Monday, September 22, 2008
More.......
After spending the last 3 days staying with mom...I am due a break (as I am sure she is, too). My sister (whom mom lives with) has been away since Saturday on a business trip which I am sure was a big break for her also. It has gone relatively well-lots of yatzee and skip-bo games and we even went to exercise class on Monday afternoon. I was glad that she wanted to go and was happy to take her. She enjoys all the ladies that work there and gets some socialization besides family as well. It was not very crowed-so she was comfortable...As evening fell she became restless and was not able to sit and follow her favorite 2 shows that came on...she loves Dancing with the Stars and also CSI Miami...she was up and down the entire evening and got mad and irritated when I asked her to stop talking during the show...it is funny...quiet during the commercials and talking during the show...oh well, I need to learn how to chill...I think the hardest part of dealing with dementia is wanting her to remember and getting annoyed when she doesn't...even though I know she cannot help it...it is just a hideous process that robs you of the person you love and leaves you feeling totally sad and irritated all the time. It is something I continue to read and search about...trying to find a way to cope with it all and dreading the next phases of the disease...
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Mom - I love u with all my heart and you have the right to get angry. This stuff is hard to deal with and what you need to remember is if she doesn't remember..IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! It doesn't bother her that she sees things you don't, or that she doesn't remember things you do..so let it go. She is ok not remembering things..it doesn't irritate her so don't let it irritate you. Just let her make up crazy stories and be BITCHY. Haha...she is old and deserves to say or make-up whatever she wants. Just go along with it. Don't let it get to you..she is fine with her situation..minus the only thing she actually remembers - not being able to drive. She is not upset or troubled by her dementia...so just let everyday be a new one. Yeah i know she is mean to you but just blow her off. Don't let her bring you down. You are doing more for her than two other siblings you have..you know who..and that's what counts. She may not remember things and is constantly rude..but it is not something that you should let bring you down. I admire and respect you so much mom. I cannot express how thankful I am for the things that you and Aunt Patti put yourselves through to take care of her. Just remember this..I love you and I appreciate everything you do for her. You are the best daughter that she could ask for and that is what counts. She might not say it but I know that she appreciates it too. I love you mom and you are the greatest person I have ever met. I thank god everyday that you and dad had me.. I couldn't have asked for better people as parents. I love you both so much and I will wipe both your BUTTS when I get old if i have too!! I love u MOM!!
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