sparrow Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. :) Very sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :iagree: :grouphug: Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Awwww :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Don't know your dh but I'm thinking he must be off the charts wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :grouphug: That is very sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That is wonderful but I am sorry that you are dealing with dementia in your mother. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :grouphug: It's difficult dealing with dementia. My dad is starting to go down that road. I'm glad your husband is so caring and supportive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. So true! I haven't gotten there yet with my mom, but as a teenager I developed so much respect for my dad by watching him deal with my Grandma (mom's mom) as she lived with us throughout her battle with dementia. So glad you have a wonderful DH to help you through this difficult journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Awww. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyofthree Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. Awww sweet ... thanks for sharing! :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.MacGyver Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 :grouphug: That is a wonderful thing to see from your hubby. Dh's Grandmother is going through the same thing, and he is an angel with her. It is so lovely to see the nurturing side of a man!:001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sweet!! He sounds like a very understand husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I love these stories about good men. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolingMy4 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Awww, that is super sweet. My grandmother is dealing with the same. It's frustrating and hard. :( I still agree with the first part, though, because I've seen that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That *is* very sweet. What a man you have there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewaggie99 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I second the sentiment: I love the stories about such sweet men!:001_wub::001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'd say he's a keeper :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I absolutely agree. My dh supported me and took care of the kids while I flew to IL to pack up my grandparents and drive them to NH because they were too sick to live on their own. My grandfather's alzheimers was quite advanced. When he was at our house and had an accident, he didn't want me cleaning up my grandfather so he did it. Diarrhea. Not many men could have done that. The ultimate act of love.:001_wub: Many times when my mother needed help and no nurses were here, and I couldn't do it alone at the moment, dh always helped and always respected her privacy. When she wasn't dressed, he'd turn to the ceiling as his muscles helped me to position her, or do what ever I needed him to do. When we were up all hours of the night with her diarrhea, he'd dump and wash the bucket from the bedside commode so I didn't have to smell it while caring for my mother. He'd spoon feed her. He'd reposition her. He'd lift her into my car so we could go for a ride without that huge handicap bus. :001_wub: I agree with you 100%. I don't know what I've ever done to deserve him. How are you? Where is your mother? Where is your father? I remember those hard days very well, but sometimes when we talk I realize how much I miss them. :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. :grouphug: Not much can top witnessing that kind of love, can it? It's good to feel so loved, but even better to be able to pause real life for a moment and reflect on how fortunate one is. Or both are, as I suspect the case may be ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks to everyone for letting me share. I sent a quickie e-mail to my mother-in-law this afternoon, thanking her for raising such a son. I'm proud of the role model he is for both our son AND our daughter. *This* is how a good man acts and carries himself. Denise, shame on you :001_smile:. Your post brought tears to my eyes. You've got quite a guy yourself! I'll pm you later with an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. That is a good man! It makes me cry to think about it. :crying: but happy kind of tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I totally agree. Seeing my husband care for my mother in her final months (stage 4 lung cancer, she moved in with us and then we cared for her at a hospice when she was no longer mobile and we needed medical assistance and she needed better pain control options) was the most endearing thing I have ever seen him do. Way to go, Mr. Sparrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lejardin Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 ...care for a baby to set your heart aflutter. I disagree. There's nothing like seeing your husband care for *your* elderly mother, while she struggles with dementia, to send you right over the top :001_wub:. I couldn't ask for a better man. I just had to share that today. :iagree: That is a very special blessing during a difficult time. My husband is of the same caliber, he helped care for my mother up to her last day battling cancer. Thinking back I'm still amazed at his self-less acts of love...:001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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