No one knows better than a sister
how we grew up, and who our
friends, teachers and favorite toys were.
No one knows better than she. (Dale V. Atkins)
This knowing about our lives....
Is what Alzheimer's disease took from Peggy.
This disease......
took my sister from me.
I have often thought that if Alzheimer's disease
could take on a form.....
It wouldn't ever want to meet me.
It would want to hide from me.
I grew up watching out for Peggy,
defending her against anyone who was mean to her
or would harm her.
Alzheimer's disease wouldn't ever want to meet me
after what it has done to Peggy.
My anger towards this vile monster would be unleashed
and after the fight....
There would only be a greasy spot where Alzheimer's stood.
PEGGY AT THE NURSING HOME
I love you Today, Peggy! I miss you so much!
Mary Louise
7 comments:
A greasy spot, aye, were it but that easy, Mary Louise. Wishing you strength in the run-up to the festive season.
I understand...and I would help you fight that monster because it is taking my mama....God bless you and your sisters.
love ya,
carlene
I just found two of your journals this evening. They are beautifully written, "Getting old ain't for sissies" made me laugh, this one made me cry. Peace and hugs to you and your sweet sister.
please go and be with her in her time of need;she needs a sis like you, to be by her side!!
It is terrible that anyone has to live with the Monster of Altzheimers in their life. How poignant to see all the pictures of Peggy in the past, and then one of her now, looking out at a world she cannot understand. May God bless you, and all who love her, during this Holiday Season. Margo
I hope that Peggy's smile in that photo warms your heart as it does mine. Smiling is a response. Smiling is a good response. Hoping that in her secret world she is content.
LOIS
Mary Louise, Peggy will always be with you in your heart...remember that. Her disease is a cruel one indeed as are so many others that take our loved ones from us. Find comfort in her smile, she'd want you to be at peace in your heart and enjoying life, that's what Sis' want for their Sis'. Lost Sis Elaine due to a drunk driving Doctor and my Sis Mary Ann is a 2 time breast cancer survivor, so understand your pain, but I also know my Sis Elaine wouldn't want me to grieve her passing forever and Sis Mary Ann knows I cherish each day we have with each other. Allow yourself to go forward. Arlene (AJ)
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