2019)

The last time I wrote in my Journal, I told you about Harriet’s falls. She fell, and injured herself, in Toronto, Canada, broke her toe about a week after that in the hallway, and fell in the living room, a few days after that. You may recall that I was wondering if this was symptomatic … Continue reading David’s Journal 08/10/2019 (10/08/2019) →

God’s Plan – Conclusion

In my studies on this topic I have been blessed by many scriptures, too many to include in the text. Therefore, I have included them below the text in Scriptural References. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + … Continue reading God’s Plan – Conclusion →

The Three Ps

I was preparing to write the final article about God’s intention for us as we face months, or years, as Caregivers to our family member with dementia, when I came across an old Newsletter article written by a Pastor whom I know very well. I have received permission to reprint his article, but since this … Continue reading The Three Ps →

Dave’s Journal 7/20/19

I haven’t been journaling much because Harriet has been on a very long plateau where nothing has really changed. Once the disease starts progressing again it might be three steps forward and two steps back; that is, Harriet might have episodes where things seem bad and then recover from that. However, the recovery will never … Continue reading Dave’s Journal 7/20/19 →

Everything Happens for a Reason???

In my last post I wrote about the idea that no matter what happens to us, it is a part of God’s wonderful plan for our lives. I touched on my problems with that idea. Since then, I’ve come across a blog by Kate Bowler, author of the book, Everything Happens for a Reason, and … Continue reading Everything Happens for a Reason??? →

If This is God’s Plan…

I’ve noticed that there seems to be a lot of frustration and anger in various support groups about the part that God plays in our situation. Some people don’t believe God has anything to do with our Loved One’s Dementia. They would say that these things are a part of our fallen world. They might … Continue reading If This is God’s Plan… →

Harriet’s Journal

Recently I flew back to Detroit Michigan from Ft. Myers Florida. I haven’t flown alone for a long time, especially not since I’ve been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. I was okay doing it, but it did give me a sense of caution. In Ft. Myers they were loading early and quickly. There was a bit … Continue reading Harriet’s Journal →

Coping Skills-Conclusion

I AM NOT ALONE or Am I? Did you notice that last Monday, I Am Not Alone, wasn't posted? This was because last week, Dr. Martha did not receive any forms from any of our readers. I'm not sure why more people won't share their stories. When you do you're helping people from all around … Continue reading Coping Skills-Conclusion →

Coping Skills – 3

I have been going over the list of important coping skills found in Dr. Natalie N. Edmonds free, Careblazer Survival Guide. (Have you gone to the Careblazer web site, or You Tube and downloaded your FREE copy of the, Careblazer Survival Guide? It provides some great foundational teaching to help you both thrive and survive.) … Continue reading Coping Skills – 3 →

Coping Skills Too

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NOTICE - On May 1, I wrote about humor, which is one of the coping skills listed in Dr. Natalie Edmond’s CareBlazer Survival Guide. I finished the article by saying that next week, I would write about another coping skill. If you are a faithful reader you know, that never happened. Instead, on May … Continue reading Coping Skills Too →