Good moments.

The biggest loss of money I ever incurred was the result of Alzheimer’s. Paying the bills for the 38 months dear Jeanne spent in a nursing home. I had to eventually qualify Jeanne for Medicaid. But first, I was required to spend down our nest egg.  Drastically. Enormously. Sadly.  But that’s life. That’s the way the system operates. One has to roll with the proverbial punches. I wish for something better. But the fact of the matter is that Alzheimer’s often takes more than the human toll. It takes one’s bank account. But who am I to complain?  I’ve still managed to salvage a good life.  Not all is bad after Alzheimer’s. Mostly because I’m in good health. And in love. I live in the moment. And I keep having good moments.  --Jim Broede