2018 Reflection
2018 was definitely a challenging year. Of course, if you follow this blog, you know what Michael and I have been through.
However, during our personal struggle, my immediate/extended family had a struggle as well. My father had been suffering from Alzheimer's / Dementia for a few years. He never got so bad that he couldn't remember us, thankfully, but in mid-December he needed to be put in a care home. He declined quickly and, on Christmas evening, we lost him.
During Michael's stroke recovery, while being a caregiver herself, my mom made a point to see us at least once a week. When M was in the hospital, she would make sure to come over a couple times a week, bringing food that she knew I would most likely not otherwise eat.
The last couple of months, as M was improving, and Dad was declining, we started going down to their house in Hemet more often, instead of them coming up to Beaumont. Sharing meals, and just supporting each other. Looking back now, I am very happy we got to spend that extra time together.
I've told my mom thank you many times, and she knows how grateful we are but I wanted to dedicate this week's post to her. I know now where I get my strength.
We love you, Mom. We will miss you, Dad. ❤
However, during our personal struggle, my immediate/extended family had a struggle as well. My father had been suffering from Alzheimer's / Dementia for a few years. He never got so bad that he couldn't remember us, thankfully, but in mid-December he needed to be put in a care home. He declined quickly and, on Christmas evening, we lost him.
During Michael's stroke recovery, while being a caregiver herself, my mom made a point to see us at least once a week. When M was in the hospital, she would make sure to come over a couple times a week, bringing food that she knew I would most likely not otherwise eat.
The last couple of months, as M was improving, and Dad was declining, we started going down to their house in Hemet more often, instead of them coming up to Beaumont. Sharing meals, and just supporting each other. Looking back now, I am very happy we got to spend that extra time together.
I've told my mom thank you many times, and she knows how grateful we are but I wanted to dedicate this week's post to her. I know now where I get my strength.
We love you, Mom. We will miss you, Dad. ❤
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| One of our fun cruises we took together. Mexico 2003 |
