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In reply to the discussion: When Illness Makes a Spouse a Stranger (can we talk?) [View all]catrose
(5,065 posts)I love your animal and union posts (very educational, even after 20 years in a union).
I knew you had health issues; I didn't know what. I'm so sorry.
My favorite writer just died of early onset Alzheimers, not exactly the same thing, but lumped into the "brain quitting before you're done with it" category. When he couldn't type, he found another way to record his stories; I think there's still a book or two in the publishing pipeline. I particularly love the top photo in this article:
http://wordpainting.tumblr.com/post/113650360126/michaelallanleonard-like-wot-i-do-terry
All to say that I hope you find ways to do what you love for as long as possible. If that includes posting at DU, we're blessed. Petting the cat and feeding the birds also are good, and I understand if you'd rather do so.
In honor of Sir Terry, I've been embroidering lilacs on my clothes. (The book that tells you why is Night Watch.) When he was diagnosed in 2007, his fans began wearing lilacs then, to show support for him in his illness. But now whenever I put on one of my lilacs, I'll think of you too and send good thoughts/prayers in your direction.