My Katie 💔 I still look for you my sweet girl, In all your favourite sleeping places, I see a shadow and I think it might be you, I think I hear you ringing your bells Or scratching on the door, I can still feel the softness of your fur, Your doggie scent still surrounds me, ..
Tag: Dementia
My Dad had been in hospital for twenty-two days in 2014 and during that dark time he was gravely ill with sepsis. I thought I would lose him during that particular time and I was not ready . This was one of many hospital stays that my father had during the last two years of..
I believe it was Winnie the Pooh who said ‘ when life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles’ ! April showers sometimes make us feel a little down, but we have to remember that the rain is so needed to bring on those flowers , and the greenery we long to see!..
I once heard someone say that courage is fear saying it’s prayers. I pondered those words and realized how true these words are. There were so many times, as a caregiver, when I was filled with fear , and closed my eyes and said a little prayer. What was I afraid of? I was afraid..
Christmas brings out the little child in each of us ! Who better to make your loved one smile than Santa Clause himself ! I was feeling blessed to see that smile on Mom’s face when the jolly fellow appeared !! Although dementia may take away their memories, Christmas is a feeling deep in the..
The snow is starting to melt and I can see the grass showing on the many beautiful golf courses in the area! They will soon be filled with golf carts and happy golfers who have waited all winter for this! My dad used to be one of them….and even though he has been gone for..
Remembering my Mom, Violet Theresa, who left us to be with the angels, 3 years ago, November 12th, 2016 . Forever in my heart ❤️ When the caregiving is over…. I will miss holding her hand , And wondering if she will remember who I am… When the caregiving is over… I will miss doing..
Just simple words …..to share a very complex issue about dementia….when parents no longer recognize their children. It is a very shocking and poignant moment when this first happens …. but I do believe the parent knows who you are you deep inside. Mom I love this little lady, Though she doesn’t know my name..