Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Cow is Alive

Posted on July 29, 2013 by daughter3

I was talking with my friend Nancy about my mom. “She asked me again about her brothers and sisters,” I said. “I told her they all died. That made her cry.” “Maybe you should just tell her they’re fine, but … Continue reading →

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Living in Alzheimer’s world

Posted on July 15, 2013 by daughter3

“What day is it tomorrow?” Mom asks. “Saturday,” I reply. “Oh, good. That means I don’t have to go to work.” Hmmm. People have been telling me I shouldn’t correct my mom when she says something that’s not real. “Live … Continue reading →

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Moment by Moment

Posted on July 2, 2013 by daughter3

When my mom’s close friend passed away three months ago, I debated whether or not to take her to the wake. I was exhausted, weather forecasts were terrible, and the journey would include an expensive cab ride to and from … Continue reading →

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