Mikelle A Bryant-Mataya

Time Is of the Essence Mikelle A Bryant-Mataya

It is ironic how you can be involved in the lives of other people. Often you think that what is happening to them is remote from your own existence. When you discover that the same events are occurring in your life as well. As this walks down memory lane was being prepared my life was fairly normal. I was working with the memory loss population and finding it fascinating. The most intriguing part of my experience was that I got along with the individuals I care for so well. However, as my life was changing to be similar in many ways to the experiences of my residents and their families. The pain and the suffering that memory loss or brain injury brings is devastating but we must carry on. We must endure the unexpected twist and turns that come with memory loss, Alzheimer's, Dementia and TBI realities. The key to it all is unconditional love as our shield. May God's wisdom and discernment capture all who endure this unique journey.