The Fast God Has Chosen
Sometimes I hear true stories that make my heart hurt. I’m a pastor’s wife and we hear all kinds of
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.
My Mama, The Marauder
Dad has a new name for Mom… Mama found a magic marker somehow. Of course it was a permanent one
Lessons of Good-byes
I learned lessons of life and good-byes tonight. I sat on the sofa, with my parents, as Mom read the
Memories and Mama Lessons
Memories and five “mama lessons” from today… As I was helping Mom get dressed after her bath, she was
I Don’t Want my Mom to be Erased
Originally posted on God's Grace and Life's Challenges:
I feel like my mom is slowly being erased. Yesterday I went to the bank, with…
The One Thing to Remember in all the Confusion
When you enter a home where someone with Alzheimer’s lives, you never know what you’ll get…. I unlocked the door
The Golden Moment
Bath time was as strenuous as usual, but God gave me one golden moment I will treasure… Mom was mad.
Learning to Trust in the Fades of Life
I sat on the love-seat with Mom yesterday, after her shower. We talked and sang songs as we waited for
Lessons From the Trash Can and TP Roll
I unlock the door and let myself into Mom and Dad’s. I hear Mom hollering from the bedroom and find
Sweet Moments
A few memories of today… I walk in the house and say hi to Mom and Dad. Mom, standing by
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