A Mother’s Touch
I tucked Mama into bed for her nap today, after lunch, and climbed in next to her for a little
Category: cherishing the moments
What Caregivers Know and You Can Know Too
Mama thrilled my heart twice today! First when I arrived, I checked in on Mom and gave her a drink.
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
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
Mama’s Words
Mama doesn’t say much that makes sense anymore. So any words she says that are coherent stand out more. Yesterday,
I am Weak, But He is Strong
I’m so emotional today. Things are changing more with Mama and I’m not ready to even write about it all
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 