“I’m never gonna know what you go through...” ~ Glen Campbell

This quote from Glen Campbell’s song, “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” has been on my mind. I feel it bears repeating. May is a hard month for our family. My parents hit their 60th wedding anniversary 2 days prior to my dad passing away, and only 9 days before his 91st birthday, in May of 2019.

As May 2021 nears the end, I keep thinking how aware Glen Campbell was about his own condition. He apparently had an idea of what he might be like and what those close to him could, or would, experience as the disease progressed. What a great gift he left behind, by writing these words and putting them into a song!

After watching our dad go rather quickly through the hard parts of Alzheimer’s, I have to say I understand what was intended by these words:

“I’m never gonna hold you like I did, or say ‘I love you’ to the kids. You’re never gonna see it in my eyes; it’s not gonna hurt me when you cry.”

“I’m never gonna know what you go through, all the things I say or do, all the hurt and all the pain; one thing selfishly remains... I’m not gonna miss you, I’m not gonna miss you.”

In spite of all those predictions this song assumes, that are very realistic, and very difficult to go through, I very much miss my dad. The attached pic is one of my favorites. He was funny and generous, and loved his family deeply.

I am prepared to listen, to ask questions and to be a coach for anyone going through this difficult part of life. Every situation is different. Contact me. I have had all those emotions that we don’t want to admit to anyone. It’s just part of it. I am very flexible on packages and plans for coaching and am prepared to offer discounted sessions around Alzheimer’s or dementia care as a family member.