Memories Matter

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Mark Applegate

Posted 8/18/23

I just thought of many of you when I read this piece linked below. We all live in such an anonymous, non-anonymous world that we miss the real stories. Your caregiving deserves to be told of, friends. It does..

Mom is doing about the same. She as so many stories that will die with her unless they are told. I hate that thought… But we are where we are…

Have a great weekend. 🙂

#EndALZ

https://bittersoutherner.com/feature/2023/obituary-for-a-quiet-life

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