Her New Happy
A substitute hospice nurse came today, and shared some wisdom that I am pondering. She was kind and wonderful, as
Category: Alzheimer’s
Have Faith
Being a caregiver has taught me, among many other lessons, that God has a sense of humor. And He often
Someday, Not Today
Sometimes Mama says such profound things that I can hardly believe it. Especially since she has so little vocabulary left
Mama’s Lilacs
Whenever I smell lilacs I think of Mama. Mom and Dad planted a whole big border of them in the
Keep the Love
Sometimes I truly believe God speaks His wisdom through Mama, despite her severe dementia, and sends me the words I
Lessons in Aging
A couple years ago I had a day of lessons in aging… Mom asked me twice how old I was.
A Tender Mercy
Sometimes, in this heart-wrenching journey with Alzheimer’s, God sends moments of blessings that need to be gathered up and held
Where Does My Help Come From?
On Saturday I held my newly born granddaughter for the first time and I slipped my hand under her blanket
Two Brief Shining Moments
Today my daughter came home from feeding Mama breakfast excited to share the news. “Mom,” she said, her face glowing,
My Anchor in the Storm
The hospice workers are pretty amazing. Such compassionate, gifted people. Today Mama had her hair shampooed and nails filed, by
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 