Today when I went to spend time with Craig I found out that another resident had passed away overnight.
A lot of the residents there are quite a bit older than Craig, so normally this wouldn't hit so hard. However, this resident was only a few years older than Craig, went to the same high school and was diagnosed around the same time Craig was. And his wife and I had just been out on Friday evening having a glass of wine together.
Today's news struck me hard. Today's news was too close to my reality. This gentleman went fast. Just a week or so ago he was walking around on his own, smiling away...with that distant Alzheimer's smile. Then one day I noticed he was in a wheelchair. A few days ago his wife told me he couldn't swallow anymore and they were trying milkshakes, anything to get him to eat. I knew then it wouldn't be long. Craig's sister told me that swallowing is one of the last things to go.
Today's news made me face the fact that my extraordinarily adored husband, my hero, my rock, my truest and best friend ever, probably won't see the end of the year. My mind has understood the reality of Alzheimer's but my heart has been in deep denial because I cannot imagine my life without him.
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Claudia
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of the loss Craig's classmate. This has been a journey that no one should have to go on..
God's love shines through you and to all around you. Craig shows you that love when he comes back and puckers up for you at your visits. Those are treasured times. I am so grateful to the Lord that he brought you in my life. You are a shining example of how we are to love.
Claudia I am and will continue to pray for Craig and for YOU.....