Sunday, November 25, 2007

Alzheimer's SUCKS!!!

I believe, without a doubt,that one of the worst disease's you can get is Alzheimer's.

Imagine waking up one day and not remembering your loved one's name, how to tie your shoe, how to talk, how to walk, how to go to the bathroom, how to communicate what you want...that's what Alz. does. It robs you of everyday things we take for granted. I have experienced Alz. first hand when it reared it's ugly head at my in-laws. Marvin's parents were struck by this dreaded disease and it eventually took their lives. It sucked! They were the best people you could have met. Marvin's children, Vivian's children, and Kenneth's children were robbed of the best grandparents in the world, who would have loved them and spoiled them. Everyday, I wish they were still here, so they could see them grow up and to make memories with them. But God needed them more and I know they are walking with their Lord right now, and that's what makes me smile.

So, today at church, it was announced that one of our beloved members, is in the first stage of dementia and Alz. That SUCKS!!!! He is one of the sweetest, kindest, nicest men in the world. He would do anything for anybody and is very well loved and respected. He is a Godly man, husband, father and deacon. He has always been an encourager and helper and rock.It tears me up to know that someone so special is struggling now. I ask myself why? Why does this happen to good people? Why does it have to happen at all? Why? Why? Why? I am going to ask God that when I see Him face to face. I'm angry! Cancer is treatable, Diabetes is treatable, weight problems are treatable! Why can't this be treatable? Nothing can be done to stop this from happening and it makes me mad!

So, please pray for my friend, Dale and his family, as they deal everyday with this and they will put all their faith and trust in the Lord and that He will care for them and their needs.

Remember too, to tell your loved ones how much you love them and make happy memories and love and forgive and be kind to one another.