Glimmers of Summer
"What I did on my Summer Vacation;" The classic back-to-school essay. I think my summer vacation was not so much "what I did," but more, "what I was taught." To clarify, "what I was taught" does not necessarily mean, "what I learned." I'm starting to understand the implied lessons, but I don't always consciously recognize or remember the lessons, nor do I consistently use the knowledge I have gained. The past (almost) three months living full time with my mother have been a lesson in patience, and letting go. I recently read an article by Sue Hansard with the (UK) Alzheimer's Society. In referring to her own mother, Sue said, "She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and so began our family's journey of discovery and enlightenment." Yes. Our Journey. So, here, in no particular order, are some of my insights as we travel further along this path. People who forget also remember. Mum's short term...