Changing Channels of Alzheimer’s
Sometimes Mom’s communication reminds me of a radio where someone is turning the dial trying to find a station. She
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.
Being a Belt
I want to be a belt. A good clinging one. When my mom was in the hospital, a couple weeks
Lessons of Love and Relationships
Mom was sitting on the love-seat in a pleasant mood when I arrived today. She was talking to her dear
May We Be Found Faithful
Yesterday I woke up and looked at my desk. It was just as I’d left it when I got the
Well Bless His Little Heart
Jesus, bless them, please. Today Mom asked, as she always does, “Where’s Raymon?” And I answered, as I often do,
My World is Still Here
I know most of Mom’s sentences by heart these days, as she tends to be very repetitive. But today she
Lessons From the Crazy Stuff
It’s all kind of crazy. And we might be crazy. My mom said so. Life with her is “interesting” these
The Perfect Driveway and the Whys
Sometimes I don’t know the why. Well, often I don’t know the why. I sat on the porch with Mom
My Melting Maybe Gift
I’m thankful for this sweet little, mostly depleted candle. Somewhere in the earlier years of Mom’s AD, before we even
Jesus, Please Take Your time
Oh Jesus, please take your time. The phone call this morning was full of love and concern, but part of
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 