New Intel: The Decline of Pres. Monson

[_Kishkumen]

I'm sure that Monson will receive the best care that money can buy and that his family will be more than taken care of by the Mormon church.

It is hard not to feel sympathy for the situation he is in though.

Thanks,

Hasa Diga Eebowai

I watched my grandfather break down in sobs when he realized he was losing his grip on things. Yeah, I feel for President Monson. Whether you have the best care money can buy or not, chances are you don't know much of what is going on around you at a certain point. The transition to that place is terrifying.

[_zeezrom]

Hey Garbo,

I haven't read much of what you have to say because I'm always drawn to your avatar. I just sit here with my hand on my (blank) admiring you with a smile. I start to read your posts and then slip away into a day dream diversion...

Sorry Zeez it was just too easy ;) :lol: :lol:
I love your choice of avatar too Garbo.

Thanks,

Hasa Diga Eebowai

haha yeah too easy. " I just sit here with my hand on my (throbbing heart) admiring you with a smile."

[_Chap]

My reaction to this situation (as if it mattered to anyone):

For Thomas Monson as an individual, and to his family: human sympathy.

For the organization that has to deal with the fact that the Lord's Anointed is only flesh and blood, and that there is no word on what to do from the Deity Formerly Known as Yahweh: amused curiosity as to what this stress-testing of its all too imperfect leadership and its institutions will reveal.

A take-home message: in your own interests, support Alzheimers research. That way they may find a cure before your time comes. Of course you have to die of something (sorry about that), but at least you may not die confused and terrified, as opposed to just terrified in a reasonable kind of way.

Alzheimer's Association

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[_Garbo]

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Hey Garbo,

I haven't read much of what you have to say because I'm always drawn to your avatar. I just sit here with my hand on my chin admiring you with a smile. I start to read your posts and then slip away into a day dream diversion...

If only I looked just like my avatar!

I do think there's a part of every girl that sometimes wishes she could, if she wanted, make it through life on just her good looks alone.

[_Garbo]

They only have a couple of months to agree the way forward.
When Conference comes round they can't take the chance that Monson wont do something like moon the Tabernacle Choir ...

OMG!

That would actually be funnier than hell! Can you imagine? Some of the mauve-tented sisters on the front row would faint.

[_Garbo]

I'm sure that Monson will receive the best care that money can buy and that his family will be more than taken care of by the Mormon church.

It is hard not to feel sympathy for the situation he is in though.

Thanks,

Hasa Diga Eebowai

I watched my grandfather break down in sobs when he realized he was losing his grip on things. Yeah, I feel for President Monson. Whether you have the best care money can buy or not, chances are you don't know much of what is going on around you at a certain point. The transition to that place is terrifying.

Quite honestly, it's hard to even conceive of it. It would be a living nightmare that I would not wish upon anyone.

[_MCB]

Alzheimer's is indeed tough to handle. Before I knew, she seemed so anxious about something, but it took her a while to tell me.

My mother was just beginning to explore Mormonism-related issues, but her heart disease interfered, and she had to give it up. He doctor was having awful problems with her blood pressure, so I called, and told her that part of the problem was cultural. They got that under control, then the Alzheimer's stepped in. So I guess I took over. She told me, in one of our last conversations, to hurry up with the book. I am still settling in after the trip.

I had good conversations with her sister and Dad's sister this weekend. Dad's family is 95% behind me. The other 5% is a sad case, which we laugh about (think whyme). Mom's family is more detached.

Dad's sister is still going strong, and is an exception, but the diseases of age can be very hard on a family. I am glad I got to interview her, she gave me some clues. Things can get very fragmented in a family that runs to late marriage.

Mormonism is really at a disadvantage with such a rigid ladder to the top. Pluses and minuses for us, I guess. They are less open to change, but a gerontocracy can mean ineffective leadership.

at least you may not die confused and terrified, as opposed to just terrified in a reasonable kind of way.

[_LDSToronto]

Call me nuts, but I always liked Thomas Monson. Kind of reminded me of kind grand-dad telling stories. This news, if true, is bitter.

That said, I really do hope Packer gets a shot at the Presidency. That guy is damned nutbar and will further polarize sentiment concerning the church.

H.

[_Chap]

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at least you may not die confused and terrified, as opposed to just terrified in a reasonable kind of way.

May I repeat the part of my post in which that occurred?

A take-home message: in your own interests, support Alzheimers research. That way they may find a cure before your time comes. Of course you have to die of something (sorry about that), but at least you may not die confused and terrified, as opposed to just terrified in a reasonable kind of way.

Alzheimer's Association

The fact is, you can do something that might make your own end easier, as well as helping others to a less horrible end than they might otherwise suffer. Maybe a good use for money that might have gone to tithing?