Mom and Dad, reunited
I lost my mom, recently.
My mom's Graduation picture, from High School
As some of you know, my mom has had a tough journey, these past few years.
She's been struggling with Dementia, and progressively getting worse. At first, we dealt with it, by having someone come in, a few days a week, and then, eventually, different people for about 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. At some point, mom's issues became pronounced enough that we moved mom home, to live with my brother.
Above, a few shots of me, mom at my wedding a few years ago!!!
Mom's are amazing my mine was a big part of bringing my wife and I together... a story for another day.
We had a traditional wedding, at your typical aquarium, complete with Greek Dancing, home made foods, fresh seafood (did I mention we were at The New England Aquarium?)
Mom and my family, at a cousin's wedding.
Mom and dad, and my aunts and uncles dancing at my brother's wedding.
Mom and dad, later in life, at my house.
After my brother's house, we moved mom to a memory care unit. At the time, the doctor's gave mom 6 months at best to live. Later, after two years, mom's care required much more skilled nursing, and so, 5 weeks ago, we moved mom to a skilled nursing home, about a mile from my house. For the past 5 weeks, mom's been happy, tapping her feet and dancing in her chair. Singing along to any music played for her. We celebrated her birthday on a Sunday, with her laughing and even able to say, "I love you" to both my brother and I. Two days later we had a call saying she was in some pain and discomfort. The next day we were all around her, my brother and I, and our spouses. It was an hour from her struggling to breathe. We all said a loving good bye, and my brother leaned over and told her, it's OK now. She slipped quietly soon after.
Reflecting back... we had a wonderful few years with her. Much more than the docs felt... and on that last day, mom had a hair dresser appointment. All her life, my dad, the hair dresser, always styled and cut her hair. when he passed, mom always said, no one could get it right since. I suspect, she went to find him, since no one did her hair the way he did!!!
Always, I strive to give back
To the animals and birds around me
to put more plants in than I take out
And be a good steward for the world around me!
She's been struggling with Dementia, and progressively getting worse. At first, we dealt with it, by having someone come in, a few days a week, and then, eventually, different people for about 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. At some point, mom's issues became pronounced enough that we moved mom home, to live with my brother.
Above, a few shots of me, mom at my wedding a few years ago!!!
Mom's are amazing my mine was a big part of bringing my wife and I together... a story for another day.
We had a traditional wedding, at your typical aquarium, complete with Greek Dancing, home made foods, fresh seafood (did I mention we were at The New England Aquarium?)
My brother and I, Christmas morning with my mom, and my Yia Yia!
Mom and my family, at a cousin's wedding.
A few years later, at a Picnic, celebrating July Fourth!
Mom and dad, and my aunts and uncles dancing at my brother's wedding.
Mom and dad, later in life, at my house.
After my brother's house, we moved mom to a memory care unit. At the time, the doctor's gave mom 6 months at best to live. Later, after two years, mom's care required much more skilled nursing, and so, 5 weeks ago, we moved mom to a skilled nursing home, about a mile from my house. For the past 5 weeks, mom's been happy, tapping her feet and dancing in her chair. Singing along to any music played for her. We celebrated her birthday on a Sunday, with her laughing and even able to say, "I love you" to both my brother and I. Two days later we had a call saying she was in some pain and discomfort. The next day we were all around her, my brother and I, and our spouses. It was an hour from her struggling to breathe. We all said a loving good bye, and my brother leaned over and told her, it's OK now. She slipped quietly soon after.
Reflecting back... we had a wonderful few years with her. Much more than the docs felt... and on that last day, mom had a hair dresser appointment. All her life, my dad, the hair dresser, always styled and cut her hair. when he passed, mom always said, no one could get it right since. I suspect, she went to find him, since no one did her hair the way he did!!!
To the animals and birds around me
to put more plants in than I take out
And be a good steward for the world around me!
All Photos by Bluefin Studios.
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I'm sorry about your mom. At least she has her best friend back. Here's to good hair days! 🥂
indeed, a chance to get back to see her very favorite Hair Dresser!!!
What a beautiful testament to your mom!!!! I just found myself smiling throughout the whole post!!
Love those pictures!!! And I swear ... You are you mom's twin hehehee
Thanks for sharing your heart ❤️ sending love to you family!
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Really sorry for your loss... beautiful post, thank you for sharing!
many thanks
Aww this is so beautiful and happy and sad. Sending love to you and your family
thank you
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Very sorry to hear. RIP with the angels.
Many thanks!
Thoughts and prayers up man.
Prayers to you and yours my friend! May her soul forever watch over you and she will no doubt always be with you.
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thank you
I can so relate. I was caretaker for my dad, and part-time caretaker for my mother-in-law, when they both had advancing Alzheimer's disease.
Luckily, for my MIL, she lost ground so quickly that she no longer remembered that anything was out of the ordinary. It was hard on her kids, especially her daughter, but she herself was quite happy.
My dad never reached that state, and was well aware that something was wrong, not that he could have articulated what it was. And his last couple of years were tough, as he wound up in Hospice care three times.
In the end, I adored them both, and though it was a hard time, I wouldn't have traded it. I am grateful for having that time with them, and for being there for them when they needed me.
My prayers go out to you and your family. I'm so glad your mom's quality of life was good up until the end.
I completely can relate to your journey!
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