Faith’s Blog

Happy Birthday Mom, What a Ride!

I posted a raw and emotional video on the day of Mom's birthday and the book launch. Now I can show you some more the joy and celebration of Mom's birthday and the launch of I Miss You Mom, A Daughter's Journey to Dementia Land. That day was a real roller coaster...

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I Miss You Mom Book Launch Party – Join Us

I Miss You Mom Book Launch Party – Join Us

Dealing with technology can be like dealing with dementia sometimes. You have to be ready for the unexpected and it is often best greeted with a sense of humor. Today was no exception! Our scheduled Facebook Live video of Mom's Birthday and Book launch may have...

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Remembering Mom on Book Launch

Today is the day that I Miss You, Mom - A Daughter's Journey to Dementia Land is being released. Today also would have been Mom's 102 birthday. Today is a day of excitement and celebration, yet it is bittersweet. It is too emotional and busy of a day to write but I...

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World Alzheimers Day 2017

My Mom was diagnosed with Dementia in her late 80's and the diagnosis changed several times as her symptoms evolved. Over the course of 6 plus years, I journaled for my own sanity. Friends encouraged me to turn those stories into a book. I am in the final stretch, but...

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54 Mother’s Days Were Not Enough

54 Mother’s Days Were Not Enough

We shared 54 Mother's Days together Mom.  Fifty Four sounds like a lot, but it wasn't nearly enough. I Miss You Mom. With the taste of bitter sweet tears, I reflect upon the memories floating through my mind like a picture slideshow. From the many Mother’s Day...

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A lifetime of Memories within a trip to Church

A lifetime of Memories within a trip to Church

Mom always loved going to church and the memories of Sunday school; ice cream socials even the smell of the church itself brought a flood of memories streaming through me like watching an old movie. I remembered singing in the choir with Mom, bake sales, and all the...

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