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MY LIFE IS FULL

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Judy

While going through some old albums, I came across some images I found funny. One time, my mother borrowed one of my dresses for an occasion. It was black and my youngest son would say it looked like a “Spider Woman” costume. I found a picture of my mom wearing it, and I swear I had to look closely to see if it were she or I! These photos are so cute, that I thought I’d share them.
There are times when I really miss the way my mother used to be. I could always share things with her, and she would offer me so much wisdom and comfort. Continue reading →

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IT WAS QUITE A WEIGHT

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Judy

My title of this post, “It Was Quite a Wait,” is related to weight and waiting. Since Jason’s birthday is this Friday, and I’ve been writing – I’ve come across many old pictures.
One of the reminders I came across was of my own struggle with weight. I’ve always had weight fluctuations, but my greatest one was during my pregnancy with Jason. I gained 100 pounds, and came across a picture that really showed it. Continue reading →

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THOSE WARM TEARS

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Judy

I received a phone call today. My mom will be moving tomorrow morning. She will be transferred to a different facility where my father has been living. She will be in nursing care, and he will continue to live in a more independent, assisted living situation. Although they will not be sharing a room together, now they will get to see each other every day! Continue reading →

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THE DANCE OF DEMENTIA – PART 1

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Judy

My mom’s words are harder and harder to find. I try to help her find them, and she’s appreciative. But we’re dancing around and around. I don’t want to see my mother upset. There is a “dance of dementia” going on. I don’t know where the dance is leading. My mother doesn’t even know the dance is going on, except she is very frustrated by her difficulty to find her words. We’re dancing around the dementia. Continue reading →