I want a picture of my Grammy

I’ve been taking photos at Madison Heights Memory Care Center for years now, and sessions there never fail to bring me to tears! Our society definitely marginalizes the old, particularly the old, forgetful, and feeble. I don’t know how to improve this, other than to help my kids be comfortable around those with Alzheimer’s by serving them and trying to listen to their stories. That is what started our relationship with this care facility, a relationship that gives me so much joy!

My Grammy died when I was 12. She was sick her whole life, yet she was the perfect grandmother to me, full of presents, apple lotion, and hugs. She hung on my every word and made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. I have no pictures of the two of us together, so extra I’m grateful I can give that gift to others.