Well my Friends it’s been a few [rough] days since I last said howdy & I just wanted to poke my head in to let you know, my Family & I are OK… we’re all, hanging on…
It’s been quite a year for me with the Recession kicking me smack dead in the tail but I must admit, the advancement of my Mom’s Alzheimer’s Disease has knocked me off my feet!
A sudden change in the symptoms we’d grown accustomed to, has created the need for both my Mom & our Family to make immediate lifestyle changes.
I will be honest, in my life to date, I have NEVER encountered anything as vicious & debilitating as Alzheimer’s. It steals the spirit of the person you know & love while leaving the body & then serves up a brand new being {complete with character traits} who hardly resembles your loved one.
I’ve committed to making this time with my Mom count. It’s normal for me to want to “fix it”, to make things better but in this instance, all I can do is rise to the challenge & be the rock she needs.
I’m also recommitting to my Genealogy research – to keep it going inspite of. My Mom has been the ONLY person in my Family to support the work wholeheartedly from the start. She would not want it to stop.
I am a different woman than I was just 2 weeks ago… Amazing what transitioning a Parent does to the heart.
Every time you think of me just say a prayer for my Mom, Geraldine Barwick, that her life will progress with ease.
Thanks for your support too Friends. You all have been my rock.
With love,
Luckie.
This is the only picture I have of my Mom – Geraldine, my Dad – Don Ameche & me – the little bundle of joy on the couch.
High school sweethearts, he was the love of her life & for [almost] 43 yrs, she has been the love of mine.
Happy 68th Birthday Mom!
I love you!:-)
My Wednesday is not entirely “wordless” because I need your prayers, chants & meditations for my Mom, Geraldine BARWICK {Daughter of Fannie & Willie Barwick}.
On July 06 Mom will turn 68 years old. For several years she has exhibited signs of Alzheimer’s/Dementia but within the past year or two, her condition has declined at an alarming speed.
Simply stated – Mom just forgets. Dates {including her birthday & mine, which follows one day behind hers – 07/07}. Conversations. People. Medications. Food.
My visit to Atlanta was both relief {I needed to see her} & heartbreak.
What can I say… all positive Chi welcomed!
Luckie.
Our Alabama Roots ~ Barwick & Related