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This is a journal of our lives with my mom, affectionately known as Little Mama. In her 90's, she is a sweet, spunky, spirited, sometimes exasperating, tiny little lady that now lives with moderate dementia and macular degeneration. These journal entries show the good times and the not-so-good times.

Little Mama's type of dementia is age-related and is not hereditary. Sometimes, she appears to be perfectly normal. Other times, it is obvious that something is amiss. It is her desire to remain in our home rather than live out her days in an assisted living facility. It is my prayer that we will be able to honor her in this way. We feel blessed...and challenged...that she lives in our home. This is not easy, and important things rarely are easy. It takes an emotional and physical toll on the caregivers. I've been through the 7 stages of grief at least once if not more! If you are in a similar situation, you understand what I mean! Fortunately, our family helps a lot both physically and emotionally. It takes a team.

The fourth commandment tells us to honor our parents. That is done in many different ways. If you are struggling with a decision, please pray and ask for guidance and wisdom. Our Lord will let you know how He wants you to honor them. Regardless of the way you honor your loved ones, you will need support. So build your team, whether it is from members of your family or a support group.

I am finally learning that: I can't fix it. I can't change it. All I can do is accept it, trust God, and roll with it. (My condensed version of the Serenity Prayer.) We are learning to relax, laugh, and savor every moment we have with my mom on this side of Heaven.

So, scroll down.... read the entries...laugh and cry with us.

Blessings!
Lisa

















Saturday, April 20, 2013

August 26, 2012: NICE TO MEET YOU!


August 26, 2012

Little Mama usually knows us. This morning, she does not. I heard her up just a few minutes ago. She mumbled to herself, "I don't know where I am...I need to get some help." I went to her room and met her as she is coming out. I said, "It's not time to get up yet. It's 6:30." LM: "It's 2:30?" Me: "No, 6:30. It's not time to get up yet." LM: "Oh, ok. And who are you?" Me: "I'm Lisa." LM: "Lisa. I'm Evelyn." Me: "It is very nice to meet you, Evelyn." LM: "I have a daughter named Lisa." I helped her get back in bed and she's all settled now.... snug as a bug.Little Mama usually knows us. This morning, she does not. I heard her up just a few minutes ago. She mumbled to herself, "I don't know where I am...I need to get some help." I went to her room and met her as she is coming out. I said, "It's not time to get up yet. It's 6:30." LM: "It's 2:30?" Me: "No, 6:30. It's not time to get up yet." LM: "Oh, ok. And who are you?" Me: "I'm Lisa." LM: "Lisa. I'm Evelyn." Me: "It is very nice to meet you, Evelyn." LM: "I have a daughter named Lisa." I helped her get back in bed and she's all settled now.... snug as a bug.
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