Finding Courage for the Caregiving Journey
I was reading my Bible yesterday, and a phrase has stuck with me. Jeremiah 15:19, in the New King James
Category: faith and Alzheimer’s
Mama’s Changing Faces and God’s Unfailing Graces
Dementia seems so arbitrary. After watching it progress in Mama’s life over ten years now, I’m surprised that it can
Someday…and Their Love
Dad and I both had quivering chins and tear filled eyes. Becky, the music therapist from hospice, came again today.
Have Faith
Being a caregiver has taught me, among many other lessons, that God has a sense of humor. And He often
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
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
Mama’s Smile
My daughter came home this morning from getting my mama up out of bed, bathed, and fed. (Dad pays her
What I Miss Most Because of Alzheimer’s
A few years ago in this journey with Alzheimer’s, I used to ask Mom, “Do you know who I am?”
I Know You Do
Some days there just seems to be so little I can do. And I wonder if I’m helping at all.
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 