Nat
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| 07/10/2007 8:12 PM |
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Found out today that my friend/co-worker Jeannie lost her mother on July 4th to alzheimers...she was only 50. Jeannie is not handling it well at all.  Isn't that so young???? She got diagnosed only a few months back. |
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xoxo,
-Nat
http://www.NatInAustin.com
http://www.myspace.com/cookieinaustin
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Paul
Feisty
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 07/10/2007 8:13 PM |
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| Wow. Young AND to only have been diagnosed a few months ago?? That is sad..... |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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DaisysMom
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| 07/10/2007 8:17 PM |
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Oh, so sorry, Nat  How sad. I'd say 50 is very young especially for Alzheimer's |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Pamiknows
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 07/10/2007 8:26 PM |
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| I'm sooo sorry Nat. Yes, that is young. |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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joyluvsratties
Ratastic
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| 07/10/2007 8:26 PM |
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So sorry to hear about your friend's mother. Alzheimer's is very difficult for the "victim" and the family. My grandmother had it and it was very hard on me to walk in a room and my grandmother not recognize me. Your friend's mother's progression must have been extremely fast for her to pass so young. That must have devastated the family. |
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*Joy
**We may not have it all together, but together we have it all** |
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KristenP
Ratastic
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| 07/10/2007 8:27 PM |
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| Oh no, I didnt think that it would set in so soon.. |
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 07/10/2007 8:33 PM |
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Nat, I'm sorry to hear the news. But fifty? I cannot believe that. |
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Miikkaa
Ratterific
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| 07/10/2007 11:11 PM |
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Hey Nat,
One of our former store managers is said to be suffering from advanced Alzheimer's. He just retired last year and within months he's in terrible shape. I was discussing it with a coworker whose mom died of it and his father died of cancer. Having had to deal with both, he equates Alzheimer's not unlike cancer. Both are horrible for victim and family, and it's suffering is felt well beyond those bounds. Just try and keep your keep your chin up and continue being there for her.  |
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Best regards,
Michael |
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 07/11/2007 6:07 AM |
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| Oh Nat I am so sorry! You are surly having a rough time! Fifty is very young and to go so fast! So sorry! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 07/11/2007 7:46 AM |
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| Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. My dad has it but he's in his 80's...got it in his 70's. 50's is really young. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
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http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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Katie'sMom
Newbie
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| 07/11/2007 7:50 AM |
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| My dad had Alzheimer's - died of it in 1995. He started having problems around that age, but not bad -- we just noticed some changes. He died at age 80. It is a horrible disease, but my mom had a stroke in 1993 - her mind was fine, but her body was paralyzed. I think I would have rather been my daddy. When he got upset, we just gave him ice cream and it made everything better. It is very hard on the family though. |
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/11/2007 7:52 AM |
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| Sorry about your friend's mother Nat. 50 is young, especially since I'm 49. I didn't know people had alzheimers that young. |
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~Nancy~
aka Bailey's Mom |
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 07/11/2007 8:00 AM |
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| Oh I meant to ask everyone for a prayer for my aunt who is really bad with cancer. She's only 56, they brought her home and hospice is coming in so it won't be long now. She married my mothers brother really young and she's only 7 years older than I am so we kinda grew up together. Thanks |
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~Nancy~
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DaisysMom
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| 07/11/2007 8:52 AM |
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| Will definitely say a prayer for your Aunt, you, and your family. I'm sorry |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 07/11/2007 9:05 AM |
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| My FIL got Alzheimers when he was in his early 50s. Early onset is usually faster acting and more severe. My MIL devoted her life to caring for him, which is why he lived for so long after his diagnosis. When he was first diagnosed, my MIL had my hubby take all the guns and rifles out of their house because she was afraid he would kill himself. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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