The move date will be January 5th... and those of you that have followed my GM updates know that she has Alzheimer's and even though she is somewhat middle stage, I'm so very concerned she will forget me like she has her other grand children. Oh girls, QE raised me, so she is not only my GM, but my Mother and best friend... what on earth will I do without her? I see her several times a week and talk with her daily... I'm so saddened by this... if I could, I would move with them, but I can't afford a move right now and DH is finishing up his last year in school.

Teri - I just read this, and my heart is saddened for you. I was many many miles from my mother when she and Daddy were going through all of the stages of this terrible disease. She quit recognizing me several years prior to her death last year, but she always had a sweet smile for me. I think somewhere down inside she knew me, but could not place where I really belonged. Blessings to you and my hopes that she will always be a part of your life.

Teri I am so sorry to hear that Queen Esther will be further away ( in distance not heart from you ) You have 3 months to be with her and make many memories. Why not make a scrapbook and framed pictures of you and her together having a good time together. You might make several tapes of your voice talking for her to hear and when she does move send her more tapes and pictures and call her so she can hear your voice. I know this is heart breaking but know the cuties have both of you in their thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry for you. This must be hard breaking. But it's still 3 months away and enjoy the days you can see her now. The photo idea is great. Can you make a memory book with her now, photo's of you and her,past and present, pictures of the lovely oufits you made, add a stitch out of one or more giraffes to add something tactile, have fun together. Ps 37 vs 4 and 5. God bless. xoxo

the girls are right about pictures..........keeps things a live...........my prayers are with you.

I will be remembering you and your family in my prayers. I know that it must be so rough. May the Lord grant your desire. I also send you a hug.

All I can do is send you lots and lots of ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))). My thoughts and prayers are with you. *4U

Teri, I'm so sorry for this separation that you are going to have to face! Sending heartfelt HUGS to you!
I've never had to live with a loved one having dementia or Alzheimer's & can only imagine what it's like to slowly have to let go. (My parent's both died quickly of heart issues.) Marji's idea of sending the same photo, often is a great one. Actually, I think any communicating (letters & phone calls) if it were often would help keep you in her mind. Blessings!

terri i also was raised by my granny oh how i loved her so much and still everyday of my life miss her so much she had dementia if i spelled that right but it is a form of alzheimers it will work out i hope u is mom doing this move

The photo idea is a great one. How about one of you and she in her outfit that you made her. How could she forget that!

Teri as another grandma's girl, I am crumpled by the sorrow you feel. Marji had a great suggestion about the same photo with the 2 of you together, you might also include "little Teri". January is 3 months away, things could change, but until then I know you will see her as often as you can. I'm so very, very sorry. ((((((((((((()))))))))))))hugs my sweet.;)

I have never had to deal with Alzheimers :( I am so sorry for you, GM will always have you in her heart as you have her in yours :) *2U

I'm sorry your sad. Be positive. She remembers you now - she may remember you forever, because you are such good friends. Get a good pic for her to take with her. Call her regular, these things will help.
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God bless U dear Teri, I know how your heart is aching. After yr & yrs with working with Alz victims I believe n truth I can tell U this, she may not recognize who u r when she sees U but n her mind she will remember & see the darling little girl she raised. She'll see u running to meet her somewhere long ago. So often I've watched them just sitting muttering to themselves or talking to someone u don't see. When U sit beside them & talk with them U will here a name U r not familiar with & it will b someone n thir past according to people who have know them. They will sit & u will see a sweet smile on their face as old, old memories come to them. Sometimes if their life has bn extremely hard memories will b bad, but the smiles u see r happy memories. My dad knew me 'till the coma took over just before he died. I was his oldest child & he had spent less time with me then all the rest, He did not raise me, his sister did. He knew my brother just under me. He did not recognize his wife of 50 odd yrs. or the 3 girls they had raised. Only his oldest girl who had loved him so dearly & n the later days had become so close. Oh Teri even now i cry for him & 4 u. Alzheimers is so vicious n what it does to U. take heart dear. She'll not forget the young Teri Much much love to U. Lillian bouquets of flowers 4 U.

Does your mother not know it is not good to move some one with Alzheimers Every time thy moved my mum she regressed more and more.She will never forget you She may not be able to tell you make her a photo album of older days gone by so she can reflect. My mum couldn't talk in the end. she would just stare. My brother didn't want to visit her because he thought she wouldnt know who he was.So After many years i got him to go and he kept saying all the way over hewasn't going to go in he couldn't handle it. We got to the hospital and finally got him in and i was on one side of the bed and he on the other. He said he was going to leave because he couldn't handle it Mum was looking at me and i said to her Arthur is there mum and i kept repeating it and she grabed his hand and held on and wouldn't let him go she knew he hadn't been there for years. Well I started crying my eyes out I was so happy for them both and he said what was i crying about All i could say was give me a tissue I can't handle this. She will never forget you. you are the love of her life and we are here to say.You made her famous. you made her our Granny maybe there is a cutie near by to where she is going. To visit her for you. Till a such time you can.

Oh, Teri, how awful!! Is there nowhere near you that Queen Esther could live? Is the move to get better care for her? Oh, my heart is breaking for you, I know how much you mean to each other!! And with the Alzheimer's, it is so easy for them to forget. Send cards & letters, and put your photo in each one. Use the same photo every time, perhaps one taken with Queen Esther, and it will be your 'signature', reminding her every time of the face of the person who sent the card, and it will keep you fresh in her memory. Oh, I'm crying with you, my friend!! May God hear your prayer that she never forgets you!! Love, Marji

Hang in there girl. It's only miles and can't take away what's in your heart or hers. I am often reminded that God never gives you anything you can't handle. You are strong and will deal with this challenge with your usual grace and dignity.