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When I saw this prayer, written by an unknown author, at the Carmelite monastery where I do volunteer work, I knew I had to incorporate it into an image and offer its consoling words to those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s as well as to family, friends, and medical personnel who care for those afflicted with this disease. I chose an image of a cloud-filled sky as the sun was setting because those with Alzheimer’s are largely in the sunset of their lives and have to contend with many issues that cloud their lives.
Prayer for an Alzheimer’s Sufferer
Please grant my visitors tolerance for my confusion,
Forgiveness for my irrationality,
and the strength to walk with me
Into the mist of memory my world has become.
Please let them take my hand and stay awhile
Even though I seem unaware of their presence.
Help them to know how their strength and loving care
Will drift slowly into the days to come
Just when I need it most.
Let them know when I don’t recognize them
that I will . . . I will.
Keep their hearts free from sorrow for me
For my sorrow when it comes only lasts a moment –
then it’s gone.
And finally please let them know
how very much their visits mean,
How, even through this relentless mystery,
I can still feel the love.
Amen
Comments
A beautiful and moving work, my friend. I like the poster version you’ve just put on. Those are words to ponder. Agnes xx
Tears are rolling down my face! This is a serious sickness! My grandfather and two of my aunts when thru it. They are all gone now. It was rough for all of us! Excellent findings on this poem! You did a spectacular job with this image!
Oh my bonnie this is quite moving and a spoken word for those who cannot speak for themselves. Beautifully composed on one of you beautiful photos!
This is beautiful Bonnie. My father is in the throws of this wicked disease right now. He is being abused and manipulated by a drug addict he invited in off the street. There are no laws against elder abuse in my country – even if diagnosed with Alzheimers and found not to be capable.
This is very touching Bonnie. Thank you so much for sharing!
This brings tears to my eyes. My dear auntie in The Netherlands is slipping away and thinks that my grandkids are hers… I just keep sending her pics to keep a smile on her face…
Thanks so much for sharing this writing we us Bonnie!!
I will read this prayer daily!
This is extremely beautiful, and very touching thank you for sharing.
I lost a neighbor and friend to Alzheimers’s just about a month ago. This is such a moving prayer and card. Nicely done. xo