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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
How do I Tell Them?
Cody was five and Carter three when I started this blog. Now Husband and I find ourselves living with two man children, ages 17 and 15. The memories they have of my dad are smudges, more stories retold than remembered. … Continue reading
Heaviness
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 … Continue reading
Posted in My WordPress Therapy Couch
Tagged Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Family, Life, Sadness
12 Comments
Simple Sunday – The Domino Effect of Humor
Carter’s creation with dominos during our last visit with his farfar, (farfar is Swedish for father’s father.) Husband’s dad has Alzheimer’s and the visits are not very much fun for the boys (or us, if truth be told). The boys … Continue reading
A Gentle Ambush
Today. Alzheimer’s. My father-in-law does not realize it, does not know what has been lost even though he has been told. There is no explaining that can lead to comprehension when the mind can no longer do its job. We … Continue reading
Posted in My WordPress Therapy Couch, Random Thoughts
Tagged Alzheimer's, Family, Life, Love, Sadness
14 Comments
Thanksgiving and Grief
Thanksgiving 2011. While we did not know it at the time that would be the last time Cody and Carter would ever see their Grandpa. It would be the last time Husband would ever see his father-in-law, the man he … Continue reading
Posted in My WordPress Therapy Couch
Tagged Alzheimer's, Children, Death, Family, Grief, Holidays, Home, Life, Thanksgiving
33 Comments
Low Tide Dreaming
Yesterday was the lowest tide of the year in our area. The boys and I went on a tide walk hosted by an organization dedicated to educating the public about marine wildlife and preservation of our beaches. The gentleman who … Continue reading
Posted in The Great Outdoors
Tagged Alzheimer's, Beach, Children, Family, Life, Low Tide, Nature, Photography, Puget Sound, Sand dollar, Sea anemone, Sea Stars, Wildlife
17 Comments
A Not So Simple Sunday – Letter to my Dad
Dear Dad, I miss you. You will never get the chance to read this but that is alright because you already know what I am about to say. You know that I love you. You know that I am proud … Continue reading
Posted in My WordPress Therapy Couch, Simple Sunday
Tagged Alzheimer's, Dad, Family, Father's Day, Letter, Life, Love
25 Comments
I Have a Question
I have not done this before but I have a question that I would like a variety of answers to and it dawned on me this morning that you (yes, you) would be the perfect place to turn. I know … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Alzheimer's, Art, DIY, Family, Guest Book, Opinion, Projects
12 Comments
My WordPress Therapy – Session Two
It was mention of the toenail trimming that made me finally loose it. Not seeing my dad in restraints. Not watching my dad thrash uncontrollably. Not the expressions on his face nor the noises he made, grunting and half words. … Continue reading
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