My granny had Alzheimer's and my aunt put her in a nursing home. I would go visit her every day after work. I think she thought I worked there. She would know everyone of my sisters and cousins name but when ask mine she didn't know me. One day she was in the hallway when I walked up to her she said "There's my baby!" I started crying because I thought she recognized me after all. Then she preceded to say this to everyone that walked down the hall and giving them all hugs. It broke my heart, but then I realized oh well at least I am one of her babies.
I am so sorry. My Daddy God rest His soul suffered from Alzheimer’s for 9 years. I felt so helpless . I can’t say I know what You’re going through 💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. But I know what My Daddy went through and all of Us 8 kids . Alzheimer’s is such a heartbreaking disease . . . For the Ones suffering with it and Their loved ones . 💔😢😢😢
I’m a police officer, my dad had 2 wrecks in a few months, last one breaking three ribs and totaling a car. Called today to check on him. He said he couldn’t forgive me for taking his license. It has been over a year and I thought he had forgotten but seems to come up time to time. Still crushes me to have him mad and tell me not to call, that he can’t forgive me. I know in my heart before this he would never say it but still hurts beyond what I can describe
My mom is in stage 6 and lives with me. I promised my dad before he died I’d never put her in a home. I had to quit my job this year to care for her 24x7. There is no disease that is harder than this disease. My mom has been my best friend for 47 years and each day I loose a little more of her.
So sorry... truly. My husband was diagnosed with it last month. So far - he knows me. I really don’t want to face what’s most likely coming. We’ve been married 52 years. God have mercy on us all who are dealing with it.
Put your life and your mothers life in Gods hand, seek God and he'll give you all that you need to get through this.I've taken care of people with this disease and i know how hard it is on the family.But keep being strong and rely on God he'll give you even more strenght
I know the pain, my mom's only 62 and forgets things she used to do. I'm 45, and had to take time off and after 6 months I have taken a leave of absence indefinitely to be here for her too.
I work on a lock down dementia unit and we show our residents pictures of their family everyday as therapy. I care for my residents as if they are my parents. 🙏
My wife, Ann, is 16 years into Alzheimers and in the 3 years she has been in a nursing home I have spent 3 hours a day with her and we spend most of that time singing and praying with other residents. She can still sing all the words.
@John Kline Your wife is blessed to have you and you are blessed to have a woman that you love so much. She has to be an amazing woman to have your devotion like that and no doubt, if the roles had been reversed, she would have done the same for you. I'm sure that spending as much time as you do in the facility has made it plain to see that many people go through Alzheimer's without their family by their side. God bless you for being there each day even though she can't give you what she used to. I pray that you will find peace in your heart as you deal with her illness. Please don't forget to take care of yourself also. God bless you
My Mom passed from this evil disease. Song made me cry. Ann 09.25.22 😢 I miss you Mom, your with Jesus now, being a RN to heaven. Thank you for all you gave to us. ❤🙏🏼
I can relate to your mom passing. My mom passed away on January 15 of this year. I got the privilege to hold her beautiful delicate hand on her last breath. I want to share with you what I later learned is called a shared death experience. I was singing to my mom “you are my ride or die until the very end me and my best friend” and I heard the last breath and I turned to the nurse and said “that was her last breath” and Nurse Bev said “yes I believe so” and the next thing i knew I was not in a hospital room anymore…I heard sooooo much clapping and sheer excitement like everyone was waiting on us. I was behind the scenes so to speak and my mom was in front of me. It was the most beautiful light a golden light and I felt all the love my beautiful angelic mom gave to every person. Y’all it was like a download of her life review but it was about how good she made people feel. I felt all the love she gave!!!! It was stunning!! Then I could hear my moms thoughts “where am I” and I could feel her confusion, my sweet Angel. So I screamed “run mom run” like someone cheer their kid on when he or she hit a home run⚾️❤️when I yelled that my mom jumped in the air with her arms up above her head in a V for victory and I got to see my grandparents waiting with open arms, it was the most stunning moment my eyes and spirit have ever seen !!! Omggggosh I see it again right now as I’m typing this, and yes tearing up! Them boop I was back in the hospital room. I was absolutely honored and privileged to have had that moment and KNOW for a fact that this is what it’s all about!! I don’t know why I got to have this gift but I know I have to share it!! My grieving process has not been linear…lots of firsts this year without her, but omgosh y’all I got to have the most greatest goodbye see you later gift ever!! I hope our moms are hugging right now and sharing fun times together whole and complete!! I am blessed I get to share this with others!
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Bridget I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
My grandfather of 82 years passed away with Alzheimer's he was there when I was born when i took my first breath and i was there when he took his last breath... It started with him not knowing how to operate the remote and he kept saying im sorry im sorry im sorry like he knew he was slipping and with tears in my eyes i told him dont be sorry its okay then he would take apart stuff and not know how to put it back together. The. He didnt know anyone to the point he was bed ridden and couldnt talk. If you have a loved one with this horrible disease spend time with them talk to them they took care of you do the same in loving return cuz they will need you more than ever. It may steal memories but the love is still there 💙
My stepfather went the same path. He would apologize constantly, to the point of being in tears. (Both of us) We had to take him to the hospital because he got stuck in thinking he was a character in a John Wayne movie. When we got him back home, I had to carry him in because no one would help me. We put him in a hospital type bed in his bedroom. He never spoke again, couldn’t eat anything solid, and would just stare like a deer in the headlights. He was diagnosed in May of 2015, and he passed in December of 2015. It was the hardest 6 months I’ve ever experienced in all of my years. Most folks don’t know what it’s like to watch someone you love dwindle down to nothing, but for it to only take 6 months to do it makes it exceptionally hard to conceive. I sure do miss that old man.
It truly angers me seeing how many people are in the nursing home with no family to see or much less even care....it angers me seeing the elderly as secomd class or a "hassle" you never know how much of an impact you can have on their day by just sitting down and talking to them and giving them an hour of your time! You may be the only person they get to talk to
2021 and crying like a baby.. my rock, my anchor, my father that always loved me no matter what. Died without knowing who I was. RIP dad, 10 years and still missing you.
@@sallyjanecampos5241 I work at a VA Hospital, I'm a Vietnam Era Vet and see all the Older WWll Vets, it is sad because I'm getting a little long in the tooth myself, but I also Love my Job!!!
So sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad bc of alcoholism 44 years ago and he was the greatest man I ever knew 😔😪💔. I would give anything for 1 more hug.....
@@heidispawsandfins My Wife passed away 2 weeks ago, we had been married 36 years, oh, the things I wish I had said and done, my heart breaks evva day that I wake up... God Bless all y'all...
I know others might disagree with me but Alzheimer’s is the worst thing that can happen to a loved one. You don’t only lose them in death but you lose them when they forget the memories or who you are. I just lost my beautiful mama and it’s horrible when your mama doesn’t know who you are. May God Bless all of us who has gone through this or had someone we love pass from this horrific disease
Oh man, I know but I disagree. My mother died from complications of an early onset type of Alzheimer's. She never got to know me as a grown adult or either of my daughters. After the first 5 years she no longer recognized me and she lived another 4 years not knowing any of us. As incredibly hard as this was, I have to say that it's not the worst that can happen. In my opinion, the worst that can happen is to have a love one disappear. Whether it's through a kidnapping or whatever, the hardest thing I can imagine is to have no closer... For the rest of your life you're looking at every single face you pass and wondering if that's what you child might look like at age 32 rather than at age 3 when they were abducted. Shit. That's got to be the worst nightmare ever. No closer. 😞
I hate Alzheimers so much. I hate what it does to people. I hate that it steals from people. I often times wonder what they did to deserve that? No one deserves it!
I lost my mom to this & it broke my heart to see her go thru this horrible disease. Love your parents while you have . Parents are a gift from GOD ! Beautiful song Kenny.
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It's with deepest regrets that I share that I buried my father this past weekend with Navy honors. He was the inspiration for this video I created and will forever be missed.
Im so sorry for your loss.. My dad was diagnosed about 6 years ago... He no longer knows me. I fight every day for the cause.. I hold an annual fundraiser and I am starting up my own Non Profit to continue this fight.. My thoughts are with you!!!
My grandmother passed away last month, that disease had stolen her from us, she wound up in a nursing home due to being beyond the ability of assisted living, strapped to a chair and drugged, despicable treatment for the money she was paying, I have to say, death would be a blessing IMHO, seeing how I have more family members with it, I see no benefit, getting older.
I understand the pain you are going through sir, and I love the tribute. My grandmother passed away 20 years ago, on the 27th, Thanksgiving this year. I'm not going to lie, the pain is still there. I know this, as I have tears running down my face.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. This video looks like you all had a great time on your visit and I hope that brings you comfort... you will have a reunion one day :)
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? If you have suffered the tragedy of Alzheimer’s with a loved one.. it’s heartbreaking to see the person you have always known and they don’t know you😢
I've been a big Kenny Chesney fan for about twenty years but I had never heard this song until this morning as I was driving my dog to her vet appointment. After the first several lines I realized what the song was about and I started bawling like a baby while I was driving. My mother is 91 years old and we've been wrestling with her dementia for the past 4 or 5 years. She was admitted to hospice this week. I'm driving up to Atlanta to see her again this coming week. This song just killed me... it killed me. Thank you.
My mum died last year from Dementia and liver cancer All sadly Alcohol induced Korsokoffs syndrome I looked after her for 8 years ,she never throughout my life told me she loved me I was there as she died it was a relief She had forgotten how to swallow I'm carrying so much guilt because I put her in a care home the last 7 months I had fractured a part of my spine I long for the guilt to go and to find some peace Jenny Guernsey 🇬🇬 😞
@@jenny4204 Upon reading your post, I could sense the guilt that you are carrying on your shoulders. Please remember that God does not give us more than we can bear; so, maybe He had a hand in the decisions made to best care for your Mom. Forgive yourself of any guilt you put upon yourself & know you did your best. May God’s blessings be upon you.😌🙏
@@jenny4204 That's called misplaced guilt! Not many could handle that for a couple years let alone 8!!!! Your wonderful!!! ❤ Took care of both parents 91 and 88. My mom got so bad I had no chose than to put her in a good private assisted living. And yes!! it was the hardest thing I've ever done!! family Caregivers have actually died before the parent it's so hard on us. So trash the guilt😊 Your guilty of nothing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My grandfather had this horrid disease for Over 20yrs! He was my "first love", my gentle giant, trouble maker, and gave the best hugs Ever! He's been gone 4yrs now and I miss him Everyday. Thank you for this song.
My dad was in the hospital, and pulled me aside and told me we ( his children) needed to take of his sweetheart, from here in out because he knew he wasn't going to make it. He made me promise we would never put her in a home, and we would let her just live at home and have her memories, and that I would help take care of her. I took my dads hand, kissed his cheek, and promised him. My parents had been married for 54 years very happily when he passed, and I wasn't sure mom would last long after him. Amazingly, she lasted 9 years, and with Dementia and then Alzheimers, and then hospice. I had worked in medical, and in journalism, but both jobs had to stop as the Dr. Said my mom needed someone with her full time or she had to go in a home. I reminded the Dr what my father had wanted if it was safe and possible. So I moved in with my mom, to help take care of her. She didnt like that term , so I told her we were two ladies taking care of each other. She thought about it, and finally agreed. Some days were good, and others were heartwrenching. I love watching these films, because they are relateable, and so sweet. God bless you all 🙏❤️
I lost my Brilliant older brother, Charles Ronayne (McCarthy) on March 21. 2024. I flew up to Boston to see him from Florida, along with our younger brother and older sister. We saw him for his last birthday. He turned 73 on March 19th and passed away the day after I got bank to Florida. I couldn't afford to go up for the wake and funeral. I feel Horrible about that! He was an engineer for the state of Massachusetts for 46 years. The cancer and Dementia spread to his whole body in 6 weeks. God, I miss you, Charlie
My mom had dementia….My mom passed away on January 15 of this year. I got the privilege to hold her beautiful delicate hand on her last breath. I want to share with you what I later learned is called a shared death experience. I was singing to my mom “you are my ride or die until the very end me and my best friend” and I heard the last breath and I turned to the nurse and said “that was her last breath” and Nurse Bev said “yes I believe so” and the next thing i knew I was not in a hospital room anymore…I heard sooooo much clapping and sheer excitement like everyone was waiting on us. I was behind the scenes so to speak and my mom was in front of me. It was the most beautiful light a golden light and I felt all the love my beautiful angelic mom gave to every person. Y’all it was like a download of her life review but it was about how good she made people feel. I felt all the love she gave!!!! It was stunning!! Then I could hear my moms thoughts “where am I” and I could feel her confusion, my sweet Angel. So I screamed “run mom run” like someone cheer their kid on when he or she hit a home run⚾️❤️when I yelled that my mom jumped in the air with her arms up above her head in a V for victory and I got to see my grandparents waiting with open arms, it was the most stunning moment my eyes and spirit have ever seen !!! Omggggosh I see it again right now as I’m typing this, and yes tearing up! Them boop I was back in the hospital room. I was absolutely honored and privileged to have had that moment and KNOW for a fact that this is what it’s all about!! I don’t know why I got to have this gift but I know I have to share it!! My grieving process has not been linear…lots of firsts this year without her, but omgosh y’all I got to have the most greatest goodbye see you later gift ever!! I hope my mom and sweet Charlie are hugging right now and sharing fun times together whole and complete!! I am blessed I get to share this with others!
I lost my dad April 30, 2019 because of this disease. He was my hero and my mentor as a firefighter. At the end, he didn't even know my name or who I was. This song made be ball my eyes out. I miss my dad so much. Anyone fighting this disease or caring for someone who is, my prayers go out for you.
This song rips my heart out but I still love it. I lived through this with my mom. She passed in 2011. Now I'm waiting to see a neurologist to be diagnosed. I have all the symptoms of early stage alzheimers. I've had two very hard licks to my head. Lost consciousness with one and had concussion with the other. It is hard knowing what is coming but God is with me.
Dear Rita, I am so saddened to hear your story with your Mom and your own health story.I shall be praying for you and especially that you may feel Jesus carrying you all the way till you reach our eternal home with Him.And that Jesus may send caring people to be there for you in any situation. I know that e.g. the Saddleback Church has online councelling and connections with good churches in many countries where you could get support if you do not have it right now.They have a YT channel and so does their founder pastor Rick Warren.Sending you love and prayers with Psalm 121, your sister in Jesus, Irene.
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@ritabates4837. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected, ma'am. I may not know your personally, but I'm truly sorry to 'hear' of your own health problems. ♥♥♥
Now if only we could wake 🍁up and get back to living instead of being afraid of what med dictionary defines as a common cold 🙏🙏 Freedom's just another word for, Nothing left to lose. 🙏🌍🕊 I pray for 🌍 freedom from this scamdemic 🙏🙏🙏🕊🌍
I visited my mom twice a day to feed her .i would ask her if knew who. She smiled and said yes but never said my name I just know she was very Thankful i was there .
Beautiful song. My grandfather and grandmother suffered with horrible disease. Now my sister has been told she has dementia It breaks my heart to know one day my sister won't know me. Prayers for all the families and victims of this horrible disease.
I am now in that same place. My younger sister (17 yrs) has Parkinson’s and has been told recently she is in early stages of dementia. I am 85 and the thought of her not knowing me is unbearable.
Dementia is the worst thing I think I've been helping my cousin's with their mom who has dementia with that disease they get physical like hitting the person that is taking care of them
I have two Aunts who passed away with Alzheimer’s disease. Any of diseases is hard, but I can’t imagine my loved ones not knowing me. My dad passed with COPD and cancer in his bones. I wouldn’t wish him back on this earth for one more day of the pure hell of fighting for a breathe or living with the pain. I live everyday with chronic pain and we just learn to accept the things we can not change. I believe that no one will leave this world without some cross to bear. I’m fortunate to have been raised in a Christian home and taught the power of prayer and lead to the cross for Salvation. I thank God everyday for sending his son to pay my debt so I might live.
This disease sucks! It’s like looking at someone you have known your whole life- and that person slowly forgets you, slowly losing the glow in their eyes when you walk in, to eventually nothing! Going through their rapid brain changes- memories you never knew they had, or wish you didn’t know. This disease is the worst ever- I hope they find a cure, love this song and this video but dis like the disease, I wish for my family not to have to go through that again- OR anyone eles ever!
@@latinamarie80 I couldn’t like that comment, because I’m just so sad for your family and sorry to hear it has happened to your loved one. I agree, I hope it never happens again, to your family or anyone else’s.
@@llddau thank you, been a few year’s- I love the fact of people doing these video’s, to give notice to and awareness of this- however you don’t really know unless you’ve witnessed it.
I lost my Dad September 24 2021 to this, had showed him this video before he got bad, I sat on the porch with my head on his shoulder watching your video together, he loved it, the guy in the car looks exactly like my Dad from what I can see, it's like his twin in the car
I lost my father after a 10 years of Alzheimer’s on September 19 2020. I moved home from far away to help take care of him and to make the most of the remaining years. Now that he’s gone I don’t regret making that sacrifice one bit. He was the best man I ever knew I’m honoured that I had him as a father.
What a beautiful tribute, in word and deed, to your dear father. You were each a blessing to each other, and that makes me smile. "Those we remember never die."
I wish I was the level of father that yours was. My kids will never say it was an honor to have me as a dad. I'm 45 now and just recently diagnosed with cancer, you are the first person that knows this by the way. I'm sure everyone will be glad when I'm gone
Please look into Bilberry, Lions Mane Mushroom, Horsetail, Lemon Balm and Rosemary. DETOX DETOX DETOX! These herbs are being used for Dementia and Alzheimer's with significant results. God bless you and your loved ones and I'm sending a prayer up for you now! 🙌❤️
My father died with this 😢 I'm not going to give it any credit for his death I'm the youngest of 6 I miss him a lot 😔 💔 I think about him quite often I know that we all die doesn't mean that I don't miss and respect him father of 6 breadwinner he was in WW2 kept his family safe loved us anyway thanks for letting me write this 💔 🙏 😢 ❤ Love you dad
@@colbyrulesmydoggie4839 So Sorry you went through that. God dose not tell us life will be easy at all. I lost my Mom when I was 28 yrs old. I'm 58 now. I think of her daily. Get your heart right with God, if you haven't already, and you will seem them again, in a state of Pure Love and Joy. And no sickness.
God Bless Your family Ken.This is Mike in Canada 🇨🇦.I know that your love of your family will not be in vain.He and they will always love and remember you for being a fine young man and son. Regards from all who are thinking of you.
my dad had alzheimers for 8 years before he died. he would walk out the front door and be lost . he eventually got so bad that my mom had to put him in a nursing home because she couldnt keep up with him. my wifes grandmother had it for a little over a year, before it took her. it may sound cruel to some but to me i hope once it takes hold of someone you love that it takes them fairly quickly rather than torture the family for years . i would not wish this disease on anyone but you do not know the sorrow it causes the family to see them suffer and be able to do nothing about it.
My mom had Dementia for 2 1/2 years before she passed from sepsis, caused by the dementia. My mom was my best friend and it is so hard to see the person you love deteriorate from this terrible condition. I know there were days she didn't know who I was, and it hurt, but that's what loved ones have to deal with. This is a very beautiful song, very meaningful
My dad has Binswagers disease and would leave out the house but only at night. I ended up putting those baby proof things on the doors and hes been a different person ever sense. Binswagers is a type of dementia but it comes from the other side of the brain. He has no clue what anything is and remembers nothing. I ended up moving in with my parents so hopefully we can keep him out of a nursing home for as long as possible
I truly understand my grandma couldn't remember my dad he went every weekend to see her until she died and cried every time my heart went out to my dad all I can think is we need to show our love now to every body while we have the opportunity to show our love to all we love here on earth
I’m going through this with my husband of almost 40 years. It’s like a slow goodbye. The love we have gets us through. I’ll do everything in my power to keep him safe & make sure he knows he is loved.
So am I going through this with my husband of 43 years he was diagnosed 2years ago but, I don’t know how long he had it before diagnosed it certainly takes their personality away I just pray every day I can keep him at home with me until he goes to be with the Lord 🙏🏻
Yes sadly we are silent widows.....its so crippling to see our loved ones like this. My daughter has been singing to him and its amazing to see the response, his face lights up and even smiles for a few seconds. ......so precious. God Bless you.
I took care of my mom and then my dad! She was diagnosed with Dementia he took care of her until he had a stroke. He called me and said something wasn't right I took off and got there to send him to the hospital. The day before his birthday he did have a stroke lost a lot of memory. He wasn't able to remember scripture and could no longer preach. I never went home I stayed and took care of both of my parents. The hardest thing I have ever done was to watch as they left little by little. I kept them in their home and didn't change anything until after both were gone. I miss them. They were the best parents I could have asked for. I love you mom and dad! Thank you for this song! 😢❤❤
I told my dad I loved him when I was 23 the first time I told my dad I loved him. I’m 54 now and I still always tell him that I love him today. Never be afraid to let them know you love them. Time passes us all by, telling someone you love them is always special.
Shed a tear. Miss you everyday Dad. I remember what you taught me. I'm still looking after Mom and my wife says thank you for making me the man I am today.
I lost my Dear wife to Alzheimer's disease 4 months ago. I miss her every second of every day. I go from knowing she doesn't have this terrible disease anymore, to missing her like I will die myself.
At the last my mom didn't know who I was and wouldn't speak. I knew then that she was gone. I was her youngest and the people she remembered were me, my daughter and husband. This made be bawl. I love you mom and dad. Ill see you in heaven, one day. You're there with my sister, now.
I'm sorry and I know how you feel. I took care of my Mom for several years and the hardest part wasn't the diapers & accidents or being up all night like I thought it would be. The hardest part was when we couldn't have any conversations anymore & then her not knowing me.
I understand... The last time I saw my grandmother she knew who my mother was but she thought I was someone named Mary. The day we left, she kept calling me Mary. We left. That's the last time I saw her in person alive... So I'm forever Mary to her and that's okay.
My 96 year old auntie just passed away this weekend from severe dementia she was battling for the past year. I’m listening to this song cause it makes me think of my auntie. R.I.P. Auntie Lucille.
My song with my beloved ex.We saw Kenny together in concert,during this song Kenny passed a rose to ex on stage .As my ex lies dying moment .I’m playing this song .I’m starting over and building a better boat
@@robertjohnson6085 I’m glad you had this special moment with your ex. Thank you for sharing this moment with me. It’s never easy losing someone you cherish. With that said I wish you the very best as you start over. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
Hey Maria ,Thanks for your kind words .You know sometime ,we fear the idea of personal change because we give in something ,we don’t get in return .but life is short to dwell on the past .One thing we have to know is any relationship is not always about yourself ,but two people coming together to create something worthy to make them happy .God has something good for everyone ❤️🙏
Mom and dad both succumbed to Alzheimers. Dad 12 years ago, Mom this past April. This song made me cry remembering them but the images brought my parents back to me for a moment. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
I remember when daddy had his last stroke. 4 weeks before he died. God opened a door for me to get to know my father before he died. In that 4 weeks we became closer, I got to talk to him like a daughter. I never understood my father but I praise God for the time I had at the end.
I totally understand! My dad died of cancer, and for the last few years before he passed, he quit drinking and smoking...refused to give up his coffee though lol He was not a good father when I was growing up, but I wasn't the best daughter either. But once he knew he was on the downhill slide, he became a real parent to me, and I could finally talk to him. I was his emergency call the last 6 weeks he was in the hospital, and even when his organs were shutting down, he always knew me (I'm #5 of 6 kids.) It's been over 22 years, and I still miss him like crazy. He was so good with my boys, even though they were only 6 & 2 when he died, and I regret that he never got to meet my brothers kids, who are 21 and 19 now.
This song hits home. I lost my dad Dec 30 2019, to Dementia. It breaks my heart, I still cry for him. He was my Hero. The last thing I said to him was I love you.
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Barbara I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Realized hubby had not called me by name in ages. Asked if he knew where patty or his wife were. He said no. I asked him who I was and he put hands on my shoulders and said “ my sweet love”. Who could ask for more?
Pat Rummenie my Daddy did the same..he would point or look towards Momma when asked if he knew who she was. He had problems knowing the rest of us but he never once lost who she was...70 years together from hs sweethearts..... he was 19 she 14 when they fell in love Heartbreaking disease
I lost my husband to dementia in December but I lost him over and over again during the past few years. I’m thankful for the times that he knew who I was and I know that he’s whole again. Thank you for making this wonderful song.❤️
Thank you for your great comment on my post I really appreciate it, it means a lot to me. Sorry about the lost of your husband and God will always be with you and your loved ones amen 🙏. Where are you from?
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Phillis I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
I am an Alzheimer's/dementia nurse and I am SO blessed to share my patients' final journey on this earth with them. I regret so much that I never knew them in the prime of their lives. To all my patients...YOU ARE MY HEART!
I own an assisted living facility and I think the saddest thing I ever heard was a son say "that isn't my mother anymore" with tears in his eyes. He has only visited once since then. Every time I think about him saying that and how he said it, it brings a tear to my eye.
I started crying before the song even started . I just lost mom this May. She was diagnosed with dementia back in 2010. Hard to explain, but I felt I had lost her from the moment she got it. I was now caring for a different person, a person who needed me and relied on me like a child would a parent. I miss my mom so much and wish I had more time to spend with her.
I'm so so SO sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences and a heartfelt internet hug for you. I went through similar things with my dad when he had a brain tumour. I used to work at the cancer centre here in Calgary and the hardest thing was knowing what would happen at the end.
Your love for your mother, as shown through your bravery, and compassion is the essence of what it means to be human. You are a shinning example of what Christ calls us all to be. To serve others, knowing that the only reward in the end, is that you got to serve others . . . That is TRUE LOVE! You are exactly what your mom needed, God Bless You!
My Mama had dementia for a number of years, and she hid it from us until it was obvious. She had broken her ankle and had to stay in the nursing home section of her retirement community, and I thank God for that, otherwise, she would've fought against that placement till the bitter end. She lived two more years, which was filled with anxiety and she went from having a lovely conversation to being absolutely overwhelmed. Thankfully, she always remembered me when I'd call her (she'd exclaim "my baby!!" every time) and even the last time we talked which was two days before she went to heaven. I had her for 57 years, she was my True North, and my partner in crime. I miss her so so much, but I'm relieved she's with my wonderful stepDad, her parents and friends in heaven. Most importantly, she's with Jesus and is at peace. Till I see you again Mama, I love you 💗
Amen. I had a dream of my father after he passed. He was dressed in his favorite sweater and slacks. He told me he was sorry. I asked him why? He said because I ruined your Christmas. My mom passed out so I had to take the ambulance with her while my dear husband spent the entire day with dad who couldn’t say much because of his Alzheimer. So I said to my dad, you didn’t ruin my Christmas. My husband got to spend your last Christmas here with you. Dad talked and looked in my dream just how he was before Alzheimer’s. It was a blessing to see him whole again.
Oh I hope you’re right. Lost my mom in 2013. I’m 39 years old. And still miss her like a little boy. I wonder if it will ever get easier. Thank you for your comment
It's what gets me through the "hard" days with my Mom; I won't call them bad since I know they are numbered and they will get much harder. God always has a plan, and as long as he leads me, I will follow.🛐✝️
My Daddy just had two strokes he's 82 now it really scared me I'm not ready to lose my Daddy I'm a big Daddys girl through the power of prayer 🙏 God brought him through it...
@Jasen Morganti @Tracy Davison I am so sorry for your loss. It truly hits home as my closest brother who is my dearest friend, was just moved from the hospital to the hospice house. He has been fighting cancer for almost a year. He got covid because his wife, his caregiver, did not think the virus was real. Now, she doesn’t want him at home to die as she is afraid she will get covid. He was in the hospital for other reasons and his initial test upon admittance was positive. I am angry as the docs gave her the choice of him going home & she said NO. So he is at a hospice house where no one can tell him goodbye. I miss my brother, my friend.
Lost my mom last month to frontotemporal dementia. She died alone in a hospital. She was 62 years young. Luckily she didn’t suffer long but I barely got to see her. It was shattering to say the least.
My Dad passed away on September 6th 2021 & this world will never be the same , I hope & pray God has mercy on ALL of us .I hope I can see him again in Gods Kingdom 🙏🏻❤️✝️😊 This song is so beautiful & Thank You for this gift to my heart ❤️
I felt exactly the same way when my dad passed... Everyone that knew him, loved him. Even his pharmacist cried when we told her that he had passed. His dermatologist (who I still see) said that he could still see my dad so clearly, and that he could still hear his voice. People that knew him understood what his loss meant, but I always felt that the rest of the world could never understand what they lost when my dad passed... He made the world a better place, he made every person he met feel special...
My dad died within one year of being diagnosed. I seen someone go from so sweet to so angry and confused.. its the saddest thing to see. He never wanted to be sick like this and had very strict demands.. i believe he had destiny in his own hands and he died peacefuly. My heart goes out to you. This definitely brought tears to my eyes.
My grandmother is the youngest of 5 girls in her family. She has gone through this with her mother and all 4 of her sisters. Unfortunately now it's her turn. It is absolutely the worst thing to watch someone go through. The denial, sadness, confusion, and sometimes anger, is downright unbearable. And for me, I believe the hardest part is watching her forget the love of her life who has been by her side holding her hand since she was 15 years old. He will sit with her and tell her what she believes is just stories, not knowing that it's in fact THEIR stories. It's not only unimaginably hard on the person going through it, but also their family and the people who love them. I would not wish this terribly cruel disease on my worst enemy. 💔 😔
I lost my mother to dementia in 2015.What a cruel disease;but I know she's in heaven.My prayer's go out to so many families that have dealt with this terrible disease.God Bless you all!?
This song speaks volumes. I had no idea it would cause a complete breakdown with streams of tears and crying. Wow. I cared for my dad for over a decade in my home. My mom passed at age 49 from cancer. It's hard watching them go from strength when we're little to such frailness as they age. Beautiful sad song.
My mom passed this past December at 80 years old. My parent were married 65 years. My dad is 82 and has aged 10 years in the past 6 months and is showing strong signs of the disease. I’m sorry for everyone who has experienced this, I’m preparing for the ride.
I'm sorry. I'm dealing with the same thing. My mom died June ' 23 of dementia. My dad also has it. They were married almost 72 before she died. My dad says every day - why can't I die and be with your mom. He will never forget her, no matter who else he forgets. God bless anyone who has to deal with this disease 😢
Parents are truly a blessing. Lost my dad in 2003, not to Alzheimer's but to a heart attack. But I know, what this song is meant to spread the message. I was lucky as I was very close to them, and my dad literally died in my arms. I had just started to have good conversations with him, when this happened. My other two brothers (elder) were not that lucky and chose to go away and live with their own families. I was the lucky one to be able to take care of mom and dad in their days of help, and I am proud, even though I was called the black sheep of my family, that I proved, I was the one taking care of them... Miss him so much.
Oh my lord! Heartbreaking! My mom had dementia and it was so hard to see such a strong, vibrant, outspoken woman silenced by confusion and fear of not knowing who, what, when, and where. My dad had passed when her dementia was at its worst and she didn’t understand who and what she lost. Sadly, she passed away 9 months after my dad, and It was a double heartbreak for me. My heart and prayers go out to all dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Just keep fighting the good fight and keep it real with your loved ones because a part of them can still comprehend who’s who and what’s what. God bless
I lost my Dad from Alzheimers, and four months later, My Mom, who was in "Great health", died within a few hours, after collapsing from an aortic dissection. 2 months ago. I buried my sweet Husband, who had Leukemia caused by Agent Orange. I'm turning 58, but some days I feel 98. Always talk to your loved ones. They're in there, they just can't make the connection. My Dad woke up hours before he died, he knew exactly who I was. Never say Never.
Renee Trembly they think my grandfather got Alzheimer’s from “agent orange”. So many chemicals being used without consent by the military , fda , and food services ... sad to see such a destructive disease come from something so small.
My mum has Korsokoffs syndrome Dementia caused by alcohol She was a chronic alcoholic for 43 yrs Us three children had an awful childhood and right up to adults We have no happy memories I now look after my mum She wishes me dead and all you can think of I lost my dad and my sister five months apart My heart aches for all of you who have had their loved ones memories stolen by a cruel disease I ache for the love of a mother who dumped three children for a gin bottle The ripples never end Bless you all stay safe and well Jenny 💕🌹🌹
No doubt. Hardest thing I’ve EVER experienced watching my Daddy deteriorate. 5 years in and he’s slowly nearing his end. He’s in Gods hands but this is the most brutal thing to watch.
My grandfather had alzheimer's and it was extremely difficult for me since I was so close to him while growing up. I cried while watching this video, I miss him so much sometimes.
I feel that it hits very different when a grandparents passes not only when your close to that person but knowing you will never see the likes of that generation ever again... My grandpa suffered with alzheimers and we took care of him till his last breath eventhough he's been gone 5 years it still hits like yesterday I was close to him he was there when i took my first breath and held his hand till his last breath... I know exactly what you go through there are days I see a tractor or truck or a fresh built house that makes me think of him believe me when he died a part of me went with him
My Mom has progressive dementia. I'm her caretaker. As beautiful as this song is, I always exit out as soon as the video of this son with his dad starts. I can't deal with it. It's a process. I love everybody in this community. I pray for everyone here that can't watch this without falling apart.
Took my grandpa’s life. Biggest inspiration in my life was him. It’s a shame as soon as I started understanding what this world really is and how much family means to you he was gone. What I would do to cruise one last time to go get ice cream together ❤️
I am living this right now with my 2nd husband. I never thought this would be our retirement. I've been called by his 1st wife's name. I love him SO much. Not sure which is harder, losing my first love within a 12 hour time frame, or losing my second love a little bit each day over the last 7 or 8 years. Thanks for sharing your story...his children are not around much. This song made my eyes leak...such a loving tribute. I loved the playing peek with the burger...he's done that before & we laughed. There are still wonderful moments during this journey, but they are coming fewer and fewer. God bless you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful love story surrounded by pain. You have been Blessed more than allot of women to have found love twice in 1 life time. You are obviously a strong wonderful woman to care of your second husband as you did the first. And as for the pathetic vultures , his children, they will swoop in once he's gone demanding everything thats "their's"!! What goes around comes around!! Their children will treat them the same. It's a horrible inherited disease!! May G-- Bless you Angel!!
Lost my dad last August to this cruel disease. He didn't know me for last 10 yrs. He didn't know his great grandkids, he petted one an said good kitty. We can laugh about now, but broke my heart at time. He would light up when I brought those kids to see him. He was the most intelligent man. A professor, a engineer. Even engineer of the year several times. Worked on the Apollo and Space shuttles. Loving caring. He passed 30 days after my brother died of cancer. They are all together in heaven now. This song got to me big time. Thank you Kenny
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Kathy I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Thank you Kenny Chesney for that tribute. My dad was diagnosed 2 years ago and it's the hardest thing to see your parent go through this terrible disease.
I LOVE KENNY'S MUSIC...always have, always will..and I ain't even a Country music fan...I heard him ONCE in the early 90's and been hooked since. 😍❤❤❤ I cried during this song, my parents are gone now, my mom had Alzheimer's..a lot of people can definitely relate that's for sure.
Missing my wife's grandad so much.. we watched him break down from alzimers.. he remembered me til his dying day and I'm just so happy to have met him..
KABRENGLE, how amazing is it that your video has touched so many people and still being viewed today. You captured your Dad and Mom to the point of where we feel their souls. Hope your Mom is doing well and thanks for such a moving video honoring your Beloved Dad ❤💝
Wish my MOM was here to hear this. She would have loved it. She kept telling me to remember that she loved me when she couldn't remember. I sure do miss her. I Love you MOM. GREAT SONG.
I lost my Mom officially 2 years ago - but it was really at least a year before that. She could still read & though she knew my name - she would look at her work nameplate that said Dr. Donna XXXXX and ask if that was her. Very hard to watch. I hope my estranged son hears and/or sees this someday - or maybe his mother who pushed him away from me will see it. But then it wasn't her mother that died from Alzheimer's - so probably not. Great song though.
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Linda I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
This is sad, yet makes me feel blessed to be my dads next door neighbor. My dad has always been my best friend and thru his Alzheimer’s, he still is! It’s just hard to see him so confused at times and so emotional about things that he doesn’t understand yet knows that he should. I love my dad no matter what and that’s all I can do now, love him thru this disease and help him whenever and however I can. I wish my siblings could show their love and care to him, but some how they don’t find it important enough. I know my best friend in life, my dad, will not be here much longer, and I will be by his side to the end. I just wish my siblings would come see him and show him the respect and love that he deserves. I wish they realized how hard he worked to keep food on our table, clothes on our backs and everything else he did. He always had 2-3 jobs to support our large family, he was a strong, stern man because he had to be, he loved my mom and all of us kids the best he knew how and disciplined us when needed. My dad carried a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. The past years are gone, I love him now while I can and will keep all my good memories of him in my heart and mind forevermore, with no regrets.
You will be Blessed, the only thing we have in life is the love we give and the love we have received. Wish I had a day like you have. I did get Blessed with a wonderful husband we have been together 46 years. I loved my dad but he had other priorities, like adopting 3 children his 3rd wife had and she didn't want me around. I was pretty much homeless at 16. So be glad for the blessings and you are a better person than your siblings.
We just found out my Daddy is in the early stages of Dementia and I'm so thankful for 57 yrs with him!! My Daddy has been everything to me and he always will be! Thank you Kenny for this song! Big fan here I've been to 4 of your shows and I plan to go to many more!!
I use to eat breakfast with your father Kenny and did for many years and he is great man, he was and is still is in my head ,he raised me up on bad days when I was going to work and when I had great days he would praise me still! I will miss him and always will!
My mother in law told me one time when I had her at the doctor's that she knew I was someone she loved but couldn't remember my name. That was good enough for me. I miss you Mom
That evil disease took my Grandpa from me, my Grandpa, The farmer, the Korean War vet, the man who kept the entire family together, most of all, my best friend. He is the reason I am the man I am today, yet I don’t think I could ever be as good of a man as him. Love you Grandpa Ross Ballance January 1, 1930-March 13, 2019
What a meaningful song! My dad passed away ten years ago due to dementia and parkinson's; just lost my mom in May 2021 due to Alzheimer's. Reading the many posts shows just how common these conditions are. Bless all.
I just found this song and I relate to it a lot. It’s so hard watching his health and memory decline. But I enjoy every precious moment I have with him while he still knows who I am. ❤
My granny had Alzheimer's and my aunt put her in a nursing home. I would go visit her every day after work. I think she thought I worked there. She would know everyone of my sisters and cousins name but when ask mine she didn't know me. One day she was in the hallway when I walked up to her she said "There's my baby!" I started crying because I thought she recognized me after all. Then she preceded to say this to everyone that walked down the hall and giving them all hugs. It broke my heart, but then I realized oh well at least I am one of her babies.
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
My mom doesn’t know me anymore but she pretends she does that’s how beautiful her soul is
I'm so sorry to hear about that
I am so sorry. My Daddy God rest His soul suffered from Alzheimer’s for 9 years. I felt so helpless . I can’t say I know what You’re going through 💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. But I know what My Daddy went through and all of Us 8 kids . Alzheimer’s is such a heartbreaking disease . . . For the Ones suffering with it and Their loved ones . 💔😢😢😢
Oh Bernard. Hugggs xx
I’m a police officer, my dad had 2 wrecks in a few months, last one breaking three ribs and totaling a car. Called today to check on him. He said he couldn’t forgive me for taking his license. It has been over a year and I thought he had forgotten but seems to come up time to time. Still crushes me to have him mad and tell me not to call, that he can’t forgive me. I know in my heart before this he would never say it but still hurts beyond what I can describe
@@alexiskinsey3091 lol
My mom is in stage 6 and lives with me. I promised my dad before he died I’d never put her in a home. I had to quit my job this year to care for her 24x7. There is no disease that is harder than this disease. My mom has been my best friend for 47 years and each day I loose a little more of her.
So sorry... truly. My husband was diagnosed with it last month. So far - he knows me. I really don’t want to face what’s most likely coming. We’ve been married 52 years. God have mercy on us all who are dealing with it.
Linda, your story made me cry. I pray for you and your mom and I hope you will always remember the good times you and your best friend had. 💞
Put your life and your mothers life in Gods hand, seek God and he'll give you all that you need to get through this.I've taken care of people with this disease and i know how hard it is on the family.But keep being strong and rely on God he'll give you even more strenght
I know the pain, my mom's only 62 and forgets things she used to do. I'm 45, and had to take time off and after 6 months I have taken a leave of absence indefinitely to be here for her too.
You are a wonderful daughter.
I work on a lock down dementia unit and we show our residents pictures of their family everyday as therapy. I care for my residents as if they are my parents. 🙏
Thank you for your service 🙏
Thank you I wish all people would. It’s hard to watch when they don’t take care of them right
Bless ya. UK ❤
My wife, Ann, is 16 years into Alzheimers and in the 3 years she has been in a nursing home I have spent 3 hours a day with her and we spend most of that time singing and praying with other residents. She can still sing all the words.
@John Kline Your wife is blessed to have you and you are blessed to have a woman that you love so much. She has to be an amazing woman to have your devotion like that and no doubt, if the roles had been reversed, she would have done the same for you. I'm sure that spending as much time as you do in the facility has made it plain to see that many people go through Alzheimer's without their family by their side. God bless you for being there each day even though she can't give you what she used to. I pray that you will find peace in your heart as you deal with her illness. Please don't forget to take care of yourself also. God bless you
Keep it up ...u are a true inspiration...love u friend
I'm a CNA in dementia and my heart goes out to you. Praying for you and countless other families, and praying for a cure.
Your favorite music is something the brain and soul will never forget
You are one awsome man ....keep it up ..you will be rewarded later on...💗
If you haven’t been thru this pain... just know it's beyond what you can imagine
AMEN
I dont even recognize alot of people anywhere,its still like I'm not fully here,my skulls going insane..pain I die often miss my dog
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Sad but true
I’m so very sorry for your loss and pain @kellyketcham1101…💔🙏🏽😘
My Mom passed from this evil disease. Song made me cry. Ann 09.25.22 😢 I miss you Mom, your with Jesus now, being a RN to heaven. Thank you for all you gave to us. ❤🙏🏼
@user-mr1fm2rg7d. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected. ♥♥♥
I can relate to your mom passing. My mom passed away on January 15 of this year. I got the privilege to hold her beautiful delicate hand on her last breath. I want to share with you what I later learned is called a shared death experience. I was singing to my mom “you are my ride or die until the very end me and my best friend” and I heard the last breath and I turned to the nurse and said “that was her last breath” and Nurse Bev said “yes I believe so” and the next thing i knew I was not in a hospital room anymore…I heard sooooo much clapping and sheer excitement like everyone was waiting on us. I was behind the scenes so to speak and my mom was in front of me. It was the most beautiful light a golden light and I felt all the love my beautiful angelic mom gave to every person. Y’all it was like a download of her life review but it was about how good she made people feel. I felt all the love she gave!!!! It was stunning!! Then I could hear my moms thoughts “where am I” and I could feel her confusion, my sweet Angel. So I screamed “run mom run” like someone cheer their kid on when he or she hit a home run⚾️❤️when I yelled that my mom jumped in the air with her arms up above her head in a V for victory and I got to see my grandparents waiting with open arms, it was the most stunning moment my eyes and spirit have ever seen !!! Omggggosh I see it again right now as I’m typing this, and yes tearing up! Them boop I was back in the hospital room. I was absolutely honored and privileged to have had that moment and KNOW for a fact that this is what it’s all about!! I don’t know why I got to have this gift but I know I have to share it!! My grieving process has not been linear…lots of firsts this year without her, but omgosh y’all I got to have the most greatest goodbye see you later gift ever!! I hope our moms are hugging right now and sharing fun times together whole and complete!! I am blessed I get to share this with others!
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Bridget I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Wow! You can't listen to this and not cry. Beautiful and heartbreaking.
so very true!
not me
Beauty ful song. Heartbreaking
My grandfather of 82 years passed away with Alzheimer's he was there when I was born when i took my first breath and i was there when he took his last breath... It started with him not knowing how to operate the remote and he kept saying im sorry im sorry im sorry like he knew he was slipping and with tears in my eyes i told him dont be sorry its okay then he would take apart stuff and not know how to put it back together. The. He didnt know anyone to the point he was bed ridden and couldnt talk. If you have a loved one with this horrible disease spend time with them talk to them they took care of you do the same in loving return cuz they will need you more than ever. It may steal memories but the love is still there 💙
Beautifully put ❤️
Your story made me cry
My stepfather went the same path. He would apologize constantly, to the point of being in tears. (Both of us) We had to take him to the hospital because he got stuck in thinking he was a character in a John Wayne movie. When we got him back home, I had to carry him in because no one would help me. We put him in a hospital type bed in his bedroom. He never spoke again, couldn’t eat anything solid, and would just stare like a deer in the headlights. He was diagnosed in May of 2015, and he passed in December of 2015. It was the hardest 6 months I’ve ever experienced in all of my years. Most folks don’t know what it’s like to watch someone you love dwindle down to nothing, but for it to only take 6 months to do it makes it exceptionally hard to conceive. I sure do miss that old man.
It truly angers me seeing how many people are in the nursing home with no family to see or much less even care....it angers me seeing the elderly as secomd class or a "hassle" you never know how much of an impact you can have on their day by just sitting down and talking to them and giving them an hour of your time! You may be the only person they get to talk to
Amy Skaggs 😪 me too.
2021 and crying like a baby.. my rock, my anchor, my father that always loved me no matter what. Died without knowing who I was. RIP dad, 10 years and still missing you.
So sorry,I work at a nursing home it breaks my heart butt I love my job
@@sallyjanecampos5241 I work at a VA Hospital, I'm a Vietnam Era Vet and see all the Older WWll Vets, it is sad because I'm getting a little long in the tooth myself, but I also Love my Job!!!
So sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad bc of alcoholism 44 years ago and he was the greatest man I ever knew 😔😪💔. I would give anything for 1 more hug.....
My Dad was 3 years ago 😥💔😥 Hugs xx
@@heidispawsandfins My Wife passed away 2 weeks ago, we had been married 36 years, oh, the things I wish I had said and done, my heart breaks evva day that I wake up... God Bless all y'all...
I know others might disagree with me but Alzheimer’s is the worst thing that can happen to a loved one. You don’t only lose them in death but you lose them when they forget the memories or who you are. I just lost my beautiful mama and it’s horrible when your mama doesn’t know who you are. May God Bless all of us who has gone through this or had someone we love pass from this horrific disease
I deeply agree my mom passed away from Alzheimer's/dementia in 2016 in March this song makes me weep out loud like an infant it's super powerful
I agree 1000%. I lost me husband but I take care of him every day
Oh man, I know but I disagree. My mother died from complications of an early onset type of Alzheimer's. She never got to know me as a grown adult or either of my daughters. After the first 5 years she no longer recognized me and she lived another 4 years not knowing any of us. As incredibly hard as this was, I have to say that it's not the worst that can happen. In my opinion, the worst that can happen is to have a love one disappear. Whether it's through a kidnapping or whatever, the hardest thing I can imagine is to have no closer... For the rest of your life you're looking at every single face you pass and wondering if that's what you child might look like at age 32 rather than at age 3 when they were abducted. Shit. That's got to be the worst nightmare ever. No closer. 😞
I hate Alzheimers so much. I hate what it does to people. I hate that it steals from people. I often times wonder what they did to deserve that? No one deserves it!
I imagine alzheimers is a horrible diaease, but equally as bad is ALS, which my husband has. He is trapped inside of his body. Sorry for your loss.
I lost my mom to this & it broke my heart to see her go thru this horrible disease. Love your parents while you have . Parents are a gift from GOD ! Beautiful song Kenny.
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Yes they are more kids sure have more respect for there mom dad.i loss my dad 16years.ago.i miss him so much.😅
@patricialenoir7258. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected, ma'am. ♥♥♥
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Parents and Grandparents Thank God For Them
It's with deepest regrets that I share that I buried my father this past weekend with Navy honors. He was the inspiration for this video I created and will forever be missed.
I am sorry for your loss. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Im so sorry for your loss.. My dad was diagnosed about 6 years ago... He no longer knows me. I fight every day for the cause.. I hold an annual fundraiser and I am starting up my own Non Profit to continue this fight.. My thoughts are with you!!!
My grandmother passed away last month, that disease had stolen her from us, she wound up in a nursing home due to being beyond the ability of assisted living, strapped to a chair and drugged, despicable treatment for the money she was paying, I have to say, death would be a blessing IMHO, seeing how I have more family members with it, I see no benefit, getting older.
I understand the pain you are going through sir, and I love the tribute. My grandmother passed away 20 years ago, on the 27th, Thanksgiving this year. I'm not going to lie, the pain is still there. I know this, as I have tears running down my face.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. This video looks like you all had a great time on your visit and I hope that brings you comfort... you will have a reunion one day :)
How could anyone give this a thumbs down? If you have suffered the tragedy of Alzheimer’s with a loved one.. it’s heartbreaking to see the person you have always known and they don’t know you😢
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
I've been a big Kenny Chesney fan for about twenty years but I had never heard this song until this morning as I was driving my dog to her vet appointment. After the first several lines I realized what the song was about and I started bawling like a baby while I was driving. My mother is 91 years old and we've been wrestling with her dementia for the past 4 or 5 years. She was admitted to hospice this week. I'm driving up to Atlanta to see her again this coming week. This song just killed me... it killed me. Thank you.
My mum died last year from Dementia and liver cancer All sadly Alcohol induced Korsokoffs syndrome I looked after her for 8 years ,she never throughout my life told me she loved me I was there as she died it was a relief She had forgotten how to swallow I'm carrying so much guilt because I put her in a care home the last 7 months I had fractured a part of my spine
I long for the guilt to go and to find some peace Jenny Guernsey 🇬🇬 😞
You can only do what is physically possible. Forgive yourself. She wouldn’t want you to be so upset over the things you couldn’t do for her!
@@jenny4204 Upon reading your post, I could sense the guilt that you are carrying on your shoulders. Please remember that God does not give us more than we can bear; so, maybe He had a hand in the decisions made to best care for your Mom. Forgive yourself of any guilt you put upon yourself & know you did your best. May God’s blessings be upon you.😌🙏
@@jenny4204 That's called misplaced guilt! Not many could handle that for a couple years let alone 8!!!! Your wonderful!!! ❤ Took care of both parents 91 and 88. My mom got so bad I had no chose than to put her in a good private assisted living. And yes!! it was the hardest thing I've ever done!! family Caregivers have actually died before the parent it's so hard on us. So trash the guilt😊 Your guilty of nothing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bless your heart. ❤
My grandfather had this horrid disease for Over 20yrs! He was my "first love", my gentle giant, trouble maker, and gave the best hugs Ever! He's been gone 4yrs now and I miss him Everyday. Thank you for this song.
My dad was in the hospital, and pulled me aside and told me we ( his children) needed to take of his sweetheart, from here in out because he knew he wasn't going to make it. He made me promise we would never put her in a home, and we would let her just live at home and have her memories, and that I would help take care of her. I took my dads hand, kissed his cheek, and promised him. My parents had been married for 54 years very happily when he passed, and I wasn't sure mom would last long after him. Amazingly, she lasted 9 years, and with Dementia and then Alzheimers, and then hospice. I had worked in medical, and in journalism, but both jobs had to stop as the Dr. Said my mom needed someone with her full time or she had to go in a home. I reminded the Dr what my father had wanted if it was safe and possible. So I moved in with my mom, to help take care of her. She didnt like that term , so I told her we were two ladies taking care of each other.
She thought about it, and finally agreed.
Some days were good, and others were heartwrenching. I love watching these films, because they are relateable, and so sweet. God bless you all 🙏❤️
I lost my Brilliant older brother, Charles Ronayne (McCarthy) on March 21. 2024. I flew up to Boston to see him from Florida, along with our younger brother and older sister.
We saw him for his last birthday. He turned 73 on March 19th and passed away the day after I got bank to Florida. I couldn't afford to go up for the wake and funeral. I feel Horrible about that!
He was an engineer for the state of Massachusetts for 46 years. The cancer and Dementia spread to his whole body in 6 weeks.
God, I miss you, Charlie
My mom had dementia….My mom passed away on January 15 of this year. I got the privilege to hold her beautiful delicate hand on her last breath. I want to share with you what I later learned is called a shared death experience. I was singing to my mom “you are my ride or die until the very end me and my best friend” and I heard the last breath and I turned to the nurse and said “that was her last breath” and Nurse Bev said “yes I believe so” and the next thing i knew I was not in a hospital room anymore…I heard sooooo much clapping and sheer excitement like everyone was waiting on us. I was behind the scenes so to speak and my mom was in front of me. It was the most beautiful light a golden light and I felt all the love my beautiful angelic mom gave to every person. Y’all it was like a download of her life review but it was about how good she made people feel. I felt all the love she gave!!!! It was stunning!! Then I could hear my moms thoughts “where am I” and I could feel her confusion, my sweet Angel. So I screamed “run mom run” like someone cheer their kid on when he or she hit a home run⚾️❤️when I yelled that my mom jumped in the air with her arms up above her head in a V for victory and I got to see my grandparents waiting with open arms, it was the most stunning moment my eyes and spirit have ever seen !!! Omggggosh I see it again right now as I’m typing this, and yes tearing up! Them boop I was back in the hospital room. I was absolutely honored and privileged to have had that moment and KNOW for a fact that this is what it’s all about!! I don’t know why I got to have this gift but I know I have to share it!! My grieving process has not been linear…lots of firsts this year without her, but omgosh y’all I got to have the most greatest goodbye see you later gift ever!! I hope my mom and sweet Charlie are hugging right now and sharing fun times together whole and complete!! I am blessed I get to share this with others!
I lost my dad April 30, 2019 because of this disease. He was my hero and my mentor as a firefighter. At the end, he didn't even know my name or who I was. This song made be ball my eyes out. I miss my dad so much. Anyone fighting this disease or caring for someone who is, my prayers go out for you.
This song rips my heart out but I still love it. I lived through this with my mom. She passed in 2011. Now I'm waiting to see a neurologist to be diagnosed. I have all the symptoms of early stage alzheimers. I've had two very hard licks to my head. Lost consciousness with one and had concussion with the other. It is hard knowing what is coming but God is with me.
Are you okay now?
Dear Rita, I am so saddened to hear your story with your Mom and your own health story.I shall be praying for you and especially that you may feel Jesus carrying you all the way till you reach our eternal home with Him.And that Jesus may send caring people to be there for you in any situation. I know that e.g. the Saddleback Church has online councelling and connections with good churches in many countries where you could get support if you do not have it right now.They have a YT channel and so does their founder pastor Rick Warren.Sending you love and prayers with Psalm 121, your sister in Jesus, Irene.
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❤ sending prayers hugs and loves to you. God bless you.✝️
@ritabates4837. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected, ma'am. I may not know your personally, but I'm truly sorry to 'hear' of your own health problems. ♥♥♥
My sympathies to those whom a parent with Alzheimer's is a tragedy.
thank you!
Thank you because it’s hard!!
Now if only we could wake 🍁up and get back to living instead of being afraid of what med dictionary defines as a common cold 🙏🙏 Freedom's just another word for, Nothing left to lose. 🙏🌍🕊 I pray for 🌍 freedom from this scamdemic 🙏🙏🙏🕊🌍
❤️ thank you. And big hugs to you all 🤗
I visited my mom twice a day to feed her .i would ask her if knew who. She smiled and said yes but never said my name I just know she was very Thankful i was there .
Kenny I was diagnosed with Parkinsons in August my mind is already leaving me. God bless you
God bless you and your family! Please don't despair!
God bless you.
Sir I so sorry to hear of your having parkinson's I will keep you in my prayers God bless and keep you😟💖🙏
Prayers for you!
❤️god bless u!! We all love and feel for u!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your ohana! Aloha❤️🙏🏽
Beautiful song. My grandfather and grandmother suffered with horrible disease. Now my sister has been told she has dementia
It breaks my heart to know one day my sister won't know me. Prayers for all the families and victims of this horrible disease.
I am now in that same place. My younger sister (17 yrs) has Parkinson’s and has been told recently she is in early stages of dementia. I am 85 and the thought of her not knowing me is unbearable.
Dementia is the worst thing I think I've been helping my cousin's with their mom who has dementia with that disease they get physical like hitting the person that is taking care of them
I have two Aunts who passed away with Alzheimer’s disease. Any of diseases is hard, but I can’t imagine my loved ones not knowing me. My dad passed with COPD and cancer in his bones. I wouldn’t wish him back on this earth for one more day of the pure hell of fighting for a breathe or living with the pain. I live everyday with chronic pain and we just learn to accept the things we can not change. I believe that no one will leave this world without some cross to bear. I’m fortunate to have been raised in a Christian home and taught the power of prayer and lead to the cross for Salvation. I thank God everyday for sending his son to pay my debt so I might live.
God bless you
God bless you
@leeomavuohrerhe7989. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected. ♥♥♥
The song, as well as the comments, have made me cry. This disease is what I’m scared of.
Me too...
Nothing is impossible for God
This disease sucks! It’s like looking at someone you have known your whole life- and that person slowly forgets you, slowly losing the glow in their eyes when you walk in, to eventually nothing! Going through their rapid brain changes- memories you never knew they had, or wish you didn’t know. This disease is the worst ever- I hope they find a cure, love this song and this video but dis like the disease, I wish for my family not to have to go through that again- OR anyone eles ever!
@@latinamarie80 I couldn’t like that comment, because I’m just so sad for your family and sorry to hear it has happened to your loved one. I agree, I hope it never happens again, to your family or anyone else’s.
@@llddau thank you, been a few year’s- I love the fact of people doing these video’s, to give notice to and awareness of this- however you don’t really know unless you’ve witnessed it.
I lost my dad Friday to this disease. Kenny wrote this from the heart.
THANK YOU
It's me Kenny chesney. Message me +1 (323) 380-4859
I lost my Dad September 24 2021 to this, had showed him this video before he got bad, I sat on the porch with my head on his shoulder watching your video together, he loved it, the guy in the car looks exactly like my Dad from what I can see, it's like his twin in the car
I lost my father after a 10 years of Alzheimer’s on September 19 2020. I moved home from far away to help take care of him and to make the most of the remaining years. Now that he’s gone I don’t regret making that sacrifice one bit. He was the best man I ever knew I’m honoured that I had him as a father.
What a beautiful tribute, in word and deed, to your dear father. You were each a blessing to each other, and that makes me smile. "Those we remember never die."
I wish I was the level of father that yours was. My kids will never say it was an honor to have me as a dad. I'm 45 now and just recently diagnosed with cancer, you are the first person that knows this by the way. I'm sure everyone will be glad when I'm gone
@@brandysigmon9066 it is never too late to make amends. Keep believing, tomorrow is a new day and a new beginning! God Bless!
@@brandysigmon9066 Cancer at 45? what type of Cancer and what Stage is it in? hopefully you get better Cancer is terrible
@@sheristone292 Thank you for your nice comment on my post I really appreciate it, it means a lot to me and where are you from?
I've recently been diagnosed as being in the early stages of dementia...
This song moves me to tears tonight.
❤️
Stay strong
hugs to you Tanya
Please look into Bilberry, Lions Mane Mushroom, Horsetail, Lemon Balm and Rosemary. DETOX DETOX DETOX! These herbs are being used for Dementia and Alzheimer's with significant results. God bless you and your loved ones and I'm sending a prayer up for you now! 🙌❤️
God Bless and give you comfort through this. Praying for you.
Took care of my dad till the day he died
Now taking care of my 87 year old mom
It’s hard seeing your parents get old
Glad you did❤️💯
I understand.
@dondressel452. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, and all affected. ♥♥♥
For some old people, their memories are the only thing they have left...then comes Alzheimers.
HW... it is not just old people anymore sadly.
So True 😭😭😭🙏🏼✝️❤️
My father died with this 😢 I'm not going to give it any credit for his death I'm the youngest of 6 I miss him a lot 😔 💔 I think about him quite often I know that we all die doesn't mean that I don't miss and respect him father of 6 breadwinner he was in WW2 kept his family safe loved us anyway thanks for letting me write this 💔 🙏 😢 ❤ Love you dad
Its not just old people. My mother had this in her early 50s.
The toughest thing is to watch someone you love, grew up with and loving them to forget who you are, and not " be home " anymore.
Gerald............I agree 10000000% The happiest day of their life is the day you were born and then one day it's " What's your name "?
So true
@@colbyrulesmydoggie4839 So Sorry you went through that. God dose not tell us life will be easy at all. I lost my Mom when I was 28 yrs old. I'm 58 now. I think of her daily. Get your heart right with God, if you haven't already, and you will seem them again, in a state of Pure Love and Joy. And no sickness.
God Bless Your family Ken.This is Mike in Canada 🇨🇦.I know that your love of your family will not be in vain.He and they will always love and remember you for being a fine young man and son. Regards from all who are thinking of you.
my dad had alzheimers for 8 years before he died. he would walk out the front door and be lost . he eventually got so bad that my mom had to put him in a nursing home because she couldnt keep up with him. my wifes grandmother had it for a little over a year, before it took her. it may sound cruel to some but to me i hope once it takes hold of someone you love that it takes them fairly quickly rather than torture the family for years . i would not wish this disease on anyone but you do not know the sorrow it causes the family to see them suffer and be able to do nothing about it.
100%
My mom had Dementia for 2 1/2 years before she passed from sepsis, caused by the dementia. My mom was my best friend and it is so hard to see the person you love deteriorate from this terrible condition. I know there were days she didn't know who I was, and it hurt, but that's what loved ones have to deal with.
This is a very beautiful song, very meaningful
I pray for a cure SOON 🥺😪💜
My dad has Binswagers disease and would leave out the house but only at night. I ended up putting those baby proof things on the doors and hes been a different person ever sense. Binswagers is a type of dementia but it comes from the other side of the brain. He has no clue what anything is and remembers nothing. I ended up moving in with my parents so hopefully we can keep him out of a nursing home for as long as possible
I truly understand my grandma couldn't remember my dad he went every weekend to see her until she died and cried every time my heart went out to my dad all I can think is we need to show our love now to every body while we have the opportunity to show our love to all we love here on earth
I'm not a fan of country but I will always remember this man, Kenny Chesney.
This is the nicest, sweetest music video that I've ever seen.
I’m going through this with my husband of almost 40 years. It’s like a slow goodbye. The love we have gets us through. I’ll do everything in my power to keep him safe & make sure he knows he is loved.
So am I going through this with my husband of 43 years he was diagnosed 2years ago but, I don’t know how long he had it before diagnosed it certainly takes their personality away I just pray every day I can keep him at home with me until he goes to be with the Lord 🙏🏻
Yes sadly we are silent widows.....its so crippling to see our loved ones like this. My daughter has been singing to him and its amazing to see the response, his face lights up and even smiles for a few seconds. ......so precious. God Bless you.
There is an excellent book, THE LONG GOODBYE, that helped me while my mother slowly lost her memory.
I took care of my mom and then my dad! She was diagnosed with Dementia he took care of her until he had a stroke. He called me and said something wasn't right I took off and got there to send him to the hospital. The day before his birthday he did have a stroke lost a lot of memory. He wasn't able to remember scripture and could no longer preach. I never went home I stayed and took care of both of my parents. The hardest thing I have ever done was to watch as they left little by little. I kept them in their home and didn't change anything until after both were gone. I miss them. They were the best parents I could have asked for. I love you mom and dad! Thank you for this song! 😢❤❤
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
No shame in hugging your pop, shedding a tear, his your dad, blood..stand tall and share things, I dread the day, fear it with all my heart.
That day has came and went for me ...was so dam hard. I think of him every day. Stay strong my friend when it does come
Robert Conyer Jr In Heaven... There are no more tears! No pain. Only Happiness!!! Blessed be the Day!!! Amen
I just lost my father a few weeks ago and it is hard. I just try and honor him in memories every day.
I told my dad I loved him when I was 23 the first time I told my dad I loved him. I’m 54 now and I still always tell him that I love him today. Never be afraid to let them know you love them. Time passes us all by, telling someone you love them is always special.
Mark Blevins never forget him
Shed a tear. Miss you everyday Dad. I remember what you taught me. I'm still looking after Mom and my wife says thank you for making me the man I am today.
Sorry about your loss Paul.
How tall are you Paul?
@@matthew-dq8vk 7 foot tall
Sorry for your loss Paul . Sure your dad is proud of you .
TooTallPaul Hi
TooTallPaul 😢😢
I lost my Dear wife to Alzheimer's disease 4 months ago. I miss her every second of every day. I go from knowing she doesn't have this terrible disease anymore, to missing her like I will die myself.
Im so sorry💔❤
Praying for you, Bruce 🤗
My thoughts are with you Bruce from Tasmania, Australia.
So sorry for your loss. 🙏💕
You can see your wife again some day when your time comes.
At the last my mom didn't know who I was and wouldn't speak. I knew then that she was gone. I was her youngest and the people she remembered were me, my daughter and husband. This made be bawl. I love you mom and dad. Ill see you in heaven, one day. You're there with my sister, now.
My Mom had Alzheimer’s and the day she didn’t know who I was broke heart and tore my soul😢
I'm sorry and I know how you feel. I took care of my Mom for several years and the hardest part wasn't the diapers & accidents or being up all night like I thought it would be. The hardest part was when we couldn't have any conversations anymore & then her not knowing me.
Really sorry that has to be so dam hard. Nothing can take your memories
Man I can't imagine.
I understand... The last time I saw my grandmother she knew who my mother was but she thought I was someone named Mary. The day we left, she kept calling me Mary. We left. That's the last time I saw her in person alive... So I'm forever Mary to her and that's okay.
She knew I was a grandchild but not my name
Stole my mother..............tears. His eyes might not know you but his HEART always will.
I feel your pain.. horrible disease
My 96 year old auntie just passed away this weekend from severe dementia she was battling for the past year. I’m listening to this song cause it makes me think of my auntie. R.I.P. Auntie Lucille.
My song with my beloved ex.We saw Kenny together in concert,during this song Kenny passed a rose to ex on stage .As my ex lies dying moment .I’m playing this song .I’m starting over and building a better boat
@@robertjohnson6085 I’m glad you had this special moment with your ex. Thank you for sharing this moment with me. It’s never easy losing someone you cherish. With that said I wish you the very best as you start over. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
Hey Maria ,Thanks for your kind words .You know sometime ,we fear the idea of personal change because we give in something ,we don’t get in return .but life is short to dwell on the past .One thing we have to know is any relationship is not always about yourself ,but two people coming together to create something worthy to make them happy .God has something good for everyone ❤️🙏
Mom and dad both succumbed to Alzheimers. Dad 12 years ago, Mom this past April. This song made me cry remembering them but the images brought my parents back to me for a moment. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
@christinascaduto5943. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you, ma'am, and all affected. ♥♥♥
I remember when daddy had his last stroke. 4 weeks before he died. God opened a door for me to get to know my father before he died. In that 4 weeks we became closer, I got to talk to him like a daughter. I never understood my father but I praise God for the time I had at the end.
I totally understand! My dad died of cancer, and for the last few years before he passed, he quit drinking and smoking...refused to give up his coffee though lol
He was not a good father when I was growing up, but I wasn't the best daughter either.
But once he knew he was on the downhill slide, he became a real parent to me, and I could finally talk to him. I was his emergency call the last 6 weeks he was in the hospital, and even when his organs were shutting down, he always knew me (I'm #5 of 6 kids.) It's been over 22 years, and I still miss him like crazy.
He was so good with my boys, even though they were only 6 & 2 when he died, and I regret that he never got to meet my brothers kids, who are 21 and 19 now.
This song hits home. I lost my dad Dec 30 2019, to Dementia. It breaks my heart, I still cry for him. He was my Hero. The last thing I said to him was I love you.
How blessed are we to have Dads who are also our Heroes. My Dad passed 43 years ago 😢. So sorry for your loss. God Bless Patty
@@gregsimmons441 thank you.
@raymondscot this is not a dating site. I'm not interested.
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Barbara I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
This song should have been a number one ,I'm living it with my father in law now
Thank you for your great comment on my post I really appreciate it, it means a lot to me and where are you from?
It is in my heart
What a great message for those who is going through this heartbreak!!
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Realized hubby had not called me by name in ages. Asked if he knew where patty or his wife were. He said no. I asked him who I was and he put hands on my shoulders and said “ my sweet love”. Who could ask for more?
I never call my wife by her name, always my sweetheart, baby, darlin, or doll.
That's what my daddy did. He would say when asked my sweet wife but he never called her by her name again. It's all just too sad.
Pat Rummenie my Daddy did the same..he would point or look towards Momma when asked if he knew who she was. He had problems knowing the rest of us but he never once lost who she was...70 years together from hs sweethearts.....
he was 19 she 14 when they fell in love
Heartbreaking disease
@@StarAnnasDream I'm speechless...I'm so sorry for your loss. Great love conquers all (everything!)
You're despicable, didn't take history in school did you, ninety years ago 50 was old. Grow up and apologize to Star Anna.
I lost my husband to dementia in December but I lost him over and over again during the past few years. I’m thankful for the times that he knew who I was and I know that he’s whole again. Thank you for making this wonderful song.❤️
Thank you for your great comment on my post I really appreciate it, it means a lot to me. Sorry about the lost of your husband and God will always be with you and your loved ones amen 🙏. Where are you from?
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Phillis I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
I am an Alzheimer's/dementia nurse and I am SO blessed to share my patients' final journey on this earth with them. I regret so much that I never knew them in the prime of their lives. To all my patients...YOU ARE MY HEART!
Laurie Marks my mom had this saddness thank you for nurses like you who care and help them thru when we cant
My grandma husband passed away of it three month ago
Laurie Marks There are so many psycho nurses out there that treat sick people like trash. Those nurses should be employed as janitors instead😠
It takes a special person to walk side by side with our loved ones during this season of life. God bless you and thank you for what you do.
Laurie Marks
I own an assisted living facility and I think the saddest thing I ever heard was a son say "that isn't my mother anymore" with tears in his eyes. He has only visited once since then.
Every time I think about him saying that and how he said it, it brings a tear to my eye.
I started crying before the song even started . I just lost mom this May. She was diagnosed with dementia back in 2010. Hard to explain, but I felt I had lost her from the moment she got it. I was now caring for a different person, a person who needed me and relied on me like a child would a parent. I miss my mom so much and wish I had more time to spend with her.
Sorry for your loss
I'm so so SO sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences and a heartfelt internet hug for you. I went through similar things with my dad when he had a brain tumour. I used to work at the cancer centre here in Calgary and the hardest thing was knowing what would happen at the end.
So sorry so hard prayers
Your love for your mother, as shown through your bravery, and compassion is the essence of what it means to be human. You are a shinning example of what Christ calls us all to be.
To serve others, knowing that the only reward in the end, is that you got to serve others . . .
That is TRUE LOVE!
You are exactly what your mom needed, God Bless You!
My Mama had dementia for a number of years, and she hid it from us until it was obvious. She had broken her ankle and had to stay in the nursing home section of her retirement community, and I thank God for that, otherwise, she would've fought against that placement till the bitter end. She lived two more years, which was filled with anxiety and she went from having a lovely conversation to being absolutely overwhelmed. Thankfully, she always remembered me when I'd call her (she'd exclaim "my baby!!" every time) and even the last time we talked which was two days before she went to heaven. I had her for 57 years, she was my True North, and my partner in crime. I miss her so so much, but I'm relieved she's with my wonderful stepDad, her parents and friends in heaven. Most importantly, she's with Jesus and is at peace. Till I see you again Mama, I love you 💗
I believe in the other side we’ll all be whole again with our loved ones in Gods precious mercy.
Amen. I had a dream of my father after he passed. He was dressed in his favorite sweater and slacks. He told me he was sorry. I asked him why? He said because I ruined your Christmas. My mom passed out so I had to take the ambulance with her while my dear husband spent the entire day with dad who couldn’t say much because of his Alzheimer. So I said to my dad, you didn’t ruin my Christmas. My husband got to spend your last Christmas here with you. Dad talked and looked in my dream just how he was before Alzheimer’s. It was a blessing to see him whole again.
Oh I hope you’re right. Lost my mom in 2013. I’m 39 years old. And still miss her like a little boy. I wonder if it will ever get easier. Thank you for your comment
nathanclairday I lost my father in 1995 and still gave bad days. It does get better with time. Will pray for you.
Amen I do too
It's what gets me through the "hard" days with my Mom; I won't call them bad since I know they are numbered and they will get much harder. God always has a plan, and as long as he leads me, I will follow.🛐✝️
My Daddy just had two strokes he's 82 now it really scared me I'm not ready to lose my Daddy I'm a big Daddys girl through the power of prayer 🙏 God brought him through it...
Imagine going through this during a pandemic. I don’t wish this pain on my worst enemy. I love you mom.
@Jasen Morganti @Tracy Davison
I am so sorry for your loss. It truly hits home as my closest brother who is my dearest friend, was just moved from the hospital to the hospice house. He has been fighting cancer for almost a year. He got covid because his wife, his caregiver, did not think the virus was real. Now, she doesn’t want him at home to die as she is afraid she will get covid. He was in the hospital for other reasons and his initial test upon admittance was positive. I am angry as the docs gave her the choice of him going home & she said NO. So he is at a hospice house where no one can tell him goodbye. I miss my brother, my friend.
@Tracy Davison ... my reply to you also is below. I feel your pain as I am going through a very similar situation. God bless you all!
Lost my mom last month to frontotemporal dementia. She died alone in a hospital. She was 62 years young. Luckily she didn’t suffer long but I barely got to see her. It was shattering to say the least.
This was 8 years ago.
There since last March, and I'm stationed on the other side of the country from my grandaddy.
Anyone who’s been thru this journey can surely relate to the lyrics. Love your parents while you have them.
This song hits me hard. My father died from this horrible disease but, He lived with us till the end.
God bless u
@@carolyncollins3112 To you!
How fortunate for he and your family as not everyone is blessed to do that.
My Dad passed away on September 6th 2021 & this world will never be the same , I hope & pray God has mercy on ALL of us .I hope I can see him again in Gods Kingdom 🙏🏻❤️✝️😊 This song is so beautiful & Thank You for this gift to my heart ❤️
I felt exactly the same way when my dad passed... Everyone that knew him, loved him. Even his pharmacist cried when we told her that he had passed. His dermatologist (who I still see) said that he could still see my dad so clearly, and that he could still hear his voice. People that knew him understood what his loss meant, but I always felt that the rest of the world could never understand what they lost when my dad passed... He made the world a better place, he made every person he met feel special...
My dad died within one year of being diagnosed. I seen someone go from so sweet to so angry and confused.. its the saddest thing to see. He never wanted to be sick like this and had very strict demands.. i believe he had destiny in his own hands and he died peacefuly. My heart goes out to you. This definitely brought tears to my eyes.
I work in nursing home with residents who have dementia inc some with Alzheimer's, this song made me cry. It's beautiful
May God bless you. I pray that each day you will bless your patients with a kind word, a sweet tone of voice , a gentle touch.
Please make sure they're taken care of.
My grandmother is the youngest of 5 girls in her family. She has gone through this with her mother and all 4 of her sisters. Unfortunately now it's her turn. It is absolutely the worst thing to watch someone go through. The denial, sadness, confusion, and sometimes anger, is downright unbearable. And for me, I believe the hardest part is watching her forget the love of her life who has been by her side holding her hand since she was 15 years old. He will sit with her and tell her what she believes is just stories, not knowing that it's in fact THEIR stories. It's not only unimaginably hard on the person going through it, but also their family and the people who love them. I would not wish this terribly cruel disease on my worst enemy. 💔 😔
I lost my mother to dementia in 2015.What a cruel disease;but I know she's in heaven.My prayer's go out to so many families that have dealt with this terrible disease.God Bless you all!?
This song speaks volumes. I had no idea it would cause a complete breakdown with streams of tears and crying. Wow. I cared for my dad for over a decade in my home. My mom passed at age 49 from cancer. It's hard watching them go from strength when we're little to such frailness as they age. Beautiful sad song.
My mom passed this past December at 80 years old. My parent were married 65 years. My dad is 82 and has aged 10 years in the past 6 months and is showing strong signs of the disease. I’m sorry for everyone who has experienced this, I’m preparing for the ride.
I'm sorry. I'm dealing with the same thing. My mom died June ' 23 of dementia. My dad also has it. They were married almost 72 before she died. My dad says every day - why can't I die and be with your mom. He will never forget her, no matter who else he forgets. God bless anyone who has to deal with this disease 😢
There is nothing more heartbreaking than having a loved one with Alzheimer's. Let's pray there is a cure soon.
i pray every day
AMEN!
Amen
I pray for that daily.
redmaj11 Amen
My mom had Alzheimer's..sadly she is gone now. I miss her every day..this song hits me hard..I love u mom
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@@kennetharnoldchesney3008 . San Francisco
Bumped into this on RUclips... and wow... looks like the father did a great job raising his son.
Parents are truly a blessing. Lost my dad in 2003, not to Alzheimer's but to a heart attack. But I know, what this song is meant to spread the message. I was lucky as I was very close to them, and my dad literally died in my arms. I had just started to have good conversations with him, when this happened. My other two brothers (elder) were not that lucky and chose to go away and live with their own families. I was the lucky one to be able to take care of mom and dad in their days of help, and I am proud, even though I was called the black sheep of my family, that I proved, I was the one taking care of them... Miss him so much.
Oh my lord! Heartbreaking! My mom had dementia and it was so hard to see such a strong, vibrant, outspoken woman silenced by confusion and fear of not knowing who, what, when, and where. My dad had passed when her dementia was at its worst and she didn’t understand who and what she lost. Sadly, she passed away 9 months after my dad, and It was a double heartbreak for me. My heart and prayers go out to all dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Just keep fighting the good fight and keep it real with your loved ones because a part of them can still comprehend who’s who and what’s what. God bless
I lost my Dad from Alzheimers, and four months later, My Mom, who was in "Great health", died within a few hours, after collapsing from an aortic dissection. 2 months ago. I buried my sweet Husband, who had Leukemia caused by Agent Orange. I'm turning 58, but some days I feel 98. Always talk to your loved ones. They're in there, they just can't make the connection. My Dad woke up hours before he died, he knew exactly who I was. Never say Never.
Renee Trembly they think my grandfather got Alzheimer’s from “agent orange”. So many chemicals being used without consent by the military , fda , and food services ... sad to see such a destructive disease come from something so small.
The most beautiful song I have ever heard. Very emotional. Thank yoy.
Aww thanks for your compliments. You’re a great fan! ❤
What a Beautiful tribute to your Dad ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 God Bless
If that song don’t make u cry then u have never dealt with Alzheimer’s thanks for that song Kenny and sorry for your loss
My dad is still in his early sixties and it makes me cry just thinking about him getting older and I'm not able to see him everyday
You are soo wrong. It made me cry n I have dealt with the disease. My mom had it before she passed.
@@rebeccagreen9240 so sorry for you loss....😢
Tears
Johnny Fuller if that song doesn't make you cry you have no heart
Sorry for your loss he now is decorated in silver and gold in Gods army.
Wow, what a beautiful sentiment.
Hi Jewel! 😊
Isn't this a great and sad video? I hope and pray I never have to see this disease happen to anyone I love😥
God bless you sister.
He's actually in God's Navy.⚓️
Sorry about that thank for correction hope things are better
Thanks for making me😭❤~:)
Took care of my uncle that had that my God you are going to need God with you dealing with it all God bless 💕🙏
I am in tears here...... just sent a message to my two boys - please spend some time with you father!!!
It is like dying twice.
Chad Wilson I couldn’t think of a better way to explain it.
My mum has Korsokoffs syndrome Dementia caused by alcohol She was a chronic alcoholic for 43 yrs Us three children had an awful childhood and right up to adults We have no happy memories I now look after my mum She wishes me dead and all you can think of I lost my dad and my sister five months apart My heart aches for all of you who have had their loved ones memories stolen by a cruel disease I ache for the love of a mother who dumped three children for a gin bottle The ripples never end Bless you all stay safe and well Jenny 💕🌹🌹
You said it the way we feel it watching someone we love.
It sure is.
No doubt. Hardest thing I’ve EVER experienced watching my Daddy deteriorate. 5 years in and he’s slowly nearing his end. He’s in Gods hands but this is the most brutal thing to watch.
My grandfather had alzheimer's and it was extremely difficult for me since I was so close to him while growing up. I cried while watching this video, I miss him so much sometimes.
I feel that it hits very different when a grandparents passes not only when your close to that person but knowing you will never see the likes of that generation ever again... My grandpa suffered with alzheimers and we took care of him till his last breath eventhough he's been gone 5 years it still hits like yesterday I was close to him he was there when i took my first breath and held his hand till his last breath... I know exactly what you go through there are days I see a tractor or truck or a fresh built house that makes me think of him believe me when he died a part of me went with him
My Mom has progressive dementia. I'm her caretaker. As beautiful as this song is, I always exit out as soon as the video of this son with his dad starts. I can't deal with it. It's a process. I love everybody in this community. I pray for everyone here that can't watch this without falling apart.
What a beautiful /powerful song. Brought tears to my eyes!
Took my grandpa’s life. Biggest inspiration in my life was him. It’s a shame as soon as I started understanding what this world really is and how much family means to you he was gone. What I would do to cruise one last time to go get ice cream together ❤️
I am living this right now with my 2nd husband. I never thought this would be our retirement. I've been called by his 1st wife's name. I love him SO much. Not sure which is harder, losing my first love within a 12 hour time frame, or losing my second love a little bit each day over the last 7 or 8 years. Thanks for sharing your story...his children are not around much. This song made my eyes leak...such a loving tribute. I loved the playing peek with the burger...he's done that before & we laughed. There are still wonderful moments during this journey, but they are coming fewer and fewer. God bless you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful love story surrounded by pain. You have been Blessed more than allot of women to have found love twice in 1 life time. You are obviously a strong wonderful woman to care of your second husband as you did the first. And as for the pathetic vultures , his children, they will swoop in once he's gone demanding everything thats "their's"!! What goes around comes around!! Their children will treat them the same. It's a horrible inherited disease!! May G-- Bless you Angel!!
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Judy I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Love this, I pray that some day we can find a cure for this desease
Thank you. I’m with My Dad on this journey of Dementia. I love him so very much; My Father, My Hero. Thank you❣️
Man this brought tears to my eyes......Hope I can rember my son till my last breath.......
Lost my dad last August to this cruel disease.
He didn't know me for last 10 yrs. He didn't know his great grandkids, he petted one an said good kitty.
We can laugh about now, but broke my heart at time.
He would light up when I brought those kids to see him.
He was the most intelligent man. A professor, a engineer. Even engineer of the year several times. Worked on the Apollo and Space shuttles.
Loving caring. He passed 30 days after my brother died of cancer.
They are all together in heaven now.
This song got to me big time.
Thank you Kenny
Cassava sciences will save millions very soon
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Kathy I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
Thank you Kenny Chesney for that tribute. My dad was diagnosed 2 years ago and it's the hardest thing to see your parent go through this terrible disease.
I LOVE KENNY'S MUSIC...always have, always will..and I ain't even a Country music fan...I heard him ONCE in the early 90's and been hooked since. 😍❤❤❤ I cried during this song, my parents are gone now, my mom had Alzheimer's..a lot of people can definitely relate that's for sure.
Missing my wife's grandad so much.. we watched him break down from alzimers.. he remembered me til his dying day and I'm just so happy to have met him..
KABRENGLE, how amazing is it that your video has touched so many people and still being viewed today. You captured your Dad and Mom to the point of where we feel their souls. Hope your Mom is doing well and thanks for such a moving video honoring your Beloved Dad ❤💝
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Wish my MOM was here to hear this. She would have loved it. She kept telling me to remember that she loved me when she couldn't remember. I sure do miss her. I Love you MOM. GREAT SONG.
I lost my Mom officially 2 years ago - but it was really at least a year before that. She could still read & though she knew my name - she would look at her work nameplate that said Dr. Donna XXXXX and ask if that was her. Very hard to watch. I hope my estranged son hears and/or sees this someday - or maybe his mother who pushed him away from me will see it. But then it wasn't her mother that died from Alzheimer's - so probably not. Great song though.
Simple Music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, Linda I hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
This is sad, yet makes me feel blessed to be my dads next door neighbor. My dad has always been my best friend and thru his Alzheimer’s, he still is! It’s just hard to see him so confused at times and so emotional about things that he doesn’t understand yet knows that he should. I love my dad no matter what and that’s all I can do now, love him thru this disease and help him whenever and however I can. I wish my siblings could show their love and care to him, but some how they don’t find it important enough. I know my best friend in life, my dad, will not be here much longer, and I will be by his side to the end. I just wish my siblings would come see him and show him the respect and love that he deserves. I wish they realized how hard he worked to keep food on our table, clothes on our backs and everything else he did. He always had 2-3 jobs to support our large family, he was a strong, stern man because he had to be, he loved my mom and all of us kids the best he knew how and disciplined us when needed. My dad carried a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. The past years are gone, I love him now while I can and will keep all my good memories of him in my heart and mind forevermore, with no regrets.
You will be Blessed, the only thing we have in life is the love we give and the love we have received. Wish I had a day like you have. I did get Blessed with a wonderful husband we have been together 46 years. I loved my dad but he had other priorities, like adopting 3 children his 3rd wife had and she didn't want me around. I was pretty much homeless at 16. So be glad for the blessings and you are a better person than your siblings.
We just found out my Daddy is in the early stages of Dementia and I'm so thankful for 57 yrs with him!! My Daddy has been everything to me and he always will be! Thank you Kenny for this song! Big fan here I've been to 4 of your shows and I plan to go to many more!!
Beautiful song,,, keep him close ,,hug him every day,,even when they leave us they still stay by our side....❤️
Yes, yes and yes!
I use to eat breakfast with your father Kenny and did for many years and he is great man, he was and is still is in my head ,he raised me up on bad days when I was going to work and when I
had great days he would praise me still! I will miss him and always will!
My mother in law told me one time when I had her at the doctor's that she knew I was someone she loved but couldn't remember my name. That was good enough for me. I miss you Mom
That evil disease took my Grandpa from me, my Grandpa, The farmer, the Korean War vet, the man who kept the entire family together, most of all, my best friend. He is the reason I am the man I am today, yet I don’t think I could ever be as good of a man as him. Love you Grandpa Ross Ballance
January 1, 1930-March 13, 2019
Now who in dee world would hit the dislike button ?? Omg have a Little respect
Only someone who is clueless! Mom died of Alzheimer’s and I miss her so painfully much! God bless all of you who understand this pain!
Maybe they meant the thumbs down for the disease. :(
Jen Shea i think you are correct. theres just too many thumbs downs
@@JenShea Thanks so much for your take on this. I'm sure you are right, that all the "thumbs down" are for Alzheimer's and not the song.
Vickie Moss - I hope so 😟
What a meaningful song! My dad passed away ten years ago due to dementia and parkinson's; just lost my mom in May 2021 due to Alzheimer's. Reading the many posts shows just how common these conditions are. Bless all.
I just found this song and I relate to it a lot. It’s so hard watching his health and memory decline. But I enjoy every precious moment I have with him while he still knows who I am. ❤