Thursday, September 22, 2011

Poor poor mom

This is where I've been.
Poor poor mom.
She fell again.
Alzheimer's .
Coming on fast : (
She didn't break any bones this time thank God.
 But her hip operation shows that it never healed properly.
Her little arm is all bandaged up. 
There's no skin left on her 
 bones.
We have noticed that she's in her own little world,
and sometimes that world is 
VIOLENT.
She's very agitated, confused, lost.
We gave up her apt. yesterday. 
She will not be returning.
Now we wait, and wait, and wait.
Long term care is her future.
No rehabilitating.
So, so sad.
Randy was a BIG help yesterday. 
He talked "sense" with the doctors and nurses.
Of course my sister is taking on the task of being with mom day in and day out. 
She's unbelievable.
 Happier times with Brittany. Easter 2010
 With Riley
With Sister Lolotte and mom's sis Jeannine.
The 3 of us on a cruise in 1987.
My mom and her sister Madelaine. 
1949
Two peas in a pod right now.

My Aunty Claire and Aunty Jeannine. 
Mom's 2 remaining sister's.
She also has 1 brother, Uncle Joe.
THEM.
My brother-in-law Bill. 
He would move the EARTH for mom.
Young, healthy and beautiful.
This is my mother's mom, Grandma Damboise.
She left us in her 90's with Alzheimer's. 
This is mom's sister Madelaine again.
Taken a few yrs. ago now.
She is also in her own little world.
She will be 96 yrs. old Feb. 7th.
 Last Christmas, what a change.
 Sleep well mom.
Deb and I are here.
We you.
xoxo

30 comments:

Claudia said...

Oh darlin -- you are making me cry. I just finished sending a letter off to my cousins. They are putting together a book of rememberances for the ages.

I sent in my thoughts but have been in a very quiet pensive place today. Your post is just right there with me.

I am going to post on my blog today if i can get there but some days its hard.

Your family will charish the good times with her and you have lovely photos to help you remember those wonderful times. I love the photo of you three girls :) you get your smile from you mom. all beauties.

Love you darlin
Claudia

LuLu Kellogg said...

I am sending you all the love I can. My Mother too is in her own little world which is sometimes violent. It truly is heartbreaking.

I am with you my precious friend.

Love,
LuLu~*xoxo

Julie Harward said...

I wish people could go before they get to this point...it is such a sad way for us too. God be with and bless her..and you and your sis.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Oh Sweetie I am so sad for you! I have had a little bit of experience with dementia with my Dad. It is so sad to see the one you love only there in body but not mind. Sending you much love and hugs and many prayers for you Mom. hugs, Linda

wendy said...

Oh Claudie...I had to take a moment out from this day and make sure I left a comment, before I leave for Calgary again tomorrow to tend to MY mom
This was a lovely post. I loved all the pictures. Your mom looked a lot like HER mom I think. She is soooo teeny.
I know how draining this is for you and your sister. We just really need to pull out "all the strength" we have at times like this.
I think one of the hardest things to endure, would be to see and watch them loose touch with reality. Forget things and people.
As of yet my parents are not in that situation, but Barry's dad had alzheimers and I am frightened to death that he should get it at some time in his life.
We just never know what lies ahead.
It is sad that your mom will not be going back to her apartment....needing long term care now.
I wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug, and we could both just cry on each others shoulders....cause that would feel good.
You have a good support system with Randy and your darling kids, and don't forget all of your sista's *1 through 6*, and all your other friends, who love you and are thinking of you.
We'll have to chat next week when I am home.
I love ya, and I am sorry your mom is in this situation right now.
sista #6

Sherry from Alabama said...

Your beautiful mother is in my prayers this evening.

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

Tears...she's such a tiny little woman and I hope she's kept as comfortable as possible. I also hope she knows you and Deb are by her side. Isn't it wonderful how our husbands stay so strong for us and our parents? Larry loved my parents more than his own and he was such a help with my mother and daddy. Bless her for the memories and the life she gave her children. Bless you for loving her and taking care of her when she cannot help herself. Just hold her hand and love her all you can. My heart is with you - my love is with you.

xoxoxo
Your Summer Breeze Sister

"Create Beauty" said...

Claudie,
I'm so sorry you have to go through this with your precious mother. I've been through it with my own mother and mother-in-law, and it is so hard to watch our older parents become weak, lose touch with reality.

May God give you the grace you need for this journey.

Love,
Violet

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Sending thoughts and prayers. thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures of your mother with us. Remember the good times always.

Unknown said...

Awww sorry to hear about your mom!!

Hugs!
Sandy

Kimberly said...

Your beautiful Mom is in my prayers. I hope she is comfortable. Sending some prayers to you also...I know its not an easy thing to see, deal with and bear. xoxo

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

I am so late, school is driving me to the ground..but I send you much love and support my dear and beautiful friend....

Anita

Rita said...

Pauvre maman; I know what you are living; my dad had Alzheimer many years ago when I was in my twenties. It was a horrible time in my life; now my sister and my bother are in the same boat. Everyday i ask the lord to spare me.
Rita

Leah said...

Hi Claudie. The last picture is so sweet. Family watching over her..precious. Leah

bj said...

Bless her little heart.
Growing olden is very hard...especially when good health is no longer there.
I know it's hard for all of you..so sorry.
Now, off to get my hair cut a lot like yours. :))
xo bj

dana said...

It's so hard to see our loved ones go through such bad times. Please know that I send my prayers your way. L, Dana

Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for Grandparents and Caregivers said...

Such a difficult season of life, I know. What a blessing to have so many loved ones to help. Praying for you and your family!

Grace said...

Oh sweetie. I will keep your mom and you and your whole family in my prayers. What beautiful pictures and beautiful memories. Hugs and squishes Grace xoox

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Oh Claudia, your sweet Mother! You are a good daughter. Love all the pictures! She is in my thoughts & prayers! xox

jeanne said...

Dear Claudie, I am heartbroken to read about what your mom and both you and your sister and your families are going through right now. I am so sorry I am just now reading your post as well. When I was at Beverly's my computer was with Bill at our son's home. I forgot to take it with me when he dropped me off at Beverly's. Sigh!

This post is sad and it has happy moments too. At a time like this your happy times need to keep you strong. I love the photos you shared and cried when I saw your poor little mom looking so ill. I pray things will improve but I fear they will not. You are doing all you can so do not forget that or fall into a guilt trip. Randy is such a blessing to take on the job of talking to the people in charge. He is perfect for the job.
Last, think about the many years when your mom was well and all was well. Try to let the memories sustain you and your family.

I love you dearly and wish I could do something to help.
Prayers for you and your mom.My sincere love surrounds you all at this sad time.
Jeanne

Julie said...

What a history of lives you have shown here. So many women who must have had amazing life stories by living well through thier 90's. I love your old pictures mixed in with the current. Such a reminder that we, our personalities always outlive our bodies don't we.
Aw Claudie. Tough stage of life. I love ya.
Hold dear to every good memory. You are so good at appreciating people in your life.

J.

Red Rose Alley said...

Oh Claudie, How I remember those days with my mom before she passed away almost three years ago. Mothers are so special, and you just want to make everything better for them, I know. I really liked the Christmas picture of you. You look so elegant. The picture of your mom and her sister was priceless. There's nothing more beautiful to me than a black and white photo. Thinking of you, and sending love your way.

~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good evening ma belle...

Oh dearest, I pray that your presence with maman will comfort her and help her to ease into a more peaceful state. Yes, it would be so nice to be able to gather again with the GIRLFRIENDS! I am so sorry that you can't at the moment....May every day's sunshine warm you and remind you of the LOVE that covers us all in sickness and in health....we are here for you as well and now that WE HAVE SEEN some of the beautiful faces in Blogland in the FLESH, we are assured that it is not a dream, but a reality that love and friendship is OUT THERE....we hold you in our hearts always, Claudie...thank you for visiting my tribute to Koralee...

Bonne nuit ma chère, Anita

oops! said...

Beautiful Post! It looks like we are in the same stage of life. My sweet mother-in-law and father-in-law are 81 & 82. Healthy so far. they go to breakfast every morning and stop by after. I have noticed a decline this last year, and I know things can happen fast, like with your sweet mother. Oh Life, better enjoy every beautiful moment!
xoxo Thanks for the sweet comments!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Oh,sweetie... I'm so sorry about your mother. I am thinking of all of you and pray for her healing.

Love you so much...

XO,

Sheila

Val said...

again, much love ~ beautiful family photos

~CC Catherine said...

Honey, My prayer will be that soon your Mom will be in no more pain, and no more loss of memory, but will be happily reunited with your Daddy in heaven. There is no sweeter thought than to know someone we love that is in pain and is suffering can depart from us and go to a place where it is peaceful, free from pain, and joining the love of their life that they've not seen in decades. That's my prayer... I prayed it for my own Daddy when he lay suffering and I held his hand the day he took his last breath and joined my brother in heaven. It was so hard to let him go, as it will be for you with your Mom. But at the same time, your heart will find peace in knowing her soul is at rest.

I love you friend...I hope we can chat this weekend or sooner if you're up to it! Love you forever friend! ~CC

Andrea Singarella said...

I am keeping you and your beloved mother in my prayers, Claudie.
Hugs,
Andrea

Judi said...

Claudie *hugs*
Oh my...what a story you have told and I feel so badly...it isn't fair is it...your mother is so fortunate to have you and your sister and your family...
beautiful post that you have written so well with your thoughts...
stay strong...
Judi

Escarateghtv said...

Your beautiful mother is in my prayers this evening.