Saundra Staats McLemore

Christmas Hotel Reunion Saundra Staats McLemore

A mega-reunion is planned at Christmas Hotel. Previous guests are invited from all over the world. In the midst of this event, Christopher worries for Jerilyn's safety. She has Alzheimer's. Christopher has severe heart problems. On a short vacation, Jerilyn becomes violent and doesn't know Christopher. When they return home, Jerilyn leaves in the middle of a frigid night in her nightgown. Fearing she could out-live him, Christopher worries about her future care and considers a local nursing home. How can two people who have adored each other for fifty-seven years be separated?With the Alzheimer's spinning out of control, withdrawing from family, having to be watched every minute, Christopher's grieving heart is in turmoil. Their children and grandchildren lament over Jerilyn not knowing them. Christopher needs to make the nursing home decision soon. Christopher prays for one last cognizant moment with Jerilyn. Only faith and prayer will save them.