The Salanoa Family
Our Story
Hello,
My name is Angela, and my mother's name is Margaret. She is a Navy veteran and has Alzheimer's. Back in June, she got sick and I was told she could no longer be by herself. So of course I did what any daughter would do I quit work to take care of her. That's when everything went downhill financially. I lost my income and at the time I didn't know how bad my mother was she overextended her finances and with me not working it only got worse. I have applied For Aid and attendance with the VA. I have gotten approved but payments don't start till March 1, 2024. In the meantime, I am behind 3 months on my car payment and it is the only car we have which in hand also needs new breaks. We are also behind on the electric bill. If we could get help catching up then we would be okay from here on It's just once you get behind it is very hard to catch up. We would be greatly appreciative of any help we could get.
Thank you and God Bless,
Angela & Margaret
Family Updates
This disease is cruel I do not wish this on anyone not even my worst enemy. I don't know which is worse knowing you have it or not knowing. My mother knows she has it because she is always telling me she's sorry she is such a burden. I let her know she's not, but that doesn't make it any easier. Every day I watch a little more of her disappear and I ask myself am I strong enough to do this? For now, until we meet again.
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Today is interesting. Mom has watched Mamma Mia and a Storm movie 3 times now and each time she says she hasn't seen this before. So I take that as today is not a good day. She has enjoyed watching them each time so that's a good thing. I had a few things that I needed to take care of but now I'm going to find a good movie for both of us to watch. Today is the first time in the last two weeks we don't have anything to do today, so this will be nice. today the weather is beautiful and comfortable out so we are going to enjoy this weather. I hope all enjoy their day. Bye for now.
Angie/Maggie
Hello on this happy Sunday,
This morning was interesting, we are trying to sell our house. So this morning they had a showing, so I took Mom and Marley our bluenose pit for a ride. Well, I took them around Mom's old stomping grounds. Well, it didn't go as I had planned but still good. Going there she was very confused once we got there she said this looks familiar then it hit her, home. She got very emotional but she said she still had a good time. Then when we got home it was like we never went there. I tried reminding her but it didn't work. She just went on to something else. Then asked if she could watch a movie. So of course I put one on and she's happy as a clam. She is now watching The Jungle Book. That's what she picked not me. I don't know why or understand why God would give this disease to anyone. Only he will know, but I am sure he has a plan for us and I'll get through this somehow. Well, that's all for now.
God Bless
Angie/Maggie