She suffered from Alzheimer's for more than ten years and Judy and I learned more about the disease than we ever wanted to know. In the last few weeks she could no longer speak or hold up her head or walk, and sat in a wheelchair by the front door of the nursing home clutching a large baby doll, in a kind of dream state as though she was just waiting to leave.
She is finally free and we both are relieved for her, in spite of our own feelings of loss.
Judy will scatter her ashes at a nearby lake where they used to go to feed the ducks. No services are planned and we're asking all who would send flowers to instead donate to the Alzheimer's Foundation and their local Hospice in her name.
P.S. My mother adored cats. I've been asked to start a Facebook page for cats as I did for dogs, and now it's up, dedicated to Mom. San Carlos Loves Cats. She'd have loved it.
11 comments:
Sorry for your loss, may God grant her eternal peace.
Arms wrapped around you.
I so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. (((Hugs!)))
(((Hugs!))) to both you and your sister. I'll put both of you in my prayers this evening.
She is at peace now and I hope you can get through this with your wonderful memories of her. I lost my mother the same way. (((Hugs)))
Beautiful picture of your mom. I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your sister.
what a nice picture of your Mom. Glad the long wait has ended. Have no doubt she will be visiting you in your dreams. Hugs, Mic
So sorry to hear this,a sad time for you. I am in Canada at the moment for the same reason. Take care and I will see you when I return.
She was a beautiful woman and her looks live on in you.
I am sorry I missed this while I was on the road. I enjoyed each of the stories of your Mom that you have shared with us. My prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The cat facebook page is a lovely idea, I love cats myself.
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