Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

Simple Sunday – The Domino Effect of Humor

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Shoes

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 →

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A Gentle Ambush

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Shoes

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 →

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Thanksgiving and Grief

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Shoes

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 →

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Low Tide Dreaming

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Shoes

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 →

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A Not So Simple Sunday – Letter to my Dad

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Shoes

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 →

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I Have a Question

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Shoes

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 →

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In Lieu of Flowers

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Shoes

Last night my mom asked if I would be willing to write my dad’s obituary.  I told her I would be honored.  I have no idea how to write an obituary, much less one that would do justice to my … Continue reading →

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My WordPress Therapy – Session Two

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Shoes

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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My List of Thankful

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Shoes

This Thanksgiving we (myself, Husband, the two boys, and our two dogs) will be heading up to my parents house.  I have quite a bit of anxiety over this due to the rapid progression of my dad’s Alzheimer’s.  I would … Continue reading →

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My WordPress Therapy – Session One

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Shoes

Yesterday I was reduced to gut wrenching sobs and mindless pacing in the back corner of our local Office Depot.  I was planning to make a quick trip to pick up colored laser printer paper while both boys were at school.  … Continue reading →

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