middie
Chef Extraordinaire
since we have a smile i thought we'd have a cry
for me it was my mom leaving
for me it was my mom leaving
Yes Callie, she lives right behind me in a mobile home, so at least I can be close and watch out for her. It is hard to see her this way, she has always been fun, sweet,giving and bright..This change is very hard to accept.callie said:I'm sorry, kadesma. That's got to be hard. Does your mom live nearby?
I think so Middie,middie said:aww kadesma... she has alzheimer's ?
Don't feel sorry Middie, You didn't know and it makes my heart happy to know how you feel about your mom..That makes us both very lucky women..Just keep on loving her Middie..She's a special lady.middie said:kadesma i'm so sorry. i had no idea. and here i'm crying cause my mom went home.
Thank you Sandy, I'll pray for your aunt too. I agree that it is wonderful to see that others treasure their mothers and fathers.I love having my mom live right next door...It's something I've always wanted. We had my m-i-l here before my mom and it gave my dh time to spend with her and do things for her..I did the same with my dad when he and mom moved here. I miss him terribly as does mom. But, I believe in life after, so each time I see a himmingbird, and the little thing comes almost up to my face, it's as if my dad is there saying hello...Sandyj said:Kadesma, I'm so sorry that you and your mom and your family have to go through this. I'll say prayers for you, too. It's nice to read about so many people who appreciate and love their families - their moms! My mom lives with my husband and I and the girls, and she brings so much to our family. Her sister recently spent a whole month with us, returning last Sunday with my sister to Cape Town, South Africa. We thought she may be in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's as well, but while she was visiting, she had a stroke, and we found out she's had many 'mini' strokes and that was the reason behind the loss of her short term memory. It's sad to see her lose some of her feisty spirit, but I thank God that we have a close family and she is going to be well taken care of.
What made me tear up most recently was last night at the video store. I heard this little girl of maybe two asking her mom questions, over and over and over. I could see her mom was tired, and so was the little girl. The mom looked like she was just on the verge of being angry, but she stayed calm - I remember feeling like that, too. In the line to pay, the little one held up her arms and said to her mom, "I pick you up", meaning, of course, "hold me, Mommy". Her mom did, planting a bunch of kisses in her soft little neck. Oy vey! Even typing this brings back memories. -Sandyj