I've been learning how to cope with my wife's alzhiemers trip, now at the moderate level, she is so confused and anxious,
combined with the pandemic, and now ... hurricane Douglas is about to hit Kauai. I've done everything I could think of to protect our house and yard ... and us.
Please send some good thoughts, I'm in need.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/27/2020 03:22AM by Frank.

We’re listening Frank, must be very hard on you.

Living in Japan, I've experienced hurricanes, some quite close. They're not fun. We have a special needs daughter who is usually quite calm, but becomes distraught when the weather is stormy. As long as she's with me and I remain calm, even joking with her lightly, she is OK. Praying for you and your wife.

You've done well to protect your house and family. Now figure out the most secure part of the house away from possible broken windows and wait it out together. Speaking of windows, have you boarded up or taped them? Here in Japan, most places have sliding shutters to guard windows from flying objects in a storm.

I had a 3M film applied to our windows years ago. It makes the glass somewhat like a laminated glass storefront window so a projectile hitting the window just makes a small hole (hopefully). We have an interior room without windows where we can be secure.
Thanks for your prayers.

Yeah, shattering from a projectile is what you want to guard against. Sounds good. If the interior room feels cramped and causes stress, another possible place would be on the side of the house opposite of wind direction. Of course still not close to a large window. Depends on your house layout. Will you have internet access to track the storm if power goes out?

Whew! The latest update on the path of the hurricane shows that it just jogged north after passing Oahu and will likely pass by Kauai with little damage. The hurricane is actually strengthening but its course has changed just enough to probably spare us. I'll sleep more easily after 2AM. Its 11:24 right now.
To answer your question, Drew, I would only have internet service as long as my UPS would be able to power my cable modem.

So, no internet through a cell phone? Well, it's good news about the path change. They do that. Japanese weather forecasting is very good, but typhoons (what they call them here) are fickle and difficult to predict even hour by hour. Hang in there.

when it rains, it pours

good luck my friend.

Sending strength and prayers. Sounds like the news has gotten a little better. Sounds like you made the right moves and so did the weather.

---

Formerly known as Dennis R

Glad it moved so you aren’t in the direct path. Hang in there and stay dry.

---

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where the weather is wonderful even when it isn't.

Sounds like you've done what you can. Keep us informed...

---

Disclaimer: This post is checked for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Any attempts at humor are solely the responsibility of the author and bear no claim that any and all readers will approve or appreciate said attempt at humor.
My name is DP, and I approve this message.

"Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime."- Lavrentiy Beria

Virtual internet hugs for both of you. Stay safe, and keep that pretty lady as calm as you can.

Prayers have been asked for you and your through this time. Also for your ongoing strength, courage and wisdom in dealing with your wife's Alzheimers. May you have the peace of mind to handle what is thrown at you!

---

Bill
Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Carpe Vino!

Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.
— David Rains Wallace

Prayers and good wishes coming your way. A relative had alzhiemers; it's a terrible disease. I hope you have some support nearby.

That's a really tough triple whammy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

.....luckily Douglas missed Hawaii.....

---

_____________________________________

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Best wishes to you and your wife. I hope you ride out the storm with little damage.

---

Mr. Lahey: A lot of people, don’t know how to drink. They drink against the grain of the liquor. And when you drink against the grain of the liquor? You lose.

Randy: What the @#$%& are you talking about?

Hey Frank, hope that the worst has passed. Does music help with your wife's anxiety? It didn't do much for my mom, but helped my neighbor's mom a lot — especially if she could sing along. Best wishes always!

Sending positive vibes, Frank.

Thinking of you and sending good thoughts! Please let us know that you're all right, and if you need help.

---

rj
AKA
Vreemac, Moth of the Future

Hey Frank. Good thoughts coming your way! How about an Update? You ok?

Sending good energy. I believe this will work out well.

Best wishes for you and yours, Frank.

---

Best wishes your way...hope all is well!

---

San Antonio, TX (in the old city)


"All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
“Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Eli Weisel

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." - Theodore Roosevelt (1918)

"I don’t want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." - Billy Graham 1981

"Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise" - Barry Goldwater

Frank (and family),

Good thoughts also coming to you and yours from British Columbia.

Might I recommend a book? Am reading “The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline” by Dale E. Bredersen, MD. It was mentioned in “Successful Aging” by Daniel Levitin. (I’m a sucker for popular books dealing with neuroscience.)

I can already see following some of the recommendations from Dr. Bredersen and can imagine going visiting the book again.

Todd’s ever-declining keyboard

Sending prayers and good positive thoughts

Quote
A-Polly
Hey Frank, hope that the worst has passed. Does music help with your wife's anxiety? It didn't do much for my mom, but helped my neighbor's mom a lot — especially if she could sing along. Best wishes always!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. It means a LOT. Thank goodness the eye passed us by. It was just 50 miles from Lihue as it approached but that was enough since it continued to move a little northward as it passed Kauai. We slept late and this morning is just rainy and a little windy. The Wailua River below our house is running high so we got a few inches overnight. Nothing like the rain bomb we got last year when Haena got over 40 inches in one 24 hour period. Looking out over our yard it looks like nothing happened. We're so lucky. I thought that the roof over our lanai might blow off but all is ok.

Music is transformative for Laura. We sing songs every day that we grew up with and listen to familiar music most of the day. It really calms her down.

Prayers and positive thoughts coming that way.

---

Grateful11

So good to hear that the most intense part of the storm decided to dodge your area! I like to think of you and your wife singing songs together. Peace.

Quote
WHiiP
Prayers have been asked for you and your through this time. Also for your ongoing strength, courage and wisdom in dealing with your wife's Alzheimers. May you have the peace of mind to handle what is thrown at you!

Add me as one praying for your family. Hang tough and we'll get through this.

Franks - sending prayers your way. Glad the storm missed you. You are very lucky to be living on Kauai.

Leaving the radio on in the house is helpful and keeps our spirits up for the wife and I.