A Dreaded Anniversay

by Marilyn
(Blenheim, Ontario)

Jerry and I were true soul mates. We loved each other totally from the first time we saw each other. We worked together, played together and were a true complement to each other. When he got Alzheimer's Disease I believed I couldn't be more devastated. I watched him disappear before my eyes.

Now the anniversary of his final illness, hospitalization and death is right around the corner and I can't help but keep reliving that terrible time. I feel that I'm back to square one. I feel like crying all the time and do cry often.

There have been days in the past year when I've felt some peace. I feel he is always with me but right now my grief seems overwhelming.

M