20 October – 6 November Dementia Update

20 October – 6 November Dementia Update

To Read the complete Dementia Blog Chick here. We’ve had a few successes as of late. The pills’ problem has been rectified and is working smoothly now. No problem usually in the morning, and the evening is working well with FaceTime with one of our sons. I take my...
Five Things To Say to a Loved One Before Death

Five Things To Say to a Loved One Before Death

My mother died from ALS ten years ago on June 11, 2008 (which also happens to be my wedding anniversary). Lots has happened in life since then and I sometimes wonder how my mom would respond if she knew all that happened in my life. I can see the shock on her face...
Your Ancestral Lineage

Your Ancestral Lineage

“One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4 NIV Everybody’s ancestry includes two parents, four grandparents, eight great-grandparents, 16 great-great-grandparents, and on and on through the generations.  Have...
Dementia Update from 5th July to July 10th

Dementia Update from 5th July to July 10th

  Last night, Peg would not take her meds again. I kind of blew it. Actually, let me rephrase that. I did blow it. I got really upset. One of her meds that she takes is a blood thinner, so that she does not get a blood clot, which she had a couple of years ago that...
Waiting to cross the river to the other side

Waiting to cross the river to the other side

“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand” (2 Timothy 4:6). The morning paper contained a tiny article about the Fort Morgan ferry that runs across Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island. The cost for one car and two...