logging in or signing up REMEMBRANCE dhilligas Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 133 Category: Spiritual/ Ins.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 01, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description A story of getting older and going through the stages of Alzheimer's disease. It is a lonely and frightening journey. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript REMEMBRANCE : REMEMBRANCE By: Linda J. Hutchinson This morning as I sat alone, a sudden warm tingle in my arm made me look down at my wrinkled hand. : This morning as I sat alone, a sudden warm tingle in my arm made me look down at my wrinkled hand. Slide 3: There, gleaming at me with deep feelings of love, was a scratched gold wedding band. Slide 4: I had no remembrance of it, I felt lost and afraid, I could not remember my yesterdays, and felt I had no more zest for life. Slide 5: Feeling the presence of unknown things, I wondered, do I live alone or with someone, do I have children, am I a wife? I tried so hard to clear my mind, to seek a remembrance of a person or anything of long ago, yesterday, or today. : I tried so hard to clear my mind, to seek a remembrance of a person or anything of long ago, yesterday, or today. I felt uneasy, things seemed to be cloudy, I could see things around me, but were they mine? I began to cry in total dismay. : I felt uneasy, things seemed to be cloudy, I could see things around me, but were they mine? I began to cry in total dismay. I became very weary trying to recall now, or my past, maybe I could feel better if I would go out for a walk. : I became very weary trying to recall now, or my past, maybe I could feel better if I would go out for a walk. Perhaps on my way I could meet a friend or recognize someone with whom I could have a pleasant talk. : Perhaps on my way I could meet a friend or recognize someone with whom I could have a pleasant talk. The old path that I was on I felt I had been on before, I looked for things to recall but everything looked strange and different to me. : The old path that I was on I felt I had been on before, I looked for things to recall but everything looked strange and different to me. I did ponder on the way, but I tried to enjoy the warm sun and gentle wind, it helped me feel less lost, and helped my mind feel free. : I did ponder on the way, but I tried to enjoy the warm sun and gentle wind, it helped me feel less lost, and helped my mind feel free. Soon a man came my way, I was a bit scared of him, but when he got near me he smiled and said hello, how are you? : Soon a man came my way, I was a bit scared of him, but when he got near me he smiled and said hello, how are you? I felt confused but I smiled and said hello, and, I am ok too, he was a stranger to me, but I thought it was the polite thing to do. : I felt confused but I smiled and said hello, and, I am ok too, he was a stranger to me, but I thought it was the polite thing to do. After exchanging a few more words he asked me, where are you going on such a lovely day? : After exchanging a few more words he asked me, where are you going on such a lovely day? I hesitated before I answered, I felt in my heart that I knew him, but I also wondered, had I just met him today? : I hesitated before I answered, I felt in my heart that I knew him, but I also wondered, had I just met him today? I paused for many frightened moments; I truly did not know what to say to him because I did not know. : I paused for many frightened moments; I truly did not know what to say to him because I did not know. With anguish and pushing back tears I sadly replied, I stepped out for a walk, I do not know where I have been, nor where to go. : With anguish and pushing back tears I sadly replied, I stepped out for a walk, I do not know where I have been, nor where to go. We talked more, he asked me if I needed help, smiling I replied not now, he smiled and said goodbye old friend, and slowly he walked away. : We talked more, he asked me if I needed help, smiling I replied not now, he smiled and said goodbye old friend, and slowly he walked away. I felt sorrow and happiness when he left, with him, suddenly I had remembered who and where I was; and that made it a wonderful day. : I felt sorrow and happiness when he left, with him, suddenly I had remembered who and where I was; and that made it a wonderful day. My memory came back suddenly this time, it has happened before, each time I remember less and I fear I will remember nothing soon. : My memory came back suddenly this time, it has happened before, each time I remember less and I fear I will remember nothing soon. As of now I remember my loved ones, I am loved and they are too, someday my memories may all be locked away, in my memory room. : As of now I remember my loved ones, I am loved and they are too, someday my memories may all be locked away, in my memory room. My remembrance fails me; it hurts deeply when I can't remember my own children, and the passing of my beloved soul mate, with ease. : My remembrance fails me; it hurts deeply when I can't remember my own children, and the passing of my beloved soul mate, with ease. My dear ones, at times my mind is not too clear, I may forget you today, or tomorrow, if so, help me remember, but do not forget me, please! : My dear ones, at times my mind is not too clear, I may forget you today, or tomorrow, if so, help me remember, but do not forget me, please! ByLinda J. Hutchinson : ByLinda J. Hutchinson The sad part is we never know who Alzheimer’s will hit next. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
REMEMBRANCE dhilligas Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 133 Category: Spiritual/ Ins.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 01, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description A story of getting older and going through the stages of Alzheimer's disease. It is a lonely and frightening journey. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript REMEMBRANCE : REMEMBRANCE By: Linda J. Hutchinson This morning as I sat alone, a sudden warm tingle in my arm made me look down at my wrinkled hand. : This morning as I sat alone, a sudden warm tingle in my arm made me look down at my wrinkled hand. Slide 3: There, gleaming at me with deep feelings of love, was a scratched gold wedding band. Slide 4: I had no remembrance of it, I felt lost and afraid, I could not remember my yesterdays, and felt I had no more zest for life. Slide 5: Feeling the presence of unknown things, I wondered, do I live alone or with someone, do I have children, am I a wife? I tried so hard to clear my mind, to seek a remembrance of a person or anything of long ago, yesterday, or today. : I tried so hard to clear my mind, to seek a remembrance of a person or anything of long ago, yesterday, or today. I felt uneasy, things seemed to be cloudy, I could see things around me, but were they mine? I began to cry in total dismay. : I felt uneasy, things seemed to be cloudy, I could see things around me, but were they mine? I began to cry in total dismay. I became very weary trying to recall now, or my past, maybe I could feel better if I would go out for a walk. : I became very weary trying to recall now, or my past, maybe I could feel better if I would go out for a walk. Perhaps on my way I could meet a friend or recognize someone with whom I could have a pleasant talk. : Perhaps on my way I could meet a friend or recognize someone with whom I could have a pleasant talk. The old path that I was on I felt I had been on before, I looked for things to recall but everything looked strange and different to me. : The old path that I was on I felt I had been on before, I looked for things to recall but everything looked strange and different to me. I did ponder on the way, but I tried to enjoy the warm sun and gentle wind, it helped me feel less lost, and helped my mind feel free. : I did ponder on the way, but I tried to enjoy the warm sun and gentle wind, it helped me feel less lost, and helped my mind feel free. Soon a man came my way, I was a bit scared of him, but when he got near me he smiled and said hello, how are you? : Soon a man came my way, I was a bit scared of him, but when he got near me he smiled and said hello, how are you? I felt confused but I smiled and said hello, and, I am ok too, he was a stranger to me, but I thought it was the polite thing to do. : I felt confused but I smiled and said hello, and, I am ok too, he was a stranger to me, but I thought it was the polite thing to do. After exchanging a few more words he asked me, where are you going on such a lovely day? : After exchanging a few more words he asked me, where are you going on such a lovely day? I hesitated before I answered, I felt in my heart that I knew him, but I also wondered, had I just met him today? : I hesitated before I answered, I felt in my heart that I knew him, but I also wondered, had I just met him today? I paused for many frightened moments; I truly did not know what to say to him because I did not know. : I paused for many frightened moments; I truly did not know what to say to him because I did not know. With anguish and pushing back tears I sadly replied, I stepped out for a walk, I do not know where I have been, nor where to go. : With anguish and pushing back tears I sadly replied, I stepped out for a walk, I do not know where I have been, nor where to go. We talked more, he asked me if I needed help, smiling I replied not now, he smiled and said goodbye old friend, and slowly he walked away. : We talked more, he asked me if I needed help, smiling I replied not now, he smiled and said goodbye old friend, and slowly he walked away. I felt sorrow and happiness when he left, with him, suddenly I had remembered who and where I was; and that made it a wonderful day. : I felt sorrow and happiness when he left, with him, suddenly I had remembered who and where I was; and that made it a wonderful day. My memory came back suddenly this time, it has happened before, each time I remember less and I fear I will remember nothing soon. : My memory came back suddenly this time, it has happened before, each time I remember less and I fear I will remember nothing soon. As of now I remember my loved ones, I am loved and they are too, someday my memories may all be locked away, in my memory room. : As of now I remember my loved ones, I am loved and they are too, someday my memories may all be locked away, in my memory room. My remembrance fails me; it hurts deeply when I can't remember my own children, and the passing of my beloved soul mate, with ease. : My remembrance fails me; it hurts deeply when I can't remember my own children, and the passing of my beloved soul mate, with ease. My dear ones, at times my mind is not too clear, I may forget you today, or tomorrow, if so, help me remember, but do not forget me, please! : My dear ones, at times my mind is not too clear, I may forget you today, or tomorrow, if so, help me remember, but do not forget me, please! ByLinda J. Hutchinson : ByLinda J. Hutchinson The sad part is we never know who Alzheimer’s will hit next.