Monday, March 30, 2009

She has a name!

As most of you know Shawn's dad, Kim has been struggling with Alzheimer's, well it's gotten the best of him and he is in the last stage of it. He doesn't know who his kids or grandkids are anymore, he's even forgotten Connie. I worry about how she will take this when it is all over, he has been her life since they were kids, he was the boy next door. I remember him telling me once that he "can't remember a moment in his life when he wasn't in love with her". I feel so lucky that they were Shawn's role models in truly loving someone! Next week is there 40th wedding anniversary and he probably won't make it that far. He will never get to hold his first granddaughter and my little Chase won't remember him, I do think that Colton will have a few memories to hold on to though. I don't know how to be there for my husband with all of this, if it were me losing my father I would be a wreck!! Of course Shawn is so strong and says he came to terms with it along time ago but I still think that it will hit him harder than he can imagine right now. So the best way I can think to honor Shawn, Connie and my Father is Law is by naming my daughter after him, so we will be calling her Cimberly (of course spelled with a C, you know me and Shawn). I was having such a hard time coming up with a name that I loved and as soon as I thought of it, it just felt right. I am so proud to name my daughter after her Grandpa Kim. She won't know him but she'll now that he was great enough to be named after. Please say a little prayer for Kim & Connie. They've never been apart from eachother until now. It's going to be tough!

7 Shout Outs!:

Abbie said...

That is a very meaningful post. My Grandma has had alzheimers for aobut 5 years and has no clue who anyone is including herself. It is an awful disease and I hope that some day they can find a cure.

Madi said...

I am so sorry to hear this Jamie. What an honor for Kim and Connie. He will feel so proud to have his grand-daughter named after him. We can't wait to meet Miss Cimberly!! Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. Love you!!

Madi said...

I was signed in under Miss Madi .... sorry!

Carrie

amy16 said...

What a great idea. It will mean so much to your daughter to know that she had a grandpa that was so special.

As for Shawn, from someone who lost a parent to a horrible disease, you let him do what he needs to, cry, laugh, scream, throw things, be silent, eat, starve, what ever he needs to do you let him and be understanding. Everyday he will react a different way, but it does get easier with time.

Remembering to celebrate Kim's life will make all the difference and you will have a daily rememberance of him in your daughter.

Spencer Family said...

I am so sorry. Shawn is a very strong person. All you can do is be there to hold his hand, and be the best wife and friend that you already are to him. I love the name. You kids will all grow up knowing what a great person Kim was by just listening to the memories that you all have of him. Our thoughts are with you all. Please give Connie a hug from us!

Steve & Becky said...

That's a beautiful name, when she grows up she will love that she has a name that means something. I'm so sorry for Shawn, please let him know that we'll keep you in our prayers. We love you guys!

Anonymous said...

Hi Maim, its Ang again. Please give Shawn a huge hug for me and lets him know how sorry i am to hear about his dad. What an amazing honor to be giving your daughter the same name to share with such an amazing person in all of your lives. She will feel like she knows him from all of your amazing stories. After all, no one can tell a story better than you!!! Love you all!!!!