You are forever my Mother, and I am forever your daughter.
As much as this disease tries to steal, as much as it tries to challenge and fight, it won’t ever change who we are to each other.
It won’t change the indelible impact you have had on my life, or the impactful lessons you taught me.
It won’t change the vibrant memories we created; a vault of beautiful experiences of a cherished time gone by.
It won’t change the spark of joy I feel whenever I catch whispers of your voice floating tenderly on the winds of a blustery day.
It won’t change the gratitude I feel when hearing these precious words as they meet my ears: “You remind me so much of your Mom”.
It won’t change the way you led your life - with pure love and kindness, with grace, and acceptance. With arms wide open and a welcoming heart.
It won’t change the way you made people feel, or the meaningful relationships you nurtured throughout your days.
It won’t change the beautiful legacy you created, the beautiful legacy that continues despite this disease. A legacy that carves a path and shines its brilliant light so that others may bask in its beauty, and experience life through your heart, your character, and your impact.
Mom, Alzheimer’s won’t change any of that because I am the bearer of your beautiful memory. I hold it with tenderness and reverence, as it shapes the way I live my life.
Alzheimer’s won’t change the essence of your spirit; it won’t extinguish the life that you so thoughtfully and lovingly lived. This disease won’t ever lay its hands on your legacy. It will never, ever touch these precious parts of you.
For as long as I live, until the end of my days, I will see to it that this disease never overshadows the chapters of your meaningful story. I will see to it that your name is uttered in conversations and your memory spreads like ripples in the water.
For as long as I live, I will honor you, ensuring that your memory never fades but is carried forward in the hearts of all who come to know your story through mine.
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