tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post539912387367036747..comments2024-03-25T19:37:32.112-04:00Comments on The Cutting Edge of Ordinary: NanaThe Cutting Edge of Ordinaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397251224475925555noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-20649250677324716012009-04-07T01:07:00.000-04:002009-04-07T01:07:00.000-04:00Oh Lisa. That was beautiful. Thank you for shari...Oh Lisa. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing something so personal. That moment of clarity she had with you was absolutely heartbreaking. I can't even imagine.<BR/><BR/>And she really is beautiful. I can tell you from someone who didn't - you were lucky to have a talented and loving grandmother like her. I'm sorry that your kids can't know that same person.<BR/><BR/>Lots of love.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439733116558336290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-82119477404110231892009-03-31T13:43:00.000-04:002009-03-31T13:43:00.000-04:00Aw Lisa,First - great post. I'm impressed with ho...Aw Lisa,<BR/>First - great post. I'm impressed with how well you wrote about this considering how "close to the bone" it is for you.<BR/>My mom's mom spent the last 16 years of her life wandering lost in an Alzheimer's-induced fog. Moments of clarity and then *poof* just gone. It always seemed to happen at the most quiet, unexpected times, too. And yes, it was a relief (in a sad, sick way) when the clarity left completely.<BR/>I envy my sister for having so many memories of who our grandmother was. You're doing right by your boys to keep those memories alive.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125079918403991197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-43586889504252140882009-03-30T22:44:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:44:00.000-04:00It is so surprising when you hear about them being...It is so surprising when you hear about them being such a different person. It is awful enough to lose your memory but to be the opposite of what you are really like is such a shame. She is a beautiful woman & you can tell she is still lovingly cared for.Donna S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-7402779129099835312009-03-30T22:11:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:11:00.000-04:00What a pretty lady your grandmother is. You words...What a pretty lady your grandmother is. You words are perfectly chosen; no doubt there will be more than a few who will take comfort your sharing.SayYourPiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673216506207763603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-28180007372845298222009-03-30T20:31:00.000-04:002009-03-30T20:31:00.000-04:00>:)< Thank you for sharing your memories of ...>:)< Thank you for sharing your memories of your grandma. Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease - hold onto and write about her as she was as much as you can - so you have a record to look back at. Thank you for sharing.Leahhttp://www.spicysaltysweet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-10808064646507634372009-03-30T19:23:00.000-04:002009-03-30T19:23:00.000-04:00I know exactly what you mean--with my grandfather,...I know exactly what you mean--with my grandfather, it was almost harder to watch him feel embarrassed and confused in the early stages of Alzheimers. The disease is a terrible thief.<BR/><BR/>Touching post.<BR/>CathyCathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138532109948783736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-41458853992052003142009-03-30T09:13:00.000-04:002009-03-30T09:13:00.000-04:00I despise Alzheimers. My granny had it and it was...I despise Alzheimers. My granny had it and it was so heartbreaking for her not to know who we were. Somedays she did, some days she didn't. At least the boys have you to give them your wonderful memories of her.<BR/>My husbands grandmother is 92 this year and was beginning to go down hill mentally, but then they figured out she had diabetes and since they put her on insulin, she is back to being sharp as a tack. And for that blessing we are all grateful.<BR/>Blessings to you and yours.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752658464447522549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-52707179995308436952009-03-30T00:02:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:02:00.000-04:00What a beautiful bittersweet story. Your Grandmot...What a beautiful bittersweet story. Your Grandmother sounds like a wonderful person.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633045641986008071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-44800729431534692942009-03-29T22:50:00.000-04:002009-03-29T22:50:00.000-04:00What a beautiful story you tell of her, and it all...What a beautiful story you tell of her, and it all comes from your heart. My Meme had it also, a very sad disease. My mom died from complications of Lou Gehrigs disease, complete opposite of Alzheimer's they lose all bodily functions, but there brain is sharp as a tack, which one is worse I don't know.<BR/>Blessings~CherylThe Real Estate Talkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083537642598709616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-54738371092965741242009-03-29T19:32:00.000-04:002009-03-29T19:32:00.000-04:00That is so sad. My Grandmother is going down that ...That is so sad. My Grandmother is going down that same path now. She knows it. And she is bitter. Her bitterness comes from her husband's death and knowing that she is losing it. Even though she is technically still here, she has become angry and mean. It makes me sad that my kids will never know her as the jolly and fun lady she was when I was little. So I can understand where you are coming from. My Aunt, her sister, also has dementia. They talk of old age being the golden years, but watching them, I wonder where that came from. It is so very sad.... :(Kelly Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503480025869635564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-80998060257719436512009-03-29T19:05:00.000-04:002009-03-29T19:05:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry that your grandmother has Alzheimer's...I'm so sorry that your grandmother has Alzheimer's Lisa. It's a very difficult and hard disease for the loved ones of those who have it. My husband's grandfather had it and when he came to our wedding we all tried hard not to laugh. He would put candy down by his leg, during the ceremony, and would go "Psst, pssssst...little boy. You want some candy?" He was trying to get my oldest son and his cousin to come get some candy from him. If we didn't know this man we would have thought he was a pedophile because when the candy didn't work he pulled out his wallet and started using 20s to lure them over. LOL!<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday to your Gram/Nana and may you keep her memories close in comfort.preTzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536465579225240434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794773196727660659.post-69228617538596340802009-03-29T18:06:00.000-04:002009-03-29T18:06:00.000-04:00How very sad. Quite a sobering tale for me, as I ...How very sad. Quite a sobering tale for me, as I still have both of my Grandmother's alive and well. One just turned 93 and the other is 10 years younger. I wouldn't say all is well with them. In our family, each of us calls the Birthday person and sings Happy Birthday to them. When I called my Grandma (who just turned 93) I was sad that she didn't remember a few details of my life. Now I realize how fortunate I am that she still remembers who I am and who my children are! So very lucky. Thank you for your tale. I can't imagine...Lucky that you have the great memories as well!<BR/>Rebecca<BR/>RootsAndWingsCo.blogspot.comRootsAndWingsCohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17941828347260961696noreply@blogger.com