Grietje has written herself a long letter and pasted it on the kitchen cupboard. In it she explains to herself that she has Alzheimer’s, listing the problems she might encounter. She gives herself advice and courage in the face of whatever may come when she starts losing it. She ends with, “Losing it isn’t the worst that can happen; winning isn’t everything. Love, Grietje.” The way she addressed herself moved me greatly. She is handling her illness in her own fresh and unique way. She wondered aloud how she would react to her own letter later on. By the time I know the answer, it’ll probably
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