After my husband developed Dementia he spent most of his time in his chair watching television and napping. He didn’t sleep much and rarely slept in his bed.
There were two things he did all the way up the end of his life.
Every day after he retired he read the local news paper after breakfast. Later in the day he would read his Bible.
What a blessing to see him not losing the ability to continue to do at least these two things that he loved to do.
All the children were out on their own and we were no longer fostering children or animals.
It was just my husband, Chancy our little dog and our three cats, Patches, Snookums and PooGirl.
Patches always read the Bible and newspaper with my husband. I was so blessed to be able to watch them read together.
33 responses to “Dementia didn’t stop him”
I can relate to your thoughts. My Grandmother had dementia and she passed away this year. During her final years she had forgotten my name which she so dearly used to call out when dementia hadn’t hit her. But still she never forgot the look of my face and always showed the same expression and smile when I came in front of her. I love her very much and wish that she is in a better place. Your husband too is in a good place wherever he is Mags.
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Grandmother. Dementia is such a horrible thing. What a blessing that she never forgot the look of your face. I agree that they are both in a better place. We will always miss them. To me it is a comfort to know my husband no longer suffers. I would think you are also comforted in knowing your Grandmother no longer suffers with the terrible disease. Thank you, so much for your visit and comment. Hugs, prayers and blessings for you!
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Thanks for sharing your, and your husband’s, heart, and heart for God, Mags! This is truly beautiful! Hugs!
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Thank you Susan for your kind and welcomed comment. Hugs!
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It is really touching. It is truly a blessing that he still does what he loves.
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I always wondered what was going on in his mind when he kept seeming to be reading the Bible. He did not know who his children or grandchildren were and I was beginning to wonder if he knew who I was. He has been in the arms of Jesus since 2015. Thank you for visiting and leaving your nice comment. Hugs and blessings.
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I’m so sorry, I worked with people who had dementia and it’s so hard on the families. Bless you 🙏🏼💗
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Thank you, for your kind comment. Hugs and blessings
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🫶🏼🙏🏼💗
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What a touching and beautiful story, Dear Mags. 🕊️ It truly touched my heart.
Even through the fog of dementia, your husband’s love for the Word and his daily rhythm remained. A quiet testimony of God’s Grace and Faithfulness. 📖✨
And Patches by his side, absolutely precious … what a sweet glimpse of comfort, companionship, and peace.
Thank you for sharing this precious moment. It speaks louder than words ever could. 🙏
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Thank you, dear Willie. You are welcome and thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment that truly is a blessing to me. Your kind words are always uplifting. Prayers and blessings
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God Continue to Bless You, watch over you and embrace you, today and always.
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Mags, what an amazing story x 🧡
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Thank you, Mae. It was a little bit of sunshine in the darkness of Dementia.
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Nicded to see you cat was converted because of your admirable Bible reading routine Maggie. :)
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Thank you for sharing these treasured moments with your beloved Sweet Sis. Hugs <3
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You are very welcome. Hugs Sweet Sis.
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💓…… cats have a way of knowing xxx
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Yes, they do. They are amazing animals.
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What a touching photo! You saw a hard situation with eyes of faith, and God blessed you for it. What a wonderful example you are for the rest of us!
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I am nothing without the Lord helping me with every move I make and everything I do. Thank you, for your kind comment, Anne.
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You are very special.
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I am so more special than you or anyone else. Hugs
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Okay. We are all special, but I’m sending you hugs, too.
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Thank you, for the hugs. Sending hugs to you.
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Ahh, I love this, Mags. I love your husband’s faithfulness to God’s Word to the end, and what a sweet little reading partner he had :)
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I am glad you enjoyed the post Jean. Patches was a sweetie and a very affectionate cat.
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Dementia is so difficult for everyone. You were lucky that your husband found some stability to get him through it.
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That was the sunshine in darkness during his journey.
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Well said, Mags.
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Your husband was a very good man, I can just tell. I’m sorry you lost him, Maggie, God bless you and your husband. 🙏🏻✝️❤️
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Thank you, John. You are right, he was a good man. Thank you for the prayers. Hugs and have a wonderful day.
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You are welcome Maggie, you too. ❤️❤️
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