Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I've not seen that film, it sounds like it's one that I'll cry over. That is a sad poem, Nomi, Alzheimer's is the worst ever disease. Taking away your mind, your memories, and family. How frightening it must be for them, and how painful for those who are slowly losing the one they love. You wrote about this illness with such compassion, it was lovely, sad and honest. Warm hugs, dear friend. Sandra xx

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you, I have seen the film a few times, but this last time the poem just popped into my mind and I felt compelled to write something.

Comment from Beck Fenton

Excellent

This poem was cleverly written and quite joyous in the midst of sorrow. I know the look in a spouses' eyes when he really didn't recognize me, 'tho we'd been married 40 years.
Your poem touched me. I've walked this path and I was there.

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you, your words mean everything to me.

Comment from Goosey Gander

Excellent

This poem is AMAZING! I feel so uplifted and hopeful after reading this. The movie, "The Notebook" is a great one. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
-GG

 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you for such a heartwarming response.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

My oldest sister Dolores died at 93 and she had Alzheimer's for years before her death. Her husband was checked into the same nursing home and wooed her all over, becoming her new love and they made their transition very well. It is a sad, sad situation for families going through this. Well done,
Nomi. Have a nice day.
Nancy

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you Nancy. I prayed that no one reading this would be offended or hurt.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I watched my mom stand by my dad who suffered from Alzheimers. This is a horrible disease. Last night, one of my son's high school friends was at our house. He's going to watch our cats, water our garden, and watch the house while we're at my granddaughter's graduation for a few weeks. His dad had surgery for a brain tumor a few months back. His mom also taught with me. I asked how his dad was doing. Tears entered this 30-year-old male's eyes. We hugged as he said, "He has good days and bad. I'm happy for the days he remembers who I am." I stopped and prayed with him.

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 Comment Written 14-May-2022

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reply by the author on 14-May-2022

Thank you. My dad lasted for 7 years before succumbing to it. The last time I visited him, he never even opened his eyes.