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In her early 20s, Annabelle Allen longed to know what her dad had been like when he was her age. How did he spend his Saturdays? What was his first impression of her mom? When did he feel lonely? But Annabelle\u2019s dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease at age 62, and ever since, memories of his past had started slipping away. \n\nRecently, Annabelle was cleaning up her parents\u2019 storage bin when she made an incredible discovery: more than a dozen of her dad\u2019s old journals. They were a gift that gave her a window into her father\u2019s past \u2014 and strengthened their connection in the present. After Annabelle\u2019s essay, she shares an update on her father and reflects on the ways they have both been caring for one another.