I saw this posted on a friend’s Facebook page today. What a poignant reminder!
With Alzheimer’s, people don’t forget how much they love you or how much you mean to them. Sometimes it’s just that they don’t remember the specifics. When I try to put myself in the mind of someone with memory loss, this is how I imagine I would feel.
To spend quality time with someone who loves you is a precious gift. No matter who you believe they are, you are at peace feeling the love and comfort that you have with them.
Alzheimer’s is a great reminder to find The Presents of Presence in every moment. Many times, those with memory loss live in the present moment and as long as we stay in the happy flow, all is well. It’s when we dip into the past or sadness that things become a bit complicated. I think it’s a choice to live in the present and to enjoy that priceless moment of being with someone we love and sharing that time together.
It’s an important lesson I’ve learned through being involved with those in memory care facilities. With memory loss, life is stripped down to the bare minimum – health, food, clothing, shelter, love, kindness, dignity, caring, honesty, gratitude and blessings are what count. Designer goods, class distinctions, holding grudges and all that vibrates at lower frequencies isn’t important.
What matters is love, plain and simple.
Shine On!
xo
Via FB post from a friend.
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I love this!
Thank you! xo
Very true Misifusa, but it must be a terrible experience for them. My dad died with Alzheimer’s and initially it was a horror to watch it unfold, and then to see my mom see him die twice…once when he lost his memory of her, and then when he actually died. It has to be one of the worst diseases this world has created. To find its cure will be a blessing indeed.
Yes, to find a cure would be a huge blessing. In the meantime, we must enjoy what we have today and be grateful for all of the blessings in our lives. I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending you a heartfelt hug. I understand.
Thank you kind lady, your blessings received with the love they were given ❤
Thank you for understanding ♥
Well said. I love Winnie the Pooh too. Before they placed my neighbor in protected care, each time we saw her it was a brand new meeting as if the very first time. If only we could meet each person that way all the time. Fresh without old ideas about them. Loved this.
I love this too as it is truly living in the present moment. Hope you have a lovely day Marlene! ♥