My Gigi (Grandmother), Arlie Peltier, succumbed to Alzheimer's on October 16th, 2021 at 5 pm. Her body and mind are finally at peace.
We have had to say goodbye in so many different ways over the past 10+ years. Alzheimer's has a way of taking your loved one, piece by piece. At times the pieces were small and seemingly insignificant - the loss of a word or forgetting a phone number from memory. But they continued to accumulate with each passing day until finally she no longer recognized those she knew and loved most. It was at times heart wrenching and beautiful, because for all the things that Alzheimer's was able to strip away from my dear Gigi - it could not take away her essence, which was pure joy & love. Even in her last weeks, her sweet and gentle nature was evident and could not be clouded by the disease.
She has touched my life in countless ways and is responsible for a great deal of the person I am today. While I long for her loving smile, generous hugs, and her delicious baking and singing together by the piano or campfire - the memories we shared will help drive me to work even harder to help find a cure for Alzheimer's and help other families affected by the disease.
Your donation to the Alzheimer's Association will help fund research and provide resources for those with the disease and their caregivers. I really appreciate your support of this cause.
Please be sure to take the time to make memories with your loved ones and let them know just how much they mean to you.
-Audrey Peltier
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