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Alan, you and Di are in my prayers.
Be sure to take care of yourself as you take care of Di.
My boss calls me "the computer".
Nothing to do with intelligence. I go to sleep if left unattended for 15 minutes.
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Alan, thank you for the update. Know you certainly have more important matters to tend to. Do take care of yourself as well so you can be there for Di. You and Di are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Alan,
Keeping you and Di in my thoughts...
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Sad to read this but we all appreciate the updates. Take care the best you can.
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Thank you for the updates Alan. You and Di both have friends here to turn to for support. Good wishes to both of you my friend.
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Our very best wishes to the both of you during such an extraordinarily difficult time. Janice mentioned today that she heard a song that reminded her of Di’s voice and that it brought her joy.
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Update On Di- Not Looking Good
Di's dementia has become very aggressive, and her remaining time is getting very short. Her hospice nurse thinks it's just a matter of days, if not sooner
I'll update as things change. Thanks to all for your kind words along the way to this point.
Alan
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You and Di are in my prayers.
My boss calls me "the computer".
Nothing to do with intelligence. I go to sleep if left unattended for 15 minutes.
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Thanks for the update Al. My thoughts and prayers for both you and Di.
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Alan...Just to let you know I'm thinking of you and praying for you and Di...sorry I haven't responded earlier but like you caring for my wife M'Len has captured my attention for the last 6 months...but perusing through the site today I caught your post...so just to let you know I'm thinking of you all just now...you're not alone! Dan
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Alan,
Keeping you and Di in my thoughts...
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Dear Alan,
I'm so sorry to read this post of yours.
With all my heart, I hope that Di's journey is as tranquil and as pleasant as possible for the two of you.
Thinking of both you and sending lots of peace your way.
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Alan,
I've come from listening to your latest showcase song - ab fab as always.
look after yourself.
Cheers
rayc
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Alan
My thoughts and prayers to Di and yourself.
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” — Queen Elizabeth II
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May Di have a peaceful rest. Thinking of both of you.
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Alan, keeping you and Di in my thoughts and prayers. Ron
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Thanks Everyone. Di just got out of the hospital - again. The outlook is slightly better but still sad. The doctors are now saying they've managed a few contributing factors that will probably give her a few weeks rather than days. But there is little they can do to impede the progress of the dementia. Her kidneys are starting to fail and her ability to digest food is rapidly decreasing, triggering her brain to tell her she's not hungry. Thus, she eats very little, usually half a sandwich daily. Supplying nutrition by IV infusion would do more harm than good. These are all typical symptoms of end-stage dementia.
Di and I appreciate your thoughts, well wishes, and prayers. It's very comforting.
Best to all of you. I'll be over to the User's Forum as time permits.
Alan
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Alan & Di,
You are in my thoughts.
Alan, no matter how much time is left, the main thing is that you are with her.
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A critical update ...
Di's dementia is full throttle, and her time is close. Hospice estimates a week to 10 days. She's non-verbal and rarely cogent. She occasionally recognizes me, our daughter, and our granddaughter, but not often.
She hasn't eaten a bite of food for over two weeks - that's symptomatic of end-stage dementia. She still drinks water through a straw several times daily.
As I've sat beside her bed (at home), I've used my laptop to construct about 30 songs, on each of which I spent no more than an hour. I've posted none yet. I don't intend to enhance them as they were spontaneous to a specific moment, and I would like to keep them that way. I may post some of them after-the-fact.
And please know, the messages you have left on this thread have touched me. Musicians and composers are an avenue by which the human soul can express itself publicly. We are the instruments of our soul. All of your souls have touched mine - and my heart.
I'll be absent from the forums for a while, but your thoughts will be with me.
Wishing everyone the very best. Diana and I treasure the folks here - all of you.
Alan & Di
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Alan,
I am so sorry to hear this. You and Di remain in my thoughts. Please stay strong and take care of yourself.
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