Daddy has Alzheimer's.
It's cruel.
It's sweet.
It's sad.
It's funny.
It's making me slow down.
It's making me want to speed things up.
I love my daddy so much! He and I have had a special relationship for as long as I can remember. The funny thing is that my brother can say the exact same thing. Easy really...we only had one boy and one girl in our family.
I have always called him "daddy"...it has never crossed my mind that I might be too old to call him that. I think he has loved it that I haven't changed it to "dad".
I've never heard daddy raise his voice...never! But that didn't mean that he was never angry or that I never got disciplined....on the contrary...
I remember daddy coming home from work early one day and I didn't know why. He told me that he was taking me somewhere and I needed to get in his truck. I was home for the summer after my freshman year of college. I got in his truck and he got a grin, more of a smirk really, on his face. We pull up to a store and he tells me to pick out whatever color of Justin Roper boot I want! I had been wanting a pair forever it seemed. So...I came home with the reddest pair of boots ever. I still have them and love when I get the opportunity to wear them.
Just felt the need to write down a few things about this. I will probably write more in the coming months as things progress. I don't know what God is up to with this Alzheimer's business...but I don't want to miss it by being so depressed and upset, whiney and mopey about it all. I want to relish the great moments and be sustained through the difficult times.
3 comments:
Love that story Lisa. Love it. Please do share more stories about your Daddy. I can only imagine how difficult things can be sometimes. Will say a prayer for you guys, right now.
The way you handle things is such an inspiration! I think it's a great idea to write down stories about your Daddy. The stories will be a heritage for your kids that can be passed down. And, that everyone can enjoy together. I love you! Nikki
I lost my "daddy" 4 years ago at Christmas. I only wish I had such a positive attitude about the time leading up to his going home to be with the Lord. But I did the opposite and moped and whined and was selfish about him not being in my world and being a grandfather to my kids as he had been for my brothers and sisters. You are always such an inspiration - thank you for sharing your stories. He must be a wonderful man to have raised such a wonderful daughter.
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