I wrote this awhile ago for Flash Fiction 55 (a story in 55 words). This one, however is not fiction.
The Nice Stranger
She sits now and smiles.
Sings too.
Doesn't know to who or why.
She even knows my name.
Asks me the same questions,
over and over again.
It's ok though. I answer,
over and over again.
She's my child now, as I was hers.
Mom has Alzheimers.
Peace
19 comments:
I do remember reading this when you first posted it.
I saw part of Maria Shriver's testimony on Alzheimer s today...I can imagine you have some of the same experiences.
sending you warm prayers.
And this is the example of patience being virtue.
Hugs! Thanks for sharing.
someone needs a big hug {{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}
Ah, that's hard.
{{{{{ Odat }}}}}
My wife and I cared for her aunt for 5 years when she had Alzheimers. I hear you, and remember....
Monty
Thanks for your caring comments everyone....but ya know, Mom is really very happy...she's always singing and wants very much to dance too....lol....she's not bedridden...her digression is slow...so as long as she's happy, I'm happy.
This is beautiful, Odat.
And it breaks my heart for both of us.
It unfortunately always has the same sad ending..but by then, it's a blessing..
A colleague was telling me the same thing about her mother just this week. So sad. xx
This is a tough thing to go through for all involved. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I remember this one. It made me so sad...
My heart aches for both of you.
(Hugs)
Alzheimers is such a tough disease, my grandmother has it, but is still in the early stages.
Sorry about your mom. It must be tough for you but remember that your mom is happy in her own way.
Alzheimers has hit members of my father's side of the family. It's a thief. (hugs)
I'm glad your mother is happy, despite that horrible disease. It must be nice to have her singing.
;-)
Your attitude is a strong, loving testimony of true understanding and caring...Thanks.
~~~Blessings~~~
I did not know. I am sorry. Beautiful poetry.
Oh man...this is tough.
**hugs**
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