The Miss and Mix of Alzheimer’s
Today I sat with Mom so Dad could go out for lunch with my brother. She was pretty mellow for
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.
Very much Me
In the flurry of Christmas at my parents’ house yesterday Mom asked who someone was. And in return someone asked
Honey for my Heart
I walked in the door at my parents’ house and Dad was snoozing in his recliner. Mom saw me
Let it Be
I confess. I’ve been feeling a little sorry for myself lately. I’ve even been feeling sorry for women in general.
There Will be a Somewhere
I found another treasure when I was cleaning the top of Mom’s dresser. I don’t know where she finds the
Stopping, Going, and Resting
I let myself in to Mom and Dad’s house with my key. I found Dad snoozing peacefully in his recliner
“I’m here. I’m not here for this though.”
As I was sitting with Mom today she said, “I’m here. I’m not here for this though.” I’m not
The Shocking Story
I’m slightly in shock. My dad, a retired mechanical engineer who always said fiction was a waste of time, just
The Fall and the Family
Dad sounded breathless and concerned when he called last night. Mom had fallen on the bathroom floor and he needed
What the Fruit Flies are Teaching Me
I’m learning lessons from fruit flies these days. Truly. My dad always has a big bowl of bananas. And it
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 