nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3864 Posts
Posted - Oct 04 2026 : 6:52:09 PM
For the expert level of the greatest generation badge I'm sharing my experience with my in laws. They're my oldest remaining relatives. My mother in law is suffering from dementia and has trouble remembering things that happen now, but has no trouble remembering the past. I visit at least once a week to help clean their house and we spend a lot of time talking. I ask a lot of questions about the past and have learned a lot! I'm working on writing down some of the stories and tid bits she shares so that they don't get forgotten. I've learned a lot and it's been fun to get to know more about my in laws. I'm not happy that she's suffering from dementia, but I am happy that it has made me take the time to slow down and find a way to connect with my mother in law.
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
8658 Posts
Posted - Oct 05 2026 : 1:31:17 PM
Heather, that is wonderful you are learning so many things from your mother-in-law. I hope you can have many more meaningful conversations with her.
Krista Farmgirl Sister #528 Farmgirl Of The Year 2025
Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7805 Posts
Posted - Oct 05 2026 : 1:34:11 PM
That is wonderful Heather. How I wish I had relatives growing up that I could visit and go to. That is very special and you are truly blessed :-)
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3864 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3864 Posts
Posted - Oct 06 2026 : 11:49:22 AM
Thanks ladies! I agree, Debbie - I am blessed!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 2026 Farmgirl Sister of the Year “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Posted - Oct 04 2026 : 6:52:09 PM
