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Emma's Days of Life, by Marie Johnson-Ladson

30/9/2022

 
Della and Emma were friends. They had great conversations.

One day Della called Emma. Emma said, “how did you find me, you know I moved.” Della said, “no, I didn't.“

Emma's husband Bob picked the phone up and said “Della, we lived here 30 years.” Emma has the beginning stages of Dementia.

Soon after Bob died.

Emma's daughter came to live with her along with her young son. When Della calls now, Emma remembers some things from the past but not much of the present. Emma says Bob is working.

Dementia has taken away the memory that Bob is gone.
Peggy Gerber
30/9/2022 05:42:18 pm

What a heartbreaking. Well done Marie.

Peggy Gerber
30/9/2022 08:41:07 pm

I meant to say what a heartbreaking story. Sorry about that.

China
30/9/2022 08:28:02 pm

Thank you for this story & bringing light to the difficulties of having dementia & sharing how if affects the families, it’s never easy but it’s good to have family that care & will take care of you & be patient with you to keep you feeling safe & loved.❤️🙏🏽

Derrick Jr
30/9/2022 09:37:14 pm

❤️🙏🏽💯

James Johnson
30/9/2022 10:08:13 pm

Beautiful Story. Very touching and relatable.
Peace and Blessings to you 🙏🏾❤️

Celeste C link
30/9/2022 11:30:49 pm

This story was touching as I've not experienced this in my lifetime but I've heard many stories of it's existence, I can only imagine the heartbreak of the family.
Marie I Enjoy your short stories, keep up the good work SIL 💚

Candace Arthuria
1/10/2022 12:19:24 am

I can relate, Marie. Perhaps it's a good thing that they don't remember that they don't remember. Strangely, that can be a blessing.

NIQUETA WHITE
1/10/2022 12:34:41 am

Nice work

Marie Johnson-Ladson
1/10/2022 03:26:37 am

Thank you all for your comments. Even though this is a fictional story unfortunately it is real for some people. Hopefully, with awareness and research things will get better!

Kim
1/10/2022 10:15:14 pm

Yes so true unfortunately it's part of life

Sue Clayton
1/10/2022 06:03:24 am

Well written. Dementia is a frightening and confusing condition that destroys our loving memories.

Sandra James
1/10/2022 10:25:45 am

Both my parents have dementia, Marie, and I agree that stories like yours help with awareness for those who haven't been touched by the awful disease. Very well done!

Jeri Kadison
18/10/2022 08:30:05 pm

Marie you are a wonderful writer. To be able to capture so much and so few words.

It’s easy to see that Emma is a wonderful woman with her close friend Della and her devoted husband Bob and then her wonderful daughter – They all care about Emma so much. And yes bringing awareness that we must advocate for Alzheimer’s research to develop treatment. I heard they’re even looking into a vaccine to prevent plaque from building up in the brain. The story makes me pause and realize how precious every day is and how precious are those in our lives

Carmen De Leon
20/10/2022 01:37:12 pm

A beautiful and loving story about true friendship


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