Hugging Mama
This week marks nine months since Mama went Home to Jesus. I miss her so much. It feels like anything
Category: Mama moments
Seeking Peace
Finding peace for my mother-in-law is an ongoing battle. She’s almost 95 and she’s getting more confused. She often
Birthday Tears
I thought I was doing quite a bit better in this whole mourning process. I haven’t been feeling weighed down
Laugh When You Can
I have developed my own personal philosophy of survival for being a caregiver of someone with dementia. Laugh when you
A Mother’s Touch
I tucked Mama into bed for her nap today, after lunch, and climbed in next to her for a little
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
Be Happy
I tried to talk to Mama as I fed her the Easter dinner I’d brought over. But she’d mostly either
She’s My Baby
Last night, like most nights now, I fed Mama her supper. She doesn’t pick up her spoon much anymore, so
Dimming To-Do List
I needed to leave. I had a list of things to get done. I’d already fed Mom lunch and washed
A Song of Mama Love
I sit next to Mama on the love seat and start to sing our Bushel and a Peck song. “I
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 