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.




Tuesday, June 7, 2011

It's Driving Me Crazy

Everyday I check my text and email. I have not heard from my brother since I called the day Mom died. I told him I needed money to bury her. He said ,"God will supply." I've heard from my sister once since I called. She at least asked for our address. So I guess instead of checking for text I ought to be checking regular mail. Must be part of the aloneness I am feeling.

I talk to Mom. Yesterday the more I talked to her the angrier I got. But, somehow I felt better. Just allowing myself to form the thoughts seemed to help. I feel really CRAZY getting mad at a dead woman.


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  1. Kathy LowreyJune 8, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    You aren't crazy. Your experience is a normal one and I'm glad you feel like expressing your thoughts helped.
    You're OK :)

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