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Like the graceful butterfly, my soul has just changed form. My time had come, I had to leave, I'm in God's arms so do not grieve. Brought on the wings of butterflies, I'm safe back home in paradise.



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The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step...Alzheimer's is not a journey in which anyone willingly takes that first step.  For those just beginning this journey and for those whom the journey has come to a close, please join us, you are welcome here.




Only days before his 60th birthday, my Dad finally had a name for what was causing his confusion.  The diagnosis was alzheimer's.  Dad's Alzheimer's journey ended on Nov., 14th, 2005.  My name is Mary and this site is dedicated to my family.

 



Marlin, 1957



Thoughts


If you type Alzheimer’s into your search engine, you will find countless articles and websites available on line, yet the general populations awareness of AD seems very limited. Somehow word of the much needed research and support must be spread.   I visit several different sites  and everyday there are new members seeking help. AD seems to be striking  younger and younger all the time. I would love to hear your ideas on how we, the family’s of AD can help increase awareness.



GoodBye

These tears fall

right down my face

but that won't save me

from this place

I cry and cry

and cry each night

but that won't bring you back tonight

I try to think of happier times

when you and I

caught butterflies

you taught me well

and then fell ill

I skipped some school

to come see you

but as I got into your room

I saw you on your bed of doom

and to my shock

I was too late

you had already passed away

You're gone forever...

gone away...

what is there left for me to say

so as I cry all through the night

I softly say...goodbye, goodbye.

Written by: Samara

2/13/06









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