JOY Comes in the Morning!: The Story of a Personal Journey with My Mother, Alzheimer's, and God - Paperback

by Kelly Kainer Billington (Author)

This story is about a simple, well-respected, dignified, but strong and relentless small town woman who, as a Mother, had 4 children and, as a Grandmother "MiMi", had several grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. There was no doubt that her family and God were most important to her! She was a secretary for a junior high school for over 20 years and was a classy lady indeed. She was a dedicated choir member in her church for over 30 years. She was very rarely sick until her 50's and 60's. The signs and symptoms became evident that something was going on, but what? A study campaign was launched to discover what was causing these changes. They simply wanted to know more and to understand what was happening to their beautiful Mother! The experiences were somewhat overwhelming at times. BUT THEN, there's GOD! "Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the Morning!" -Psalm 30:5 NASB Beautiful moments with their Mother are shared in this heartfelt story of the kind of love that never ends! Eleven and a half years into this disease and after natural treatments, her Mother was able to come back to her daughter's home from a 2-year residence at an assisted living facility off all drugs for the remainder of her life. What a blessing it was! Her children knew in their hearts that their Mother would want to be at home because she loved being with her family so much! Based on these experiences, it is easy to believe that this disease is possibly preventable. And hopefully sharing this story will help someone who might be experiencing the same thing. So be healed by this beautiful story as it is definitely worth the time it takes to read it. Beautiful moments with their Mother are shared in this heartfelt story of the kind of love that never ends! There was an earnest determination that her children loved her so much that they wanted her to be at home with family when it was her time to be with the Lord. In their hearts, they knew that it was what their Mother would have wanted, because she loved being with her family so much! It simply touched the heart in that moment their Mother realized that she had been moved back to her daughter's home! What a blessing it was! Through these experiences, the author was led to discoveries, treatments, and God's ever-loving Grace that she shares in this story. It is quite possible that it was discovered 100 years ago that aluminum gets into the brain and causes havoc. But sadly there are many people suffering with this disease today. Based on these experiences, she believes wholeheartedly that this disease can quite possibly be prevented and desires to honor her Mother and God by simply sharing her story and discoveries. And hopefully it will help someone who might be experiencing the same thing. So be healed by this beautiful story as it is definitely worth the time it will take to read it.