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A sketch of our day in and day out with Alzheimer’s disease

Vignettes
A Timeless Blur

February 10th. My mother has been dead for a year. We all went for lunch this afternoon to one of her and Dad’s favorite places. When our check came my sister suggested…

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February 12, 2018 by elizabethgracewolf
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Waiting to Wreathe Me Into Believing

Last Christmas I poured my heart into finding us the most beautiful wreath. It was our only decoration that year and all I could bear as I witnessed my mother slowly dying.…

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December 20, 2017 by elizabethgracewolf
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Be My Love

Dad and I both woke up irritable this morning. He wasn’t interested in his breakfast and I always feel a little anxiety when this happens as I watch him push the muffin…

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July 13, 2017 by elizabethgracewolf
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Joy and Sorrow Twinkling Together

If you look closely you can see the steam on his glasses. I pour the taste of morning. He pours gratitude. “Thank you. Thank you Baby. Thank you Tootsie.” Behind his head…

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December 16, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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If Dying Sounds Like Singing

Momma had another seizure this morning following 2 days of inconsolable, raving hallucinations. She’s been under hospice care the past 2 months and, until this event, had been showing signs of improvement…

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July 7, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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Father’s Day 2016

We were at the podiatrist’s office the other day and Dad was in a silly mood. He was making faces at the nurse behind her back, and we both had to suppress…

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June 19, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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Mother’s Day 2016

We play this game… I stick my cheek next to her face to see if she’ll turn and kiss it. How many kisses can I get? 2, sometimes 3. This morning it…

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May 8, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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Weekday Morning Ritual

Waiting for Roger who will drive Dad to his day program. He and I are having this conversation as I feed Momma her breakfast: “Now where will they be taking me today?…

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April 18, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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This Immense Hourglass

“I love her so much. I am overwhelmed I just love her so much.” -Dad • Home. And feeling exactly this way. My love for them is crashing through me. The tide…

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March 4, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf
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A Pause As Long As Forever

Dad tried telling me the other day that Momma was due for some medical appointments. He assured me this with such clarity and conviction, I believed for a fleeting moment that time…

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January 26, 2016 by elizabethgracewolf

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