Don't Forget...

I have become a recent fan of Annie Leibovitz after developing the enthusiasm for photography. If BYJ admires Bresson's work I personally admire Leibovitz with no less respect to the very respectable man..I am not going to discuss Annie's life since she's still around and you could read all about her everywhere but one of her works called 'Women' depicts what I feel at the moment. Unfortunately I am in a grieving state because Grandma passed away a couple of days ago which I'd rather not discuss in here openly but I hope that writing this post would hopefully ease what I feel at the moment.

I live in England and yes with my partner in life and new family but of course I do miss the Philippines especially my family and friends and what is sad is being away from them. Up to all these years I thought I have been strong but in times like this it's really difficult..

What made this day even more painful was when hubby and I came to visit his aunt. She is now in a Home to be looked after by carers because she is suffering from Dementia. If you don't know it, it's an illness of some old people wherein the memory becomes so bad that one starts to forget people, events and recall of the past get distorted, not only that one may have little strokes which could eventually cause death in the end. It's like a waiting game really.

We came to see her today after she has been moved. That's the thing here in England, if you are old and incapable to look after yourself you are place in a Home or a Unit where people could look after you. The problem is many families get used to it that they forget to visit their relatives and unfortunately see them when they are in a box.. It's harsh but it happens a lot of times.

It was difficult leaving her in there with a memory which seem to be shattered. She even forgot who I was and had a vague idea who Alex was. But it's a fact of life and although I was upset I have to start thinking she is well looked after and perhaps we, who are still able should never forget although we have been forgotten.

photos by Annie Leibovitz