My favorite you tube couple. Shes beautiful, hes so handsome and I wish we were neighbors and could hang out. They are fun and my kind of people. Who agrees with me ???
Jason missed his calling. He's a freaking comedian. And it just flows from him. What a treat to watch the two of you. You're precious. Many prayers for you both.
I love Jason's sense of humor - it has to keep you and him going, Leslie. He's just too funny! And he's NOT the village idiot. Leslie - you handle everything beautifully even with your illnesses. Love you two!
So great to spend time with you today via this video. As you said, thank you Jesus that Jason has not lost his long term memory and can still share your memories of delightful times together!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
From this video, you would never guess he has dementia! Thank God it progresses very slowly. I think he doesn’t get sick because he gets extra sleep… you also need good rest. 💕
I have enjoyed your talks about his Alzheimer's as 2 yrs ago my wife wanted her parents to move in as her dad has Alzheimer's . However his was very aggressive and passed in less then a year. Not trying to bring anyone down but, on the contrary to let you know this was the most rewarding experiences . I was able to take him outside and do garden and lawn work with him which I could see him light up as this was his favorite thing to do for years and years. Taking care of him the last few months was hard but, it was so rewarding to see how close we all got and to know he passed being loved and cared for and about. God bless you guys
Enjoy these good times together. My John and I so many of these in the seven years of his LBD. We even did of lots of traveling. He even continued working on his ancestry search which had become his passion since his retirement. You two are darling together. ❤️❤️
Jason is so hilarious, just know thst with all he's going through he brings so much joy and laughter to others. Praying God's grace be sufficient for you both🙏🏽
My aunt was the same. She loved talking about the past! And truthfully it really meant a lot to me. I was a little girl and hearing about it was heartwarming
I just love this! Jason..." I choose not to be sick" in reference to the Seinfeld episode " I choose not to run!" He is brilliant no matter what type of dementia he may have. Also remembered pink Floyd my favorite song " comfortably numb" He continues to have a great sense of humor and you too beautiful Leslie. You laugh together and push through each day TOGETHER ❤️ Cooking , music and making plans and projects. I'm glad you're feeling better Leslie though still coughing. Have fun with your grandchildren. 🧡💛💚💙💜
I saw you on IG last week having forgotten to film your HelloFresh opening & dreading doing it, you nailed it! Jason was a great costar too, flipping his pan in the background. Keep up the great work Leslie, one day your grandkids will watch your videos & see such love & joy!
You two are so adorable!! It is so nice to see a married couple who really enjoy each other. It will be interesting to find out about the results of the test Jason is taking. This was your most fun video ever!
Jason has such a sense of humor . Sounds like the other neurologist will be able to give you some verification of the type of dementia. Glad Jason is up for the tests. You still have your cough. When will you know about the immunotherapy ? You need to be able to feel better. I worry about you but pray for you every day. So happy to hear that Jason was a good boy while you were so sick 😊 ❤❤❤🙏🙏
What a difference in care in your area. We haven't even seen a neurologist at all. I wasn't even told what to expect as a caregiver which is why I started watching your videos. I googled his symptoms and long term prognosis. I really wasn't told much. You guys are being really helpful to me! God Bless you both!
Are you in the US? If finding a satisfactory doctor/neurologist is difficult in your area, you may want to look into neurologists in other areas that you can do a telehealth(video) visit with. There are doctors, especially at bigger hospitals, who will take on virtual patients, where everything is done over video calls rather than in person. If you have limited choices in your area, it is definitely something worth looking into that doesn’t involve traveling anywhere. How you were treated isn’t satisfactory, and I know firsthand how difficult that is. It makes dealing with a critical progressive disease 100x harder than it should be when you don’t have a competent medical team on board who you can trust. Prayers to you and your husband. Being a caregiver for a loved one is one of the most wonderful and difficult things someone can do. For me, it’s the reverse. I don’t have dementia or Alzheimer’s, but I do have a different critical progressive disease, and my mother is my full time caregiver. I promise that even if your husband may not always be able to express it, he appreciates everything you do for him and is beyond grateful. For those of us who need care, getting that care in any capacity from a loved one is the biggest blessing May God bless you both In this season of your lives. 🙏🏻💕🌻
Hopefully he was misdiagnosed and he can get all his memories back short and long term just keep praying and start believing it's getting better sending prayers to you both 🙏 ❤️
It's wonderful that you two have history together! I loved it when my Aunt Jean would visit my mom because my mom came alive talking about the past, and they had known each other since they were little girls.
Leslie and Jason you both make a beautiful team. Jason your humor makes me laugh and Leslie your giggle does as well. Jason's ability to be so detailed about the past is truly remarkable. Please keep sharing your journey!
I apologize if this has been asked before, but Jason has an excellent sense of humor AND he can make jokes. In other words, he is capable of both reactive AND more importantly proactive behaviors. I know you two have been together forever, so was he always like this or is this a good way of him managing verbal interaction? Oh and you are so correct, music can (limited way of course) aid memory and cognition.
I've been watching since the beginning and they said he's always been like this and that he's always been extremely social. He does have days where he does what is referred to as "show timing" but I think we all do that when we aren't feeling up to speaking with others or making a video. This particular video, was genuine and I think being in the car driving, helped keep Jason more occupied. I had a family member with dementia so I'm familiar with it, first hand. Leslie also says he has his good days and his bad days but she says they often take advantage of his good days to film, he's more inclined to be in the mood to film. Just my two cents.
Thank you for sharing your frustration with doctors and how they don't always "hear" us. I had Polio as a child and for 25 years, have been dealing with Post Polio Syndrome which is the continuing degeneration of my nerves and muscles injured by the polio virus. It is challenging, painful, and frustrating but, like you, I have the Lord to help me get through the "stuff". I'm praying for you, and your husband, for the difficulties you are undergoing.
My husband went to sleep every night listening to scripture or teachings from some of his favourite scripture , he never lost his desire to hear scripture or talk about God . He wanted Psalm 91 read to him every night and I had to do what he called his blessing , which was me praying for him . The only thing he could focus on to watch on TV was Shark Tank because it involved short segments with an end point that was prominent . We would say “who are they going to pick “ and he’d say Robert or Mr Wonderful ! His vocabulary got more limited as time went on but still enjoyed scripture and prayer spoken over him . If he was going to lose memory , I’m so glad that the last prolonged memory was Jesus and scripture because it helped all of us to maintain a sense of peace during and after . God’s blessings on you and your family ,💕💕💕
It was fun to hear Jason talk about past memories. I’m glad you are doing better Leslie until the next infection 😢. 💗 Love and prayers for your family time together. Yes indeed, thank you Jesus.
He seems so good right now!! 🙏 Glad you are better too! Good luck on the test if he chooses to have it. Have lots of fun with your grand babies next week!! ❤
You can see in his face when the pressure of sitting down and “performing “ is overwhelming. Short term memory is awful. If you haven’t watched Teepa Snow videos on dementia they are so relatable and informative
Just found you and thank you for your honesty regarding Lewy Body. It’s looking like my 72 year old sweet hubby has it. We do his skin test in April but everything seems to point that way. He already started on his meds and so far doing well. I’m looking to find all the information I can get my hands on to help take care of him. Like you, I’ll be his caregiver. I’m only 63 so hopefully I can continue because I’m in good health. I’ll be checking in on you both a lot. So thanks so much for all your doing! I also love your home decor videos to the great work! ❤❤❤❤❤
My parents were that way with Lewy Body!! Neither one forgot who I was and remembered everything from the past. Hat is definitely a blessing!! ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
Jason always makes me laugh. Interesting info about the skin biopsy and will anxiously await his results. What is amazing is that even though you've both spoken of his behavior changes it seems like his personality still shines through. Hopefully they will stumble on a cure or more effective treatments soon. Because of these videos we helped a neighbor with a dementia diagnosis, treatment, and placement through the VA. Thank you for sharing your journey, these videos are making a difference in the lives of others.
I really enjoy this style of chit chat with you both. It’s wonderful that Jason can remember the past so well. My grandma has dementia, but she remembers the past, too. She was also the BEST scrapbooker ever, so I will often pull out some of her photo albums and ask her to tell me about them. It makes her so happy. ❤ I look forward to your next video, whatever it may be. 😊
First, WOW what an amazing test to determine Lewy body dementia. Hopefully, there's a better treatment to help Jason. Second, It seems that Jason is much more talkative and engaging when you're driving. Maybe it's because he's not stuck in one place but instead there's scenery and movement around him and that helps open his mind. You're both wonderful and so brave to share this medical issue with all of us 💖💖
My dad had Lewy Body Dementia. He was diagnosed with a PET Scan. He did have Parkinsonian symptoms, hallucinations, memory issues. My mom had Alzheimer's and her memory issues were different. I also delighted in my dad's ability to talk about the past. He would also occasionally talk about something that happened a few months earlier which always surprised me!
My mother in law has Lewy Body , she is struggling and is convinced she’s on a train or boat. Thank you for your blogs .My mother in law has lost her long and short memory. Sending you both love and prayers ❤
My husband had that skin biopsy test. The results from that test indicated the presence of Parkinson proteins, which when you exhibit dementia first is a relatively accurate diagnoses of Lewy Body. I am not a doctor, but this is my understanding of the test. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
As a totally non-medical person but as someone who has been through Lewy Body Dementia with a loved one, I have wondered about Jason's diagnosis myself. I hope you will find the answers you need.
Oh so lovely to see Jason really engage in a conversation. My Dad in law had cerebral dementia and he told us so many stories from his past it was incredible, but he didnt always know who people were or where he was - such a sad and horrible disease. Hope you recover very soon Leslie and really happy for you that Jason was supportive and looked after you xx
Leslie that was awesome . Jason spoke about long term memories perfectly. I’d love to hear him talk about him being in the military . I pray your feeling good too . Can’t believe you had COVID againnnnn good lord . So happy your grand babies are coming from fl you both are going to have an amazing time I too had a desire to play guitar 🎸 so I bought “ chord buddy “ and I’m so happy I did . I’m having so much fun it’s just a device with 4 buttons blue is G chord yellow is EM chord red is D chord and green is C chord and I purchased all of the song books . I truly love it 🌻🌻🌻
Loved this video. You are right, he is so much more relaxed and able to communicate on all the topics both short-term and in the past with his usual wonderful sense of humour. One of the things that struck me the most was how medicine/science advances in the blink of an eye so maybe getting a more definitive answer as to what kind of dementia Jason has will be a good thing because it may allow for different and better treatments.
So good to see you two having fun! Really enjoyed riding along with you. Love that Jason was able to care for you while you were sick. What an answer to prayer! Praying you both have a good stretch.
I think you two are great!!!Jason is sweet,smart,and honest!Lesley,you are sweet,snart,honest,and loving.It's always wonderful to see you guys!You are a beautiful couple who love each other very much!God bless you both !!!😁💖🍨💖🍰💖🍦💖🐩💖🌹💖🍥💖🍡💖🍧💖
Loved this video! Jason is so funny and you are a rock Leslie! My husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma last June and when I lose faith and start to cry I think of you and Jason and it helps me so so much! God Bless you both,
You’re a lovely couple!! I think just chatting along in the car with less pressure on Jason is probably a better, calmer and more gentle way, it certainly came over that way. Hope Jason’s back X-ray and the skin biopsies will be helpful. Hope you feel better soon Leslie, being ill a lot never allows you to ever fully recover 🙅♀️ I saw your video where you explained about your own health issues 😞🥰🙅♀️ It’s very good hearing Jason talk about past life and it shows in his facial expressions. I hope things remain at this pace!! Hugs to you both xx
I love seeing you and Jason filming videos together ❤️ both of your personalities shine through! The love you two have for each other warms my heart. 🤗👩❤️👨 😷
I’m so happy to see you both really having such great conversations in the car. It warms my heart. It’s also incredible that Jason remembers the details right to the times of flights and your daughter being with you. I’m praying they have the wrong diagnosis and I want you to prove everyone wrong and I believe in miracles and hope you get one. ❤️❤️
Jason did really well on that video! Has he always been that funny? He seems like such a fun guy! I agree with you. He does much better in the car and seemed to enjoy talking about the past. Hope you get good results of his test. I'm so glad you are feeling better and hope you stay that way!
Leslie, you are absolutely amazing. A care giver often has hidden wings because they are absolutely angels. You are one of those care givers. I am certain God put you two together because he knew of every stage in your life, even this one. God knew Jason would need you.
I totally agree..the best couple on U Tube period! I love the energy and positivity and just enjoying life together..talking about dementia in a very open way! I live in the United Kingdom and with all the now Freinds out there following your stories and updates, it feels like an extended family with Beautiful loving support...although we are not with you in person, we are all with you!! You make me laugh and cry at the same time, I pray for you!! Bless you xxxx
I am praying for some good news or at least some not as bad as predicted news. All the best to the both of you! Seeing your family will be lovely for you.
I definitely would NOT want to know if I have dementia. My mom had it. It's hard enough just knowing I could get it. I worry about it everytime I forget something. Bless you all❤❤❤❤
Hello. Short term memory loss is very common especially if you're in your "golden years". Just live your life kiddo, and try not to dwell on the bad stuff! Bless you.🌅
Yeah, knowing it’s coming definitely makes one feel hopeless. It’s different thinking it and having an actual diagnosis. I took care of my mom for 10 months while she was in bed with Lewis body diagnosis. I now know I’m headed there.
It's the two of you that makes your "abode" Charming. I've enjoyed your shorts but, it's these Vlogs that l really look forward to! God Bless You and Keep You Going Strong! Your friend in Kansas City, Tom. ♥️🌷♥️🌷♥️🌷♥️🌷♥️🌷♥️🌷♥️
Your videos are so enjoyable and they have been an exceptional help to me. My husband of 58 years is struggling with advanced Parkinson's disease. When I feel discouraged and lonely I am immediately uplifted watching your energetic positive videos (lots of laughter and smiles). Thank you putting yourself out there and helping others living in relatable situations.
I love you guys! You have such a wonderful repoire and I pray from you every night as well as my friends in MT with Lewy body dementia! So glad Jason has a sense of humor. ❤
So wonderful to sit down and chit chat with you guys. At least that’s what it feels like! You two are looking gorgeous as always!! Thanks for the update! Glad you’re feeling better Leslie! ❤ sending lots of love y’all’s way!
Music heals the core. I’m so much more happy when I have my headphones with turning up the volume and focusing on what I’m doing or when feeling sad Jason is looks to be doing good and you are an amazing caregiver, wife, mom, grandmother ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing your journey 💕
Was so excited to see you both in the video today. Jason is such a fun guy to watch and you to make the best loving couple I've ever seen. Was waiting for a new video so was really excited to see one. Love and prayers always ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😍🥰.
Lesley, kudos to you for your exquisite ability to exploit your own strengths, Jason’s strengths and your strengths together as a couple. I love your observation that Jason has a greater command and a thorough enjoyment of reminiscing about events of the past.
Love your joint videos!!! You two are role models in so many ways. Starting your life together young and with a family, you two have stayed strong together!! The love you have for each other shines through. I know some days must be very difficult, but listening to the two of you talk about travieling, it's clear it's something you have loved to do together. Jason, I am learning the gutiar at 61 and I find it exhausting too! I am really enjoying it but after each lesson I am worn out! Glad the Chiefs won for you, it was a great game.
I was reading in John Swinton’s excellent book last week - Dementia Living in the Memories of God, that the part of the brain that responds to music resides right next to where memory is stored and that they have found a direct correlation to music helping to draw memories out in a person affected by dementia. I’m also Loving Christine Brydens book Dancing With Dementia. John’s book is written for pastors, Christine has done extensive work in promoting better care and consideration for Dementia patients. She has been living with frontal lob dementia since 1995. You’ve probably read at least one of these books, but thought I would mention them in the off chance you haven’t.
I can definitely see as he goes from long term and short memory. He noticeably forgets and then brings up something irrelevant to the conversation and then cracks the cutest jokes!! Thank God he has all the old memories to bring up. He is doing so well compared to many years mom with ALheimers. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!💋💋💌💌
Leslie, yes, this is a totally different Jason than the one we see in your other videos! It gives a glimpse of the old Jason and my heart breaks for you both! I’ve told you before that my husband is a stroke survivor and has aphasia and apraxia but we continue to go to therapy and hope for some improvements. I know we have different situations but my point is that brain injury and brain disease are sad and can be overwhelming not only for the afflicted but for the wives and families. I found a stroke survivor wife group that has helped me so very much! Just knowing you are not alone helps! I continue to keep you in my prayers 🙏🏻 thank you for sharing your story and helping others!
Jason, you seemed very relaxed, nice sense of humor, the conversation flowed nicely, and I have to say I didn’t notice obvious signs of the Lewy body like I have in the past. I know that Lewy body can’t go into remission, but I could swear that you’re actually improving. That’s my observation. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it it seems to be working!
Loved this. I totally agree with car talking being easier than a regular conversation. Loved hearing about the 'olden days' haha. It is good that he has happy memories in his long term memory. My mother didn't. Living her was so hard when her dementia got worse. Give Jason a big squeeze from all of us.
I am truly delighted to see your beloved husband Jason better! We have also had stressful times (yet undiagnosed) but being better now mentally since a couple of weeks. Now it's changing into a phase of feeling very sleepy again after some period of activity. We do some water gym class though (in a nearby spa) until weather gets warmer to go by bike again. Waiting and watching out for Jesus' return in Germany, glad you're feeling fine! 🙏👰💖 MARANATHA
I hope you get some answers on Jason's dementia. Maybe his symptoms or direction of treatment could be different. My hubby has FTD/CBD but I've noticed symptoms that let me know other parts of his brain are also being affected now. Being a caregiver to a dementia patient is so difficult. You never know what to expect from minute to minute. I guess I'm better off than some being a retired nurse who worked with many dementia patients. I wss in traininng for my final nursing job and didnt know it. God bless you both.
My favorite you tube couple. Shes beautiful, hes so handsome and I wish we were neighbors and could hang out. They are fun and my kind of people. Who agrees with me ???
I do just love them
You are too kind! Thank you 💕
Me too! I would love it!
You are so right!
I agree!
Jason missed his calling. He's a freaking comedian. And it just flows from him. What a treat to watch the two of you. You're precious. Many prayers for you both.
My mom had LBD. She was 80 when she passed. She never lost her long-term memories and always knew her family. Such a blessing.
I love Jason's sense of humor - it has to keep you and him going, Leslie. He's just too funny! And he's NOT the village idiot. Leslie - you handle everything beautifully even with your illnesses. Love you two!
You two are super stars for keeping us updated on what’s up with your life. TFS. Love you sweet friends sending many ❤blessings and prayers🙏
I'm adopting Jason's motto "I choose not to be sick". 💛
Amen!!!
Me too mind over matter
So great to spend time with you today via this video. As you said, thank you Jesus that Jason has not lost his long term memory and can still share your memories of delightful times together!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
i am feeling dismissed by my drs,too! dont know what to do
,im feeling angry
From this video, you would never guess he has dementia! Thank God it progresses very slowly. I think he doesn’t get sick because he gets extra sleep… you also need good rest. 💕
I have enjoyed your talks about his Alzheimer's as 2 yrs ago my wife wanted her parents to move in as her dad has Alzheimer's . However his was very aggressive and passed in less then a year. Not trying to bring anyone down but, on the contrary to let you know this was the most rewarding experiences . I was able to take him outside and do garden and lawn work with him which I could see him light up as this was his favorite thing to do for years and years. Taking care of him the last few months was hard but, it was so rewarding to see how close we all got and to know he passed being loved and cared for and about. God bless you guys
Enjoy these good times together. My John and I so many of these in the seven years of his LBD. We even did of lots of traveling. He even continued working on his ancestry search which had become his passion since his retirement. You two are darling together. ❤️❤️
Jason is so hilarious, just know thst with all he's going through he brings so much joy and laughter to others. Praying God's grace be sufficient for you both🙏🏽
My aunt was the same. She loved talking about the past! And truthfully it really meant a lot to me. I was a little girl and hearing about it was heartwarming
I always appreciate these update videos, because I have come to care about what happens to both of you -
Yes, we love you, Leslie - even remotely. God bless you both!
You two are heroes!
Continued prayers for you both. Linda
I just love this!
Jason..." I choose not to be sick" in reference to the Seinfeld episode
" I choose not to run!"
He is brilliant no matter what type of dementia he may have.
Also remembered pink Floyd my favorite song " comfortably numb"
He continues to have a great sense of humor and you too beautiful Leslie. You laugh together and push through each day TOGETHER ❤️
Cooking , music and making plans and projects. I'm glad you're feeling better Leslie though still coughing.
Have fun with your grandchildren.
🧡💛💚💙💜
You guys are absolute treasures ! Your love for one another shines through in every video !
I saw you on IG last week having forgotten to film your HelloFresh opening & dreading doing it, you nailed it! Jason was a great costar too, flipping his pan in the background. Keep up the great work Leslie, one day your grandkids will watch your videos & see such love & joy!
You two are so adorable!! It is so nice to see a married couple who really enjoy each other. It will be interesting to find out about the results of the test Jason is taking. This was your most fun video ever!
Jason has such a sense of humor . Sounds like the other neurologist will be able to give you some verification of the type of dementia. Glad Jason is up for the tests. You still have your cough. When will you know about the immunotherapy ? You need to be able to feel better. I worry about you but pray for you every day. So happy to hear that Jason was a good boy while you were so sick 😊 ❤❤❤🙏🙏
What a difference in care in your area. We haven't even seen a neurologist at all. I wasn't even told what to expect as a caregiver which is why I started watching your videos. I googled his symptoms and long term prognosis. I really wasn't told much. You guys are being really helpful to me! God Bless you both!
Are you in the US? If finding a satisfactory doctor/neurologist is difficult in your area, you may want to look into neurologists in other areas that you can do a telehealth(video) visit with. There are doctors, especially at bigger hospitals, who will take on virtual patients, where everything is done over video calls rather than in person. If you have limited choices in your area, it is definitely something worth looking into that doesn’t involve traveling anywhere. How you were treated isn’t satisfactory, and I know firsthand how difficult that is. It makes dealing with a critical progressive disease 100x harder than it should be when you don’t have a competent medical team on board who you can trust.
Prayers to you and your husband. Being a caregiver for a loved one is one of the most wonderful and difficult things someone can do. For me, it’s the reverse. I don’t have dementia or Alzheimer’s, but I do have a different critical progressive disease, and my mother is my full time caregiver. I promise that even if your husband may not always be able to express it, he appreciates everything you do for him and is beyond grateful. For those of us who need care, getting that care in any capacity from a loved one is the biggest blessing
May God bless you both In this season of your lives. 🙏🏻💕🌻
I live far away and my neurologist is an Austin
And believe me I’ve been through for the first one was an idiot
The new biopsy testing is fantastic news! I hope that will give you some answers on the path forward. ❤️🇧🇻
My mum had lewybody dementia and she never lost her long term memory. Never forgot us right up to the end x
Hopefully he was misdiagnosed and he can get all his memories back short and long term just keep praying and start believing it's getting better sending prayers to you both 🙏 ❤️
It's wonderful that you two have history together! I loved it when my Aunt Jean would visit my mom because my mom came alive talking about the past, and they had known each other since they were little girls.
Leslie and Jason you both make a beautiful team. Jason your humor makes me laugh and Leslie your giggle does as well. Jason's ability to be so detailed about the past is truly remarkable. Please keep sharing your journey!
I apologize if this has been asked before, but Jason has an excellent sense of humor AND he can make jokes. In other words, he is capable of both reactive AND more importantly proactive behaviors. I know you two have been together forever, so was he always like this or is this a good way of him managing verbal interaction? Oh and you are so correct, music can (limited way of course) aid memory and cognition.
Good question!
I've been watching since the beginning and they said he's always been like this and that he's always been extremely social. He does have days where he does what is referred to as "show timing" but I think we all do that when we aren't feeling up to speaking with others or making a video.
This particular video, was genuine and I think being in the car driving, helped keep Jason more occupied. I had a family member with dementia so I'm familiar with it, first hand. Leslie also says he has his good days and his bad days but she says they often take advantage of his good days to film, he's more inclined to be in the mood to film. Just my two cents.
Thank you for sharing your frustration with doctors and how they don't always "hear" us. I had Polio as a child and for 25 years, have been dealing with Post Polio Syndrome which is the continuing degeneration of my nerves and muscles injured by the polio virus. It is challenging, painful, and frustrating but, like you, I have the Lord to help me get through the "stuff". I'm praying for you, and your husband, for the difficulties you are undergoing.
Jason was so happy when talking about your trips. It is good to see that side of him. Thanks for sharing.
You two are an inspiration.
No matter what, the love you two have for each other shines through. God bless you both.😘
You two really look out for each other.
That, my friends, is truly a love story .
My husband went to sleep every night listening to scripture or teachings from some of his favourite scripture , he never lost his desire to hear scripture or talk about God . He wanted Psalm 91 read to him every night and I had to do what he called his blessing , which was me praying for him . The only thing he could focus on to watch on TV was Shark Tank because it involved short segments with an end point that was prominent . We would say “who are they going to pick “ and he’d say Robert or Mr Wonderful ! His vocabulary got more limited as time went on but still enjoyed scripture and prayer spoken over him . If he was going to lose memory , I’m so glad that the last prolonged memory was Jesus and scripture because it helped all of us to maintain a sense of peace during and after . God’s blessings on you and your family ,💕💕💕
It was fun to hear Jason talk about past memories. I’m glad you are doing better Leslie until the next infection 😢. 💗 Love and prayers for your family time together. Yes indeed, thank you Jesus.
He seems so good right now!! 🙏 Glad you are better too! Good luck on the test if he chooses to have it. Have lots of fun with your grand babies next week!! ❤
Jaxon is so darned witty and hilarious A guy with a great sense of humor is a winner
You can see in his face when the pressure of sitting down and “performing “ is overwhelming. Short term memory is awful. If you haven’t watched Teepa Snow videos on dementia they are so relatable and informative
Ha. I love when Jason's feeling good. He's hilarious. I'm so glad you both have eachother as you move through this experience.
I love listening to Jason. He is so funny! Enjoyed the conversation!
Just found you and thank you for your honesty regarding Lewy Body. It’s looking like my 72 year old sweet hubby has it. We do his skin test in April but everything seems to point that way. He already started on his meds and so far doing well. I’m looking to find all the information I can get my hands on to help take care of him. Like you, I’ll be his caregiver. I’m only 63 so hopefully I can continue because I’m in good health. I’ll be checking in on you both a lot. So thanks so much for all your doing! I also love your home decor videos to the great work! ❤❤❤❤❤
What a way to preserve memories for you all. Wish I had done this. Prayers going up.
Leslie, your hair is so beautiful. Prayers for your health problems and Jason.🙏🏼
My parents were that way with Lewy Body!! Neither one forgot who I was and remembered everything from the past. Hat is definitely a blessing!! ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
This was a fun video. It was great to see Jason talking about all the memories.
Jason always makes me laugh. Interesting info about the skin biopsy and will anxiously await his results. What is amazing is that even though you've both spoken of his behavior changes it seems like his personality still shines through. Hopefully they will stumble on a cure or more effective treatments soon. Because of these videos we helped a neighbor with a dementia diagnosis, treatment, and placement through the VA. Thank you for sharing your journey, these videos are making a difference in the lives of others.
I really enjoy this style of chit chat with you both. It’s wonderful that Jason can remember the past so well. My grandma has dementia, but she remembers the past, too. She was also the BEST scrapbooker ever, so I will often pull out some of her photo albums and ask her to tell me about them. It makes her so happy. ❤ I look forward to your next video, whatever it may be. 😊
First, WOW what an amazing test to determine Lewy body dementia. Hopefully, there's a better treatment to help Jason.
Second, It seems that Jason is much more talkative and engaging when you're driving. Maybe it's because he's not stuck in one place but instead there's scenery and movement around him and that helps open his mind.
You're both wonderful and so brave to share this medical issue with all of us 💖💖
My dad had Lewy Body Dementia. He was diagnosed with a PET Scan. He did have Parkinsonian symptoms, hallucinations, memory issues. My mom had Alzheimer's and her memory issues were different. I also delighted in my dad's ability to talk about the past. He would also occasionally talk about something that happened a few months earlier which always surprised me!
My mother in law has Lewy Body , she is struggling and is convinced she’s on a train or boat.
Thank you for your blogs .My mother in law has lost her long and short memory.
Sending you both love and prayers ❤
Oh my Word! You guys are wonderful! Jason is so funny!
Jason doesn't miss a beat reminiscing...I can see how that would make your heart happy!
My husband had that skin biopsy test. The results from that test indicated the presence of Parkinson proteins, which when you exhibit dementia first is a relatively accurate diagnoses of Lewy Body. I am not a doctor, but this is my understanding of the test.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
As a totally non-medical person but as someone who has been through Lewy Body Dementia with a loved one, I have wondered about Jason's diagnosis myself. I hope you will find the answers you need.
Oh so lovely to see Jason really engage in a conversation. My Dad in law had cerebral dementia and he told us so many stories from his past it was incredible, but he didnt always know who people were or where he was - such a sad and horrible disease. Hope you recover very soon Leslie and really happy for you that Jason was supportive and looked after you xx
I just love Jason's sense of humor!😊 And Leslie, you are my inspiration! Such a loving and caring pair you are! Thank you.❤
Jason is HILARIOUS!!!! He's very quick witted with his comments. Praying for you both.
Leslie that was awesome . Jason spoke about long term memories perfectly. I’d love to hear him talk about him being in the military . I pray your feeling good too . Can’t believe you had COVID againnnnn good lord . So happy your grand babies are coming from fl you both are going to have an amazing time I too had a desire to play guitar 🎸 so I bought “ chord buddy “ and I’m so happy I did . I’m having so much fun it’s just a device with 4 buttons blue is G chord yellow is EM chord red is D chord and green is C chord and I purchased all of the song books . I truly love it 🌻🌻🌻
Loved this video. You are right, he is so much more relaxed and able to communicate on all the topics both short-term and in the past with his usual wonderful sense of humour. One of the things that struck me the most was how medicine/science advances in the blink of an eye so maybe getting a more definitive answer as to what kind of dementia Jason has will be a good thing because it may allow for different and better treatments.
That sounds like a fun project putting in walk way items. Your hello fresh meals look fantastic. Enjoy the game today and time with grandchildren.
my dad just passed away from LBD, we only knew for a little while. about a year. I loved your channel. Thank you so so much.
So sorry for your loss
Jason is hilarious. So nice to see him smile and cook!
He has a great attitude in spite of...He can be so funny & his memory is amazing! Stay encouraged!
So good to see you two having fun! Really enjoyed riding along with you. Love that Jason was able to care for you while you were sick. What an answer to prayer! Praying you both have a good stretch.
Love these car conversations!! Jason seems to enjoy them better than the Q&A videos at home. Love you both! ❤
It is wonderful to see and hear the fluid conversations you have in the car. There is no stress in Jason's face when he recounts the Vegas trip. ❤🙏🏻💖
I think you two are great!!!Jason is sweet,smart,and honest!Lesley,you are sweet,snart,honest,and loving.It's always wonderful to see you guys!You are a beautiful couple who love each other very much!God bless you both !!!😁💖🍨💖🍰💖🍦💖🐩💖🌹💖🍥💖🍡💖🍧💖
Loved this video! Jason is so funny and you are a rock Leslie! My husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma last June and when I lose faith and start to cry I think of you and Jason and it helps me so so much! God Bless you both,
You’re a lovely couple!!
I think just chatting along in the car with less pressure on Jason is probably a better, calmer and more gentle way, it certainly came over that way.
Hope Jason’s back X-ray and the skin biopsies will be helpful.
Hope you feel better soon Leslie, being ill a lot never allows you to ever fully recover 🙅♀️ I saw your video where you explained about your own health issues 😞🥰🙅♀️
It’s very good hearing Jason talk about past life and it shows in his facial expressions. I hope things remain at this pace!!
Hugs to you both xx
I love seeing you and Jason filming videos together ❤️ both of your personalities shine through! The love you two have for each other warms my heart. 🤗👩❤️👨 😷
I’m so happy to see you both really having such great conversations in the car. It warms my heart. It’s also incredible that Jason remembers the details right to the times of flights and your daughter being with you. I’m praying they have the wrong diagnosis and I want you to prove everyone wrong and I believe in miracles and hope you get one. ❤️❤️
No wonder Leslie and Jason fell in love with each other. She is very beautiful and kind and he is adorable …so smart and such a great sense of humor.
You guys brighten my day. I wish your patience was contagious Leslie.
What a joy this video was. Great seeing Jason's wit. Fun guy! May he always shine through!! 💕
Jason did really well on that video! Has he always been that funny? He seems like such a fun guy! I agree with you. He does much better in the car and seemed to enjoy talking about the past. Hope you get good results of his test. I'm so glad you are feeling better and hope you stay that way!
You and Jason are a beautiful couple. Still praying for both of you.
Leslie, you are absolutely amazing. A care giver often has hidden wings because they are absolutely angels. You are one of those care givers. I am certain God put you two together because he knew of every stage in your life, even this one. God knew Jason would need you.
I totally agree..the best couple on U Tube period! I love the energy and positivity and just enjoying life together..talking about dementia in a very open way! I live in the United Kingdom and with all the now Freinds out there following your stories and updates, it feels like an extended family with Beautiful loving support...although we are not with you in person, we are all with you!! You make me laugh and cry at the same time, I pray for you!! Bless you xxxx
I am praying for some good news or at least some not as bad as predicted news. All the best to the both of you! Seeing your family will be lovely for you.
I just love watching you guys talk. I hope you never lose that! Such a beautiful couple! ❤️❤️❤️
I definitely would NOT want to know if I have dementia. My mom had it. It's hard enough just knowing I could get it. I worry about it everytime I forget something. Bless you all❤❤❤❤
Hello. Short term memory loss is very common especially if you're in your "golden years". Just live your life kiddo, and try not to dwell on the bad stuff! Bless you.🌅
Me too Marsha,both of my parent's had it and I worry so much too if I forget "ANYTHING "!!!! It's scary to be honest!!
Yeah, knowing it’s coming definitely makes one feel hopeless. It’s different thinking it and having an actual diagnosis. I took care of my mom for 10 months while she was in bed with Lewis body diagnosis. I now know I’m headed there.
It's the two of you that makes your "abode" Charming.
I've enjoyed your shorts but, it's these Vlogs that l really look forward to!
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Your friend in Kansas City, Tom.
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Your videos are so enjoyable and they have been an exceptional help to me. My husband of 58 years is struggling with advanced Parkinson's disease. When I feel discouraged and lonely I am immediately uplifted watching your energetic positive videos (lots of laughter and smiles). Thank you putting yourself out there and helping others living in relatable situations.
Wow such a drastic difference in Jason’s short term and long term memory.
I love you guys! You have such a wonderful repoire and I pray from you every night as well as my friends in MT with Lewy body dementia! So glad Jason has a sense of humor. ❤
Jason has a great sense of humor! I love that you both can laugh and have a good time together despite the challenges.
So wonderful to sit down and chit chat with you guys. At least that’s what it feels like! You two are looking gorgeous as always!! Thanks for the update! Glad you’re feeling better Leslie! ❤ sending lots of love y’all’s way!
Music heals the core. I’m so much more happy when I have my headphones with turning up the volume and focusing on what I’m doing or when feeling sad Jason is looks to be doing good and you are an amazing caregiver, wife, mom, grandmother ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing your journey 💕
Was so excited to see you both in the video today. Jason is such a fun guy to watch and you to make the best loving couple I've ever seen. Was waiting for a new video so was really excited to see one. Love and prayers always ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😍🥰.
Never get tired of these two special people!
God bless…..
Lesley, kudos to you for your exquisite ability to exploit your own strengths, Jason’s strengths and your strengths together as a couple. I love your observation that Jason has a greater command and a thorough enjoyment of reminiscing about events of the past.
Love your joint videos!!! You two are role models in so many ways. Starting your life together young and with a family, you two have stayed strong together!! The love you have for each other shines through. I know some days must be very difficult, but listening to the two of you talk about travieling, it's clear it's something you have loved to do together. Jason, I am learning the gutiar at 61 and I find it exhausting too! I am really enjoying it but after each lesson I am worn out! Glad the Chiefs won for you, it was a great game.
I was reading in John Swinton’s excellent book last week - Dementia Living in the Memories of God, that the part of the brain that responds to music resides right next to where memory is stored and that they have found a direct correlation to music helping to draw memories out in a person affected by dementia. I’m also Loving Christine Brydens book Dancing With Dementia. John’s book is written for pastors, Christine has done extensive work in promoting better care and consideration for Dementia patients. She has been living with frontal lob dementia since 1995. You’ve probably read at least one of these books, but thought I would mention them in the off chance you haven’t.
I can definitely see as he goes from long term and short memory. He noticeably forgets and then brings up something irrelevant to the conversation and then cracks the cutest jokes!! Thank God he has all the old memories to bring up. He is doing so well compared to many years mom with ALheimers. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!💋💋💌💌
Leslie, yes, this is a totally different Jason than the one we see in your other videos! It gives a glimpse of the old Jason and my heart breaks for you both! I’ve told you before that my husband is a stroke survivor and has aphasia and apraxia but we continue to go to therapy and hope for some improvements. I know we have different situations but my point is that brain injury and brain disease are sad and can be overwhelming not only for the afflicted but for the wives and families. I found a stroke survivor wife group that has helped me so very much! Just knowing you are not alone helps! I continue to keep you in my prayers 🙏🏻 thank you for sharing your story and helping others!
Jason has such a great sense of humor!!!
Jason, you seemed very relaxed, nice sense of humor, the conversation flowed nicely, and I have to say I didn’t notice obvious signs of the Lewy body like I have in the past. I know that Lewy body can’t go into remission, but I could swear that you’re actually improving. That’s my observation. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it it seems to be working!
Loved this. I totally agree with car talking being easier than a regular conversation. Loved hearing about the 'olden days' haha. It is good that he has happy memories in his long term memory. My mother didn't. Living her was so hard when her dementia got worse. Give Jason a big squeeze from all of us.
I loved seeing you guys having a good day. Love you both...continued prayers for you both!
I am truly delighted to see your beloved husband Jason better! We have also had stressful times (yet undiagnosed) but being better now mentally since a couple of weeks. Now it's changing into a phase of feeling very sleepy again after some period of activity. We do some water gym class though (in a nearby spa) until weather gets warmer to go by bike again. Waiting and watching out for Jesus' return in Germany, glad you're feeling fine! 🙏👰💖 MARANATHA
I hope you get some answers on Jason's dementia. Maybe his symptoms or direction of treatment could be different. My hubby has FTD/CBD but I've noticed symptoms that let me know other parts of his brain are also being affected now. Being a caregiver to a dementia patient is so difficult. You never know what to expect from minute to minute. I guess I'm better off than some being a retired nurse who worked with many dementia patients. I wss in traininng for my final nursing job and didnt know
it. God bless you both.
I love you two! Btw. Your hair looks so pretty!
My favorite couple..you both are so adorable and Jason's sense of humor is awesome..