Not long ago, a friend of ours confided in us that his mother was facing dementia. Our friend is a very private person. We recognized the trust he placed in us, took it as an honor, and said we would include his mother and family in our prayers.
Recently, his mother passed away. Our friend sent us a letter his sister, Laura K, had written and shared at their mother’s memorial service. It was full of honesty and hope, and he invited us to share her story and insights. By sharing this story, we hope to honor not only one family’s journey but the countless others who walk similar paths.