I always think of Reagan as the Jelly Bean president because he loved them so much. There were always jars of Jelly Beans on the tables at all his meetings. He was a good president.

Yes, Alzheimer's is an awful disease. I lost my Dad to it in 1999. When a person has it, the family really loses them twice. The first time, when their mind leaves and you are smacked with the knowledge the person you knew and loved has all ready left mentally. The second goodbye is when their body gives out. For me, the first good bye was the hardest.

Nancy took care of him for ten long years. It couldn't have been easy, even with others helping her. I so admire her for that!

Rest in peace Ron! I'm sure there are lots of your favorite flavors of Jelly Beans waiting for you in heaven.