Source: http://blog.alz.org/light-amid-the-darkness/
My graduate school commencement ceremony was fast approaching, and I knew it would be next to impossible for my dad to attend. My dad, who is in his 80s, is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Just the drive to and from the school would be a challenge for him, so I made arrangements for the assisted living facility to live stream the ceremony. Little did I know, my family had other plans in mind. My mom had asked the assisted living health coordinator if my dad would be able to make it to Emory & Henry and back. She said, “Yes!” and the entire staff was let in on the plan. The big surprise was underway.
The day of graduation I got there early with my mom. We were able to save seats and still have a good view of the stage. As we were counting the seats, I noticed my mom had counted one extra. I asked her why, thinking maybe my cousin might be coming. Mom fought back tears and replied, “Your father.”<img class="size-medium wp-image-4812 alignright" src…
Source: http://blog.alz.org/light-amid-the-darkness/
My graduate school commencement ceremony was fast approaching, and I knew it would be next to impossible for my dad to attend. My dad, who is in his 80s, is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Just the drive to and from the school would be a challenge for him, so I made arrangements for the assisted living facility to live stream the ceremony. Little did I know, my family had other plans in mind. My mom had asked the assisted living health coordinator if my dad would be able to make it to Emory & Henry and back. She said, “Yes!” and the entire staff was let in on the plan. The big surprise was underway.
The day of graduation I got there early with my mom. We were able to save seats and still have a good view of the stage. As we were counting the seats, I noticed my mom had counted one extra. I asked her why, thinking maybe my cousin might be coming. Mom fought back tears and replied, “Your father.”<img class="size-medium wp-image-4812 alignright" src…
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