by lori | Nov 19, 2015 | Acceptance, Alzheimer's, Books, Care Partnering, Caregiving, Essays, Grace, Story, Wayfinding
My mom Linda was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease by a doctor in 2007. She was just 60 years old. Mom, dad Jim, sister Jen, and I all knew that something was going seriously wrong with Mom for several years before that diagnosis. Memory troubles showed up. Anxiety... by lori | Jun 10, 2015 | Acceptance, Essays, Story, Wayfinding
I turn 45 Sunday. Last month my body began celebrating by throwing me hot flashes in lieu of a party. They’re like a personal, internal fireworks show. So I’ll be ringing in this birthday standing hot, alone, and naked outside on the deck, staring up at the stars at 3... by lori | Feb 11, 2015 | Flash, Getting Lost, Poetry, Wayfinding
a little flash poetry for Jeffrey David Zacko-Smith And when discussing qualities of effective leaders So many people list communication balance being authentic walking your talk many people And So many others. It just gets confusing to someone someone to me.... by lori | Jan 8, 2015 | Acceptance, Alzheimer's, Care Partnering, Essays, Grace, Wayfinding
This post is by and for primary and secondary caregivers of someone living with mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve been living with mom’s Alzheimer’s disease for almost 9 years now. I can’t believe she’s still with us. Still knows... by lori | Nov 25, 2014 | Caregiving, Essays, Forgiveness, Grace, Wayfinding
Turning away from the deepest suffering means turning away from the deepest grace. That’s the heart of this post. Several friends and I have asked ourselves the same question this past year: How do I keep an open heart while standing in the depths of pain, of... by lori | Nov 14, 2014 | Acceptance, Caregiving, Essays, Forgiveness, Wayfinding
Shit. I’m just getting to write about all sorts of fun stuff these days. Woo frickin’ hoo, life, thanks. I’m not an expert on this subject, just somebody going through this pain right now. When to unfriend somebody you love – pre-contempt When you see that the next...