Finding the inspiration to write comes when I am feeling sadness. I have been living with my grandparents for over a year now, choosing to move in after countless falls and hospitalizations (both MM & PP). Today, and of late, I have realized that my grandfather is about to “hit the road” as he likes to say. I have known most of my life that I would be the person to care for them in their old age. They’ve taken care of me and now I am taking care of them. My grandmother is very sad and doesn’t know what to do with herself. I can’t imagine her grief after being married to him for 67+ years. I am wondering if he’ll live to turn 90 on April 22nd this year. It’s March 31st. That said, I knew nothing about caregiving, much less for Alzheimers dementia. I have learned so much about being present and giving grace where there is none from the world. Not just for him, but for her and for me. I’m grateful for those who have helped us during this time, from making food, to donating a wheelchair, to lending an ear. Here are two of my favorite pictures of us together. As this time passes by, I am honored I get to spend this time with them and will do my best to stay as in-the-moment as possible with gratitude and compassion.
anita lorraine moore 
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