Love Endures All Things
A Journey with Alzheimer's13 total reviews
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
This reflection offers a profound and heartfelt tribute to both your father and mother. It eloquently describes the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving while capturing the enduring love and strength that guided your journey. The narrative gracefully acknowledges the lessons learned through this experience and emphasizes the importance of empathy and support for both the person with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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This reflection offers a profound and heartfelt tribute to both your father and mother. It eloquently describes the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving while capturing the enduring love and strength that guided your journey. The narrative gracefully acknowledges the lessons learned through this experience and emphasizes the importance of empathy and support for both the person with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Patty, for your thoughtful review.
Comment from BethShelby
This is a an excellent book and one that is needed. I 'm not sure if this is your story why it is listed as general fiction. Being a caregiver for so long is a test most people wouldn't be able to handle. Your art work is beautiful.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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This is a an excellent book and one that is needed. I 'm not sure if this is your story why it is listed as general fiction. Being a caregiver for so long is a test most people wouldn't be able to handle. Your art work is beautiful.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Beth, for your kind words and for catching the "fiction" error which I have now corrected. I appreciate the attention you gave my story.
Comment from Begin Again
Alzheimer's is like a thief in the night... it steals our precious memories, but there is no way to stop it or know where it will strike next. My father was just entering the early stages when something else took his life. From the stories I've read, I was probably one of the lucky ones thought at the time it didn't feel that way. I say that because my father thrived on telling and retelling his stories and unfortunately it was heart breaking to see him forget how the stories went. Thank you for sharing.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Alzheimer's is like a thief in the night... it steals our precious memories, but there is no way to stop it or know where it will strike next. My father was just entering the early stages when something else took his life. From the stories I've read, I was probably one of the lucky ones thought at the time it didn't feel that way. I say that because my father thrived on telling and retelling his stories and unfortunately it was heart breaking to see him forget how the stories went. Thank you for sharing.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Carol, for your caring and insightful comments.
Comment from Carol Clark2
Congratulations on finishing this new edition of your book. It sounds wonderful. My dad also suffered with Alzheimer's for a number of years, so I look forward to reading your book. I'm impressed that you also illustrated the book, a true labor of love for your father. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Congratulations on finishing this new edition of your book. It sounds wonderful. My dad also suffered with Alzheimer's for a number of years, so I look forward to reading your book. I'm impressed that you also illustrated the book, a true labor of love for your father. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 21-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much, Carol. I am sure my words will resonate with your experience in many ways. Since you have taken this journey, I am eager to hear your thoughts of Love Endures. God bless.
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I look forward to reading your book.
Comment from LJbutterfly
I've taken a class on ways to support a patient with Alzheimer's, but I've never actually had to be a caregiver. As I read this post, I could feel your love, sincerity, and concern for protecting your father's memory.
I do not have Alzheimer's, but do have other ailments as a senior, and see my daughter's deep concern for my health. What you feel, I see in my daughter's eyes, and your description brought tears to MY eyes. I understand the value of your book and how it will serve as inspiration. I wish you much success with distribution and sales.
Your artwork is stunning.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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I've taken a class on ways to support a patient with Alzheimer's, but I've never actually had to be a caregiver. As I read this post, I could feel your love, sincerity, and concern for protecting your father's memory.
I do not have Alzheimer's, but do have other ailments as a senior, and see my daughter's deep concern for my health. What you feel, I see in my daughter's eyes, and your description brought tears to MY eyes. I understand the value of your book and how it will serve as inspiration. I wish you much success with distribution and sales.
Your artwork is stunning.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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I can't thank you enough for your kind and thoughtful review and praise for my book. I am glad it touched your heart. Have a wonderful day.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Being the carer for a loved one, a husband, a father, is a difficult task, emotionally and physically, but when you add in the alzheimers, I think that would be even more difficult to cope with, at times. We never really think we will be the carer, I know I didn't. Well done on all counts, Ginda.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Being the carer for a loved one, a husband, a father, is a difficult task, emotionally and physically, but when you add in the alzheimers, I think that would be even more difficult to cope with, at times. We never really think we will be the carer, I know I didn't. Well done on all counts, Ginda.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Valda, for your kind and compassionate words.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
What you have posed here as questions or considerations is excellent. You may not have read my book I'm working on. He has tragically regressed as he's reached 77 and now he's gone back into some of his original stages of violence and inappropriateness. I know that sometimes Alzheimer's patients tend to have some of these characteristics also. The thing about my brother is he does not mean to be inappropriate, he does not mean to be violent. His brain which was damaged is doing different things now. The next to last paragraph is precious. Thank you for your vulnerability.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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What you have posed here as questions or considerations is excellent. You may not have read my book I'm working on. He has tragically regressed as he's reached 77 and now he's gone back into some of his original stages of violence and inappropriateness. I know that sometimes Alzheimer's patients tend to have some of these characteristics also. The thing about my brother is he does not mean to be inappropriate, he does not mean to be violent. His brain which was damaged is doing different things now. The next to last paragraph is precious. Thank you for your vulnerability.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Liz, for reviewing with such care and compassion. And God bless you in your roll of giving care.
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***Thank You***
Comment from lyenochka
You are so smart to be able to pull away to work on your books! You published two already while I'm only dreaming about getting my book out. I just don't have the ability juggle and I'm pulled here to review.
Anyway, loved your artwork and I hope you included more of your paintings in the book. I've purchased it and should get it by Sunday. Thank you for sharing a very important story. I don't know how Alzheimer's affected your dad but for mine, it made it very hard for my mom to deal with. They didn't have the love relationship you describe. Anyway, congratulations!!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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You are so smart to be able to pull away to work on your books! You published two already while I'm only dreaming about getting my book out. I just don't have the ability juggle and I'm pulled here to review.
Anyway, loved your artwork and I hope you included more of your paintings in the book. I've purchased it and should get it by Sunday. Thank you for sharing a very important story. I don't know how Alzheimer's affected your dad but for mine, it made it very hard for my mom to deal with. They didn't have the love relationship you describe. Anyway, congratulations!!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Helen, you always read with such an open and giving heart. Thank you for believing in my work and purchasing my book. I don't think we can ever appreciate how difficult it is for the care-givers, and should never judge them. They all need our care.
Comment from Samantha Wymer
First, I love the painting. Thanks for sharing with us all. I can tell a lot by your painting what a humble person you are. I have been a caregiver for the past 15 years and I understand how hard to can be on family members when dealing with Alzheimer's. The title of your book speaks for itself and your exactly right when love endures all things. Your book will be on my list to read. Thank you for sharing. Your an amazing artist and writer.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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First, I love the painting. Thanks for sharing with us all. I can tell a lot by your painting what a humble person you are. I have been a caregiver for the past 15 years and I understand how hard to can be on family members when dealing with Alzheimer's. The title of your book speaks for itself and your exactly right when love endures all things. Your book will be on my list to read. Thank you for sharing. Your an amazing artist and writer.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Thank you, Samantha, for such kind words for both my writing and my painting. I so appreciate your encouraging comments.
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You deserve it
Comment from June Sargent
Thank you for sharing yours and your mom's journey with this new book. It will be invaluable to anyone who has to deal with the issue of Alzheimer's. It sounds inspiring, as well as practical.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Thank you for sharing yours and your mom's journey with this new book. It will be invaluable to anyone who has to deal with the issue of Alzheimer's. It sounds inspiring, as well as practical.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
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Thank you, June, for the kindness of your words.