Flipping
through pictures used to bring Grandma joy as she recalled each precious moment
frozen forever in each setting.
She used to
be able to think of the funniest anecdotes about the people and places featured
eliciting giggles from anyone within earshot.
Slowly the
memories began to fade to the farthest reaches of her mind until they were mere
glimmers and then extinguished entirely.
Instead of bringing
joy and precious memories, the photographs began to bring a sense of loss and
sadness which resulted in an immediate sense of anxiety and fear.
The only
memory she managed to miraculously retain was her lifelong relationship of love,
devotion, and faith in Jesus to guide her to the unwavering beacon of light
ahead where the anxiety and fear could no longer torment her..png)
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I was so worried about getting dementia/Alzheimers that I used to meticulously label every picture in my photo albums with dates and full names. I figured even if I forget, I can look at the pics and at least read the names and stuff.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, my grandma died of Alzheimer's so naturally I am a bit worried that I will eventually get it too. She was the inspiration for this story. At least you are prepared, and whether you get it or not it will be nice to have the notes in future regardless. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteA powerful post. Some memories bring sadness because we can't go back in time.
ReplyDeletevishalbheeroo, and in the same vein...some memories are simply too painful to remember and are better left forgotten. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your thoughtful kind comments! ♥
DeleteForgetting is something that terrifies me. Very thought-provoking post.
ReplyDeleteLaurel, I am so pleased you liked it!n Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteForgetting is sure something no one wants to happen
ReplyDeletePat, agreed! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteLosing memories can be so frightful not only for the person but for the family too!
ReplyDeleteShilpa, it is terrifying! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWhat if I forget everything? That's a thought that scares me. Great post!
ReplyDeleteParul, it kind of scares me too. On the bright side there are some things that I would just rather forget. Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBoth sad and scary if that were to happen. Photos are so precious and to lose touch with its memories is such a loss and a shame. <3
ReplyDeleteelly, I agree completely! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBeautifully written Kathy! :)
ReplyDeleteAditi, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThere are some disturbing truth to getting very old. In my family, we don't get dementia; but, once it sets in, the Lord calls them home fairly soon. The brains is another organ that stops functioning.
ReplyDeleteVery well told.
Ann, I am so pleased you liked it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWish the claws of Alzheimer never poke a human being. Memories are soothing balm to the heart.
ReplyDeleteKalpana, they certainly can be...then there are some memories that are happily left forgotten. Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteReally powerful and beautiful. Well written, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteYour comment on mine has inspired me to post a short story. It was inspired by a FSF prompt 'Purple'
It ended up being listed In a competition and published. I'll share it on my blog in the next few days, so thank you for your encouraging comments.
Marie, that is awesome!! Congrats! I am so pleased that my story was able to inspire you. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeletePowerful sentences there, Kathy :) Well done
ReplyDeleteSoumyaa, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBeautiful!! I lost my mom last summer, and my dad suffers from Alzheimers, so this is close to my heart. My mom had vascular dementia due to strokes, but she knew where she was going. Thank you for writing this :)
ReplyDeleteSimple Home, I am so sorry to hear that! Blessings to you and many hugs. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI like how this kind of turned toward the end.. I felt the sadness and loss as it was realized the memories were lost, but then was lifted with hope in the peace that knowing Jesus brought. That's really cool :)
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI wrote a comment but it doesn't look like it posted :( I like the way emotions shifted from fear to finding comfort in knowing Jesus. Nicely done!
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, really weird but for some reason your comments landed in the spam folder. I am glad I finally found them. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
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