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Someone didn't take their meds today.

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I'm Will Doolittle and it's my column that runs on Sundays. Obviously, the assassination attempt is on your mind, but I wrote about other things, and I think it would be polite, and I'd appreciate it, if you refrained from using my column to write about your own, unrelated concerns.

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….liked that whatever it was was removed!

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What an amazing gift you are giving yourself and Bella by indulging in her need for autonomy and a daily walk, while using technology to track her movements and ensure her whereabouts and safety. Thank you for sharing this. I hope someone else will read it who has elder care responsibilities.

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In today’s world, we see so much greed for things we think are important and will satisfy us — things like money and power. You remind us that what matters most is simply caring for each other. Thank you, Will.

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Thank you Will for sharing this incredible journey with us. I lost my Mom and my friend to this disease. It's terribly frightening for those of us who don't know what to expect. This helps us interact with people suffering from this horrific disease.

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You are among so many trying to manage the unmanageable. I miss being in our neighborhood. You both bring a great spirit to the area. Thanks for living out loud. Hugs-Beth

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You are doing a great taking care of Bella and Ringo, there is no perfect for a caregiver, thanks for sharing your journey, in a blink of an eye life changes

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I love the interactions you enjoy each week with Bella-though challenging, so loving.

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👍

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I wish I had all the right words for Bella and yourself, I don’t and I’m sorry for that. But I do know that both of you have made this crazy world better just by being yourselves and sharing your journey with us. Thank you.

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I'm picturing a sort of Alzheimer's bubble that Bella lives in with you, Will, protecting that bubble as you help "it" move through this complicated world. You show us such an amazing amount of agility and patience and strength....to just keep UP with the amazing amount of energy Bella exhibits! Week after week....just astounding what you describe but you add so much with the observations and information you provide on your walks. Ringo seems to understand his role, too. You are writing a book here, chapter by chapter, week after week. A "thank you" is not enough but you earn a continuing huge thank you.......

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Our hearts go out to you and Bella, Will. Thanx—again—for your sensitivity and insights, and for your caring and sharing. Shalom! Peace!

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And your "tireless spirit." You balance freedom and safety with caring love...not easy...a good template to learn from And your camera eye is wonderful in seeing what is small, identifying and tracing the outside world as well as your inside journey. Thank you

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Will, you continue to exhibit a just wonderful love and patience for your wife, God Bless her & you. I would like to feel & l know that I had the love part of the equation for my wife for 65 years of marriage but I was no where near what you are having to endure w/this Alzheimer's scenario & I'm including both parties.

God bless you & Bella and I am sure He is. Please keep your columns & stories on his terrible patience part of that disease coming.

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This reminded me of taking my dad to Myrtle Beach and he wore his Marine jacket, hat and put a blanket on his lap. He didn't have Alzheimers , but had undergone a terrible stroke. We all chuckle at this memory now.

My mom too, always wore a sweater in the boiling heat which also held hundreds of tissues in the sleeves.

There's no such thing as a perfect caregiver. We simply do what we need to do the very best we can.

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I hope the City gives breaks to the handicapped. Prayers for you and Bella.

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You are her angel. Not many others would be strong enough to do what you are doing. I decided Alzheimer’s is a family disease when I watched my closest (since we were 6 months old) friend suffer. She suffered until she no longer knew she was sick. Then those of us who loved her suffered. Eventually there comes a time, painful as it is and nearly impossible to believe, when she will be happier somewhere else. It never gets better. You need to take care of yourself. Please, please remember that. ♥️

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