Full Donor ListMy name is Josh Carranco, a recent college graduate. My grandmother is currently living with us and is a 6 year patient battling Alzheimer's.
First and foremost... "I love you Abuelita with all my heart and I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be here to care for you as you enter the last stages of your Alzheimer's disease."
I was trying to think of the perfect tribute to write to such a wonderful, strong, and compassionate woman, but honestly I don't really believe perfection is something that can be truly attained. So instead I speak simply from the heart. I HATE this disease. I HATE having to see my grandma slowly deteriorating each day as the simple everyday activities seem more and more of a challenge. Whether that means having to wake up every morning, finding the strength to take two steps, finding it in yourself to chew food and swallow, I hate it all. If I could abuelita, I'd give you the legs beneath me, my appetite that is enough to feed for two, but since I know none of this is possible, I give you my unconditional love Abuelita. I will not let this disease take away from your ability to simply live. I know on the exterior you are no longer aware of anything going on around you, or even recognize your own children or grandchildren, but deep down inside I know you will always remember that you were a special woman who was deeply loved by us all.
I want you to know Abuelita that I hear you at night as you mumble words of agony and pain in your sleep. I want you to know that I've shed countless tears because I don't ever want to see you go. I pray for you every night in hope that we are one day closer to finding a cure!
Te quiero mucho Abuelita...
This is a tribute for all who are battling Alzheimer's and for the caregiver's who do an excellent job ensuring their loved ones still live a fulfilling life. Don't lose hope and don't lose faith! Please be a part of this movement of finding a cure and live in a world without Alzheimer's. Thank you.
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