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Old 05-24-2010, 07:32 PM   #26
M GO BLUE!!!
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I feel you... When my dad had his second heart attack he suffered severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen for an extended period (he really shouldn't have made it, as the EEG several days later showed no activity.) I lived out of town, so after the initial visit it took a couple months to visit the nursing home he was put in. He physically aged 20 years, didn't remember things like which direction to sit on a toilet or to put pants on. He thought the nursing home was the factory he used to work in & everyone there were coworkers. He couldn't tell the difference between his dreams and reality. He even took a swing at me.

It is damn painful seeing someone you love in such condition. Just let him know how much you love him and do the best you can. You have to be the strong one now (it's weird when you suddenly become the "parent" in the relationship.)

I'll be praying for your family. Stay strong & God Bless. You're not alone...

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