Ultimately, though, I learned to join Paul in his reality, instead of wishing, praying, begging God…in the hopes he would return to mine. Little by little, Paul left me… The trajectory of his decline resembled the stock market chart from the seventies. Hogan relates this couple’s unique story with poignant prose that captures the essence of their love and devotion, such as this beautiful passage: It is a journey she must take alone, as both Paul’s son and his doctor are too busy to delve deeply into what is happening. The police get involved and eventually take her to the airport where she finds Paul, who acts as though nothing is wrong and has the nerve to ask her, “Why wouldn’t you know this is where I would be?” Thus begins Fay’s foray into the unknown as she learns to navigate the world of dementia. Upset but determined, Fay waits for him to return. However, one day during what should have been a trip of a lifetime to Spain, everything changes when Paul leaves Fay in front of a hotel and drives to the airport. Judge Paul Agarra and his wife Fay enjoy all the social niceties that come with his profession.
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