Today is the day my mom received a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s.
I am letting myself process. I am too numb to be eloquent or soft about it.
I have not blogged in almost two years, but this does not mean that I have not thought about it or about you. Not that I expect any of you to be here, it has been a stretch. From time to time I have looked for various accounts that I had such lovely connections with. Some are still here, but most are not, gone off as I have to other things. Some of you I still read via email, but you don’t know that I do. I’m a ghost around these parts for a multitude of reasons.
I will put no expectations upon myself here.
I simply wanted to make a note of this and see where, if anywhere, this may take me.❤️
Shoes On The Wrong Feet 
Dear Shoes,
Bittersweet to hear this news. Thinking of you and your family.
your fan,
Ann
Thank you, Ann. Over the many years I have picked up your book in my hands, held it and turned it over and over. I have started it, but it’s almost as if I am frightened to read it. I discussed this with my husband, and he suggested I do try and read it before the appointment with the Neurologist as it may give me insights into questions I don’t even know I have. It is currently sitting on my nightstand, but now I look at it as a support as a helpful tool moving forward.
If it helps: there are funny parts. And sweet parts. As always, with stories from real life!
Ann Hedreen https://annhedreen.com/ White Noise Productions http://www.whitenoiseproductions.com/ 206-898-5109 Author, https://annhedreen.com/her-beautiful-brain/Her Beautiful Brain https://annhedreen.com/her-beautiful-brain/
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So sorry to hear that.
j
Thank you.💞
So very sorry for your mother and your family. It’s such a heartbreaking disease. My MIL suffered from it and I wish I could offer some comforting words to help you through it. My only advice is to hold her close now and makes the most of the quality time you have left.
I hope you come back to blogging now. If nothing else it may be cathartic.
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Hi there, and thank you for your advice. I think it is very good indeed. The time right now is still good and I know a sometime future time will absolutely not be. Enjoying time with her now is what I am focusing on.
I hope I come back to blogging too. I’ve been pulled away by the sirens of Instagram (an account for my cat, of all things) among other things. Writing has always helped me, so I suspect I will be back in some capacity.
I’ve always found venting on my blog very helpful. So many people are going through what you are right now… sharing in a community can lower stress.
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So sorry to hear about your mom’s diagnosis.
Thank you, Mary Ann.💞
While I’m so, so sorry to hear this, I’m glad to see you here again. Whenever and however you’re here, I’ll feel that way. ❤
Deborah, thank you for your kindness. Writing has always been so helpful for me, so I suspect I will show up here from time to time. I really dislike this platform with the segmented chunks for writing and the convoluted way to insert pictures. It also takes a lot of time to write, to really and thoughtfully write. I have been lured over to IG where I have a fluffy account for my cat, James. lol! It’s easy and I’ve met a lot of great people (and cats), but it is not for the heavy stuff, the deep heart, the tear stained emotions I need to get out.