This is my mom - prior to obvious alzheimers. She died Sunday nite. I was able to get to her before she left. She grasped my hand when I held it, I choose to believe that she knew I was there. I left to bring the dogs home and return, before I got to my gate- she had gone. There are bonds between daughters and mothers that transcend even 8 years of alzheimers. Thank you mom for all that you gave me - in the end, I can only see our connection. I hate what happened to you and wish that I could have found something that would have made your life easier and happier. But in all of it, I have always been your daughter and loved you for it. God speed and forgive me.
You continue to reveal quiet strength in times of loss. Thank you for sharing something real about your mother with us; the photo is lovely, and you look like her.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I can see the resemblance. You sharing your mothers story with me over the years has helped me cope too, hang in there.
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