Sweet Smile by Robbie

		Author Name: Peachy	6 Comments
		Date Added: October 20, 2009 11:10:38	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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Sweet Smile

The fear of taking on the task

was more than I could bear

For knowing how you took care of me

I knew I could not compare

You still have that sweet smile and that

quirky personality, but slowly each day

I see the dwindling of your vitality

Of the time we share I am more aware

and embrace it with all of my soul

As I accept the fact that we have started

the reversal of the role.

Author's Notes:

Caring for a parent with early stages of Alzheimers

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Comments:

	Comment By: She Whispers on February 1, 2012 02:12:50 PM	Report
	Just beautiful to read ..cheish her...soon she will be gone!!! Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Helen on January 9, 2012 01:29:11 PM	Report
	How really sweet and loving.... Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: HOPE on October 18, 2011 01:05:42 PM	Report
	I took care of my mom for many year, not with Alzheimer, I also work in a facility with many patients with the disease. I know it is hard, i'll pray for strength and courage to fill your days. Tina Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Shelia Pinter Myers on November 11, 2009 02:46:07 PM	Report
	This was a beautifulheartfelt write! Angelface Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Jennifer on October 29, 2009 09:29:57 AM	Report
	You remind me of my best friend and she has the biggest heart! Seems you do to! I love this Jen Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: SilkinTears on October 20, 2009 11:42:37 PM	Report
	Taking care of an aging parent is difficult enough but when a parent has Alzheimers it is beyond normal caring. You are brave and wonderful to be there when they needed you the most. That is the most loving thing a child can do. I admire you for that. Helen Respond To This Comment