Age of Alzheimer's


Over the past few years I have come to a point of realization - my grandmothers will never really be my grandmothers again. Both of my grandmothers have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. My maternal grandmother, Rozzie, was diagnosed just five years ago. My paternal grandmother, Louise has been living with Alzheimer's for about fifteen years.

The addition of this disease in the lives of myself, and my parents, have caused frustration, pain, depression and the most evident I think is hopelessness. This weekend I was able to spend quality time with both of my grandmother's and my feelings overwhelmed me as I left church service with Rozzie. I could not stop myself from crying during the sermon, as the pastor spoke of how awesome Jesus is. Even with the numerous blessings that Jesus has bestowed on my family, I can not help but think what his plan could be, to make such loving, and nurturing women, helpless and confused.

I hope that this blog will be one that will give others, in similar situations, insight and refuge. I will be posting pictures, literature, and the stories of my family as we do our best to give my grandmothers the quality of life they deserve, despite this illness.

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