I don`t suppose those photos were taken so long ago Sue, except for the one with baby Jamie, [I presume]. David looks so well. Who would know what lay ahead. xx
Thank you so much for your post, Jamie. Together with the photos your mum posted, your words bring it home just what a lovely man the world has lost to dementia.
Wishing you all well as you come to terms with your loss.
sleepless
Sue, I dont know you and you dont know me. All I can say is that after reading this thread my heart goes out to you. I wish you all the very best that life has to offer going forward
take care of yourself and your family, they are exceptional
I don`t suppose those photos were taken so long ago Sue, except for the one with baby Jamie, [I presume]. David looks so well. Who would know what lay ahead. xx
Actually the one with the little boy was probably taken in 2005 and was with Joshua my first grandson (Jamie's first son) in our local woods. Just so sad that by the time the four grandchildren came along, something that David had so looked forward to , he had already become 'strange' - little did we know that it was the start of dementia. In fact I don't think any of the photos were taken before that time.
Aren't those photos beautiful I was very moved by what Sylvia said to Jamie about being a 'son amongst sons' and when I saw that photo of David with Joshua those words came to my mind.
You will be in my mind today Sue and even in these times of deep, deep loss it is possible to feel rays of the sun so to speak.
Sue & Jamie, I can only echo what has been said, and thank you both. Sue, you were a real help to me when I first joined TP not all that long ago. My sincere thanks and good wishes.
Love, Necion. x
Thank you Jamie for such lovely words...the wonderful family bond of love and friendship just shines through...bless you and your dear Mum..I knw you will help each other through these dark days.
I loved the photos, but am sorry to say the tears started again..I feel so much for your loss.
Mum may not have seen this but thought it would be the final part of the picture - this is dad and my son Joshua just before the condition 'hit' enjoy!
It is so wonderful to see David with Joshua. What a brilliant idea to post that link. I always said that Talking Point gave my husband's life value even with dementia because people were really interested in him and his welfare and they really cared. Likewise it is with your dad and we truly celebrate his life.
It's your mum that is going to need really good support now. It is so hard to find how to redirect the course of one's life without filling it full of rubbish.