Imagine being told the only way to end your suffering would be for your loved one to die. That is the sad reality Alzheimer’s families live with every day. Death is the only true escape for the suffering they endure and yet, they continue to show up to care for their loved one in hopes … Continue reading Caregiving Is Hard, But It’s Also Beautiful
Tag: family
Remembering My Two Moms
Yesterday I was at my parents’ house visiting my dad and I went upstairs to get something. Before I started back down the stairs, something made me pause and think about how my sister and I used to sit at the top of the stairs on Christmas morning, squealing with excitement, until my mom said … Continue reading Remembering My Two Moms
My Dad Stepped Up When My Mom Got Sick
I got a text from my dad one day that had a picture of two cans of Manwich and he wanted to know how to make Sloppy Joes. I told him that he had to cook some ground beef and I asked him if he got any at the store. He told me that he … Continue reading My Dad Stepped Up When My Mom Got Sick
We Are Sad and We Miss My Mom, But She Is Better Off
(The post below was written on July 1, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) My dad and I went out to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch yesterday. I can’t even count the number of birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Days, Father’s Days, going aways, and welcome homes we’ve celebrated at this restaurant. In … Continue reading We Are Sad and We Miss My Mom, But She Is Better Off
What My Mom’s Notes Taught Me About Her Love
(The post below was written on June 20, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) A while back, I found these notes in the desk at my mom and dad’s house. It looks like my mom wrote them in late 2012, which was just over two years into her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. They are just … Continue reading What My Mom’s Notes Taught Me About Her Love
Reunited and It Feels So Good!
(The post below was written on June 15, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) Due to the pandemic, we haven’t all been together since my mom’s funeral. It has made a difficult time that much more difficult. I’m so thankful we were all able to get together yesterday for a cookout at our … Continue reading Reunited and It Feels So Good!
It’s Time to Start Living Again
(The post below was written on June 13, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 weeks today since my mom passed. I say that every week, but it still doesn’t seem possible. This is the first Saturday since she died that I woke up and didn’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Start Living Again
My Dad Is Sad, But He Is OK
(The post below was written on April 27, 2020. My mom passed on April 4, 2020.) A lot of people have been asking about my dad and how he’s doing since my mom passed. I would say he’s doing ok. He’s really sad and he really misses my mom, but that’s to be expected. I … Continue reading My Dad Is Sad, But He Is OK
Forgive Yourself for What You Didn’t Know, When You Didn’t Know It
I opened up my Facebook memories this morning to see pictures from my bridal shower, which was around this time eight years ago. In one of the pictures, I’m sitting in a chair, opening gifts, and my mom is standing behind me, looking absolutely clueless. She was about a year into her Alzheimer’s diagnosis at … Continue reading Forgive Yourself for What You Didn’t Know, When You Didn’t Know It
Here’s Why Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s Is so Hard
Do you ever stop to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? When was the last time you took your mom out to lunch or to go shopping? When was the last time your dad came over your house to fix something? When was the last time your wife cooked … Continue reading Here’s Why Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s Is so Hard