A Message From Mama

About the Book

Within the throngs of Alzheimer’s disease—Ups and downs, brief moments of clarity. One is almost hopeful that the old you has returned for good, then, just as quickly—a reality check. It’s only a brief moment of clarity. I miss you mama, even though you are here with me. I’ve had moments of grief—forever grieving little losses every day. I try desperately to hold on to as much of you as I can, trying not to be selfish. I try desperately not to let it be patient and nurse. But letting it be mother and daughter. ‘Wondering if this is déjà vu’. I can sometimes see Jessica helping escort me to the chair; covering me with the lap blanket and sweater and bringing me my afternoon meal—it’s as if all that time has passed and I can’t remember anything in between. Then flash back to reality when you are clinging to me for dear life, your nails in my arms and begging Jesus to save you, as we go from the bed to the wheel chair. Once safe in the wheel chair everything is ok and back we go to normal again. We’ve all been through some sort of loss but this loss is especially cruel, to live while dying.

About the Author

Sheryl Simmons is a Registered Nurse, Author and Writer and an Advocate for Alzheimer's Dementia, born in Greenwood Mississippi. She moved to Chicago Illinois at an early age with her family- and lived there until she became a young adult. Mrs. Simmons lived in New York City for several years before settling in St, Louis Mo. She currently lives here with her family. Caregiving has always been a passion for her as well as writing. Current writers blog on Word Press. follow on Face Book,and Twitter