My mom hired caretakers for my dad. Thus far, it has been for one event – meeting me an hour away to watch a child’s athletic competition – but in theory also a dry run for when Little gives birth and my mom theoretically leaves Dad with said caretakers for
At the end of June, my parents made their annual Beach House pilgrimage. Each year, as my dad’s dementia progresses, it’s always up in the air – a question of whether my dad will handle the change of an extended vacation. After not seeing him in a while, he always
Was inspired by Mom texting Dad’s photo. Because I bet pictures are a pretty accessible way for Dad to communicate, right? Probably worth a whole lot more than a thousand words to a guy who has trouble talking. So when I had to rush off the phone a few mornings
I wish I could talk myself into showing his whole face. His eyes are crinkled up with happiness.
Did I ever tell you my dad once bought himself a #1 GRANDDAD coffee cup? He did. It was back when my parents lived locally, and my kids were their only grand kids. My dad slurped steam off his coffee once when I went to visit, and right there, big