By Ed - tomorrow or the next day I will see someone I haven't seen in over 60 years

Ed1937

A woman saw the article about caregivers in the local paper, and asked the reporter to forward a picture of my wife and me at their wedding in 1961. We never saw them again since then. I finally got in touch with her, and I will be going with her to see her husband, who is in a MCF. She said she mentioned my name to him, and he remembers playing baseball with me when we were in our teens. But he can't remember his grandchildren. He can't remember anything for more than about 5 minutes, but if I can make him happy for a few minutes, it will be worth it. I'm looking forward to it.

M1

See, the ripples from your article continue. You just never know do you! Hope it's enjoyable.

Denise1847

That is great Ed! Enjoy your visit and that you are brightening their lives.

White Crane

Ed, how wonderful that you have a chance, to bring a moment of joy into his life. Maybe his wife could take a picture of the two of you together and she can show it to him later.

Battlebuddy

She trusting you with her loved one because you have been there and understand. Such a precious thing. I hope you have a great visit!

Ed1937

The visit was successful. Of course he didn't recognize me, but I don't know how he could have after so long. But he remembered my name, and he repeatedly told me that I used to be so little. 🙂 I told him yes, I was the 115 pound catcher. He even remembered where I worked. About every 10 - 15 minutes he would tell me how little I was (past tense) 🙂, and where I worked. He would ask me about another guy we hung around with, and I told him several times that I haven't seen him in about 6 years or so, but he lived in one of the neighboring towns. I visited with him and his wife for a little more than an hour and a half, and when I left I told her if she needed anything to call me. She kind of teared up, and thanked me for coming. Tomorrow he won't remember that I was there, but she will. I'm glad I went.

Donr

Ed, it was so nice of you to bring some life into your friend you haven't seen in a long time.

Dio

Ed, that's wonderful! I'm a firm believer of "nothing happens by chance" and "there are no coincidences." You've played a role and brought a moment of joy to someone who needed it. Who knows what other adventures your article will bring, if not to you directly, then to those who have read it?!!

sandwichone123

He may not remember the details, but with Alz, people do seem to have an emotional resonance, so you may make him happier for several days even if doesn't really recall why.

Iris L.

How nice to refresh an old memory!

mrl

Whoever it was that "named" you the mayor had it right!! You rock Ed :)

Michele

mrl

Ooh- I just seen the little emoji picker.😁

JoseyWales

What a wonderful gift you gave him and his wife! I loved hearing about your visit.

Jo C.

What a caring and loving gift you have given; she will never, ever forget your kindness. Well done, Ed.

J.

Ed1937

As always, thank you for your kind comments.

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Ed1937

Thank you, Victoria. I have the time to give now.

jfkoc

lovely.....