Carol A. Hand
“I … can’t … remember.”
“It’s just moments now.”
“Moments that are no longer connected.”
I will remember for you, Mother.
While I’m here.
While I can.
Then someone else will need to remember for me, too.
in loving memory of my mother who died 6 years ago
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Beautiful. Your mother is carried inside of all of you every day and will be forever. :o)
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Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comments, Patricia. ❤
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I like the concept of moments that are no longer connected. This will help me in understanding my mom’s Alzheimer’s. Thank you, Carol.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Robin. Watching someone you love deal with Alzeimer’s is heartbreaking, but there are moments of beauty, love, and laughter, too. I hope you find many of these moments with your mom.
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Thanks, Carol. I am trying to embrace those moments with her when I can.
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What a lovely tribute to your mother, Carol! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Natalie. ❤
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You’re so welcome Carol❣️😘
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So powerful in its simplicity. I felt this deeply and I especially appreciate the way that you address the transition to becoming an ancestor. Gratitude.
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Thank you for your thoughtful, lovely comments, Pat. Your insights are always a deep and meaningful gift. ❤
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Very moving. Who are the two beautiful people at the end?
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Thank you for your kind words, Cindy. ❤ (The lovely children are my grandson and granddaughter.)
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Once again you have stirred my emotions … you always, do whatever you write … a Wordsmith of great note xxx
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Thank you once again for your kindness, Pat. ❤
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Simple words, strongly put together. A beautiful tribute. My mother is beginning her journey now.
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I send my best wishes to you and your mother, Leya, and thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments. Peaceful blessings to you both on this new journey ❤
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Thank you for sending your thoughts.
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There is nothing I can add to your words, Carol, or all of these wonderful and touching comments, except to say that I am sorry you and your mother had to suffer through the pain that this terrible disease causes.
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments, Dave. ❤
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Beautiful, Carol and a wonderful tribute to your mother. I do feel as if we are the torch-bearers for our family – as such I talk often about my grandparents to my son, the little anecdotes, their stories told to me – he will one day be responsible for carrying forth their memories.
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Such a wonderful way to pass on legacies and memories to the next generations, Annika. Thank you for sharing this along with your kind and thoughtful comments. ❤
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