The Gift

My husband came home with a gift from his mom.She wanted him to give this brooch with missing rhinestones to his daughter.He doesn't have a daughter.My mother in law has dementia.Most days she is an 88 year old, 98 pound ball of anger and fear.But sometimes the love shines through.This gift was given and accepted in love.

"Those with dementia are still people and they still have stories and they still have character and they're all individuals and they're all unique. And they just need to be interacted with on a human level."
-Carey Mulligan

For black and white fortnight..theme humanity

[Debbie]

Dementia is such a sad illness - robs so much from the sufferer and their families - lovely gift and makes a great photo

[Dominica]

That's a touching sentiment. Thanks for sharing. Good bokeh.

[MB]

Sad story but a beautiful photo. I'm sure she would be pleased.

[Melanie Rivers]

Love it! Fav

[Cindy]

Awww, Hope, I completely understand. My mom is starting down that path...and my fiance's mother is already in a nursing home with the same. It's hard to watch it happen. Love the photo. :)

[Amanda Powell]

Love this!!! My grandmother had dementia when she passed away a few years ago!!! It was definitely hard seeing her in that condition!!!!

[Paula McLaughlin]

Wonderful sparkle & bokeh in black & white! I can identify with your situation, too. My Dad struggled with dementia in his last years and it was so hard to see that kind of change in him. Sometimes, humor would break through the fog.

[Nancy]

Very touching Hope! It is a wonderful gift!

[Sandi]

An incredibly meaningful photo with such heartfelt, touching narrative. Prayers to you! Fav.

[Sue Wilde]

Dementia always seems to me to be the saddest illness. The bodies are still here but the psople are not. This is a lovely shot Hope

[Newbank Lass]

My Nan suffers. What a beautiful response to the humanity theme.

[Brigette]

wonderful story Hope - sad and lovely

[Spanner]

Speechless Hope. You have moved me to tears.

[Kane Arlow]

It is a sad path, my wife's grandfather suffered from dementia. Your quote is amazing.

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh yes, what a lovely but sad story. Great for the humanity theme.

[katy]

Perfect image for all that it symbolizes, Hope.

[Paula W]

How sad and difficult for everyone concerned. The image speaks volumes, I love all the bokeh.

[Kim Harper]

It's nice to see the love shine through the fear and anger. Beautiful capture of the love you all share, even in these very tough times.

[Margaret Obey]

Great as the shot is it's the truth in what you say that is so important

[Kay Hodges]

Lovely shot and fun memory shot

[Kathy]

Dementia is a sad illness. This is a wonderful tribute to your MIL.

[Rachel Withey]

Beautiful picture. Very sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. That must be really difficult for all of you.

[Jennifer]

Sad story but a great quote. Nice shot too.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Beautiful image, touching story.