Re-energized!

I went to my support group last night. It was just about the best meeting ever. Topics that were discussed appeared to be just for me. Nice to know that others are struggling with the finance end of this journey. Not that I want them to struggle, but knowing that I am not alone is nice. Seems that there is conflicting information out there and I am not the only one coming across it.

It was nice to hear stories that were touching and humorous. I really try to focus on these in my life and on my blog because they bring smiles and laughter, which is a relief. This disease really stinks, and I could become focused on the time that is needed for care, the financial and insurance whoas, the messes, and the loss - but I consciously try not to do that. It's all about acceptance for me. Accepting that Alzheimer's entails time, money, insurance, messes, loss and much more - it's just the way it is. For the most part, most of the time, I do accept it. Figuring out ways to handle it is the challenge. I feel that I have done a pretty good job of that. Of course, new stuff comes along and with that comes the emotional part of it all. Anyway, it was a good meeting and helped me to, once again, know that I am not alone.

One more thing - the group facilitator is great. She shares her journey of care giving for loved ones with us. She has written a book about it, and is in the process of writing another. I have read her first book, and truly enjoyed it and learned from it. For some reason, the powers that be, have let her know that this support group is not the place to be talking about her book. I never felt pressured to buy her book, and I know for a fact that she wasn't using this forum to sell her book. She is truly a compassionate woman who wants to share her story, and help others by giving information, insight, and support. So when I get her book back from my daughter, I will put all the information about her book on my blog. It is a book that really helped me and I think it will help others who share my journey.