Emotional Decline – The Triumphs

Stages of Decline Outline:  Final Installment

Cindy and I agreed after her diagnosis to make our experiences public, hoping that our efforts to live well in the face of tragic adversity will benefit others.  With that intention I conclude this series about irreversible decline with the Triumphs experienced during the final emotional stage.

• I have been able to engage in projects like composing a symphony.
• Practicing the symphony for Cindy provides a daily reminder of a special chapter in our lives.
• Through my projects and other means I still maintain my brain health.
• Maintaining my brain health throughout enables me to keep Cindy at home.
• Family and friends provide various types of heartwarming support to us.
• Bedsores have been prevented despite Cindy being bedridden.
• To this day Cindy still eats well.
• Cindy’s healthy appetite indicates a continued will to live far beyond the norm.
• Cindy’s will to live has enabled her to achieve her desire of becoming a grandmother.
• All things considered, we succeed at living well in the face of tragic adversity.

With the conclusion of this outline the final stage still continues.  I suspect more Tribulations await us, but our Triumphs remain gratifying.  Being intentional with maintaining my own brain health throughout allowed me to be intentional with a lifestyle for Cindy worth living.  By sharing our journey with you we hope that you have gleaned some measure of information and inspiration that guide your journey as well.

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