@jatonlouise What a gift you gave @judimahoney sharing your perspective from not just the caregiver but the person who has the cognitive abilities slowing fading away. I was amazed this morning, the start of a new year, reading that "patchwork of pleasantness" you talk about with your caring suggestions on how to overcome the grief and sadness she is feeling - I'm sure most caregivers, like me are feeling. I was devastated when my husband got his MCI diagnosis, his abilities are slowly fading away too, but I have such a steadfast resolve, to try to capture every moment I can with him during the good and not so good days. For me, I'm finding my grief is more fear. Fear of the unknown, but I have courage and clarity, in God's light as I try to work through this with my husband, my friend, my buddy, of 42 years. Thank you for sharing, and in doing so, giving me hope in your clarity of message to every caregiver having to deal with the reality you talk about. Your poignant message is so meaningful as we start the new year. Thank you.