terry posted last week that he had been blogging for a year. it stuck me as i had been starting to think of that as well. how my life has changed in a year. i created my blog on july 10th last year and posted my first official post on july 16th. i find that really strange that i did not remember the date, the 16th, since it is bob's and mine anniversary. unk and dunk had come for a visit last year to give us some respite. we were unable to get away on our anniversary as planned as work interfered for bob so i spent the day creating my first real post. things were really hectic a year ago at this time. looking back, russ was really starting to spiral downward, yet at the time i had no idea what the future would hold. i only knew that in order to keep my sanity i needed to start writing down my thoughts and reach out to others who were in a similar situation to mine.
what a lifesaver this blog has been for me. 1 year ago i would count the hours until i get on the computer to capture my thoughts and check in on others, especially lori and terry, who were going through similar issues. soon, others joined, like betsy and chris, and stef to name a few. after that i met up with other wonderful caring caregivers. it was here i could open my heart and soul and not be judged but be understood. now my life is so different, i no longer am caregiving. i obviously don't post as often as i did then, yet i'm not ready to give up on my posting all together. a part of me still needs this outlet and i also need to stay connected to all of you who helped me through a very difficult time in my life.
this year will be different. i will not be posting on the 16th. unk & dunk will not be here to provide respite as there is no need this year. it is our 25th anniversary and bob and i are leaving tomorrow for a few days of r&r. i'm really looking forward to it yet i know we will talk quite a bit about russ and our journey with him. you see, every year since we have gotten married, on our anniversary we evaluate and rate the past year. the first year of our marriage we saw the play, "same time next year." in it a couple meet, have an affair, and agree to meet each other at the "same time, next year." during their yearly reunions they discuss what went on in their separate lives. we decided to do a takeoff of that, not to have an affair, but to talk about the prior year. every year we each think about and tell each other what was they best and worst thing about the prior year. obviously some years have had more joys and or sorrows. this year will be no different.
6 comments:
Happy anniversary sweetie. I remember when unk helped you start your blog. You are right, these blogs were a lifesaver. They have changed. I think we all wondered about life after Alzheimer's. I guess that is what we are writing about now. Maybe we haven't given up our blogs yet because we still grieve and because we know this disease forever changed us. Maybe someday we will stop for now I'm glad you are still here.
Wow that's an excellent post. I also clearly recall meeting unk and dunk on your blog and thinking how cool is that!
Have a great time on your trip - "see" you when you return.
Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bob!
Yeah, things have changed as time has gone on and we have found so much comfort and fellowship in these blogs.
May you have a beautiful day tomarrow together just enjoying each other. Hugs to you both on this special day:)
all of our lives have changed so much. When I started my blog I intended it to help me deal with my nonna's Alz, but it ended up being a way to deal with her passing. I guess if you think they are more the same thing then i thought more then a year ago.
anyways I miss you Nancy, but I am glad we had this year together on the blog. We may not comment as much but I really will never forget what you gave to me this past year.
Happy Anniversary, Nancy and Bob - even though it is a bit belated.
I am so glad I met you. Our similarities boggle my mind sometimes.
I have been negligent in checking blogs lately, but it doesn't mean any of you have been far from my heart. I am just trying to piece my life back together and move forward.
There is no question in my mind that we were all brought together by God to help each other get through these tough times. I really feel the divine intervention at work. It's a beautiful thing.
Love ya' sweetie!
Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bob. I can also remember starting this blog with the help of Stef.
I have met so many wonderful people on here with so much wonderful advise on how to deal with certain issues concerning ALZ. I pray that you all stay around as this disease progresses with my Momma. God above knows that I will need you all to answer questions. I would really like to thank you, Chris, Flinty, Lori, Betsy, Cinn for all that you do for everyone on blogsite and the ALZ. board.
I hope you and Bob had a wonderful time on your trip. Take care....
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