My Mom is stage 5 going on 6. For months she did not speak except to say"yes" or "no". Recently she was in the hospital with a UTI and around this time her medications were changed.
I spoke to her recently and she was back. My Mom was there for me, we had a conversation. We shared, talked and in that moment - she was my Mom again and I was her kid. Maybe it's the medication change, maybe the fog of this terrible illness lifted for a moment. For me it was a moment I will never forget. I have heard about this happening - but never expected to be blessed with such a beautiful experience with my Mom.
How wonderful that you experienced a moment of clarity with your Mother. Aren't they one of the most precious gifts that can happen with this disease??
I had one a few weeks ago. Mom was sitting on the toilet, looked up at me with such clear eyes and solid voice and said "Thank you for taking such good care of me. I couldn't do it without you".
I so look forward to that. I've heard about it happening. I look forward to my mother being able to have a bit of a clear, loving conversation with me, if even for just a moment. Congrats. What a wonderful thing for me to read this morning.
Posts: 1012 | Location?: New York | Registered: June 23, 2009
I just had that happen on my last visit I was so happy I wanted to put an ad in the paper Moms Back...It made my whole day..We never know if it will happen again so it is truly a gift..I wish she can speak to her granddaughters and know their names and what she is missing out on..That is why this disease truly is evil...I am glad to see someone else felt the moment I did with my mom as well..
Posts: 234 | Location?: BOSTON | Registered: July 15, 2009
Hold it in your heart and know that the human spirit is so strong it can even overpower AD. I believe when this happens, it's their souls fighting through to reach the ones they love.
Mom had a moment the other night. I always say "I Love You" when I put her to bed. She looked at me and said "I Love You too"! It has been a long time since she's said it back to me, I cried happy tears.
Felicia
famc17@yahoo.com Caregiver for Mom Dr. Tobinick's website: http://www.nrimed.com/
Posts: 981 | Location?: Southern California | Registered: January 29, 2008
How wonderful for you. I play name games with my mom. Last night I asked her who I was and what relationship I was to her. She said she wasn't sure, but she knew I was the one that took care of her and she said that she loved me very much and thank you. Made me cry. Cherrish every moment.
Posts: 77 | Location?: Covina, Ca | Registered: August 31, 2009
Blessing! May we count them one by one. Thank you for sharing your moment. I live for those moments also when my sweet mother is really there for moment. sheryl
In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. Mother Teresa
Posts: 439 | Location?: Louisiana | Registered: February 04, 2009
That must have been such a wonderful moment, for all of you that get them. I am so jealous. The best I get is mom telling dad thank you for the meal I prepared. I still take it, but its just not the same.
Megan
Posts: 547 | Location?: Englewood, CO | Registered: November 12, 2008
