•Lest We Forget• • Wow. So... this is the first Remembrance Day we’re celebrating with my grandmother. It’s been a long time tradition to go to either a church service or the celebration at the Butterdome in our guiding and/or scouting uniforms. So this is the hardest “first” I’ve encountered so far. Nona Dorothy McPherson (née Rogers) was an independent, outspoken, stubborn pain in the ass, and the most amazing person I’ve ever met. She served in the RCAF and only retired when she became pregnant with my aunt. She met my grandfather in the Air Force, and was an army wife for several years after she had her two daughters. She was an active member of @girlguidesofcanada both as a leader and then later on as a member of the 2nd Edmonton Trefoil Guild. She was a devout Anglican at St. Michael and All Angels, and volunteered her time and energy to many parts of the church. She was an active swimmer, going at least once a week, and did not slow down until October of last year. Lewy Body Dementia is the second most common dementia and the least talked about. It’s essentially dementia with Parkinson’s symptoms, such as tremors, poor balance, and losing the ability to articulate. My grandmother knew she was dying, and it was heartbreaking to watch her slowly accept that she was heading downhill. But she remained valiant as ever until the last time I saw her. She did not let Lewy kill her. No, she went home in her own time, waving to her loved ones on the other side that were inviting her back home. Today was emotional, to say the least, but after lighting an indigo candle and meditating, it was clear to me that she really is in a better place, and is always with me. I also offered some dried lavender (her favourite smell) and a poppy pin to say thank you. I will remember her and every other veteran or active duty soldier. I miss you Granny, but I know you aren’t in pain anymore, and that helps tremendously. #aroundtheriverssbend #theriverssbend #remembranceday #lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #nousnoussouviendrons #poppy #rcaf #ggc #girlguides #girlguidesofcanada #lewybodydementia #dementia #veteran (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHersLyhxbu/?igshid=1993sgobtmrlf
