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Terrifying Disease
by Bonnie Lou May → (All Poetry by Bonnie Lou May)
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My dear Father-in-law is going through this and my prayers are with him and my Mother-in-law for I love them both dearly.

 

Terrifying Disease
 
The last time I saw him he stood strong and true like an oak tree.
So it’s so hard for me to realize how weakened he can be.
He now has dementia and his health has deteriorated too.
It’s hard for me to picture it, for the years have been just a few.
 
He is doing and saying many things that are scary for his wife.
I would never have believed this could happen, not in this life.
   Age can be a scary time for those with this disease.
Losing cherished memories can bring you to your knees.
 
There’s not a thing we can do to stop it, it continues everyday.
Some days are better than others, but they’re living in a maze.
He’s so confused and frightened, and he seems to sleep a lot.
It’s hard to believe one little disease can bring all that it has brought.
 
All you can do is love them, and admire the ones by their side.
For they are the true heroes, the husbands and the wives.
I pray that God will watch over them and give the strength they need.
To get through all these trials, from this terrifying disease.
 
Written by,
Bonnie May

 


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 Reviews of "Terrifying Disease"
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on May 30, 2008
...a dark disease Bonnie...and my thoughts are with you and those closest to you.
John

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
such a tough disease-well written

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all in your family as this disease robs you of all that you once were. God bless you and may he guide you through this devastating time with gentle hands....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on May 27, 2008
I'm sorry you are having to go through this, Bonnie; you are in my thoughts and prayers! Have courage; that's all I can say!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed on May 27, 2008
(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Bonnie -

Reviewed on May 27, 2008
Bonnie, I remember going through something similiar before my Nonna died, it truly is frightening, but keep leaning on him and he will get you through, you are in my thoughts and prayers
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed on May 27, 2008
What can we know of those things that go through their minds? As heartbreaking as it is for the care givers, how much moreso it is for the victims of this disease. So sad we do not know the answers. Prayers for father- and mother-in-law, and familiy. A sharing I thank you for, Bonnie!
Blessings and Love ~~ Micke

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
There is too little we can do about it, as we have used too much money in wars instead of disease reserch. Sorry.

Georg

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
Bonnie, your good heart shines through this sad poem. I'm afraid
this terrifying disease has touched many of us. We all share the
hope expressed in your final stanza. - Gene.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
I knew a man, closer in my younger years to me than even my own dad, that was a teacher, then contracted Alzeimers (sp?) and deteriorated to nothing, before he passed on...why do the good and strong die first, leaving the weak and evil to survive...? Ed

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on May 27, 2008
It is so horrifying and so heartbreaking to the relatives and spouses. Takes a lot of care and a strong person too. Know you are feeling overwhelmed by it all and just hang in there too. Times will be rough for all but somehow you will all get through it and do as you have to in the end. Sad but heartbreaking disease noone wants to go though with any loved one of theirs. Good write and good eplanation of it too.


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