Thanks, Wintersowing

16 years ago

My dad who was has been an ardent gardener for many years, has altzheimers and cannot do his own gardening anymore.

I had mentioned a month ago to him that we were going to plant seeds together. He remembered it two weeks later, and continued to remember it after that. This is the same man who had all his family over for Thanksgiving and didn't remember any of it the next day.

Today I brought all my wintersowing stuff over to the facility where he lives and we wintersowed some things together in his room. I got him involved in each step. Later, as I left, he gave me the biggest smile and said "Come back soon!"

So, thanks, wintersowing, for giving me a way to bring some happiness at least for one day, to a very dear man.

Lois in PA

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tiffy_z5_6_can
16 years ago
My heart goes out to you Lois. Keep being an angel to your Dad! Big hugs!
trudi_d
16 years ago
That's great. I hope that the time you have together will always be as good.

T
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girlgroupgirl
16 years ago
I'm glad to hear you could share some special times with your dad, it sounds like he has shared with you his love of the garden :)
craftlady07
16 years ago
That's such a touching story, I hope you can continue that as a new tradition with your dad!
norabelle
16 years ago
Hugs and blessings to you and your dad, Lois. Gardening provides such unexpected and profound gifts; thank you for sharing this.

Norabelle
monkey665
16 years ago
It's nice that you have something that you can do with your dad inspite of such a horrific illness. Keep strong and enjoy.
antiqueorchid
16 years ago
Lois, enjoy every moment with you dear father. It is wonderful that you can still share something with him that he loves so much.

Denise
gardenluv
16 years ago
Altzheimers is a terrible disease and is so hard for the family. I am so glad that you will always have that memory. My mom lost her dad to this disease. On the days that he had clarity and would tell her a story, she would write it down in a spiral notebook. Every once in a while when she thinks of him she will open that notebook and read one of the stories. I'm glad you guys can still garden together.
just1morehosta
16 years ago
Your story has brought tears to my eyes,so touching.
I am glad you were able to bring your dad a day of joy.
Such a nice memory to have made for you.I am sure they are far and inbetween.I do so hope you can WS again together soon.Thinking of you,
cAROL
lisa_neenah
16 years ago
Thank you for sharing such a sweet / bittersweet story. My Dad suffered from Alzheimers, my heart goes out to you. I'm glad you were able to create such a good memory. Hugs.
janie58
16 years ago
That's just wonderful! It made my heart sing. My mom had Alzheimers, but she was the one who instilled the love of gardening in me when I was just a little girl! Thanks for sharing

J :)
ellenr22 - NJ - Zone 6b/7a
16 years ago
That's beautiful, Lois.
It brought tears to my eyes too.
I have a friend - whom I don't think has Alzheimer's - but has severe memory problems.
One day I taught her some yoga. Every time she sees me she asks about doing yoga, even tho sometimes she can't remember what she did the day before.

So the wintersowing you did with your dad must have made a big impression on him.

Kudos to you. And him.
wishing you and him the best.