On November 13, 2010 I gladly became the primary caregiver of my mother. She has Lewy Body Dementia, the second most common memory loss condition after Alzhiemers. I knew nothing about Lewy Body Dementia until I brought Mom to Indiana to live with me. My mother is a resident at the Waters of Covington, a rehabilitation center near our home. I would like to have her live with us but her care is more then one person can provide. The staff at the Waters fell in love with Mom immediately. She may be losing her memory and her ability to care for herself but she hasn't lost her sense of humor or her gentle grace. This blog is meant to be a journal of our days together.



On May 15, 2011 My Mother peacefully and fearlessly passed into the here after. Now I journey alone, yet not alone. I have a lifetime of memories.




Friday, May 20, 2011

I Still Find Life as Usual Hard to Take

I took more money to the funeral home today. I'm not sure where I stand with them. Sunday they Said I needed $735 besides the $600 death benefit Mom was entitled to. The receptionist said the Director would call me. It feels like they are holding Mom's ashes for ransom. I'm not in a hurry I am actually dreading it.

We went to a store and looked at "reunification" plagues. Kathy bought one. I wanted an urn that could go in my garden. I found one online. Funds are low this month but June will be here soon. I also bought a performance cd. Mom loved my flute. She was so proud. So I am going to play my flute for her memorial. I'm glad it doesn't have to be right now.

Today has been hard but I feel I have made good progress.


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