It ended on July 8, 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Beautiful Terrible is the way we talk about it now. It was the end of Dad's journey - which means Mom's journey; the whole family's journey - through Alzheimers. So many beautifuls like Dad's freedom from brain disease; knowing he is happy, healthy and whole in Heaven; their 59 years together; the legacy of love.
And so many terribles like COVID and COVID in an Alzheimers Memory Care Unit; forced separation form Dad and from each other; the family huddled at the window, separated by screen and masked faces as Dad took his final breaths; missing his bear hugs, his whistling, his singing still today.
The Beautiful Terrible. Everyone touched by Alzheimers has their own unique Beautiful Terrible Story.
Alzheimer’s isn’t stopping and neither am I. By participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, I am raising funds and awareness to advance the fight against this horrible disease — funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association® to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research. New drugs are now emerging. We are making progress!
Please make a donation and help me in my fight. A friend recently told me, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I'm in it for the long haul...together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.
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