Keep the Love
Sometimes I truly believe God speaks His wisdom through Mama, despite her severe dementia, and sends me the words I
Tag: Alzheimer’s
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,
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
Be Happy
I tried to talk to Mama as I fed her the Easter dinner I’d brought over. But she’d mostly either
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 