It was our privilege and blessing to care for her. Miss her lots -- but know her suffering is past and she is resting in the best place.
Grateful for the Journey with you, Mom! deborah lyn
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June 22, 2018
Well - June has been a traumatic month: further neglect from facility caregivers, denied by hospice twice, unable to move her to a lovely Care Home because of it, & bed-sores. BUT WE MOVED HER TO LIVE WITH US YESTERDAY, SAFELY & WONDERFULLY.
Our lives have changed radically, but we are much more peaceful. The checking on at all hours, feeding, changing, reminds me of the times we had a newborn. She is bed bound and mute due to strokes, but she is still there gracious and loving.
Gratefully yours, deborah lyn
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April, 2018
A few years ago I made this quilt to honor my mother-in-law and her battle through Alzheimer's disease. The image fades as time goes by and she is floating in the piece and in real life. I share it again to honor her.
Mom, at 93, has been bed bound for a year now due to two strokes and can no longer speak. She is a resident in a facility and we are with her daily.
The facility she was in for 3 years was sold and the new owner is doing a major remodel, so all residents must move. The last several weeks have been very intense due to this move and finding suitable accommodations.
We have relocated her - no easy feat! - and she is in her new room with all of her things about her. This is a huge time for readjustment for her and for us. And many items of her care must be improved.
Also, you may find my caregiving articles of interest/help at:
https://lynstanleyart.com/writers-blog/for-caregivers/