tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post2886356714969109741..comments2023-09-26T10:51:30.993-04:00Comments on Chocolates for Breakfast; Stitching for Lunch: Alzheimer's, Stitching and Estate Sales, Yay!Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13707920827509725199noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-54109406619881331072016-08-20T03:23:45.073-04:002016-08-20T03:23:45.073-04:00So sorry to read that your mom's alzheimer is ...So sorry to read that your mom's alzheimer is getting worse so fast. But good to know that your parents have settled in with you well. It must be a blessing for them to be with you and to have you.<br />Your finds at the estate sales sound terrific. So much stitching linen that you can fondle :) And great progress on your stitching. Joyful World is such a great piece and seems to be very easy to adapt to our personal choices concerning colours and motifs.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922122091202289138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-2942746303406451592016-08-14T08:46:19.337-04:002016-08-14T08:46:19.337-04:00Sorry to hear your mom is progressing so quickly. ...Sorry to hear your mom is progressing so quickly. She is so lucky to have you and your husband willing to take care of her and provide support. Your stitching is lovely and your estate finds are wonderful. Enjoy your concerts!Desiree Ehleiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151149645976404730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-433150610902957422016-08-13T12:27:30.050-04:002016-08-13T12:27:30.050-04:00Thanks for sharing your journey, Terri. Many of u...Thanks for sharing your journey, Terri. Many of us have had family members and friends with dementia. It is certainly a challenge. You and your husband are wonderful to be helping your parents in this way.<br /><br />Your stitching is wonderful, as usual! Your Plum Street sampler makes me want to get mine back out in order to finish it!Jane in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130327342224607189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-39209763603469702042016-08-13T07:20:35.481-04:002016-08-13T07:20:35.481-04:00Love seeing your stitching and your estate sale fi...Love seeing your stitching and your estate sale finds. I've been thinking of you and your family and wondering how you were doing. hang in there. Ignore those people who don't wave back. (Grrr!) I admire you so much for being there for your parents.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-63064646170303840822016-08-11T20:34:25.610-04:002016-08-11T20:34:25.610-04:00Love your buttons and hoops. Fabulous stitchery to...Love your buttons and hoops. Fabulous stitchery too. You're so good; stay strong.Anna van Schurmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545037218589039870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-67714611415418702042016-08-11T18:33:13.679-04:002016-08-11T18:33:13.679-04:00It is so hard to believe that people would not wav...It is so hard to believe that people would not wave back, what's that about. Our local radio station has tried to start this one nice thing a day. Whoever ignores your sweet mom would not win that one. I offered to let someone ahead of us in an airport line yesterday and she was so shocked she kept thanking me, no big deal. Why does it surprise people when someone does such a simple thing. Anyway I will keep all of you in my prayers. Now for Yuletide, after A Ghoultide Welcome, I doubt that I will do another one of the series. I love it but WHAT A JOB! I think that for me, the hardest part is so much repetitive stitching, the house, the grass, etc. I will be looking forward to seeing yours all finished.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292519625560497199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-45339355064596567112016-08-11T11:38:59.632-04:002016-08-11T11:38:59.632-04:00Your post has me in tears, Terri, as I know just h...Your post has me in tears, Terri, as I know just how hard dementia of any kind is on a family and how much harder it is going to become. Watching my dad fade away from a brilliant surgeon to the level of a two year old, was beyond heartbreaking. It sounds like you are doing everything right and everything you can to help your mom live out her time here on earth with love and dignity. What a blessing you must be to your entire family!<br /><br />I'm glad you are still finding time to stitch (just love the SAL changes you've made by the way), go out with Rob, and hunt down those great bargains. The buttons are adorable and wow--what a find in those hoops :) It's so important for caregivers to take time for themselves and I hope you keep it up!<br /><br />Sending a warm hug your way!<br /><br /><br /><br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-12024604873350191642016-08-10T15:55:29.692-04:002016-08-10T15:55:29.692-04:00It's nice to hear from you, Terri. I think of ...It's nice to hear from you, Terri. I think of you and your family often and am so sorry to hear that things are progressing so quickly. It is such a devastating disease and as you say so hard when others are hurtful to our loved ones - you really do want to punch them in the throat. Your stitching as always is a pleasure to look at, and I am always amazed at the lovely things you find on your treasure excursions. : )<br /><br />Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807665680552691472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-78015867598898303422016-08-10T14:27:53.998-04:002016-08-10T14:27:53.998-04:00I always look forward to a post from you with your...I always look forward to a post from you with your sharing of heartaches and the joys. Life just deals hard journeys so often. I pray that God's Grace will fill you daily for each step you take. You are such a blessing to your parents, and I know you will never regret having them with you. I read all the comments from so many who care about you and you are one lucky gal to have so many caring followers - so happy for you! The pics of your stitching and estate sale goodies were so fun to see; I am glad you are able to work that in on your busy schedule. Hang in there, and I pray blessings to you each and every day - one step at a time. (Hugs)laceystitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17733499443735936772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-91151710381332860962016-08-10T06:44:46.471-04:002016-08-10T06:44:46.471-04:00Terri, I am so happy to read a post from you. Your...Terri, I am so happy to read a post from you. Your are such a wonderful daughter, that you took your parents into your home and care for them. So sorry to read that the Alzehimer progress goes down so fast at your mom's. <br /><br />I love all the stitched pieces you showed - great progresses. And I really love all these embroidery hoops - you can use them as frames for smaller stitchings.<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of Summer and take care of you!<br /><br />Hugs<br />HildaHildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12092954687050252606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-62161867775292138462016-08-09T08:30:48.389-04:002016-08-09T08:30:48.389-04:00My heart goes out to you. My dad had dementia, whi...My heart goes out to you. My dad had dementia, which has a different progression but many of the same symptoms, and we also had problems getting him to drink anything. Kool-aid was the answer! and the sweeter, the better as far as he was concerned. At that point, worrying about his weight was not an issue.<br /><br />And what a great haul at the estate sales. Don't you know the previous owner would be thrilled to know her stitching treasures were finding a good home!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594062765497139363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-87527129070030978632016-08-09T04:59:44.837-04:002016-08-09T04:59:44.837-04:00Terri it was lovely to see a post from you, I'...Terri it was lovely to see a post from you, I'm sorry about your mum, it is a horrible disease and must be just as terrible for you seeing her decline. (Hugs).<br /><br />You manage to find the most wonderful bargains! good for you :-)<br /><br />Your stitching is lovely, well done for keeping up with the JW SAL, love how you have personalized yours :-)<br /><br />Take care xx<br /> Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-87652481024562160112016-08-09T02:14:46.237-04:002016-08-09T02:14:46.237-04:00God Bless! What an insightful post in dealing wit...God Bless! What an insightful post in dealing with a parent with Alzheimer's. My mom lives with me too. She's 95 and we are lucky that she is fairly heathy both mentally and physically for someone 95. Regardless it's still a challenge at times. She took care of me all those years ago, now it's my time to take care of her.Pam Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567844719158055823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-90133711251414973112016-08-08T23:33:23.280-04:002016-08-08T23:33:23.280-04:00I'm so sorry you are dealing with your mom'...I'm so sorry you are dealing with your mom's deteroration, my dad suffered from Alzheimer's as well and it is so hard on the loved ones. I'm impressed at how busy and positive you are. Love those calico buttons!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013741487850845405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-91482991787294822842016-08-08T20:50:06.720-04:002016-08-08T20:50:06.720-04:00You have a very full plate! Yes, you are correct ...You have a very full plate! Yes, you are correct I can remember how someone treated me and how it made me feel--still remember. Your stitching is beautiful--watch lots of Olympics!Samplings from Spring Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057160548766196687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-17155856766399650262016-08-08T20:42:50.053-04:002016-08-08T20:42:50.053-04:00I just visited my parents today - my mother has de...I just visited my parents today - my mother has dementia. Your words summed up my feelings exactly. XOXOJackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-56173030701151446262016-08-08T20:14:01.163-04:002016-08-08T20:14:01.163-04:00Terri, my heart goes out to you regarding your mom...Terri, my heart goes out to you regarding your mom. It sounds like no matter how the disease progresses, being there with you, she will know she is loved.<br /><br />Enjoying your take on the Joyful World SAL. And must say that you clearly have excellent estate sale radar - all I ever see is rusty garden tools and kitchen gadgets.debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488652841461053922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-33898687960572145512016-08-08T19:07:26.465-04:002016-08-08T19:07:26.465-04:00Oh Terri, how reading this pains my heart. It'...Oh Terri, how reading this pains my heart. It's terrible what dementia/Alzheimers does. My poor dad had such a hard time before he passed. I feel fortunate that he never really forgot me...he'd falter but then remember. But boy was he stubborn! He refused to drink and take his medications. It's wonderful that you can be there for her. Huge hugs to you. valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904215812180267706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-56224742113099139322016-08-08T18:54:37.007-04:002016-08-08T18:54:37.007-04:00Will keep you in my thoughts with your mom. I have...Will keep you in my thoughts with your mom. I have a co-worker in which both of her parents have this disease. It has really taken a toll on her. As always, love your newest stitching..I almost bought this pattern, but I have so many that I have not completed yet. Hope you have a great week. Doing the antique trail this weekend. JanicePrims By The Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737737916013397690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-3678900603492438722016-08-08T18:10:48.379-04:002016-08-08T18:10:48.379-04:00Sorry to hear about your mom's progressing ill...Sorry to hear about your mom's progressing illness. My FIL is in the early stages, but he has had problems with dehydration for many years. My MIL finally hit upon Pedialyte which he seems to prefer to water and will drink more of. Just an idea. Your estate sale finds are very pretty as is all of your stitching. Music is soothing and hopefully you will also find comfort in your readers comments. We are thinking of you and praying for you. Hugs.CathieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466163934848609107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-28356294113770127892016-08-08T17:49:38.439-04:002016-08-08T17:49:38.439-04:00Sorry to hear that your Mom is progressing so fast...Sorry to hear that your Mom is progressing so fast.<br />I went through that with my Aunt.<br />All you can do is love them and make them comfortable.<br />Love Yuletide Welcome.<br />Great estate sale finds!<br />The concerts sound cool.<br />Take care.<br />Marilyn<br />Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191953156935296896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-88357404920213179452016-08-08T17:06:32.354-04:002016-08-08T17:06:32.354-04:00Hi Terri
So sad to hear that things are progressi...Hi Terri<br /><br />So sad to hear that things are progressing downhill so quickly with your mother. We have been through a similar journey with Tom's mother and understand how difficult it can be. I'm sure your parents, especially your father, are so grateful for all that you have done and are continuing to do for them. By the way, their bedroom looks wonderful--so warm and comfortable.<br /><br />Glad to hear that you are able to take a bit of time for yourself with your stitching, estate sales, and concerts. You need to take care of yourself as the caregiver. You continue to find the most amazing estate sales. I especially love those calico buttons! What a find!! You can tell Rob that if he wants to skip the next concert, I'll volunteer to go with him.<br /><br />Hugs!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523407606564012693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-38865698081332361592016-08-08T16:25:58.719-04:002016-08-08T16:25:58.719-04:00So good to get caught up with you Terri. I am so s...So good to get caught up with you Terri. I am so sorry for these difficult, difficult times. God bless you and your family. I have NEVER seen anyone as successful at estate sales as you!!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601483236926246196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-84037289909784785692016-08-08T15:49:59.604-04:002016-08-08T15:49:59.604-04:00Your post brings back memories of those difficult ...Your post brings back memories of those difficult times my family went through with my Mom. You really don't get it til you see it each day. You are a doll to think of all those little details to help your Mom keep her dignity. It can be exhausting for everyone.<br /><br />So nice that you've had time for some stitch therapy and estate sale shopping. Lucky you to find all the stitching goodies. <br /><br />Have fun at the concert.. good R&R.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509728430110361806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673669836911036500.post-8195319222314134292016-08-08T15:43:42.442-04:002016-08-08T15:43:42.442-04:00So nice to hear what you are doing. Your kindness...So nice to hear what you are doing. Your kindnesses to your mother are wonderful, even though she may not realize all the things you do for her.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517368523342300697noreply@blogger.com