Sadly it will be saying goodbye and naturally memories flood your mind - baking pies standing on a chair helping Mom roll out the pastry...sitting for hours in the choir loft as she practiced the hymns for Sunday service. Mom played the pipe organ which always intrigued me. All the little things Mothers and daughters do that you take for granted. Mom may not know me this visit but I am taking my hymn book and since they say music is the last to go..if they don't kick me out of the nursing home..I plan on singing some old favourites. I have been practicing :)
Since I suffer with fibromyalgia this probably will put me in a "flare" but I am going mentally prepared for that and have my anti inflammatory pills tucked into my suitcase.
Send me some prayers for strength and understanding and I know they will carry me through.
I'll pray for you and your mother, Ruth. Those are good memories you have of your childhood!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteDear Ruth,
ReplyDeleteI pray for you, Mom and your family. Care giving is not easy. Please take care of yourself, too.
Kind regards, Sadami
I said good-bye to my Mother in Nov. It's hard, but so needful. The memories flood one's mind...but let them be a soothing comfort to you. I suffer from lupus, and yes, it'll probably put you in a flare...but you won't regret it. I'll be thinking of you, and praying. BJR
ReplyDeleteYour mother and you are in my thoughts. Trasure your memories and --Take care.
ReplyDeleteRuth, this is so sad but you are such a good daughter. I bet that others where your mom is located will also love to hear you sing. Just hold on to the many memories. I do and my parents have been gone now for 26 and 24 years. I still think of them everyday and the memories that I hold make me smile. They will do the same for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous painting Ruth. The blue and purple live together so well so friendly!
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Irina