[ Quote] In a way, I think that if I try too hard to remember our lives as they were, then that will divert me from the immense task of trying to live our new lives. [/Quote]
That hits the nail on the head Bruce. The only way I have been able to deal with mum's illness is to love her as she is, at the stage she is on her journey. That is what she did for me, and I know that it wasn't always easy. It is mum's journey though, and I have been privileged to share some of it with her, and hopefully me being alongside has helped her when she has been scared and confused and lonely.
Even though she is in advanced stages mum still came out for a meal with her children and grandchildren before Christmas (there were 12 of us!) Mum is very much still at the centre of our family. I love her to bits.
Amy
That hits the nail on the head Bruce. The only way I have been able to deal with mum's illness is to love her as she is, at the stage she is on her journey. That is what she did for me, and I know that it wasn't always easy. It is mum's journey though, and I have been privileged to share some of it with her, and hopefully me being alongside has helped her when she has been scared and confused and lonely.
Even though she is in advanced stages mum still came out for a meal with her children and grandchildren before Christmas (there were 12 of us!) Mum is very much still at the centre of our family. I love her to bits.
Amy