My Beautiful Mom

I've come to know many families of patients with Alzheimer's disease. It is quite a difficult situation to cope with, and as the title says...life is short.
Thank you for sharing this tender moment with us Billy...you're strong, strong for both you and your mum. God bless you.

Your a very sweet and loving person,and not afraid to appear so.. Your mom may not remember you when she sees you....but....her heart remembers. She remembers you, but to her you look different. To her, you may very still be the little boy who ran into her arms when he was hurt, and the little boy she dreams about, and waits all day for. To her, you may still the 6 or 9 year old, and not the grown man you are today.....So, Don't for a minute think she has forgotten you, or forgotten about you......because she hasn't.

Sorry to hear of your mom's illness. Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease.

I am so sorry for your loss its so hard to sit and watch someone you love waste away, I lost both my parents before my 25th birthday and my mom went so quickly I never got to say goodbye and my dad he had stage four lung cancer and I watch him waste away to nothing, beat the cancer and then die from a complication of the radiation, I know how you feel and the heartache is at times overwhelming, especially when it comes too my mom we were so close I feel like when she left, part of me went with her, all I can tell you is spend as much time with her as you can and write down your feelings and thoughts and emotions in a letter and when the time comes that she leaves you tuck the letter in with her it sounds a little odd but it will help you to get the closer you need and get the chance to say goodbye if you need a friend who knows how you feel all to well send me a note...xxx

So sorry to hear about your mother Billy ...you know even though she doesn't know who you are she's still your mother the woman that bought you into this world and God bless you for being the good son that you are to her...keep talking to her..talk to her of all the good times, even though she doesn't understand or know you do it never tire of doing it no matter what she is still your mother and you know if she could she would hold you to comfort you, read to her sometimes too...i know it's hard for you we all expect our parents to be there for us keeping us on the straight and narrow, and it's hard when such a cruel sickness like this robs them from us there is anger pain and a whole load of emotions but Billy give it all over to God because he will pave the way for you and never cease in praying for your dear mother and for yourself to get you through such a painful time ...my thoughts and prayers are with you my friend XX

Hi there, Im a social worker and worked in a lovely residential house for a few years which specialised in care for ppl, dementia , Alzheimer's ect ... I loved that job and yes it's upsetting at times, I would just like to let you know that I believe somewhere in your mothers mind she knows it's you, I've watched families come in and get upset because they believe there mum, dad ect has no awareness of who they are but it's my job to comfort and I've seen residents eyes light up when I mention relatives names or going through photos. It is a very cruel illness and I'm happy you still see and comfort your mum , some families give up as they think what's the point if my mum dosnt know me which is very sad

Hello Billy... the real Billy, that is. I read the post that your mom has Alzheimer's disease. Because, I have experience in pain. There are no specific words to say to a heart that is in pain. But, I would like to share a nice story with you. During my graduate years I did some volunteering for Hospice in my town. I am from El Paso, Texas. Where everything is BIGGER and BETTER.

Anyhow, I visited this man who had Alzheimer's. That day that I visited was very different the man started to be very agressive with his wife. I was talking to him trying to calm him down. He told me how he met his wife... and how much he loved her. Also, how beautiful she looked when she approched him... I was just mesmerized by all of his comments. His wife was infront of him. She was in tears.

At times life shows us different things. Whatever is the life lesson... only God knows. But, we need to be greatful for all the special moments. I will pray for you that God
blesses your life with patience. Lots of hugs and kisses....

My mum is my best friend an she almost died just recently so I am overwhelmingly grateful to still have her , I can only imagine how hard it is for you, but you are amazing to be there for her every day, its exhausting emotionally and mentally, her heart is proud of you.

My grandpa had Alzheimer's and dementia and used to cuss me out, you just have to do what's best for them and know they don't mean it.

Happy Mothers Day to your mom Billy I hope it's a good day for her.

Happy Mother Day to your maman Billy!

Billy, I don't want to spout any cliches, so I'll say instead thanks for sharing something so very personal and heart-rending. I admire you for being there for someone you love. So many others just walk away. I'm listening if you ever want to share more.

Truly sorry to hear that,,,,,,unfortunately I know where you're coming from,,,,, my mother passed away from a bout with cancer,,, shittt ain't easy

I admire that you are able to talk about your feelings. I know what you mean. My Mother has Alzheimer and all my life she hated me. Now, i am the only one that visits her and i bathe her, dress her and make conversation with her and all the while she calls me by my sisters name. I don't mind. I actually have no feelings for her. I have never shed a tear because of HER.
I love those who truly experienced a true mother with the nurturing feelings..

I know how you must feel its like youve lost her but not really because you cant see her. I lost my grand mother finnaly this past weekend though she had bad dementia and little azlhiemers and it was like she really left us year and half ago before her husband Easter last year

Poor honey...I am so sorry. This is very hard to go through for the family...I hope you spend time talking to her. Even if she doesn't know you, a friendly face is always good...;-p

Billy, I feel such deep anguish for you. My mama passed away recently, but she knew each and everyone of her children and grandchildren, speaking to us all when death was at her doorstep. I can't comprehend the pain you must have to not be cherished as a Mother loves her Son. I know death hurts, but the combination of death and the blight of your memories together is an astronomical toll. I will be keeping you in my thoughts...<3

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My great grandmother also has the same thing, she thinks she is married and got 10 kinds , she come up with weird stories and .....she doesn't know who I am

I feel for u hun its hard to go through xxx if u ever need to vent or just talk pm me x

I don't know you but I came across this story. My heart goes out to you as you're suffering this kind of heartache.

My prayers to you and your family....may you find the strength for each other at this challenging time.....her mind may not remember you...but her heart does

Awwwww D; I'm so sorry Billy. My prayers and thoughts go out to you

That sucks, would be very hard to deal with, glad to see you sticking on the happy face and bouncing from page to page leaving a smile. New here but wondering about these stories of jail?..... Lol in time I will know, I deleted all my FB accounts after my new one got a 15 day ban within the first 3 hours. Oops, those people have no since of humor. Peace.

Sorry to hear. It has to be hard watching someone you love suffer from Alzheimers. That is such a sad disease. I watched my mom suffer from cancer for 3 years and I lost her when I was 25. It's a hard thing to learn to leave without your parents. thoughts are with you .....

keep yourself strong, and love her as much as you can.

i'm so very sorry.i know what your going through.my grandfather raised me and when he did'nt know who i was my heart broke a thousand times a day.if you ever need to talk i'm here.you are in my prayers.

I knew someone like that once. I am sorry it is very hard. I have no words of comfort.

Oh Billy I am sorry to hear this. Sorry hugs to you Billy. You are still Amazing! smiling for you Billy keep your head up!

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