Dear Cuz
I love your idea of using your blog as a journal to gauge your condition.
I never thought of it--but, in reality, when any of us journal - it provides somewhat of a measure, yardstick for us to look back and see how we have changed through time...hopefully, it will help us learn more about ourselves and each other, i.e. I can definitely see how you have grown...how? By the way you reach out to others who are going through similar situations...I can tell by the comments made that you are helping them cope...and also you are helping those of us who love you to understand a little of what you are going through...and instill in us a desire to try to be supportive...in any way that we can.
I also prefer face to face contact rather than phone conversations. Face to face communication is much more effective--You observe facial expressions, body language--tongue in cheek humor is evident. 
I know what you mean about being anxious in crowds...and not knowing why you feel that way. I prefer small gatherings...one on one interaction. In a large group, I never figured out how to give anyone my complete attention nor how to really listen to what they have to say. To me large group interaction is sometimes almost superficial--somewhat like when you are at a cocktail party. I find that unless you are attending a party with close family, friends--you mingle, chat about mundane things--but tend to have very little meaningful conversation.
Please know how much I enjoy your blog--It helps me learn more about you, more about me--& how much I want to grow,change as well. 
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re: Documenting Dementia in 2008
Leah
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Dear Coni,
It's so hard for anyone just looking at me to understand that I have such awful disabilities. By sharing my life with you, I am hoping to give you, my family members and friends, an insight to my life. At the same time, I hope to give reassurance, understanding, and encouragement to those involved with dementia, either first hand or as a caregiver/family member. As you so eloquently said, the dementia sufferer has similar concerns as those who have no dementia. What one has to remember is that dementia is more far reaching into the sufferer's life. It is important that those with dementia be treated with dignity and respect, which can be achieved through better understanding. Thank you, Coni, for your continued support and wonderful comments!
Love you, Leah
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Dear Cuz
I love your idea of using your blog as a journal to gauge your condition.
I never thought of it--but, in reality, when any of us journal - it provides somewhat of a measure, yardstick for us to look back and see how we have changed through time...hopefully, it will help us learn more about ourselves and each other, i.e. I can definitely see how you have grown...how? By the way you reach out to others who are going through similar situations...I can tell by the comments made that you are helping them cope...and also you are helping those of us who love you to understand a little of what you are going through...and instill in us a desire to try to be supportive...in any way that we can.
I also prefer face to face contact rather than phone conversations. Face to face communication is much more effective--You observe facial expressions, body language--tongue in cheek humor is evident.
I know what you mean about being anxious in crowds...and not knowing why you feel that way. I prefer small gatherings...one on one interaction. In a large group, I never figured out how to give anyone my complete attention nor how to really listen to what they have to say. To me large group interaction is sometimes almost superficial--somewhat like when you are at a cocktail party. I find that unless you are attending a party with close family, friends--you mingle, chat about mundane things--but tend to have very little meaningful conversation.
Please know how much I enjoy your blog--It helps me learn more about you, more about me--& how much I want to grow,change as well.
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