In the Sweet By and By
There will be a sweet by and by. But meanwhile the bath and visit were pretty normal today. Mom hollered
Author: chermor2
I'm a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, a mother of six adult children (four adopted as a sibling group), and a "Mimi" to seven precious grands! I helped care for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, until she went home to Jesus in December of 2016. During that time my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved in with us for almost four years. She just turned ninety eight and is now living in a care center. God sends lessons and smiles through the tears. It helps me to share them and I hope it blesses others.
A Memory with Momma
I let myself into Mom and Dad’s house with my key. I found Dad snoozing peacefully in his recliner and
Doing the Little Things
A wise woman at my church once said, “Just because you’re doing little things, doesn’t mean you are doing insignificant
So Many Relationship Lessons in One Visit with Mom
October 13, 2013 I learned so many lessons of love and relationships today… Mom was sitting on the love-seat in
Forever and Ever
Sometimes something typical and simple in Mom’s life reminds me of the most important thing in life…. As I was
Staying Hopeful
Some days and weeks and even seasons of life are more difficult. But we can be hopeful. Momma says. Dad
Trusting God With my World
I know most of Mom’s sentences by heart these days, as she tends to be very repetitive. But today she
Leaving a Legacy
My elderly neighbor (I’ll call her Viv) phoned me this week and told me a sweet story about the family
Remembering Mama and her Birthday Chuckles
Sometimes you can’t help laughing even though Alzheimer’s can make people agitated and angry. Mama is in my heart and
Lessons of Love
Today would be my parents 67th anniversary! They taught me so much about love, especially as Dad was caring for
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 