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mugofcoffee

9-7-2009 10:45 AM

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9-8-2009 2:51 PM

Socratoad

Very very sad, and yet very fascinating. and well written

Thank you for clipping this Mug.

9-10-2009 1:10 AM

JanyRegina

I kept my ninety-two year old mother for three years and then she had to go nto a home. The first time I saw her there she said, "PLease let me go home, I promise I won't be any trouble."

My heart goes out to those taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's. Although in some ways it was good for my mother. She forgot to worry.

9-10-2009 11:31 AM

mugofcoffee

@ Socrat: Thanks
@JanyRegina: I like people who are kind, compassionate and are emotionally attached to their family and relationships. You took care of your mother till you could, that is nice and appreciable...

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