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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Alzheimer's / September 2009Mom Has Passed
It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. While I will miss her very much, a burden has been lifted from my shoulders. It's difficult to be sad because I cried so much when the dementia got where she didn't know me all the time. I want to thank those of you in here who have been helpful throughout this trying time - especially Evelyn. I plan to stop by now and then to see if I can be of help to anyone else. Lynn Lynn, all my sympathy to you and to others who knew and loved your mother. May she rest in peace, and I hope that with time your memories of her will be balanced to include the good times with her as well as the difficult days of her illness. Woodstock > It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my > Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Lynn It's called mixed emotions, or better, conflicting emotions. Perfectly normal, especially if the relationship was a good one. Our prayers are with you. Ken Bland > It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my > Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Lynn Your mother is at peace now. My mother's mind is at work constantly. She has to be drugged to rest. I wish for her that same complete recovery your mother has now. God Bless. Kerry > It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my > Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Lynn Oh Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. No matter even if it is expected, the loss of a mother is always painful. I am so glad you will continue to drop in here. That is the highest purpose of this group.... to reach out and help the next person. Here's hoping that one day there will come a time when they find a way to prevent or cure this particular illness. Meanwhile, take care of yourself. Be kind. Rest up. It took us a couple of years to really feel we had gotten our lives back on track.  SignatureEvelyn "Even as a mother protects with her life her only child, So with a boundless heart let one cherish all living beings." --Sutta Nipata 1.8 Thank you so much for your kind words and previous support. Mom's funeral was yesterday and while there were only 7 of us there (at 92 not many friends or relatives left to attend), it was a beautiful service. I haven't been able to cry since she passed. I am sure it is because I cried so much when she first "left me" with the dementia. Such a burden has been lifted off me that I can't feel the loneliness yet. I'm just kind of in "la la land" right now not knowing which way to turn or what to do first! Just taking one day at a time and will try to get back on the right path soon! Thanks again! Lynn > Thank you so much for your kind words and previous support. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Lynn Lynn, I know how you feel.After my mom passed i thought"What am i gonna do now?"My life seemed so empty.I cared for my mom for 41/2 yrs.on my own except my hubby and son helped alot.It took sometime to feel as if a burden had been lifted but eventually i realized"HEY I can sleep in ,get out of the house.Ha-Ha.Do anything i want finally.And most important of all Lynn,know that you are a very special person for caring for your mom.Take this time to appreciate who you really are.A saint in my eyes and i am sure everyone in this group as are all of us who did this heart wrenching job of caregiving.Barb > Thank you so much for your kind words and previous support. > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Lynn That is what is so strange about this illness..... we do most of our crying while they are still alive. Don't feel guilty about not crying now. She is finally free now, and so are you. You have been through a lot with caregiving. One day you will stop for a moment, and the thought will come to mind as you remember her as she was before the alzheimers, and when she was in good health and her real self. That will be the time for a few tears. For now, rest, do some things you haven't been able to do in a long time. Breathe free, and be sure in your mind, that wherever your mom is, she is happy for you. SignatureEvelyn "Even as a mother protects with her life her only child, So with a boundless heart let one cherish all living beings." --Sutta Nipata 1.8 I'm one of the one's that lives with alzheimer's and has been doing oso for over one year but, thanks to the Lord I am ahead of the game and doing fine - I wish you the best and just remember she is in a better place - may the Lord bless you. Jim > It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my > Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Lynn > It is with mixed emotions that I post this to let you know that my > Mother passed away on Friday, September 11. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Lynn Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss. May happy memories comfort you when you are ready. You *will* start to remember times when your mom was still herself. Now its time to take care of yourself, to get the rest you couldn't before, and then to find things that nourish your soul. Adelle |
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