August was a doozy – so much for the dog days of summer in my house this year. Early in August, A Journey with Mom and Ann Anhnemouse both nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. It took me a few days to even get to the blog to write or even respond to comments. Thank you both for the nomination.
Ann Anhnemouse shares the story of living with her partner and his dementia and A Journey with Mom shares the journey she is traveling with her mother.
It’s nice to be liked and I would like to repay the complement to several other bloggers. The rules are simple:
- Thank and link to the amazing person who nominated you.
- List the rules and display the award.
- Share seven facts about yourself.
- Nominate 15 other amazing blogs and comment on their posts to let them know they have been nominated.
- Proudly display the award logo on your blog and follow the blogger who nominated you.
7 Facts about me include:
- I live right outside Washington, DC with my husband and two children. I was the only local child, but have 3 supportive siblings who have been engaged on this journey with me. It wasn’t easy, but we made a pact early on to not let this divide us and set up ground rules and roles that have served us well.
- As my parents dementia became more pronounced, my interest in tennis grew and I’ve become an amateur competitive tennis player.
- I’m crazy competitive, so my family is happy I finally have an outlet outside the household for my competitive zeal.
- I’m an introvert when you meet me, but a loyal friend for life once you know me.
- I’m a fanatic about process and logic and sometimes a little too stubborn.
- I believe in God and that my parents’ dementia lead me into the place I should fill here on earth.
- I’m passionate about using what I’ve learned to help others.
An additional fact is that I love paper books, so I have a hard time spending a lot of reading time at my computer. I’m not sure I can come up with 15 amazing blogs, but I have several that I value and I hope you will consider following:
- Mom and Dad Care – This blog offers many news stories around dementia, care giving, and life choices that I would never see. He is like my own personal news curator. Thank you Butch.
- Well This is What I Think – Stephen “Yolly” Yolland is an Australian/British businessman, marketing expert, advertising guru, writer, social and political thinker, speechmaker, media presenter, author and now: published poet and author of Well, This is What I Think. He sends me personal notes and tips on news stories, which I love, and he has a sarcastic bent that often tickles my funny bone on a wide variety of topics. The latest story he shared was on the possible link between a Vitamin D deficiency and Dementia. Thank you Yolly.
- Top 10 of Anything and Everything – Somethings you just need silly and this blog delivers. The most recent to tickle my funny bone was the Top 10 Funny Images of Cat Flowers. No more needs to be said on that, right? Thank you.
- Portrait of a Morbid Optimist – Katryna Mary Brooke Ormiston shares her journey caring for her Dad. Thank you Katryna.
- Going Gentle Into That Good Night – Sandra Ross provides practical, researched information as well as published helpful books for those caring for loved ones with dementia. Thank you Sandra.
- A Swift Current – Poetry, Art and short snippets into her life and those around her with dementia. Thank you Hallie.
Several that have already gotten the award that I saw on their site but that are terrific include:
- Baby Boomers and More – Her recent story about the new movie Alive Inside is worth a read. Thank you.
- My Neighbor Miss D – Neighbor Nancy not only shares stories but also is an encouraging and engaging bloggers. Thank you Nancy.
- Creating life with words: Inspiration, love and truth – Kate was diagnosed with early on-set dementia and was an early follower. She engages, challenges, educates and inspires me. Thank you Kate.
For those of you that comment, remark, encourage … thank you for the comments and Likes. They make the spent blogging about my journey not just therapeutic, but tremendously rewarding. Let’s keep talking. Encouraged.
Congrats, Kay on your award. Thank you for your kind words about me, too.
Yes, congrats on your award Kay, and thanks for awardingit to me… I may not get to do all the things requested (again), but am proud to have been included. Take care and let’s keep learning together! Kate x
I am honored that you have included A Swift Current on the list of blogs that you value. As I tell the story of my mother’s years with dementia, I am buoyed by the idea that I might help others on the same path. Like your dilemma in August, I might not be able to address this award right away, but please know that your nomination lifts me up. And I feel as you do (#6), while I might not have known it at the time, my mother’s dementia pulled back the curtain and made me see what matters in life. Some of my readers tell me the essays are doing the same for them, and I am deeply grateful for all of it. Thank you, Kay. Hallie
Hi there,
Just found your blog via the WordPress reader.
I too am a (reluctant) caregiver to my MIL, who has had Alzheimer’s for 4 years now (2 diagnosed), and also find it helpful to blog about it (in poetry though!).
Sorry to hear you are in a similar position, but congrats on the award!
Looking forward to reading more in future!
DG x
Thank you. I look forward to reading more about your journey.