A Journey in Review, Post 7: Nurturing What’s Left

A Journey in Review, Post 7: Nurturing What’s Left

She fights for it. She wants to be in charge, but she also she doesn’t want to be a burden. Who knew the two impulses would collide? Bumper car.

A Journey in Review, Post 6: She’s Changed.

A Journey in Review, Post 6: She’s Changed.

A Journey in Review, Post 5: Unexpected Gifts

A Journey in Review, Post 5: Unexpected Gifts

A Journey in Review, Post 4: Acceptance

A Journey in Review, Post 4: Acceptance

I can’t control the speed of the journey of the Alzheimer’s River towards that ocean, but maybe I can help mom get a purchase in the overgrowth of the banks, pull into the calm waters, slow the journey a bit, share more memories, make more memories, and find more of the joy that this river allows.

A Journey in Review, Post 3: Show Up

A Journey in Review, Post 3: Show Up

There is very little I can do, and I know I can’t protect her from that bull, but I can sit with her. That’s something. And perhaps in this situation, it’s everything.

A Journey in Review, Post 2: Placebo Care

A Journey in Review, Post 2: Placebo Care