"From the Cradle and Back: Living through Alzheimer's"
Living a Lovely Life through Loss & Finding Purpose in Pain: My Journey with My Father
Less than one month ago, my father passed away from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He fought a long and arduous battle that lasted nearly 10 years, only to succumb to a bought of Pneumonia in his final days here on this earth. And, even though I knew that his death was imminent, the after-math was still quite shocking. From his cerebral passing, to the passage of his soul, I have learned that saying goodbye is never easy. Whether dying is a long, drawn out process or a sudden occurrence, I have found that learning to cope is key to moving forward. So, in an effort to try to understand and make sense of it all, I took action in the best way that I could, through my words. I decided to write his eulogy and speak at his funeral, to memorialize his life, rather than dwell on his death. I knew this would be a challenge as I was grief-stricken, fearful, and overwhelmed, but still very determined. I made it my mission, not only for myself, but for my father, to find purpose in my pain through returning to my original gift of writing. You can read more about my journey, as well as the full story of my father, in my blog, which will be ever-changing, just as the world we live in. The intention of my words is to shed light on the darkness of Alzheimer's, inspire others, in love, life, and the pursuit of happiness. So, I hope that you will sit back, relax, read, interact, and enjoy my return to writing, as much as I am enjoying expressing myself to the world.
-"Thank you dad for showing me the way back to life, and giving me the gift of giving back. I love and you, and I will never
forget you." -Nicole
-"Thank you dad for showing me the way back to life, and giving me the gift of giving back. I love and you, and I will never
forget you." -Nicole