by Seanathon
That is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read. I'm a 71 year old man and I can not stop crying. My 76 year old wife that I've adored for 43 years is starting that slide away from reality and it saddens me beyond belief. She can no longer remember us getting married.
Thank you for this. Please keep writing and share this with everyone. I will never forget it.
Paul
I wish I could give you a rating of MORE than 5 stars! A truly great writing effort that touched my heart & soul.
It brought back many memories, both good and bad, of when I stayed in nursing homes and physical rehabilitation centers in the eleven months following a massive stroke in 2008. I was only fifty years old, but most of the other patients/residents were in their eighties and nineties. There were many elderly women there who experienced the hypersexuality you mentioned, and some of them would wake me up at night trying to sneak into my bed. I called them the LOC's (Little Old Cougars). At fifty years old, I was the closest thing to a "young hunk" that they could find, I guess.
It was well written and just beautiful. I cried at the ending to be honest.I also liked Walter.
You have such great understanding . I think you have a great sense of compassion .
You killed me with this story. What the hell are you doing on this site man ... other than gently guiding us back to our wheelchairs.
Wow, what's this liquid coming out of my eyes? Must be allergies. Yeah that's it.
Seriously, best story on this site I've read.
You've done it again. This was another brilliant story from an exceptional writer. I enjoyed every word, every action, every twist. My congratulations!
Very good story but I found it a bit painful to read, reminded me of when my father had to go into a home as a result of dementia, His memory was excellent but stopped 25 years before the then present time, he had only the slightest idea of whom I was, and did not remember my children (his grandchildren) at all. Yes,he tried to escape like Walter.
At least the home he was in had caring staff who did all sorts of things for the patients and had lots of activities. Unlike another home where an old family friend ended up, which was run by some-one like Janet.
Why shouldn't nursing home residents have sex if they want it, provided it is truly consensual? .
This one made me cry. I have friends with Alzheimers and have seen the power of music. Thank you for weaving that into this story.
I really don't know what to say. I am 73 and my eyes just stayed wet almost the entire story. My mom went through this and it brought back many loving memories plus all the bad memories. When someone that you love so fiercely for 96 yrs can't remember who you are it just tears your heart out. Thank you SOOOO much for getting it right. You are one hell of a writer.
Wonderful story. Your works are a joy to read. I get to visit with my Caroline occasionally in my dreams and your story was a reminder of good times.
Extremely well, professionally, written. The characters are so well defined and the dialogue natural and believable. An easy read with a nice balance between harsh reality, fantasy and pathos with a touch of humour. I'd like to read more of your work.
WHAT A LOVELY STORY THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN. I THINK THIS HAPPENS QUITE A LOT IN THESE SORT OF PLACES AS I HAVE EXPERINCED THIS MYSELF ON A FEW OCCASIONS MYSELF WITH MUCH OLDER LADIES THEN MYSELF BEING 43. I THINK THEY ARE VERY GREATFUL OF IT HAPPENING TO THEM
THANK you so much for sharing this story.
It must be dusty today ‘cause there are tears in my eyes. 😭
- pal