ROBIN LECKIE
From Thursday's Globe and Mail
Published Wednesday, Apr. 04, 2012This is well worth reading. Robin Leckie makes me think of my client in long-term care.
This is all part of the journey, Kay Devlin tells me.
Be positive:
-enjoy family
-enjoy being a passenger
-take time for nature
-let go and let the universe!
In case the GLobe removes it: here is an excerpt.
This morning, I awoke with relief. I had only crashed from my bed to the floor, not been catapulted over a cliff toward my certain death, as my nightmare had promised. My medicated mind was playing tricks again.
I celebrated my 80th birthday last year and still have plans for the future. Alzheimer's is not a death sentence. I never would have chosen it, but now that it has chosen me, I am concerned, but not fearful. We all live finite lives – I am now on a different kind of journey.
I sometimes think this is my sunset time. The bright light of day is passing and darkness lies ahead. I do not know what the dawn will bring. But right now, in this moment, I am thankful my life is full.
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