Facing New Challenges
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Comment from Teri7
Thank you for sharing your truthful story with us. I hope you and David have a good Valentines Day tomorrow. We have a gay son and we love him and his mate. It's hard as a parent to know what to say at times, but we will always love Jeremy and Clark. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you for sharing your truthful story with us. I hope you and David have a good Valentines Day tomorrow. We have a gay son and we love him and his mate. It's hard as a parent to know what to say at times, but we will always love Jeremy and Clark. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Teri, for this heartwarming personal story about your son, who is gay.
I never had children, but I sympathize with not knowing what to say to your son and his partner. Unconditional love is the glue that keeps the family together.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Jesse
Comment from BethShelby
Good you Jesse, I know this took courage but love is important and I am thankful to know that so many people on this site are caring and open minded enough to accept that fact that someone to share you life with has to be a blessing. I'm sorry about he dementia but if you and David do things to exercise your brains and challenge you minds I think you might find you have less problems in this area as time goes on.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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Good you Jesse, I know this took courage but love is important and I am thankful to know that so many people on this site are caring and open minded enough to accept that fact that someone to share you life with has to be a blessing. I'm sorry about he dementia but if you and David do things to exercise your brains and challenge you minds I think you might find you have less problems in this area as time goes on.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Beth, for your encouraging words and positive feedback. We love to play mind games where we exercise our brains to remember people and music from our past.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Congratulations for being so brave and writing about two important subjects. Being Gay has been accepted for some time now, at least in Europe, but Dementia is seen as a dangerous condition. My father had mixed Dementia/Alzhiema and was classed as end of life for 2 years. Nevertheless he was the gentlest patient imaginable, and we managed to keep him at home right up to his death, which meant he was much more alert and happy than he would have been otherwise. In the last month of his life we had a project together writing a poem a day so that people would see what he was feeling, living through. It helped a lot. kay
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Congratulations for being so brave and writing about two important subjects. Being Gay has been accepted for some time now, at least in Europe, but Dementia is seen as a dangerous condition. My father had mixed Dementia/Alzhiema and was classed as end of life for 2 years. Nevertheless he was the gentlest patient imaginable, and we managed to keep him at home right up to his death, which meant he was much more alert and happy than he would have been otherwise. In the last month of his life we had a project together writing a poem a day so that people would see what he was feeling, living through. It helped a lot. kay
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Kay, for this meaningful share about your father and the unique way you encouraged him by both of you writing a poem a day for the last month of his life.
Thank you for the six stars and the powerful message of hope.
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from Pam (respa)
You wrote this beautifully, Jesse, and what better time than for Valentine's Day. It takes a lot of courage to be open and honest, and then you write it so well, on top of that. I am glad you and David have each other, but I am sorry to hear about his dementia and you possibly having it, as well. It sounds like you have a good attitude, and that is a good thing. Having someone you care about to share your thoughts and concerns is a big plus and you're not going through changes alone. Thanks for sharing your story. You never know who you might be helping by doing so.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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You wrote this beautifully, Jesse, and what better time than for Valentine's Day. It takes a lot of courage to be open and honest, and then you write it so well, on top of that. I am glad you and David have each other, but I am sorry to hear about his dementia and you possibly having it, as well. It sounds like you have a good attitude, and that is a good thing. Having someone you care about to share your thoughts and concerns is a big plus and you're not going through changes alone. Thanks for sharing your story. You never know who you might be helping by doing so.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Pam, for the positive feedback and the six stars. Both are appreciated immensely.
Yes, it took courage. Some readers wrote that they had their suspicions about David and me. Everyone is supportive and has my back.
Although we are facing the drawbacks of Dementia, we are together and in love.
We will face it head-on.
You brought up something I hadn't considered. One never knows who a post may help by coming out. Good point.
David makes me happy.
Take care, my friend.
Jesse
P. S. I love your new bio picture!
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Jesse. I am glad people are being supportive. I am glad you liked the comment. I am also glad you are happy and you liked my bio picture. I enjoy changing it around.
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You keep us guessing.
That's a good thing.
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Comment from Spitfire
The sooner people realize the importance of love and friendship in one's life no matter the gender, the sooner the world will heal. Thanks for sharing this with us. Your biggest challenge now is the dementia. My husband was diagnosed at age 73 and became difficult at times, but he never forgot my name and that I was his wife. I hope that will be true for David and you.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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The sooner people realize the importance of love and friendship in one's life no matter the gender, the sooner the world will heal. Thanks for sharing this with us. Your biggest challenge now is the dementia. My husband was diagnosed at age 73 and became difficult at times, but he never forgot my name and that I was his wife. I hope that will be true for David and you.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Your opening sentence is profound. Yes, the world will heal as soon as the divisions become similar. Whether similar in gender or race or age or whatever...
Thanks for sharing about your husband. I am so glad he always remembered you. I hope David will always remember me, too.
Our love will keep us together in spirit, and with memories intact.
I appreciate your kind review and the six stars as well.
Take good care of yourself, my friend!
Jesse
Comment from Ulla
Oh, Jesse, I can't say how glad I am that you're sharing this with us. It takes courage and guts on a site like this. Well, that's my opinion, of course. Lol. What I'm less happy about is the dementia. But again, you're open and frank about it and that's a big part of dealing with it. I am also soo glad that you and David are there for each other. Love, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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Oh, Jesse, I can't say how glad I am that you're sharing this with us. It takes courage and guts on a site like this. Well, that's my opinion, of course. Lol. What I'm less happy about is the dementia. But again, you're open and frank about it and that's a big part of dealing with it. I am also soo glad that you and David are there for each other. Love, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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Thanks for your encouraging and positive feedback. No matter what, David and I have each other.
Take care,
Jesse
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
It takes a lot of courage to out yourself to others who only know you as Jesse, the guy who writes well and has wanted to walk for a long time. I am so happy for you that you have someone to love. Getting married and facing the future together might be the best thing you can do for each other. God bless you both.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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It takes a lot of courage to out yourself to others who only know you as Jesse, the guy who writes well and has wanted to walk for a long time. I am so happy for you that you have someone to love. Getting married and facing the future together might be the best thing you can do for each other. God bless you both.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Carol, for the six stars and your positive feedback. Both mean a lot to me.
David is encouraging me to walk again.
He knows how hard it is for me.
David's love inspired me to write this post.
We are happy together.
Thanks for your blessing.
Jesse
Comment from mrsmajor
I read your post with deep sympathy, Jesse, as the idea of dementia is something that causes concern for all of us...Who, and how you live your life is not my concern. I choose to give my support to people, if possible...and for you and yours the only support I could share, is by prayer, and I will do that...I wish both of you well, and for you take care of yourself too...As I age, I also am concerned about the state of my mental abilities, but life goes on, and we do the very best we can to do on with our lives..
Warmly,
Victoria
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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I read your post with deep sympathy, Jesse, as the idea of dementia is something that causes concern for all of us...Who, and how you live your life is not my concern. I choose to give my support to people, if possible...and for you and yours the only support I could share, is by prayer, and I will do that...I wish both of you well, and for you take care of yourself too...As I age, I also am concerned about the state of my mental abilities, but life goes on, and we do the very best we can to do on with our lives..
Warmly,
Victoria
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Thanks for your prayers and blessings.
Jesse
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You're very welcome,Jesse, I wish you well!
Victoria
Comment from LJbutterfly
I enjoyed reading your story as it is so emotionally open, honest, freeing, and heartfelt. I remember David from your past posts. He has always been a good and helpful friend. I'm glad you and David have each other to experience life's challenges together. I will keep you both in my prayers, that God will continue to strengthen you both physically and in your relationship, and bless you with peace.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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I enjoyed reading your story as it is so emotionally open, honest, freeing, and heartfelt. I remember David from your past posts. He has always been a good and helpful friend. I'm glad you and David have each other to experience life's challenges together. I will keep you both in my prayers, that God will continue to strengthen you both physically and in your relationship, and bless you with peace.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2024
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Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.
I appreciate your blessings of peace.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Jesse, thank you for being authentic with us, your friends, and most of..... with yourself. I have been an LGBTQ+ ally for years. My daughter is gay and has been married to a gay woman for over 10 years.
Also thank you for sharing your and David's health challenge. You bring up two excellent topics that we need to talk about.
I wish you and David a happy life. You got this!
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Jesse, thank you for being authentic with us, your friends, and most of..... with yourself. I have been an LGBTQ+ ally for years. My daughter is gay and has been married to a gay woman for over 10 years.
Also thank you for sharing your and David's health challenge. You bring up two excellent topics that we need to talk about.
I wish you and David a happy life. You got this!
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2024
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Thank you, my friend, for this positively reinforcing review...and the six stars.
Both mean a lot to me.
I agree. Both topics need to be talked about openly.
I appreciate you sharing about your daughter's involvement in the queer community. This brings us closer still.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Jesse