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  1. Hi Chris. I actually saw your add about your husband in newspaper. My mom has alzheimers . I'm not sure if thAt's what type husband has too. But it is really hard watching the person that used to be the smartest lady I've ever known go to my mom who doesn't even remember she has a daughter . ; ( ..we put her in this assisted living rcfe in vista..the first time I went to see her I cried. I feel guilty .wish I could take her home. I even said "mom i wish I could take u home " she said. "Come on lets go " .but I couldn't manage her at home. I should probably find an alzheimers support group. Thanks Brooke.

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    1. Hey Brooke. Thanks for the note. And I am so sorry for the journey you are on with your mom. To be truly honest we are not sure what form of dementia Peter has. There are some symptoms that are classic Alzheimer's but other things that just don't fit. Regardless, it is heartbreaking to see what the disease has done to my husband. Crying & guilt are totally normal things to do & feel in the middle of all of this. Managing at home does become impossible because they need 24 hour supervision which you just cannot provide at home. As you might have read, our youngest is 10 and it was impossible for me to care for both in a proper and healthy way. Knowing my husband's wishes, he would have said to take care of our children first and foremost so it made the decision slightly less difficult-but the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. There are lots of support groups out there. I know they host one at the facility where Peter is but I felt for me that individual counseling was the most helpful. Hang in there and email me anytime. Again, I am truly sorry.

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  2. Hello Chris, I have been following this tragic event, which you and your beloved Family are having to deal with, for some time. Every time for what ever reason, I have to make contact, with some words to help you in a small way, somehow, for some reason, I don't understand, the IT technology has thwarted them. I get so frustrated, so I can only having an inkling to your world and what it must feel like. I wish to Chris, that those, whom are with you through this ordeal, are wonderful friends to support you and all of your husbands family. Friends are Angels, who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. Even from a distance across wide open spaces, I reach out to you. Kind Regards Val Anderson South Africa

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    1. Dear Val. Technology is a very tricky thing for me! And a source of frustration as well. I have an amazing team of lovies that I can lean into during this time of trial & loss. Yes, friends are angles. I like to call them God with skin on...doing His work with love and grace in practical ways that feel so warm and loving to me and my children. Love how you say "when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly". I feel that way so often and then try and "reset" myself and just tackle what is right in front of me, instead of thinking I need to have every single step figured out before I can move.

      Blessings to you & thanks again for the sweet note.
      Chris

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