The undercurrent of heartache over the progress of the disease that accompanied our care of Savta over the seven years we lived with her was balanced, and often eclipsed, by the unexpected joys of seeing Savta’s positive reactions to her surroundings and to people she clearly loved and recognized. We had a lot of fun, laughter, and naches with Savta. That naches was mutually reinforcing. It encouraged Savta to keep going, fighting. It encouraged us to keep seeking ways to maintain Savta’s quality of life. Here are a few memorable examples:
