There's a man sitting here next to me
where my sweet, funny grandpa used to be
I'm afraid, that he is sick you see
somethings stolen all his fond memories
It makes me feel sad, I hope he remembers
camping with our family August til September
carving the turkey each and every November
and Christmas together in the chill of December
He still smiles as he's sitting there
just looking around without a care
I know he's in there behind that stare
I'm just not sure exactly where
But, I can remember for me and for you
I'll remember the good times and the bad times too
I will write them down, that's what I'll do
We'll read them together when my time is through
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My dear Grandpa W. has been in a nursing home for a long time with this cruel disease. What could be worse than having all your memories...Your wife, children, Grandchildren ripped away from you?
Please tell me what you think
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Sad and touching and rendered with a gentle loving hand. My father had some form of Alzheimer's; he remembered some things out of the blue crystal clear and was right there with you, and then for months thought he was in his boyhood home and would look high and low for his parents. Your first line squeezes the heart.
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beautifully sad
That is one thing I am so afraid of. Being alone is one thing but for that to happen . God why. But you have fond memories my nice friend
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it is a cruel disease it take the specialness of our being away from us.My mother had the starting of it. She died of a massive stroke. I love her she live in the past. I had no part of it. When we talk I should of knew she was close to the end. I could not bring my self to admit death was soon. She ask me to forgive her.For the first time in a very long time I matter. The time was all to short. Now she been gone since 2002 I miss her. This reminds me of what I went though. Thanks for your kind comments take care.
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I'm sorry
I think this is one of the worst diseases...both of my grandparents on my mothers side passed in a nursing home from other illnesses, but towards the end they didn't recognize any of us...their children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. It was so heart wrenching to see them so helpless, so I can relate to your sadness. Anyway, this was truly a beautiful write. Maybe next time you visit him, you can reminisce about all of the times you wrote about. I think deep down a part of him will remember and give you a sign.
Hugs
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It is a cruel disease. The begining I feel was the worst part. He knew he was forgetting things he would get really frustrated and cry. At least now he doesn't seem to care.
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Oh Honey,
I can soooo relate to this!!!! I used to work in nursing homes, and have seen what this cruel disease can do to one! I have watched teachers with it, honey I am sooo sorry! I wish I could reach through these wires and give you a hug... This is a painful thing to watch. If you need to talk, please look me up. Thanks for sharing this painful subject with us.
and much love
Nyetta
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