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Kristi Marie Gott

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A Caregiver Reminiscing About Christmas Miracles

It was Christmas Day and I arrived to provide relief for the regular caregiver for a gentleman who had dementia and other disabilities after a stroke.  It would be just the two of us, but I was going to try to make it a special day for him. It turned out that he made it a special day for me, too.  When I came in the door he was... Read moreChevron
posted 12/05/2007, comments (4)|
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Memories of Holidays Past

It's been two months since Mom died. Two caring friends called me this week to see how I was doing. Although these conversations differed in many respects, they each had a common question for me: "How was Thanksgiving? I'm sure that that holiday was hard for you since your mom wasn't with you and your dad." My response,... Read moreChevron
posted 12/03/2007, comments (3)|
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Living a Full Life

Even with dementia, I know that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I know that my life is still full of purpose. I love meeting with or emailing friends. I find many opportunities to volunteer my time. In fact, every day promises a new adventure or acquisition of a new-found treasure...  The other day, I discovered a "new"... Read moreChevron
posted 11/30/2007, comments (4)|
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Refighting the Civil War in Mom's Mind

In mid-August, I went to visit Mom at the nursing home right at the end of lunchtime. The dining room had emptied of residents, so Mom sat all alone, taking the final bites of her meal as the large television broadcast a soap opera. "Hi, Mom! How are you doing today?" I asked as I approached the table where she sat. Looking up, I... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2007, comment (1)|
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I'm afraid to visit

It's been two weeks since I've visited my dad at the Alzheimers ward.  It is getting so hard to see him this way.  He is incoherent.  Sometimes he knows who I am, or at least recognizes me as someone he knows.  Sometimes he has tried to leave with me when I go.  I am always so sad after one of these visits.  I... Read moreChevron
posted 11/20/2007, comments (8)|
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