The blog has come with mixed reviews. We appreciate all the feedback we have gotten form family and friends new and old. Please keep the comments coming. Even if it takes me a few days I answer every one and some you see are posted.
Here is one response to the blog that I addressed personally and want to share with you:
"What you and Dave and we will be dealing with will be very difficult and very, very personal. Unlike this next generation I do not believe private matters should ever be open to public viewing.” – Name withheld
Our response:
“The blog is for our family, friends (we have a lot of them) and those who have a heart for Alzheimer's patients and care givers. We agree that the information age has it's downfalls but we also know there is a wealth of information out there that we want access to. We share our story (joy, pain, laughter and tears) not to embarrass anyone but so they may see Christ through our journey and find hope in His arms. We understand that you and your wife would do it differently and your names won't be mentioned and you don't have to pass on the site address.
This is a journey of both life and death. We will rejoice and mourn in both. One of the saying in our home is treat all with integrity, love and respect. We wish our journey to have dignity. We have nothing to hide. We hope friends who are non-believers in God or are wavering in their faith come to Christ knowing that if we can follow him through all of this than so can they.
From our point of view there is a lot of peace that we have found on Alzheimer's blogs. Knowing we are not alone is comforting. The other people's story's help us to prepare and see that what we are going through is normal for our new normal.“
-"A burden shared is a burden lightened" - Unknown
I think it's wonderful that you are blogging about your journey. It will help you, David, and people you can't even begin to imagine yet! I've already been blessed by your writings, seeing how you are glorifying the Father through your faith in him through hard times.
ReplyDeletePraying that you and Donna have a blessed time during her visit!