When Grandpa Forgot My Name
...finding comfort through memory and loss...
SEL THEMEs: Grief and coping with loss
Book Summary
This story is about children facing the grief of losing a grandparent through the unfortunate disease of dementia. It is written in a gentle, sensitive, and lyrical fashion to acknowledge the heartache and suffering of watching a person we care about endure a long goodbye, a short illness, or any other loss.
The message is shared through the eyes of children and is meant to be honest in acknowledging sorrow, but also one of encouragement as we are all forced to face the absence and passing of those we care about throughout life. We can one day embrace the comfort of cherishing the memories of the loving relationship we shared.
This story applies to anyone suffering through the pain of separation and is a reminder no one can ever steal the memories we cherish of those for whom we love and care. The piece was written out of a desire to help the reader explore a difficult and painful subject when one often does not have the words to share the feelings that accompany loss.
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
This story is about children facing the grief of losing a grandparent through the unfortunate disease of dementia. It is written in a gentle, sensitive, and lyrical fashion to acknowledge the heartache and suffering of watching a person we care about endure a long goodbye, a short illness, or any other loss.
The message is shared through the eyes of children and is meant to be honest in acknowledging sorrow, but also one of encouragement as we are all forced to face the absence and passing of those we care about throughout life. We can one day embrace the comfort of cherishing the memories of the loving relationship we shared.
This story applies to anyone suffering through the pain of separation and is a reminder no one can ever steal the memories we cherish of
those for whom we love and care. The piece was written out of a desire to help the reader explore a difficult and painful subject when one often does not have the words to share the feelings that accompany loss.
Warmest Regards,
Ashley
A look inside...
Joyful memories remind us that the love we share with others can last a lifetime.
Even during difficult times, hope and the support of others can help us face loss.
Grandpa teaches that true generosity means giving freely and sharing with others.
Though someone we love may change or leave us, the memories we created together remain.