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Rita C's avatar

What a wonderful tribute to your sister! The present… it’s all we really have🙏❤️

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you Rita, and yes... the present is what we have :)

George Ziogas's avatar

"Curious. Very curious." is such a powerful phrase Jill, and it says so much about who your sister still is. Thank you for sharing this with such honesty and tenderness.

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you George. You are a valued and dependable reader and I truly appreciate you

Susan Pasternack's avatar

What a heart-wrenching piece about acts of loving kindness. Have to be a grown-up to do what you did and to write about it so honestly.

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you Susan. She has been an awesome sister for all my years. No acts of kindness can match what she has given me.

JQ Rose's avatar

Acceptance is so difficult but it's better for all when you can accept reality. I appreciate your post expressing your feelings and sharing your reflection on the trip to see your sis. My brother is also living through this horrible disease. Your Words helped me to handle our situation with him. I am so glad you found peace during your visit.

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you. I feel like Alzheimer’s is everywhere and it has been a struggle for me to accept this reality but I am shaping a perspective that helps and maybe it can help others. Thank you for reading

Daniel Alpert's avatar

So glad you had that time together. You’re a great sister!

Jill Ebstein's avatar

Thank you Danny. She set the standard