We have friends who are getting up in years. The wife is experiencing Alzheimer's disease. It is heartbreaking to watch the husband's loving care as he navigates this journey with her. She is not always well enough to get out, but when we saw them yesterday I invited them out for dinner tonight.
I'm glad I did. Our friend drifted in and
out of the conversation, and forgot what she had eaten, or what she had said, but she seemed happy to included. I was happy to give her that time.
She used to be a vibrant, witty conversationalist. I will hold on to those memories and try to give her some happy times, even if she will not remember them. I sent them home with extra food.
I'm glad I did. Our friend drifted in and
out of the conversation, and forgot what she had eaten, or what she had said, but she seemed happy to included. I was happy to give her that time.She used to be a vibrant, witty conversationalist. I will hold on to those memories and try to give her some happy times, even if she will not remember them. I sent them home with extra food.
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- Posted by aledendecker
- Nov 5, 2020
- Comments (8)
Readers Comments
Annabella wrote: You are a perfect Angel! Blesd you!
Novice50 wrote: Every kindness makes a difference. Thank you for taking the time to show your caring.
wavingatyou wrote: Happy moments :) Lovely! Blessings.
mindyjourney wrote: A meal compassionately prepared and served with such kindness! Thank you.
mish wrote: It's a heavy trip... my beloved Mom had it. Bless you for your kindness.
melnotes wrote: You are a wonderful friend, Dementia robs people and there loved ones of so much, thank you for taking the time to offer your support, its an emotional roller coaster and there is a lot of grief around not only losing the person when they die but losing the person as they live.
kvpsummer wrote: Beautiful and generous. The moments of clarity are such a gift at this stage and your kindness and generosity are never unnoticed. It's the truest sense of living in the moment, the next could be completely different and your kindness made every moment of that dinner a gift. So wonderful
pluto178 wrote: Wonderful it will have done hubby good for a change of scene and a good cooked meal. x
