My husband’s mother has dementia and her memory is declining quickly.
It is difficult to visit her at the facility where she lives but she is always happy to see us.
I did this grid in my art journal using some of the blue-toned printed paper I showed you yesterday:
And as I was photographing the pieces of paper where I had punched out my squares, they reminded me of windows:
The book page I gelli-printed on and used in my grid was about flowering plants from an old botany book. My MIL loved planting flowers.
I wrote this haiku with her on my mind –
Windows into time…
Squares of golden moments shine,
Fading with memory.
Cheers! 🙂
Jill's Art Journal 
This hits close to home Jill. All those years my daughters and I spent just sitting with my mother…but there were always moments of golden light. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, it is difficult seeing the memories fade. Knowing you understand helps me but it saddens me too. I wish neither of us had to deal with this terrible disease. 💗
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Yes, it’s so hard to watch someone disappear like that. I hope they discover some way to prevent it–and of course since my aunt now has it too, I worry for my own future.
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Yes, my husband and I worry about it for ourselves as well. ❤️
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Jill I can definitely understand your concept of Windows into time. I well remember my mother living with dementia.
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Thank you Ally for you kind comments. I am sorry your mother had this disease too. My father did also. Sometimes I think it is more difficult for the family than the person with the dementia. It is a struggle getting her the care she needs. 💗
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It is a struggle Jill, getting the care. My mother eventually lived in a specialised residential home which was safe for her. I agree it is more difficult for the family. My mother appeared settled and happy, sometimes she knew us and sometimes she didn’t. I might write a short blog about it. 💗
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Lovely.
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Thanks Beverly. 😍
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Very sad. My great-aunt had alzheimers, which I know is a little different than dementia, but it was still tragic to see the demise.
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Yes, very difficult to see our loved ones loose their memory. I am sorry your aunt had Alzheimer’s. Tragic indeed, Maranda. 💗
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Your squares are gorgeous, Jill and your words are so touching. ❤️
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Thank you Charlie, it is so difficult to see someone you love change into a stranger. ❤️
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Beautiful, Jill 🧡
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Thank you Patty ❤️ I don’t often share something personal yet I know that others have experienced the heartache of dealing with someone with dementia.
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My heart goes out to you and others that have experienced this very difficult and painful disease. Hugs and love
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Thank you, Patty 💗 It is a struggle for my husband and I to see his mom in this state of mind. 🌼
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Oh Jill, so bittersweet…what a lovely was to express your feelings about what’s going on…prayers…
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Thank you kindly, Jenna ❤️ It was therapeutic to do this grid in my art journal. 🌻
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What a lovely tribute to your mother-in-law. Dementia is such an awful disease.
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Thank you Carol, it is indeed a terrible disease. ❤️
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so so sorry to hear about your MIL! I know how hard it it. But your art is so therapeutic and healing and beautiful!!!!!!!! ❤
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Oh, thank you so much Jodi!! 😍 Sometimes I need to share the pain I feel in my heART…❤️
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