Saturday, October 20, 2012

GOD, THANK YOU FOR PRAYERS




Prayer,    Good Morning, Lord     
God, you have showed us what Unconditional Love means.  So we can do the same, for All of your  Children’s  around the world
Jesus came to us to teach others to know they have an Unconditional Loving God.
And we Praise you Lord for the gifts you gave us so we share to others, we are able to serve your Children. And this morning we came to you, to serve.   Sometimes we forget to serve because we don’t think we are worthy.  But we came, and we were blessed.  We are worthy. 
As we singing, laughing, hugging, sharing our stories, the message, Scriptures, it can go on.
We love you Lord, We Pray to you that we need help, to help others.   Not about us.  It is about You and Your children.
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Today when going to my friend’s house to work on this blog, I dropped my cell phone in the garage and the case fell off doing some damage to it. Then after, I’d left in my car, my husband called me and said, “Sara, I thought you were taking your laptop with you.”  I said, “Oh, I forgot it, I’m coming back to get it.” Then after making my way back to pick it up and while driving, someone was driving very close to me and because I was watching them so closely, I missed the road I was to turn off on and had to turn around and come back. This is just some of the frustration I deal with. When I got to the house and saw the beautiful trees, the colors around the yard, it made me feel good and I just let go….Yes, I am here!

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September was awesome. This is what we have done through September 30, 2012.  There are lots of things we can do around our area and make a difference in someone’s life.  
For instance, we had a fabulous response to this year's walk at the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, Genesee County/Grand Blanc ‘s Nature Trails at Genesys, and in Midland’s Emerson Park.  The weather was great, a couple of hundred families participated and raised over $122,000 (still coming in) for the Alzheimer's cause.  The Saginaw Soccer complex was buzzing with activity throughout the morning and several families had brought along young kids to participate in the walk.  The photographs for the walk can be seen using this link.  Thank you so much to each individual who participated for this cause.

Friday, October 5, 2012

My presentation at the World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day



 Early Stage Alzheimer’s Candidate.   What does that mean?

I can still work, volunteer, share with others, and help people. Alzheimer’s is a disease, but it is not who we are.  It is a gathering of people who care.  They care enough to share their lives and to support and they listen to those who need to be heard with the disease. 

I was at the walks in Saginaw, Grand Blanc and Midland.   I heard laughter, joy, happiness, dancing, sharing with others, tears sad and joy, helping, walking, and an Amazing day. We are here to support for many reasons: some to remind us that we are still a life, fundraising, sharing stories.  Everyone is a child of God, and if you are afraid to speak He will help you.  I know because God gives me the words that I need to use.    If you have a form of Alzheimer’s disease and you are alive, God is with you and will walk with you.  Share your stories.   Care Giver’s you can speak for them.  . 


Like others who are getting older, I would forget names, places, words, lose keys.  We all do it and we all tend to laugh these things off.  I thought, “this is normal.” So, I let it go. 

Maybe we begin to notice these things happening more frequently.  We may blow it off.  We may become sad, depressed, mad, angry, wonder why me?”  Or maybe we don’t talk about it at all … because it is scary to think about what is happening in our bodies/ and even scarier to say it out loud.  

Do not delay!  Talk to your doctor!  I didn’t, I waited too long. 
  It started a long journey.
I met with a Geriatric Physician who specializes in Alzheimer’s  Disease.   I have a form of Alzheimer’s Disease. 
 Believe it or not this was good news! .  It was confirmed:  I am not crazy.  I am not stupid we are freed.  It is a healing experience to finally know that our suspicions were correct:  There was something wrong. 
We can do things Now that I know, putting plans in place to visit places and people, and to do things I have wanted to do.   Even without them, I know I will never be alone, for I have a loving God on this journey with me. 

So, yes … this diagnosis was a blessing.  I am still alive and able to do things.  ” and live my life, and help others in need.  I thank God for all these blessings. 

 Speak Out

If you have questions or start to wonder if your forgetfulness is excessive, speak to your family, your friends, any one.  If you think you might be exhibiting symptoms, speak to your doctor, to caregivers. Speak to your Higher Power. 
 And if you find you do have Alzheimer’s, start sharing your stories with others, and find friends with whom you can share what you are going through your anger, your frustration, your love. 

Thanks to all of you who are here for the Alzheimer’s Walk.  Your caring can make a difference to someone you know who has been or will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

For Me, God said, Sara your still alive, things to do and lets go.

Speak Out.  Do not delay.  Don’t give Up.   We are freed.

Minha Apresentação nenhum Mundial Dia do Alzheimer da Consciência




Minha Apresentação nenhum Mundial Dia do Alzheimer da Consciência
Candidato Early Stage Alzheimer. O Que significa ISSO?

Eu ainda POSSO trabalhar Há, voluntariamente, compartilhar com OS other, e ajudar como PESSOAS. Alzheimer E UMA Doença, mas NAO E o Que Somos.

E hum Encontro de Pessoas Que se significativos importantes. Ellis significativos importantes o Suficiente parágrafo SUAS VIDAS e compartilhar parágrafo APOIAR e Ouvir aqueles Que precisam Ser ouvidas com uma Doença.

Eu estava sem Caminhadas los Saginaw, Blanc Grand e Midland. Ouvi o riso, a alegria, a Felicidade, Dançar, compartilhar com OS other, lágrimas e alegria triste, ajudando, Andando, e hum dia Incrível. Aqui ESTAMOS parágrafo APOIAR, POR muitas Razões: alguns parágrafo nn lembrar Que ainda ESTAMOS Vida, captação de Recursos, compartilhar Histórias. Todo Mundo E hum Filho de Deus, e se Você. ESTA COM Medo de Falar marca Ele Vai te ajudar. Eu sei porqué Deus me da As Palavras Que Preciso USAR. Se Você. TEM UMA forma de Doença de Alzheimer e Você. Está vivo, Deus ESTA COM Você e Vai andar com Voce. Histórias Compartilhe SUAS. Cuidador E Que Você. PODE Falar parágrafo enguias. .


Como other Que estao envelhecendo, nomos ue Iria esquecer, Lugares, Palavras, como Perder chaves. Todos NÓS fazemos ISSO NÓS e Todos tendem a rir dessas Coisas fóruns. Eu pensei, "normal ISSO é." Entao, eu Deixa-lo ir.

Talvez a gente COMECA perceber uma essas Coisas acontecendo com frequencia Mais. NÓS PODEMOS explodi-lo fóruns. PODEMOS nn tornar triste, deprimido, louco, com Raiva, me pergunto POR Que eu? "Ou talvez NÓS NAO Falamos sobre ISSO ... porqué E assustador Pensar sobre o Que ESTA acontecendo los nossos Corpos / e ainda Mais assustador parágrafo DiZer ISSO los Voz Alta.

, Nao demora! Converse com Seu Médico! Eu nao, eu esperei Muito tempo.
Elementos começou UMA longa jornada.
Encontrei-me com hum Médico Especialista los Geriatria Doença de Alzheimer. Eu tenho UMA forma de Doença de Alzheimer.

Acredite OU NAO, ESTA FOI UMA boa notícia! . Confirmado FOI: Eu Nao sou louco. Ue NAO SOU estupido libertados SOMOS. E UMA Experiência de cura parágrafo Finalmente sabre Que nossas suspeitas ERAM corretas: Havia Algo de Errado.

PODEMOS Fazer Coisas Que Eu Sei Agora, colocando Planos parágrafo Visitar Pessoas e Lugares, e Fazer Coisas Que eu queria Fazer. MESMO SEM enguias, eu sei Que Nunca eStara Sozinho, POIs tenho hum Deus amoroso Nesta jornada Comigo.


Entao, sim ... Este Diagnóstico FOI UMA Bênção. Eu ainda ESTOU vivo e Capaz de Fazer Coisas como. "E Viver a Vida minha, e ajudar OS Necessitados. Agradeço a Deus POR TODAS como bênçãos.

Falar parágrafo fóruns

Si voce Tiver Dúvidas UO Comecar um SE Perguntar si Ô Seu esquecimento E amigos excessivo, Falar com SUA Família, SEUS, QUALQUÉR hum. Se Você. Acha Que PODE Estar apresentando sintomas, fale com o Seu Médico, parágrafo OS cuidadores. Fale com o Seu Poder Superior.
E se Você. Acar Que Tem Alzheimer, Comecar a compartilhar SUAS Histórias com OS other, e encontrar com amigos QUEM PODE Você. compartilhar o Que Você. ESTA POR SUA Passando Raiva, frustração SUA, o Seu amor.

Obrigado a Todos Voces Que Aqui estao Pará uma Caminhada fazer Alzheimer. O Seu carinho PODE Fazer um Diferença parágrafo alguem Que Você. Conheça Que tenha Sido UO Serao diagnosticados com a Doença de Alzheimer.

Pará MIM, Deus Disse, Sara SEUS ainda vivos, parágrafo Coisas a Fazer e Vamos.

Falar. Nao demora. Nao desista. ESTAMOS LIVRES.