Much literature about Alzheimer’s Disease is about the caregivers. Fortunately, there is much help and support for the family and friends who are consumed with this diagnosis of their loved one.
However, while caring daily for her husband of many years, my friend wrote this poem from the perspective of the patient.
“Side by Side” by Fran Seslow
Thank you for caring for me in so many ways. With gratitude, I come forth to share this with you today.
Your kindness is like my favorite song, Helping me to keep going on.
I bless the courage that you have shown, And the love that we have known.
When I seem far away, Will you come sit by my side? Even in our silence, We can still feel our ties.
Thank you for the patience I see in your eyes, When the best of me may step aside.
If sadness should follow you down the road, Remember these words you might not have heard.
I appreciate all that you are. All that you have given, And all that you have forgiven.
Thank you for being the sunshine in my heart, The strength in my step. And my angel of true depth.
They say destiny rarely makes a mistake. God joins people together for their own sake, Walking the journey they were supposed to take. (copyright 2021)
-Harriet