Have Faith
Being a caregiver has taught me, among many other lessons, that God has a sense of humor. And He often
Tag: Alzheimer’s
Someday, Not Today
Sometimes Mama says such profound things that I can hardly believe it. Especially since she has so little vocabulary left
How Different Would Life Look if Everyone Did Their Part
Sometimes life is heavy. And though I cherish time with my Mama, I wonder if I’m really doing what God
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
Sweet Support and Stories
I love hearing from readers, even though many of your stories are heartbreaking or bittersweet. You have all been a
Two Brief Shining Moments
Today my daughter came home from feeding Mama breakfast excited to share the news. “Mom,” she said, her face glowing,
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 