by Carolyn LackeyFeb 10, 20192 minMy Apologies, Mr. MatisseMeems' world is quiet and still. The woman who used to call me to tell me all about her dream the night before and what each lady at...
Carolyn LackeyJan 29, 20197 minMeems and the KittensThe summer after my fifth grade year, my parents divorced. The year was 1969. Meems, Kathy (my younger sister) and I moved to Waco to...
by Carolyn LackeyDec 10, 20183 minA Sentimental JourneyA few days ago, a friend shared a picture of one of her favorite sentimental Christmas decorations. Hers was an old photo of "Mawmaw and...
by Carolyn LackeyNov 21, 20181 minYou're My Grandson?!During the time that Meems was still highly verbal but dementia recycled her thoughts like broken records, she told this story often. ...
Carolyn LackeyNov 1, 20182 minDid You Hear What I Heard?Last Sunday, Alan and I slipped into Meems' room during nap time. She was fully enjoying some mighty sweet slumber. Since the move to...
by Carolyn LackeyOct 4, 20182 minAutoma TicllyI woke up early this morning and opened the Amazon box that contained my newest toy. A baby monitor. Make that a Meems monitor. Meems'...
by Carolyn LackeySep 30, 20182 minIt Finally HappenedI'd been dreading it. It finally happened today. Meems didn't know my name. I ran by for a quick visit after church. The kitchen of...
by Carolyn LackeySep 27, 20182 minHome is Where the Finial IsMeems' move went really smoothly yesterday despite the cold and rain. My favorite moving company, C&D moving, arrived as the clock...
by Carolyn LackeySep 26, 20184 minNew Kid on the BlockI'm feeling really emotional this evening. After lots of prayer and consideration, I'm moving Meems to a new facility tomorrow. We have...
by Carolyn LackeySep 19, 20182 minThree Mystery MenOn my way into town a couple of weekends ago after a girl trip with my niece, my first stop was to visit Missy Meems. When I arrived at...
Carolyn LackeyAug 23, 20182 minFor Where Your Pictures AreFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 You can tell a lot about a person when you forage through all the...
by Carolyn LackeyJul 26, 20186 minShe's Still PattingI've been going through old pictures over the past few weeks pulling "The Best of Meems" for future use. It's best to do this now while...
by Carolyn LackeyJun 27, 20183 min"Not Good."I love visiting Meems during nap time. She takes a morning nap and an afternoon nap. She has dinner at 5:00, and then, back to bed she...
by Carolyn LackeyMay 31, 20182 minReason for ReturnI have been sitting here staring at my computer screen for longer than I'd like to admit. I can't quite decide on the answer to the...
by Carolyn LackeyMay 29, 20182 minWishing for YouI was grateful that I didn't encounter any of Meems' caregivers as I walked down the hall of Wedgewood South after leaving her room this...
by Carolyn LackeyMay 25, 20182 min99%As I sat with Meems helping her eat her supper the other day, she told me that she had been to two colleges. "I went to a junior college...
by Carolyn LackeyMay 2, 20182 minCome Sail AwayIf I visit the Meems in the afternoon, she is most assuredly napping. I like to go around 4:00 so that I can snuggle and chat with her...
by Carolyn LackeyApr 16, 20182 minWhere You At?Meems. Meems. Meems. Sometimes she says the darndest things. The other day when I arrived for my daily visit, I knelt down in front of...
by Carolyn LackeyMar 22, 20182 minChocolate BunniesMeems has a new obsession. It's all she thinks about day and night. Just this afternoon when I cuddled up beside her while she was...
by Carolyn LackeyMar 6, 20187 minNever Again. Ever.There were warning signs. Omens. All ignored. For starters, when I began packing for the trip, it took me forever to find my ski...