October 19, 2010

  • Dementia

         As one becomes older an onset of Dementia can occur. It can vary so much with different ones. Yet, it strips the fakeness of a person for all to see who they truly are. Words and actions without filters spring forth in abundance. Ones past and history in ways become known as they live out their past years.

         I have seen men and women who were raised to be polite as children continue to be polite and kind due to it was how they were raised is who they become. Yet, with others, the filter that prevented curse words is removed from others raised in or around  different enviroments.

         Dementia strips one to the heart of who they are due to lack of filters in place. At times if that ever be the case in years to come with me which part of me will be the strongest part to show? What makes the biggest difference who we are alone or the influence of those we are around? Or, is it our thoughtlife throughout the years becoming known to all?

         A beautiful memory of my Grandmothers that could continue to pray like they had before Dementia ever set in despite that state of Dementia that grew. Beautiful hearts of women that shown brightly till their last breaths. What a challenge they leave before me to be. Sincere love for Jesus that was not taken from them despite normal thought functions left. What an amazing witness to me and those that knew!