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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

















Sunday, June 16, 2013

Father's Day

Today is Father's Day.  It's a special day for me.  I was born on Father's Day.  My daddy died 19 years ago, and before he left this world, he wrote me a very special letter.  He asked me to take care of my mom.  He asked me to share with her some of my strength.  He spoke of his great love for her and the love that she was able to give to him.  So today, I honor both my dads.... my earthly father and my Heavenly Father.  I am doing my best to honor my earthly father by taking care of my mom the way he asked.  And I can do it only with the help of my Heavenly Father.  He is the one that gives me strength. He does that with giving me wonderful family and friends that provide respite time and a word of encouragement.  And I know that my daddy is spending this Father's Day in the presence of our Heavenly Father.  It gives me comfort to know that I will see them both one day.  Blessings to all on this special day!
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