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06 February 2014

30 Words :: 46 Years





sobbing in aisle 9,
I realize
there are no
cheery paper wishes
to mark
46 years of marriage
when one partner is
left holding hands
with
the cruel mistress
Alzheimer’s

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31 comments:

  1. Oh, Miss Erin, that is the saddest photo and 30 words ever. I am speechless and that does not happen often. I pray for strength for you and your family.

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  2. Erin, I'm so sorry for what you and your family are going through. Love, hugs, and prayers for you all!

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  3. Oh Erin, so very sorry. Sending love!

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  4. This is heart-wrenching. I think I have something in both my eyes...

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  5. There are no words just sending love!

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  6. Sweet Erin, my heart breaks for them.,..and you. My step dad is slipping away from us as well. Prayers and much, much love to you and yours.

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  7. Oh Erin, as sad as that was, its still a very beautiful and meaningful 30 words. No one can understand as well as you and your family how hard this is on everyone. Love you...

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  8. No words, just love! I'm sending it to you sister! xo

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  9. Not even Hallmark can make such a card. This disease really takes a toll on the entire family. Sending hugs to you all.

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  10. Erin, My thoughts and prayers to you and your parents.
    Play some of their wedding music...

    xo

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  11. Oh Erin (((hugs)). Such a difficult illness. I can not imagine. Prayers for you and your family.

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  12. What a powerful message! Sending best wishes to you and your family.

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  13. Awww Erin...you know I know. So unfair. LOVE you!!
    ~ Shelley

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  14. Oh honey, I can't even begin to find the words to express how much my heart goes out to you. In 30 simple words, your laid it all out there. That's the power of words. Please know that I'm thinking of you as you deal with this and sending you lots of hugs.

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  15. so difficult. My thoughts are with you, my friend.

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  16. Love and strength to your family Erin....
    Kaushambi

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  17. All my love to you Erin. Thinking of you and your family today.

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  18. sigh....30 very powerful words Erin! My grandmother had Alzheimers, although we lived over 1200 miles away so I didn't have to live with it like some. So sorry! xo

    (One of these weeks I WILL link up, this was just not a good week here)

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  19. Such powerful words you wrote this week.

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  20. My darling friend, I am so sorry. So very sorry. Alzheimer's is such a cruel, cruel thief. We lost both of my husband's parents in the same year, a few years back. My father-in-law had been struggling with Alzheimer's. Actually, as you know, they both were struggling with it. What happens to one, devastates the other. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care, sweet thing.

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  21. Your photo and 30 words stopped me in my tracks. Such heartbreak should not be! Prayers and Healing Strength for you and your family. Blessings...

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  22. Oh, Miss Erin... my grandmother had Alzheimer's, and it's a wretched, cruel disease. Sending prayers for strength to your family.

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  23. Awwww. You made me get all weepy-eyed reading this. It's very difficult to lose someone, especially when they've become so much apart of the fabric of one's life. And you're right… there's no paper sentiments that can capture that particular celebration of life and recognition of sad grief.

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  24. Wow - how empowering, what a touching post!

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  25. This is one of those moments when there is nothing to say. Just hold on.

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