Monthly Archives: May 2019

Grace

Heartbreaking. Devastating. Challenging. Exhausting. Grim. Painful. Stressful. Hopeless. Much like the disease itself, the list of adjectives describing Alzheimer’s is unflattering and endless, and that would be my narrative, if not for grace. Grace met me at my lowest moments … Continue reading

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The Shepherd

Having Alzheimer’s, and caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is a difficult and challenging path that no one would choose. I realized, after Alzheimer’s, and much like having children, that I was chosen, and trusted to assist mom along her final … Continue reading

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Banishing Fear

Alzheimer’s terrified me, but never more so that when I was caring for my mom. Fear is a crippling emotion that causes excessive worry, anxiety, and the feeling of dread. Left unattended it can lead to depression, and strip us … Continue reading

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I’m back!

It’s been a few years since I posted on this blog, and I am excited to begin blogging again. A lot has happened in that time as the years moved forward and cycled through the ups and downs of life, … Continue reading

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