The day started, as usual, with trying to get a smile out of Mom. Some are easier than others, and this one took a minute because she was in a deep sleep. It’s a GREAT way to start, since most days, she's happy and eager to show it.
The next thing I did was tell her Happy Birthday. I reminded her it was her 80th. I got the blankest of stares. Yes, I get reminders of her condition constantly, and expected no less. She hasn’t known a birthday or any holiday since her 75th. She didn’t really believe it then either! Hahaha
What can I say about Mom?
Outliving all her siblings, but remembering none of them.
Even at this age, the only “medication” she takes are vitamins.
It took her till her mind was mostly gone to be truly happy, which is better than some people who never find joy.
She needs my help to get around, but I don’t mind at all. I still see her in her hospital bed last year, unable to move much at all. To have her mobile is a gift in my eyes.
She still eats good, sleeps REALLY good, and smiles a lot during the day.
I feel lucky to have her around, even if she needs me to help bathe, use the bathroom, fix her meals, wash her clothes, get her out of bed, and a hundred other things. I am fortunate to be able to do all this for her, and wouldn’t pass it along to anyone else.
I never knew I could be as good of a man as I am now, and I have to thank Mom for enabling me to stumble a little on the way to being a not-so-bad son….
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so glad to see her Birthday started out with you staring at her. (I find the thought of you staring at ME when I wake up disturbing, but she is your mom.. ;) ) also glad to hear she is doing well and that you are also. take care of each other Buddy as you have for years. lots of love and prayers for you both... <3
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