Recent content by barneyswife

Amy, my heart breaks for you and yours. Like Max so eloquently put it he IS there with you all. Hugs Linda

Dalvin, you and your family render me speechless! My heart is breaking for all of you! Grab whatever there is positive and I am sure you are searching like crazy. Tell them all how much you love them and bring up the great memories! Hugs Linda

So true Tillie! I keep reminding myself of the horrors and telling my boys and family the samee thing. Yes, we would love to have him back... but not like that. It puts things into perspective. He will never leave us, he is with us in our special places. We no longer have to tell him it is...

Donna, I can remember reading the information from this forum I thinking how am I ever going to be able to take care of Barney, I am so technically challenged with hi-tech equipment? I amazed myself with how quickly I learned. I had no choice.... you just put on those big girl pants and do...

Thanks Nuts, I know things are getting confusing with so many of our PALS finding their freedom in such a short period of time. You are right about everything with the exception that in my case it was my Barney that found his freedom. Whenever I get all teary I remember how trapped and...

Dalvin I am so sorry to hear your news and am sending huge hugs for you and your family. Be sure to give your sister and family hugs, I am so grateful that your family has you for support. Please take care of you for us! Hugs Linda

All of my love and sincerest condolences Debbie and family! You have both battled a cruel relentless monster and have finally been set free. I am deeply saddened for all and so relieved it is over. Hugs Linda

Thanks again for all of the kind words! I am finding it difficult to slow down when doing anything. Go to the store for whatever and get there only to rush around and get back home to.... Hugs Linda

Sincerest condolences to Bobs' family and friends. Be free Bob. Hugs Linda

Max, great question! I can only answer this with our experience and the choices we made and as you know no two cases are the same with ALS! My Barney decided early on he did not want a feeding tube. NOOOOOOOO was the answer for that. In fact when we were in emergency after the cow incident it...

Sorry all, I have not held up my end very well. There just was not any time for the computer. My Barney was so frustrated and scared that he led us on a chase of a lifetime, I will describe this journey more at a later date. I knew you were all holding our hands and it was great having you all...

Debbie, hugging you and holding your hand tightly. My Barney would decide it was bed time at some very early hours and if he was going to bed I was expected to climb in also. He would hold the blankets up for me to crawl in beside him and we cuddled all night. If he was scared he would hold my...

Wish you were here too Max, I am sure your Sandy would be a big help. We have this huge family here that are all ready and willing to help me so we will make out just fine. It will definitely be an emotional roller coaster this week, those cows and calves have been a work in progress here for...

Debbie, I think Barbie is right and that Jo will go on his own soon. I know Tillie will agree with this, hold him close, kiss him as much as you can, breathe in his wonderful smell, hold his hand, tell him how much you love him and thank him for the wonderful life and children he gave you. My...

Debbie holding your hand. Before Barney passed he had a huge bed sore on his left heel, I put one of those second skin bandages on it and changed his bottom sheet to a cotton sheet. I knew he loved his flannelette sheets but it was totally too abrasive. Hugs Linda