Thank you so much. As tough as it is, I always remind myself I'm one of the lucky ones: my parents had the financial resources for memory care. Prayers to all those shouldering the full weight of caregiving on their own.
This is so good and resonates so well with my experience, both with parents in memory care and dogs. I loved how my dad's words ended up making a new kind of sense -- that "essence" you were mentioning. I also love the part about love. So true and so good even at the worst of moments.
So poignant and beautiful, Johanna.
Thanks once again, Adrian. It is much appreciated!
Another great essay from Johanna Polus. What a gift to be able to discuss and develop such painful and essential experiences.
Thank you so much. As tough as it is, I always remind myself I'm one of the lucky ones: my parents had the financial resources for memory care. Prayers to all those shouldering the full weight of caregiving on their own.
This is so good and resonates so well with my experience, both with parents in memory care and dogs. I loved how my dad's words ended up making a new kind of sense -- that "essence" you were mentioning. I also love the part about love. So true and so good even at the worst of moments.
Thanks, Elizabeth. I really hate Alzheimer's but there are those unexpected gifts now and then.