It’s a good week in my world
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
July 21, 2021 6:04pm CST
Well the weather is awful, hot, humid and rainy and now add the smoky haze from out west but nothing can dull my enthusiasm. Al is starting to really show some improvement.
He is sleeping at night and staying awake in the day with no medication . That is miraculous in and of itself. He is eating and getting stronger and able to turn over in bed.
He is coughing a lot less and is very funny. Like his old self. He asked me today if he was going to make it and I was able to tell
Him truthfully, yes you are!!
He does insist on having my attention 24/7 and tells everyone that but I’m so happy to have him back, I will let him get away with it at least for a while!!
Thank you so much for the prayers and good thoughts. Keep them
Coming for a while more.
In other news, I’m busy writing, my grandson Chris and I have been having fun making home chef meals together, our granddaughter Jeanna came over for a visit and the cottage is almost done!!
Jack is taking swim lessons which have been going really well and our son Steve is in with his dad right now playing cards! I can finally feel that life is indeed good again if a little different.
We are still working out all the services Al can get to help him. A social worker and OT are coming tomorrow.
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@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Jul 21
HI stranger! It's been a while, I guess I missed what has been going on with Al, but all I can say is thank God he is doing much better according to your post. And that is wonderful news. Miss you lots, hope we'll get to reconnect in person again in the near future!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Jul 21
It will be a long haul and no guarantee of the outcome but everyday I have him is one I cherish,
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@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Jul 21
@BelleStarr You are blessed to have him each and every day. Just as he is blessed to have you!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Jul 21
Yes it is still up and down a lot but so much better.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Jul 21
@BelleStarr We take the good days when we can get them. Thoughts are with you.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Jul 21
It was righter Mon-Thursday but it is still much better than last week.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
24 Jul 21
Well today he slept all day, I’m not quite sure why. It was a step backwards but hopefully tomorrow will be back to the new normal
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jul 21
@LadyDuck oh Anna I am so sorry, I will keep you and him in my prayers. 
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@LadyDuck (471456)
• Switzerland
24 Jul 21
@BelleStarr I hope he will ve back to his new normal. My husband had a heart attack the past Monday. I have spent all day with him at the ER. He now needs to rest, do not make efforts, try not to stress. Not easy to keep him quiet.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jul 21
Thank you, it is still
Very up and down depending on the day
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Jul 21
He is recovering from pneumonia and he has Parkinson's
s
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jul 21
I do try, yes we are having more good days than bad which is good news.
@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
22 Jul 21
What great news to hear today!!! I'm so happy that Al is doing better and things are going well for you. Will keep the prayers coming for Als continued recovery
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Jul 21
Thank you the prayers are still needed
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Jul 21
This is such a good update on Al's condition and life with your family. With all the improvements that Al is making, it's obvious that God is doing a beautiful work:) Yes, I will continue to pray, every sing day
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Jul 21
Thank you Kharla, he has improved but he is not back to normal, not even close. Part of me despairs that he will never be where he was again.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Jul 21
@kobesbuddy thank you, even the darkness hours have silver linings
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Jul 21
@BelleStarr Parkinson's is a cruel disease, yet your bond with Al will never lessen. No sickness can hinder the love God has given you, to share as a married couple. Al finds security in this and so do you!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
22 Jul 21
@BelleStarr
I am very happy to read the news about Al. That is really good news. I bet he feels better too. I am so glad you could tell him that he is going to make it. It sounds like you had a busy week and a good one. That is awesome that you and your grandson are making home chef meals and enjoying it together.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Jul 21
He still isn’t himself a lot of the time but at least I have hope to keep me going.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
29 Jul 21
@BelleStarr
It sounds like he is starting to get back to himself again. Hope is very important thing to have.
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
22 Jul 21
This is a wonderful report. Glad things are going well for you both. 
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
24 Jul 21
Sending my best wishes to all of you! Glad to hear you've been enjoying a great bonding time with the family.
