I can see you struggling right now.
Things that once were familiar to you
have changed,
leaving you to feel a little lost, scared and worried.
Dont worry.
I'm here with you.
Though you may feel alone,
You’re not.
I will walk this journey with you
and hold your hand every step of the way!
At the end of the day as I sit back to try to relax,
a single tear slides down my cheek.
It makes my heartache to see you struggle this way.
As the tear silently courses down my face,
I can remember your strong hands
and how gentle your touch was
when you wiped the tears from my face.
I know you love me, as I can see it in your eyes.
As each day brings challenges
and new frustrations for both of us.
You answered all of my questions as a child,
now that I'm grown it's my turn to answer your questions.
Even though this will pose a challenge for me,
I'm answering this challenge
with all the love and support I have.
With arms wide open
to do this to the BEST of my ability.

I LOVE YOU DAD!

Thank you, Kid.
That is beautiful and heartfelt!
Maebee

That is a beautiful poem new kid, it touched my heart too.
I guess I've given it a try too. It's simple, not much depth, but maybe someone can relate to it, and if not it was good therapy for me.

Please look at me
remember who I am
Say my name today
before you slip away

I never realized
how delicate you are
Before this disease took you so far

You, the little girl, me the mom
Our roles reversed now
Someone reverse the disease!
Is there a way somehow?

So glad to have this memory
I dance a couple dances with you
So glad you can enjoy
what you always loved to do

There is someone else to dance with,
Off you go,
clapping, smiling, you wink and flirt
I sit and watch, bittersweet, inside I hurt

I am glad you have someone to talk to
something to smile and laugh about
But you're in a world I cannot enter
And "It" makes me angry and want to shout

You wander away with a lost look on your face
Don't worry I'm here for you
We'll get through this with Gods grace

Please look at me, remember who I am
Say my name today
Please God, before she slips away

OK Kid & Pam....i've run out of tissues.
remarkable writings...thx for sharing.
ZOEY M

I have just moved in my inlaws. My father in law is 91 and mother in law has alzheimers. They function ok but she always wants attention. She is sweet but will be a little rough to get my attention. I give her all I have. I work full time, and was looking for some answers. She gets consumed with drinking a glass of wine starting about 7 pm so she can sleep well. She seems more confussed at some times than at others. She has had alzheimers a couple of years now but still reconizes everyone and functions, just asks the same questions over and over and thinks more people are living here than are. I know the move must have been difficult for her, but she seems happy and adjusted better than I thought she would/ I am a very busy person and grandpa cares for her but she demands alot of attention from me and I dont want to start resenting her.
I am new to this sight and just wanted some advice from someone who has been there. I know these are the best of times and it is downhill from here. My husband is in denial