Monthly Archives: February 2013

An old man, his horse, and my mom

Posted on February 19, 2013 by daughter3

There’s a parable about an old man whose horse runs away. “What a terrible thing,” the village people say. “That’s life,” says the old man. The horse returns and brings with it three mares. “What a wonderful thing,” the village … Continue reading →

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Seven great things about Alzheimer’s (I wanted to do 10, but my mom couldn’t remember the last three!)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by daughter3

1. Nobody ever says, “Remind me to take out the trash …” 2. You have no guilt about eating that second candy bar, because who could remember the first? 3. There are always so many new people to meet. 4. … Continue reading →

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My mom keeps losing her family

Posted on February 4, 2013 by daughter3

Mom: When did my brother Bill die?Me: Bill died in 1990.Mom: When did Bud die?Me: In 1978.Mom: When did Bob die?Me: In 1983.Mom: When did I die?Me: I don’t know, mom. When did you die? She laughs the minute she … Continue reading →

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My mom is starting to lose track of me

Posted on February 2, 2013 by daughter3

“Beth is my only living brother,” my mom told her friend Mel a few weeks ago. She later forgot that she said this. When I asked her about it, she started to laugh. My mom is starting to lose track … Continue reading →

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