Alzheimer’s – God's Grace and Life's Challenges

Memories of a Mother’s Touch

Memories from five years ago this week. My prayers and blessings go out to all who are still caregiving. God

Oh, the lessons my mama is still teaching me! I went over the other day to help Mom with a

I’m learning lessons in brokenness…. Yesterday I had a mostly nice visit with Mom. It started out with a need

Life is challenging most of the time. It seems especially challenging lately. We are dealing with health concerns and employment

The other day Mom looked at me with a childlike gaze, and in honest concern asked, “What do you do

Monday was my Dad’s birthday. His first one with Jesus. I miss him. And I miss Mom. And regrets and

These thoughts from five years ago impact me even more today. Wow, I feel weak lately. I’m still grieving my

Some days when I just feel like pulling my hair out, I need to just stop and brush it instead.

Guilt. It seems to be an ever present shadow in this journey of caregiving and grieving. Some people seem to

It’s happening more often these days. It happened tonight. My 94 year old mother-in-law bowed her head and put her