A Father’s Love
My four adopted children found out last night that their biological papa passed away this week. The boys were 8,
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.
As They Say, “You Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry”
Alzheimer’s can be so random. Sometimes it makes me smile… I walked in the door at Mom and Dad’s today
A Letter to Caregivers
Dear Full-Time Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia— I want to give you a standing ovation right now, but I’m
Lessons of Aging
I learned lessons of aging today. Mom asked me twice how old I was. The first time I answered, “Fifty
Sticky Words
My daughter, Annabel, and I stopped by to drop some things off at Mom and Dad’s the other day. I
Now is My Time
It’s funny how much twelve pieces of paper can communicate…how just a few words scribbled here and there on
The Bitter Truth
I’ve tried not to write about this. I’ve restrained myself many times. But maybe you can handle the truth. And
Startled by Neatness
The glass-door hutch above Mom’s small desk in her living room startled me today. It was all clean and arranged
Learning a New Perspective…Returning the Blessing
I gained a new perspective today. I hope I remember it. I gave Mom her bath and got her dressed
My Honey
Mom came walking down the hall as I was going into her room. I stopped and gave her a hug.
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 