[Magdalen] Rant

[James Handsfield]

I thank everyone for their warm comments and prayers.  As I think of it this morning, I’m pretty sure Marcy is still in the denial stage of grief.  She just hasn’t accepted that she cannot do the things she wants to do, even though she clearly cannot do them.

Responding to a few of the comments:

Sally, yes, some PALS (persons with ALS) do experience dementia with the disease, but it’s only 10% - 15%.  Marcy may be in that group.

Allan, I a so sorry for your situation.  You and Camille have my prayers as well.

I’ll call CarePlus today and see if I can upgrade the caregivers to those who can handle Marcy’s hostility better.  If they can’t I’ll go to the hospice people and see what they recommend.

Part of the issue is that as Marcy’s health declines, she starts channeling her mother, who was the neediest, most insecure person I’ve ever met (Marcy’s sister is close behind - she personifies passive aggressive).

Thanks again for listening and for your prayers.

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Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very foundation of salvation.

Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at att.net