To all the moms with daughters. I was a daddy's girl, but I love my mother dearly. Because I have a "T" instead of an "F" in ENTP, it has caused quite a few arguments between us. My mother is all feelings and they have always ruled her life. You can't use reason and logic on "feelings" but, I won't fault her for it. Feelings are NOT right or wrong - they are JUST feelings. Wearing them on her proverbial sleeve, her feelings have always been so easily hurt and, she would NEVER let you forget it if you hurt them.
In the past, mom always had a mind like a steel trap - remembering every little detail - past and present. Now that part of her is missing as the dementia grows on her with every passing day. She can still tell you in detail what happened 20 years ago, but she can't tell you what happened yesterday or what was said two minutes ago as she asks me the same questions over and over again.
Mom always had a talent for decorating and entertaining friends and family. She outlived her parents, two brothers, a sister, and a husband. She was a loving daughter and sister, a great Air Force wife, mother, and friend. I wish with all my heart there was something I could do to restore her short term memory. She was such an independent, strong, outspoken and healthy woman for so long. It has broken her heart and spirit to be dependent on others for her care. May God keep her wrapped in His love and send her His peace for her mind. I love her so very much.
I really love the way you've used this series to explore feelings and history. Very moving. I have also watched a proud, poised, accomplished woman be gradually diminished by dementia - my mother-in-law. It is very hard. I wish ease for you and your mom both.
Such beautiful heartfelt words to go along with your gorgeous photo. Dementia can be so cruel. Like KV above, I do not know what you are going through, but I send prayers to you both.
@wakelys Thank you, Susan. It is so very hard.
@kvphoto Thank you, KV! I hope you never have to know what it's like. Grateful for your prayers.
@haskar Thank you, Haskar! Appreciate it.