The Daddy Chronicles

Daddy Chroniclesis a monthly daily devotional of themed storiesexperiences and lessons about a son dealing witha father that has Alzheimer's and dementia and ateenage son. Three generations under one roof.Daddy Chronicles provides an on-scene account ofmy experience of becoming full circle as a parentand father.A birds eye view from being on top of the hill ( middle life) and beingable to look to my left or down the hill watching and aiding my son to climbup and looking to my right down the hill and witnessing my Dad's declineand trying to help him manage but all the while realizing that my life washeading where he now was and fully understanding the circle of life.I was nally at the point that all the lessons experiences and advicethat my dad imparted to me now all made sense and it was these samelessons experiences and advice that I now was trying to share with Taymy son. The true de nition of full circle indeed!There are thirty-one stories that are aimed to be a daily devotionalong with thirty-one bible verses that correspond with that day's devotion.There are also thirty-one songs that have YouTube addresses attachedthat coincide with each story and theme. Some of these songs were mydad's favorite; the others I have chosen because of their lyrical contentand how they undergird that day's devotion.I have also created a courage card for each day. The card is thatday's lesson condensed into a short reminder that can be carried in apocket purse wallet or used as a bookmark. Hopefully this card will helpwith the courage to carry out and integrate that day's message into yourdaily routine.Lastly I have also included a song written and performed by me entitledHalf Man My Daddy Was. Lyrics inspired by lessons taught to me by mydad. It is my hope and prayer that the stories and lessons of this book willencourage the hearts of those who are dealing with a parent especiallya father with dementia or Alzheimer's and give spiritual hope to help themcontinue giving the care that at times is so difficult to give.