To the editor:
This Christmas my husband, Henry, is in a residential care facility for people with Alzheimer’s.
While he has forgotten most of his personal history, I am grateful he still recognizes me. When I prepared to give him his gift on Christmas, he still is aware enough that he wanted to have something to give me.
I want to publicly thank the Nest at 100 Maine St. in Brunswick for going the extra mile and granting a special request I made to them. Their kindness has brought a bit of joy to a difficult situation, and Henry had a present for me that is personally meaningful.
This experience is also a fine example of the benefits of shopping locally.
Claire M. Gosselin, Harpswell
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