tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post5669725168251688050..comments2023-10-30T06:40:27.918-05:00Comments on Counting Bits of Joy: Change...Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488110701049680371noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-8115092652691577142014-12-29T17:20:06.535-06:002014-12-29T17:20:06.535-06:00Beautiful post Joy, wishing you much peace as you ...Beautiful post Joy, wishing you much peace as you navigate the days ahead. Love your finishing work. Your granddaughters are lovely! Happy New Year! Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713997987692139685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-18635562020902088542014-12-17T20:05:50.766-06:002014-12-17T20:05:50.766-06:00Joy, so happy you are back to blogging.
I have m...Joy, so happy you are back to blogging. <br /> I have missed you! You are handling your<br /> husband's dementia in such a <br /> positive way. May you have more happy <br /> days than difficult days in the new year.<br /> Wishing you a wonderful Christmas...know<br /> your granddaughters will share<br /> in making it extra special. <br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />SandyBitsAndPieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449380716587495708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-16452476065211207332014-12-17T10:37:16.553-06:002014-12-17T10:37:16.553-06:00You are a strong woman and God will see you throug...You are a strong woman and God will see you through this! Your grand-daughters are gorgeous ;) and cuties for sure! You have a fine business going and people need you both for your skill in finishing, in your friendship and in your care for them. Merry Christmas Joy!<br />Vonna Pfeifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483344299817504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-63316308773197748232014-12-16T23:39:00.870-06:002014-12-16T23:39:00.870-06:00So good to see a post from you my friend. I have n...So good to see a post from you my friend. I have not been on blogger too much ( and can't even remember my sign in info at the moment) but knew you hadn't posted for awhile. Anyway, your approach to dealing with your husband is wonderful. Not too long ago we watched a documentary called "Alive Inside"...it really made me think....<br />Love your finishing so much and as soon as the post office is not a mad house, I will get some more things off to you, my pile is growing.<br />Love you!<br />Andrea (deepfriedcupcake)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-79028244783837043532014-12-16T19:50:29.194-06:002014-12-16T19:50:29.194-06:00Your granddaughters are beautiful! And not being ...Your granddaughters are beautiful! And not being in a hurry to get one's license is a good thing in more ways than one! I hope your finishing business takes off. Good luck with that. I also hope you and Barb go to more concerts together. :D<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your husband's dementia. Such a devastating thing. You are inspiring in your attitude.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646028248366805686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-83978455853090276412014-12-16T19:45:21.880-06:002014-12-16T19:45:21.880-06:00Wishing you a new year filled with smiles and love...Wishing you a new year filled with smiles and love. Your situation has become so common with our family and friends, and your approach is the best. The finishing is perfection!marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252451302831115791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-22270644977806812592014-12-16T19:00:17.717-06:002014-12-16T19:00:17.717-06:00What an inspirational post Joy. You truly live up ...What an inspirational post Joy. You truly live up to your name.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433260552425620150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-43125252579404896052014-12-16T16:32:14.908-06:002014-12-16T16:32:14.908-06:00Hi Joy--I know what a toll dementia takes on a fam...Hi Joy--I know what a toll dementia takes on a family. My father just passed away six weeks ago after a four year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. My mom cared for him at home as long as she could, but eventually had to place him in a dementia care home. I wish you all the best--it sounds like you have an amazingly positive outlook on this whole new way of life. Remember to take care of yourself, too--don't get lost in the process. <br /><br />Best of luck in your finishing business--I know there are many stitchers who will welcome your talented finishing skills!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-79742834693361682482014-12-16T14:05:28.979-06:002014-12-16T14:05:28.979-06:00It's good to hear from you. I am so sorry to h...It's good to hear from you. I am so sorry to hear about your husband's dementia but it's wonderful that you have the approach you do to this disease. My father also has dementia and it's difficult but I wish my mom took more your approach. I had seen Finely Finished on facebook and didn't realize it was you! I hope to send some things your way in the new year once I've done some stash organizing. Happy Holidays to you and yours. valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904215812180267706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-88601309523361043932014-12-16T14:01:01.717-06:002014-12-16T14:01:01.717-06:00I live with and care for my mom who has dementia a...I live with and care for my mom who has dementia also, but very mild so far. She cannot drive, but is able to stay by herself during the day. <br /><br />Good luck to you! And, it's great to see you blogging again!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297598468659688857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-22987700494017192102014-12-16T12:58:06.746-06:002014-12-16T12:58:06.746-06:00Hi - and Merry Christmas to you and those you love...Hi - and Merry Christmas to you and those you love. My husband, too, has dementia. I'm not a full-time care giver. He is still independent and driving. But I know there is more coming. We are using doTerra essential oils with him (as well as his meds), and I think we are seeing results. I don't know if you are open to such alternatives, but it might be something to explore. I also read an article regarding organic coconut oil and its benefits with regard to Alzheimer's. There are days when I am really frustrated, and days that are really much better. I know I have to embrace(!) and learn to live through this process. It's helpful to read of someone else's journey, and I wanted to thank you for sharing it. Kate.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561145875886269405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-3594613465601026432014-12-16T12:46:41.106-06:002014-12-16T12:46:41.106-06:00Welcome back, I've been missing you. The girl...Welcome back, I've been missing you. The girls are gorgeous, and they have the most wonderful grandparents in the universe! Warm wishes to you and Jim, my friend, and, again, so happy to see you back. Hey, how's Annie? Are you positive about the girls' ages? Weren't they just toddlers yesterday!!! Mega cyber hugs to you, and, remember, all the way to the moon! Oh, your finishing work is beautiful.ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134591775873426737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3686802198497889009.post-68374055320835431972014-12-16T11:51:03.523-06:002014-12-16T11:51:03.523-06:00Many years ago I worked in a nursing care facility...Many years ago I worked in a nursing care facility and spent many hours with The special people there. I most enjoyed the days with them.... unlike many of the other residents, they do not judge and for the most part truly are content as they can be. I understand how your days are and will be. I do hope you find time for you, your creative side and this blog. Keep us updated on what you are doing and I send hugs to you and your dear husband. I do believe they understand more than they can say. Hugs are important.graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.com