Carrying her photography around

MrToad · January 26

In Better Days, DW was an accomplished photographer. One of the best photos my wife took many years ago was of the Arlington Memorial Bridge across the Potomac. It connects two very different places: Washington, with its Lincoln Memorial, and Virginia, with Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House.

I now consider that photo as a metaphor of the connection between two other places: the “real” world I live in, and the very different dementia world my wife lives in. Seeking to honor that connection, I spent about a year finding just the right artist and I now carry that picture with me 24/7-----tattooed on my forearm, as shown attached.

The first time DW saw it ---my first ink, by the way—she reached out and touched it with her fingertip. Then she slowly turned to me, and smiled. These days, every smile I get from her is a treasure.

Joe C. · January 26

Beautiful photo and beautiful tribute!

Caro_Lynne · January 26

Love this Mr. Toad xo

Joydean · January 26

What a treasure Mr Toad! It’s beautiful ! Thank you for sharing it.

trottingalong · January 26

Now that’s very special. Thank you for sharing both.

wose · January 26

What an absolutely beautiful gesture and enduring memory for both of you💙

CindyBum · January 26

Amazing!

JeriLynn66 · January 26

How loving

SSHarkey · January 27

What a beautiful tat! You had an excellent artist do that! And how precious a memory that must be for you!

GiGi1963 · January 27

Thanks for sharing. Your wife took a beautiful picture and your tattoo is perfect.

Ed1937 · January 27

I have seen some of her work in the calendar. And she certainly had a good eye. I'm glad you had the tattoo made because it seems as though it really meant something to her. You are a hero in more ways than one. She is so lucky to have you.