It’s time to write a post I’ve been dreading to write for several years now. Some of my readers already know that my wife has been ill with Alzheimer’s for eleven years, and I’ve kept her at home and have been her caregiver all the way. We are now in the final stages, it appears, and her story is about to end. I will need to give her all my caring and attention through this process, as I’m sure you’ll understand. And while I have no intention of shutting down Centauri Dreams, I do have to pause now to devote everything I have to her. Please bear with me and with a bit of time and healing, I will be active once again.
My heart goes out to you and your wife and I wish you all fortitude.
You have a wonderful blog. But of course, some things are far more transcendent than even our love of the stars. It’s our love for the special human beings we meet along the journey.
I have no idea if you’re religious or not, but God bless you and I hope you have all the support you need over this next stage.
I have not been commenting here for quite a while now, but I did keep reading many of your fascinating and excellent posts.
Also, last August it was 20 years since you started your journey of Centauri Dreams. Due to rather busy occupations (poor excuse), I forgot to congratulate you, but I can assure you that your CD has been one of my most favorite websites and a dear part of my life for, I think, some 15 years now. A pied-à-terre, an intellectual home, and a place of kindred minds.
I understand you have been, and are presently still going through very hard times. I wish both you and your wife all the strength, love, support and comfort that you need, and indeed ‘a bit of healing’.
I am sure that you have many friends, whose love, thoughts and empathy are with you.
Paul, thank you for everything and all the best, until we meet here again.
Such a terrible disease – my thoughts are with you Paul. My father had dementia – it is a difficult road to walk.
Understood, my deepest sympathy, take all the time you need.
It is heartbreaking I am sure. I hope we will see you active again in the future. You are by far my favorite, and most literate, blogger.
Paul
I can not only sympathise but also empathise. Although we have never met I have the greatest respect for you and all you do, and like so many other people I will greatly miss your marvellous insights, yet of course we all want you to do what is necessary for you and for your wife. If I can help in any way possible I would be honoured to do so.
With my kindest regards
Steve
I’m so sorry to hear this Paul. My thoughts are with you, your wife and your family. Take all the time you need to heal, we will all be here when you’re ready
My heart goes out to you and your wife Paul. I, and I’m sure all of your loyal community of readers will be thinking of you both at this time.
Take care.
All the best to you and your family Paul during this difficult time. I went through it with my mother 2 years ago so I feel for you. We’ll miss the great posts but you need to take all the time required. We’ll be here when you return as eager as ever for new space stories.
Be well, Paul, and thank you.
I’m sorry Paul. I did not know and that is a lot to take on for a loved one and difficult for the person experiencing it.
I’ve been a reader since I think when you first started up or close to it. I wish you and your wife the best it can be during these times and take care of yourself as well, when you can. With Love. – Carson
Of course everyone understands. We will miss you and your great posts here, but priorities are clear. May you be granted strength as you walk at your wife’s side. Take care. Until we see you again…
Longtime reader, very occasional commenter,
Comment *Mi dispiace molto.
Temo anch’io, di cominciare ad avere, un problema analogo.
Best wishes to you and your family Paul.