a walk of love

My Mema has Alzheimer's.  I found out when I was home for fall break my freshman year of college.  In the 4 years that followed, Mema showed some signs that the disease was progressing, but it also seemed like typical old people stuff.  You know, simple things like forgetting what year of school I was in or what I was majoring in.

However, this last year has definitely been a turn for the worse.  It's painfully clear that she has this disease and that it's doing bad things to her mind. 

Which brings me to this weekend, when my beautiful cousins Marley and Madison, their mom Denise, and Mema herself will be participating in an Alzheimer's walk in Raleigh, NC.  Marley found out about it a week or so ago and they've quickly put together a team, aptly named Mema's Girls.  If only I could be there.

Madison, Marley, me, and Mema (and my cousin Paul!) on my graduation day

Tonight I made my donation to their team and to fight to learn more about this disease.  If you would like to donate to Mema's girls, please click here!  And whether you are able to donate or not, thanks for reading.