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Losing My Thoughts
by Mary Grace Patterson → (All Poetry by Mary Grace Patterson)
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This is what is happening to me. I have been having some memory problems and wanted to share what its like to live life having Alzheimers.

Some days are filled with sunshine,
Others are cloudy, damp and gray

I try hard to keep a happy face,
think of the good things in my life

Thats not always possibe,
When I forget from day to day

I'm loseing bits and pieces
of my Short Term Memories

A blank space is in my brain,
the thought is just not there

Its really kind of frustarting,
when I can't remember when or where

Did I do this,oh, I forgot to do that
Whens the last time I took a bath

The changes are suttle, But I
know whats happening

Alzheimers is robbing me of
my thoughts, a little at a time

Somtimes I cry, filled with dispair
I feel alone and lost

I wish it wasn't happening,
reality can be so cruel

Sometimes I feel like giving up,
how can I keep going on

I know I have to be brave
and try to remain so strong

Others are depending on me ,
to help them carry lifes load

I bow my head in prayer, let my
Lords light come shining through

He helps me to go on,
his love is forever true

    

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 Reviews of "Losing My Thoughts"
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on September 13, 2009
Mary Grace, you still exhibit the grace of a determined fighter -- my heart and prayers are with -- your poetry remains unique, sincere and filled with powerful messages we may all learn much from -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Deborah Tornillo
Reviewed on August 30, 2009
Very, very powerfully written. It brought tears to my eyes as I read it and thought to myself how you expressed exactly what my parents must have been feeling, but had no idea that they had Alzheimer's. God love you MaryGrace for coming into my life and sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings.

Your friend,
Deborah

Reviewed by Henry Stevens
Reviewed on August 21, 2009
MaryGrace, so well written, a reflection of your strong will. Do keep writing when you can. You inspire the rest of us. s/henry

Reviewed on August 20, 2009
What a BEAUTIFUL and SAD poem MaryGrace, and WHY? is others depending on YOU, to help them carry life's load, it shouldn't be that way, for your time is of the essence and the frustration that you live with, Others should give you more PEACE (peace of mind too)
Then again, you may miss the attention!
My daughter goes through memory lapses too, and she is #30yrs. old, lives with my boyfr. and I, and always will, unless DMR. helps HER to expand her world!
She is on Seizure med's and Anti-psychotic med's and Panic Attacks and Axiety and depression too, all from being SHUNTED (having Spinal Meningitis when 2 mo's old and it causing HYDRO-Cephalic soon after) Her med's cause memory loss and the Seizures do too, till they become stable~!
I know how she feels, so I know how you feel!
Hang in and Believe god is always there for you, or through someone for YOU!
My heart is with you also!

WRITE ON!
Blessings, Peace and WARM Hugs, Purple_Passion_Pulsing, SHEExooo

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
i imagine having this disease would allow you a fine tuned perspective on every moment, that most others would take for granted...keep the faith

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
Mary, your verses tell me you have a lot left in you. As you know, my mom is in a similar situation, though obviously more advanced. Your insight has helped me and I hope mine will help you in the months to come. Love, Patrick

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
My heart goes out to you. Your bravery and creativity both shine.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
MaryGrace you are in my thoughts, heart and prayers. No matter what love will always be in your heart and that will always show through, no one or nothing can robb that. Stay strong dear.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
MaryGrace, my heart and prayers go out to you. God bless you, and may God be your companion through your trials.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
"He helps me to go on,
His love is forever true"...yes indeed!..you are in my thoughts and your poem makes me think of what we take for granted.
Christine

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
remember to keep strong ...

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
Keep fighting it, Mary Grace. Read, write, do puzzles, crosswords; anything to keep exercising the mind. And, of course, pray, as we will all be praying right along with you.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR MaryGrace!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 16, 2009
MaryGrace,
The pain is in your honesty and there's great honesty in the pain, you are not denying the reality of this cruelty. Brave brave soul!

John

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on August 15, 2009
Oh MaryGrace, you bring me to tears and yes life can be cruel but you are strong and God is right there with you to help hold you up on those days you feel weak...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on August 15, 2009
(((HUGS))) love and prayer, MaryGrace - can't imagine. And I think an occasional slip of the memory is bad ... not even close. :(

Karla. :(

Reviewed on August 15, 2009
Heartbreaking reality; you are ever in my prayers, MG! I am so sorry!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <


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