Having Alzheimer’s, and caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is a difficult and challenging path that no one would choose. I realized, after Alzheimer’s, and much like having children, that I was chosen, and trusted to assist mom along her final journey. When I transformed my thoughts, and approached caring for mom as a gift, it provided many opportunities for the personal growth of my soul. I realized that my internal fortitude ran deeper than I ever imagined, and I emerged from that journey as a more empathetic, compassionate, and merciful person.
What felt like at times as an obligation, or a job, developed into an act of unconditional love that was unburdened by a sense of duty. I was tasked with a specific mission, and as challenging as it could be at times, I gained more than I ever gave.
It was an amazingly complex gift!