Keep Singing
Our family is on a journey we never anticipated. So many of our life journeys remain unexpected and take our breath away. In the spring of 2023, my mom underwent testing and received a diagnosis of cognitive impairment. Since that time, her diagnosis has changed. Vascular dementia is slowly stealing the pieces of my precious mother I once knew. It is a disease of slow goodbyes, highs/lows and extreme caregiver fatigue. Yet in the center of the swirling storm, in the cluster of chaos, there is a well of pure peace. Over the past year, I have learned it is a peace only He can provide. It is a peace that settles my soul and reminds me God is so good, even when our circumstances are not. Growing up, I was so blessed to be an integral part of a musical family. My grandmother, "Mamaw," was a famous gospel pianist. I remember all the special moments I sat beside my grandmother on her fancy black piano bench as she simply played some of the most beautiful music I had ever...
