The article reflects on the author's journey through Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing the importance of roots and family legacy. The author recalls his late grandfather, George Walter Brown, portraying him as a compassionate figure who influenced family values and resilience. He exemplified integrity by forgiving missed rents during the Great Depression, showcasing his deep faith and commitment to doing the right thing. It underscores the profound impact of familial ties in shaping identity and understanding life, particularly when dealing with challenges like dementia that affects multiple family members.
... he was a man of great faith; had a life of doing the right things. He taught by example.
Roots matter deeply in my family; they can shape one in hard times, as when my grandfather died of dementia.
Today, in the throes of Alzheimer's, I find myself digging deeper, more reflective-the waters of life forever flowing over me.
It was just the right thing to do, he reasoned. He was a man of great faith; had a life of doing the right things.
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