Bless you Leslie your videos with Jason are precious. I bet he was a hoot back in the day and it’s clear you two had/have a wonderful life together.
3 weeks ago | 4
My husband Steve was tentatively diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Aphasia this past March. A little over a year ago I was wondering what was going on with him, BOY has A LOT happened since then. He’s progressed so fast already between the aphasia and the dementia. I had to take his keys away in May! So far he’s been very understanding of what I have to do for him. He thinks he can still do everything, but his follow through just isn’t there. The stove in your latest video reminded me of him. He used to be a fabulous cook and baker, not so much anymore. He likes what he makes still, but 🥹. His MoCA score last year was 17/30, a few weeks ago it was 9/30. It’s just so fast. The Aphasia is what everyone knows about Bruce Willis. Steve has a very very hard time finding his words or sometimes when he answers me, it doesn’t go with what we’re talking about. Thank you Leslie and Jason for being so very real on your videos. Leslie, you said in the last video that your stuck there (paraphrasing) I am too. I am it for Steve. His kids all live in Texas, we are in Michigan. I have a daughter nearby, but she’s very busy. We’ve already done the DPOA but that’s it so far. We’ve talked about burial some, but have to get on that too. He’s 70, we’ve been married 30 years. I did join a support group. It’s once a month and I’ve been to 3 or 4 meetings. I like going. It’s kinda lonesome here with just Steve sleeping A lot of the time. I’m afraid this winter will be rough. Please pray for us. We both love the Lord and He is our comfort. God Bless you both! ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏
4 weeks ago (edited) | 7
You both are so cute. My mom lives in a memory care facility in Fargo, ND. I live in SW Ohio. ND is my home state. I am still able to talk to mom on the phone. Talks are just a few minutes and she only gets hints on who I am but we giggle and are just silly. I’m her oldest and we have been through so very much together. She is my mom, my sister and my very best friend. Her sister passed away in 2018 and the three of us were the three musketeers! My heart hurts so very much. I have my husband and youngest son here with me but oldest son and his family (my 3 grandchildren too) live in SE Missouri. Do to some aggravating health issues I’m mostly home and really have no friends around me anymore. And to all my siblings and family back there it is ‘outta sight, outta mind’ and that is normal. Everyone gets busy. I just have never felt so alone in my life!!! I’m 57 and I just want my mom. I miss her so much. Hug Jason as much as you can and give him a hug from me. Sending tons of love to you both and your whole family. Proverbs 3:5,6
3 weeks ago | 0
You are both adorable! If I think so, a complete stranger, then how much more does our Heavenly Father adore you!? So glad you have the Lord to lean on and He will continue to be your help ❤️🙏
3 weeks ago | 0
Leslie, thank you for being vulnerable enough to share the hard parts of your journey with Jason. You are helping so many others not feel so alone either in their own dementia journey or as a caregiver of someone with dementia. There are so many losses and griefs along the way. I see your longing to have your best friend, husband and partner in crime back in full. Thank you for allowing us to see your sadness and grief. It's important to normalize that aspect of this hard road. Your tenderness towards one another is so evident. I love the way Jason steps up to protect you when he tells others to be nice in the comments. We get a glimpse of that deep connection and love you both have forged over the years. I'm thankful for the hope Jason has knowing that this world is not where all of our hopes and dreams are hung. That he has a forever home waiting for him in Christ. I'm thankful that even in your sorrow you hold this for him and yourself as well. God is not wasting this hard journey you are on. I love this John Piper interlude on Shane & Shane's "Though You Slay Me". Not only is all your affliction momentary, not only is all your affliction light in comparison to eternity and the glory there. But all of it is totally meaningful. Every millisecond of your pain, from the fallen nature or fallen man, every millisecond of your misery in the path of obedience is producing a peculiar glory you will get because of that. I don’t care if it was cancer or criticism. I don’t care if it was slander or sickness. It wasn’t meaningless. It’s doing something! It’s not meaningless. Of course you can’t see what it’s doing. Don’t look to what is seen. When your mom dies, when your kid dies, when you’ve got cancer at 40, when a car careens into the sidewalk and takes her out, don’t say, “That’s meaningless!” It’s not. It’s working for you an eternal weight of glory. Therefore, therefore, do not lose heart. But take these truths and day by day focus on them. Preach them to yourself every morning. Get alone with God and preach his word into your mind until your heart sings with confidence that you are new and cared for. May the Father strengthen and encourage you both as you continue this journey. I'm so thankful your daughter and family are now near. ❤️ Blessings on all of you.
4 weeks ago
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Beautiful couple! Much love and continued prayers Leslie, Jason, Family❤️💯🙏🏻
4 weeks ago | 4
A beautiful photo of the two of you together and a blessing from God the love you share. Faith, Love and Humor can be the best medicine. Your YouTube channel is very helpful, insightful, inspiring, and truly can see the love and care you provide Jason. Jason thank you for your military service too. God bless the both of you and Happy Holidays coming up too. ❤
4 weeks ago
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Thanks for sharing, it is a help for caregivers and our loved ones. ❤
4 weeks ago | 2
Great picture ! I have been watching, taking in your videos for quite a while and this video was actually uplifting for me. I thought Jason was the most "with it" he has been in ages. The most expressive and responsive to you and your emotions. A blessing to see. If this does not seem to be an appropriate comment please delete it. God bless ya'll.
4 weeks ago | 2
Jason, thank you for your service. I didn’t realize you were in the military, let alone a Pararescue. I’ve got a friend that was CCT from 2011-2025. Much respect! I hope you and your family have a Blessed Thanksgiving.
4 weeks ago
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LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
https://youtu.be/-6MFBHVVWLY?si=5XSuP... We have an update!!
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