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Posted by Partlycloudy on December 10, 2008, at 14:19:50
My mother in law is starting to show signs of dementia. Last night she was talking to my husband about her granddaughter's husband, who married outside of the faith -
he was both a Gentile and an Italian. What came out of her mouth in describing him was that he was a
genitalia!
(I guess that's how they've been able to make children of their own?)Priceless, but you wouldn't want to bring the woman to a restaurant with ya....
Posted by fayeroe on December 10, 2008, at 20:05:16
In reply to Funny sad mother in law story, posted by Partlycloudy on December 10, 2008, at 14:19:50
Posted by Kath on December 10, 2008, at 21:15:42
In reply to Funny sad mother in law story, posted by Partlycloudy on December 10, 2008, at 14:19:50
Oh God PC,
I'm sorry - that had me laughing out loud. Oh Dear.
Although it is sad, it's awfully funny - thanks for posting it!
love & hugs & I hope you're feeling better.
Kath
Posted by Phil on December 11, 2008, at 5:54:38
In reply to Funny sad mother in law story, posted by Partlycloudy on December 10, 2008, at 14:19:50
Posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2008, at 12:38:51
In reply to Re: Funny sad mother in law story » Partlycloudy, posted by Kath on December 10, 2008, at 21:15:42
Hey I think it's a great name for the two combines them well!!!! Phillipa
Posted by Partlycloudy on December 11, 2008, at 13:48:17
In reply to Re: Funny sad mother in law story, posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2008, at 12:38:51
> Hey I think it's a great name for the two combines them well!!!! Phillipa
Did you have to take physiology when you were a nurse??!
Posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2008, at 13:51:55
In reply to Re: Funny sad mother in law story » Phillipa, posted by Partlycloudy on December 11, 2008, at 13:48:17
Joke I know the reference kind of thought it cute the combining of words but do recognize seriousness of Alzheimers. Hope you weren't insulted wasn't intention at all. Sorry. Phillipa
Posted by Partlycloudy on December 11, 2008, at 13:56:39
In reply to Re: Funny sad mother in law story » Partlycloudy, posted by Phillipa on December 11, 2008, at 13:51:55
No I didn't think it was cute, especially not in a restaurant. Quite embarrassing.
Posted by Kath on December 11, 2008, at 15:41:06
In reply to Re: Funny sad mother in law story » Phillipa, posted by Partlycloudy on December 11, 2008, at 13:56:39
Dear PC,
I hope my response above didn't insult you or make you think I'm not being supportive.
My DH's Dad had Alzheimer's. We helped provide the support that allowed him to stay at home as long as safe & possible.
It was very traumatic moving him to a nursing home. I went with him the day he went there. I felt awfully mean because we sort of did it in I guess an underhanded way, but it was suggested by our family counsellor at the Alzheimer's Day Care Centre (I always find that insulting, since they're adults & I think of DayCare as for kids) that he went to during the days. She helped us with planning etc.
It is a very sad disease.
I remember at Dad's daughter's funeral, at the visitation, I was sitting at the edge of the room with him. People were walking by us. His Grandson's wife walked by & he said, very distinctly: "FAT" - it was true; I was mortified. I don't think anyone heard.
One time I was in the doctor's waiting room with Dad & he started telling me loudly about a lady he saw at the grocery store....something like, "She must have been 300 pounds!!!!!"
It can certainly be very very embarrassing, the things that they blurt out.
He had other stories that he'd repeat & one in particular about his doctor, that if he started it in public, I'd try like heck to shut him up/change the subject....but THAT was not possible! He'd just carry on with it.
Sorry you're going through this PC. It's awful.
love, Kath
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