He’d been missing for over a week. His feet remembered the path but brain forgot his way home. The police appeal was on the local TV news but they described a confused old man not our Dad.
Growing up when we first got a TV with a remote control Dad wouldn’t use it. He’d stand up to change channels on the actual telly, luckily there were only three back then. He said technology was making everyone lazy. He’d walked the same route daily since those days, down by the canal, cutting through the park then up by the city ground.
He’d been missing for over a week. His feet remembered the path but brain forgot his way home. The police appeal was on the local TV news but they described a confused old man not our Dad.
Sandra James
26/8/2022 10:48:02 am
Lovely but sad, Lisa. Both my parents have Alzheimer's, Mum advanced, Dad in the earlier stages. I really liked the last sentence - it fits perfectly. Well done 💛
Jenny Logan
26/8/2022 12:00:20 pm
Aww, that's sad, Lisa. Nicely written.
Jennifer Duncan
26/8/2022 02:30:05 pm
For those who know them, the fading years don't define our family and friends.
Pamela Kennedy
26/8/2022 05:58:05 pm
So, so sad...
Rob F
26/8/2022 10:17:28 pm
I know how your dad felt - great story, funny and sad all in so few words, loved it keep up the good work and I look forward to next Fridays
Sue Clayton
27/8/2022 08:51:45 am
Confused old man, or dad, their love for both would remain unchanged. Hope the appeal worked and he found his way home. Comments are closed.
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