Speechless Sunday -- Finally Free of Alzheimer's

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Real Estate Agent with UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA RS193539L

Late yesterday afternoon, my husband’s Father, Joseph A. Gottwald, passed away in Florida.  Pop had been in a nursing home for the past eight years, and had been a prisoner of Alzheimer’s.

Mom and Pop Gottwald

 

My husband (Joe) lost his Mother, Hilda Marie, to cancer 4 ½ years ago. Mom was diagnosed in February 2010 and passed away three weeks later.  She had been watching her husband of 64 years lose control of his physical and mental function, and it was heartbreaking, he no longer recognized her.  She did not want to fight the cancer as she had already lost the love of her life, her husband, to the slow death of Alzheimer’s, and that was much harder to deal with than cancer itself.

 

Now, Mom and Pop will be reunited and can spend their "diamond years" together in both mind and spirit.

 

I know we all look forward to the day researchers find the cause of, and a cure for, Alzheimer’s.

 

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  Bette Brennan Gottwald, Realtor®, e-Proâ, RECS, CSP,
  Accredited Staging Professional  (ASP™) -  RS193539L    and
Joe Gottwald, Ph.D., Associate Broker – AB060350L
  State Certified Broker/Appraiser – BA001935L

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Comments (24)

Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Noah, thank you.  Peace for Mom and Pop, finally.  It's truly a time to celebrate.

Sep 14, 2014 10:09 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Karen, Pop would have been 89 on Friday, so he had an early birthday present, he's now with the love of his life.

Sep 14, 2014 10:11 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Todd, Thank you for stopping by, we truly appreciate your kind words.

Sep 14, 2014 10:12 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Larry Johnston - So sorry for the loss of your Uncle, Parkinson's is another cruel disease.  Two of our friends have it, plus a woman from Church we know.  We deliver communion once a month to a woman in a local nursing home who has Parkinson's.  Too many people we know have been touched by this disease, and fronm what I understand, researchers trying to link it with Lyme Disease.  

Sep 14, 2014 10:26 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I am so very sorry for your losses. My father had Altzheimer's and my mother has stroke related dementia. :( Stopping to lift your family up in prayer.

Sep 14, 2014 10:59 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

It must have been terribly difficult for you, having two parents with similar (but very different) issues.  Thank you for your kind comment Joni Staples 

Sep 14, 2014 11:46 AM
John Meussner
Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, Conventional Loans, Jumbo Loans, FHA, 203(k), USDA, VA, - Walnut Creek, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Walnut Creek, CA 484-680-4852

Sorry for your loss and appreciate your mindset.  I worked for years in the Dementia area of a retirement home, and it was very sad to see family come visit & not be recognized.  I look forward to seeing the day when both alzheimers and cancer are a problem of the past.

Sep 14, 2014 12:16 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bette,

Very sorry that you and your husband lost his dad but you are right because  Alzheimer's disease is so horrible. It robs the memories and respect of adults and have to be cared for like little kids. I am sure they are back together again and dancing on the clouds.

Sep 14, 2014 03:05 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bette, I am so sorry to hear this news...all I can think of is Ronald Reagan, Charlton Heston....   and my dad..... I understand and feel your husband and your pain...Endr

Sep 14, 2014 03:58 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Bette. What a hard thing to endure and a very heartbreaking story too. I am happy your faith gives you comfort. Sorry for your loss.

Sep 14, 2014 11:51 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH Real Estate - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Bette, when my father died, he was pretty loopy from the brain snatchers.  It is such a hard thing to watch.  I'm sending you a big hug.

Sep 15, 2014 11:29 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

John, I pray we will still be living when a cure is found for cancer and Alzheimer's.  It takes a special person to be able to work in an environmental with patients afflicted by Alzheimer's.

Sep 16, 2014 11:35 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Kristin, My dear Mother-in-Law had been waiting for this day to come for a very long time.  Bless her for all the pain she endured.

Sep 16, 2014 11:36 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Endre Barath, Jr. - Your Dad with afflicted by this horrible disease too?  I cannot believe the number of friends I have who had a parent with Alzheimer's, it seems to be an epidemic.

Sep 16, 2014 11:45 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Sheila, Prayers always help.

Sep 16, 2014 11:46 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Pat, Thank you for the hug.  I'm so sorry you had to go through this too.

Sep 16, 2014 11:56 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your husband and your family. 

Sep 16, 2014 08:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

My father died in 1967 and I still think about him every day.

Sep 17, 2014 01:46 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Oh Bette, I am so sorry for the loss of your father in law. Alzheimer's is an awful disease and I can understand your mother in law not wanting to fight the cancer. My daughter Katie recently met her biological grandmother, who was also suffering from the same disease. Katie's birth mother has been the caregiver for years and it's so very hard. Her grandmother passed away 10 days ago and all I can think is to be grateful that her suffering is over. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sep 17, 2014 04:45 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bette,

 I too offer my condoloscenses to your family. I lost my mom to cancer almost 5 years ago and it still tears me up! Cancer and Alzheimer suck I hope we do find cures for both soon. I will pray for your family!

Sep 17, 2014 08:14 AM

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