GREAT! I read this and was watching Extreme Home Makeover at the time! Just kill me already!
I've thought a lot recently about old people losing their minds as they grow older. And, though, it is more difficult for the family I can't help being a little thankful that my Grandmother lost her wits near the end, because at least she didn't know what was going on. It would have broken her heart if she really understood we had to put her in a home near the end.
Anyway, maybe those thoughts will help you through it a bit, as well.
Ben, I can relate to what you are going through right now. Having to sit and watch as the people you love get older and just have to sit and wait for that last day to come. Some knowing it will happen, others not having any idea what is going on around them. Its not something anyoen wants to go through
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It's all part of the journey. If it were all bunnies and roses you would forget or take for granted how great the really good times were. Don't loose site of what's really important...that is so important! It's hard and it sucks but now you know how you want to shape your life and your future. Hang on to those snippets or moments of her lucidity (is that a word?) Don't doubt for a minute that the woman you love and admire isn't still in there fighting to get out.
I'm sitting her crying because as I type this I know what I'm facing with my own Mom. I love her more than life itself and it kills me to admit that we (my brothers and sister) are going to have to do something soon. It seems like she turns to me more and more everyday. Our roles are reversing and I'm not sure I'm ready for that...but I have no choice. I owe her that much. I know this makes no sense...
Be there for your Dad, your brother and most of all...your Grandma.
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I've thought a lot recently about old people losing their minds as they grow older. And, though, it is more difficult for the family I can't help being a little thankful that my Grandmother lost her wits near the end, because at least she didn't know what was going on. It would have broken her heart if she really understood we had to put her in a home near the end.
Anyway, maybe those thoughts will help you through it a bit, as well.
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I'm sitting her crying because as I type this I know what I'm facing with my own Mom. I love her more than life itself and it kills me to admit that we (my brothers and sister) are going to have to do something soon. It seems like she turns to me more and more everyday. Our roles are reversing and I'm not sure I'm ready for that...but I have no choice. I owe her that much. I know this makes no sense...
Be there for your Dad, your brother and most of all...your Grandma.
I miss you Slappy!
J2
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