog ..La vida loca. =-.

By: Kay

Kay — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:21:34 +0000

Your Mom was very pretty. And I'm sure she had a good life, after all, she was able to produce a fine man. .-= Kay´s last blog ..get together at MOA =-.

By: Holly Schwendiman

Holly Schwendiman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:45:26 +0000

I’m sorry for the process, it really does stink. I’m with Songbird about displaying and focusing on the good memories. It’s what they’d want too!

Hugs,
Holly
.-= Holly Schwendiman´s last blog ..Marble Run Fun =-.

By: Mrs. C

Mrs. C — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:35:31 +0000

Your mom was just so gorgeous. Here's hoping they find real advances for Alzheimer's and dementia before you and I reach that age. :[ .-= Mrs. C´s last blog ..Don't Blog That, Mommm! =-.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:48:02 +0000

I’m the same way. Whenever I see photos of my mom when she was old, I’m reminded of her struggles with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

By: Desert Songbird

Desert Songbird — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:58:56 +0000

I would say, display this photo prominently in your home. Look at it every day to remind yourself that at one time, your mother was young and beautiful and happy.

I refuse to look at the last photos of my mother. That wasn’t my mom. The beaming, beautiful woman on her wedding day – THAT was my mom. Always and forever. And she’ll stay that way in my heart.

Warm thoughts to you, my friend.
.-= Desert Songbird´s last blog ..The Heretic Meme =-.