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( FORGOTTEN MEMORIES ) My grandma is getting older, dementia is taking a grip. She always calls by the wrong name, she said its just a slip. I worry about her every day, her nursing home is like a cage. My dad says its part of life, the forgetting is part of her age. She`s always missing appointments, she says she`s running late. The whole family feels for her, but she says she`s doing great. Last week she forgot her clothes, and came to us in the buff. Mom was taking it pretty hard, and said its affecting her rough. The doctors said its getting worse, the medicene its not helping. Just yesterday she howled like a dog, and then started yelping. Alzheimers is another name, that affects a persons brain. One minute they are laughing hard, the next they go insane. I feel bad for my grandma, I hate seeing her act like this. She really means the world to me, a thing you dont dismiss. Forgotten memories came alot for her, she`ll never be the same. I wish that there was a cure for this, it is a crying shame.

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Date: 11/14/2014 6:45:00 PM
Having lost so many family members with dementia and other ailments I feel this poem deeply. To see them lost among family is heartbreaking. Good execution of the rhyme scheme and excellent poem. Congrats on your winning spot in the contest !!
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Date: 11/2/2014 2:33:00 AM
heartbreaking write Jasmine - my mum has early dementia - we describe her as 'mum with a bit missing' oh it's so so s so so hard to see them lose their faculties and even worse their dignity. Outstanding write! hugs Jan xx
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/2/2014 8:14:00 AM
Thanks Jan you kind words are like buttercream on bread. thanks
Date: 11/2/2014 12:53:00 AM
yes it is distressing my granddad suffered from it too Jasmine very good pen hugs P.S welcome to soup
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/2/2014 8:13:00 AM
THank you Shadow. I feel very at home here. you all are so nice. Thanks for the nice comments
Date: 11/1/2014 7:16:00 PM
Hello Jasmine, This is well-written and oh so descriptive, but it is so terrible to hear about the pain and suffering of your Grandmother. Alzheimer is a most horrible disease. This is very sad indeed. I wish the best for you, your family, and God Speed to your Grandmother!! My prayers are with you!! Cheers, Gary
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 7:19:00 PM
Thanks Gary. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend and Happy November 1st.
Date: 11/1/2014 3:56:00 PM
Very sad...I feel the pains...I have lost my words...
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 7:18:00 PM
Thanks Sandip. Have a great rest of your weekend
Date: 11/1/2014 11:09:00 AM
This is a terrible disease that affects the whole family. Love, and this is the unconditional love, is the medicine that you will need through your journal with your grandma and family. Be strong and courageous.
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 3:19:00 PM
THanks David very encouraging words. Its a long and hard process. But God will get us through it. Thanks for your kind words. Have a great weekend
Date: 11/1/2014 10:59:00 AM
Jasmine you are a brilliant poet. This is for the first time I am visiting your page. I am sorry to know that your grandma is suffering from Alzheimer's. Sadly, the prognosis is not encouraging. Keep trust on Lord. Everything will be fine. Hugs!.....rajat
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 3:17:00 PM
Well Thank you Rajat. My husband has mentioned you a few times about your poetry and he said your brilliant. I appreciate the kind words. Nanna will always live in my heart. My husband and I are also believers in Christ. Have a great weekend.
Date: 11/1/2014 9:17:00 AM
Hi Jasmine, I am at college and a professor there read a letter he wrote about his mom whom had Alzheimer's. The class of 150 students all felt for him when he said he never got to say goodbye because his mother died in pieces. There was never a moment where he knew she would be gone, she slipped away slowly and when she did die, she knew no one. So if you get a moment to say I love you, do. Your poem is nice.
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 3:14:00 PM
Thanks Dan. Im very close to nanna. and you are right. we save I Love you to her every day. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my poem
Date: 11/1/2014 8:21:00 AM
Dear Jasmin, sorry for what is happening to your grandmother, we all worry about getting the same disease. I pray and hope that they do fine a cure. You have just put it on paper memories of her that you will remember even though she is sick you are keeping her alive on a write. Love and hugs eve
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Jasmine Cruz
Date: 11/1/2014 3:12:00 PM
Ty Eve. I appreciate it. have a great weekend

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