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   I posted this in the cafe thread, but I guess nobody read it...

   We found out this weekend that Mike's sister has dementia (not sure if it's Alzheimer's); we saw her on Friday and it's frightening how much she's deteriorated mentally since we last saw her her a couple of months ago. Then Mike got a phone call late last night from one of his tennis partners, telling him that another member of their group died of heart failure while driving home from CT yesterday. They were supposed to play this morning. Rich was a sweet guy, in good shape, six months younger than Mike, and now he's just gone. If you could spare some thoughts for his wife Sheila, and for Mike's sister Rosemary, I would appreciate it.

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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   Prayers and blessings out to Sheila and Rosemary.

   Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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   Prayers,healing white light for Sheila and Rosemary.

   Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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   So sorry to hear this Kilroy. Prayers and white like to Sheila and Rosemary.

   Posted 2 years ago by Karenopa #

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   Saw it, no time to respond... shhhh, I'm at work ! White light coming your way.

   Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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   I understand 2p (I won't tell if you won't). Sorry if I sounded whiny, didn't mean to. Appreciate all the good thoughts. Rosemary is a lovely lady, and I think her "baby brother" is really worried. And Sheila, I don't even know what to say. I can't even imagine it (well, I can, but am trying not to).

   Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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   So sad Kilroy. I am sorry that Mike has to go through this as well as Rosemary. My mom had dementia to some degree and that was so hard.
   As for Sheila..poor soul, I don't even want to go there...I can't imagine.
   Prayers, and white light to Sheila, her family, Rosemary, Mike and their family as well. You too Kilroy :)

   Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #

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   Special Prayers/TLC Blessings out to Sheila/Rich(R.I.P.) and Rosemary on the way!

   Posted 2 years ago by jeankit #

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   Not whiney Kilroy - simply in need. :)

   Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Prayers, white light, and healing energies ...

    Posted 2 years ago by Siobhan #

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    Sending special prayers to you all, Kilroy.

    Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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    Sending Prayers & Healing White light for your family & your friends family.

    Posted 2 years ago by feral #

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    Sending prayers and white light

    Posted 2 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    Kilroy, I'm sending white light out ot the East Coast in large qty. So young for these things to be happening.

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Thanks, every one of you. Rosemary is going to be 80 early next year, and Rich was 67 (Mike's age, yikes, OK Kilroy, stop thinking about that). What freaks me out is that Rich did everything "right" (as far as we know), he was in good shape. It's so scary, and I just wanted to hug Mike this morning and not let go, because then nothing bad could happen to him.

    Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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    [[[[Kilroy]]]]

    Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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    {{{Kilroy}}}

    Posted 2 years ago by Cats4Cats #

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    Kilroy, I am so sorry. Having dealt with a father with dementia, I know how heartbreaking it is to watch. It's such a helpless feeling.

    And it always makes me sad to hear of someone so young as Rich (and to me, that is still young) dying so unexpectedly. I know what you mean about wanting to just hug Mike close. When I was doing hospice nursing I lived in fear that it would happen to us and I watched Mr. WWM like a hawk. Now I think that I have learned, through many hard lessons, to live each day to the fullest and to love completely, because none of us knows what our fate might be.

    Many hugs.

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Thank you all again, and especially WWM, for the comfort and hugs and understanding. I really appreciate it.

    Posted 2 years ago by Kilroy #

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    Much white light and prayers coming Mike's way. Some good can come out of what happened to Rich. Use it as a wake-up call to let everyone you care about know that you love them and why. Call an old friend or extended family member today and call one a day until you have covered them all. Spread the word to everyone to not take time for granted. When Mike get's home, do hug him like you never want to let him go and tell him how much he means to you. We can't say these things enough and we can't hear these positive things enough. If there is someone with whom you have conflict, say a prayer and let it go. Forgive them their trespasses, pray to be forgiven in similar fashion. Feel the lightness of one who is spreading the love.

    Be there as much as you can for Rosemary. She is traveling down a dark tunnel and needs her family. Start reading up on dealing with Alzheimers and Dementia patients. There are techniques that can be used to make conversations less painful for the afflicted. If you want to talk via email, I can share what I know/have learned on the subject. Have had two family members and one friend who were diagnosed with dementia or alzheimers.

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Kilroy I almost missed this thread, I am so sorry.

    I have lost family members to dementia and alzheimers. It is devistating to see someone and not have them know who you are. I am so very sorry. Please know my prayers are strength are with you. Also prayers for the repose of Rich and prayers of comfort for Sheila. Heart disease can rob people of time--it is a silent killer.

    Prayers for both you and Mike and know you are in my thoughts.

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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