The Life That Was
A slice of life30 total reviews
Comment from Dan Diego
Add me to the list of people who have/had parents with dementia or Alzheimers. In the later stages, it is crippling for the parent and heart-braking for their children. I'll spare you my details, but just know, you are not alone with your feelings. I choose not to look for errors in the writing, instead offering a quiet prayer for your family.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Add me to the list of people who have/had parents with dementia or Alzheimers. In the later stages, it is crippling for the parent and heart-braking for their children. I'll spare you my details, but just know, you are not alone with your feelings. I choose not to look for errors in the writing, instead offering a quiet prayer for your family.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thanks for your understanding review.
Comment from pbomar1115
This is a great story. After reading heartbroken stories about people family member with Alzheimer, I believed there could be no happy ending. Your mother sounds like a great mother. I'm happy things turned out well for her.
Phillip
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2018
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This is a great story. After reading heartbroken stories about people family member with Alzheimer, I believed there could be no happy ending. Your mother sounds like a great mother. I'm happy things turned out well for her.
Phillip
Comment Written 10-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2018
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She is a great mother, but the illness has changed her a lot.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
Comment from Gloria ....
Maria this a beautifully written essay on the demise of your wonderful mother. Alzheimer's is such a dreadful disease and of course this one story could be fleshed out into an entire novel. I think these subjects are going to become of increasing interest in the near future.
Your writing is exceptional and held my interest from start to finish. It sounds very difficult for you.
Gloria
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2018
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Maria this a beautifully written essay on the demise of your wonderful mother. Alzheimer's is such a dreadful disease and of course this one story could be fleshed out into an entire novel. I think these subjects are going to become of increasing interest in the near future.
Your writing is exceptional and held my interest from start to finish. It sounds very difficult for you.
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much for your review, Gloria.
Comment from Teri7
Maria, This broke my heart to read this. I can truly sympathize with you. Right before my mom died she was active and drove and took care of my grandmother in the nursing home. At the end she didn't know too much of anybody. But she did know me and I was thankful for that! Very good job my friend! love, Teri
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2018
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Maria, This broke my heart to read this. I can truly sympathize with you. Right before my mom died she was active and drove and took care of my grandmother in the nursing home. At the end she didn't know too much of anybody. But she did know me and I was thankful for that! Very good job my friend! love, Teri
Comment Written 09-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2018
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Thanks for reading, Teri. And for sharing your own story with me.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Maria. I hope things are always going to be good for you and your family. I can't imagine how hard it must be to decide to have your mum in a nursing home. So happy you are still able to communicate with her and visit once in a while. xoxo Deborah
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Hi Maria. I hope things are always going to be good for you and your family. I can't imagine how hard it must be to decide to have your mum in a nursing home. So happy you are still able to communicate with her and visit once in a while. xoxo Deborah
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Thanks for reading, Deborah. Take care.
Comment from Asem.inspirations
Hello, Maria: It's great to see that you are sharing more of your family with us again. You write so well that each time I read one of your post, I check the top first to see if it if fiction or non-fiction. This one is your true story and yes, you did manage to sum it all up well in a short story. My heart is with you and I am happy that your mom is still living. This is a really good thing. It's great also that she still recognizes you and your sister. This is a blessing. It's also great that you have gotten this off of your chest. please have a wonderful evening.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Hello, Maria: It's great to see that you are sharing more of your family with us again. You write so well that each time I read one of your post, I check the top first to see if it if fiction or non-fiction. This one is your true story and yes, you did manage to sum it all up well in a short story. My heart is with you and I am happy that your mom is still living. This is a really good thing. It's great also that she still recognizes you and your sister. This is a blessing. It's also great that you have gotten this off of your chest. please have a wonderful evening.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Thanks for your review, Tier. Take care of yourself.
Comment from wordsfromsue
I like your story. Of course it's sad, watching a parent decline IS sad.
But I think, in the space of your story, you convey your mom's reality well. More importantly, you express the truthful range of your emotions.
Nice writing.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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I like your story. Of course it's sad, watching a parent decline IS sad.
But I think, in the space of your story, you convey your mom's reality well. More importantly, you express the truthful range of your emotions.
Nice writing.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much for reading.
Comment from evilynne
This is certainly quite touching, and I understand all too well. My mom had a stroke at age 82; she was still functioning for a year after that but refused much contact with me. We had been very close. A year later, she suffered a debilitating stroke that left her unable to speak; she needed to be tube fed; I don't know if she recognized me or my daughter after that point. My daughter and I made the painful decision to place her in a nursing home, where she remained until God took her home two years later. I understand your heartbreak. I think through dealing with it all we have to remember past good memories; my mom is still with me in everything I do and say. Evi
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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This is certainly quite touching, and I understand all too well. My mom had a stroke at age 82; she was still functioning for a year after that but refused much contact with me. We had been very close. A year later, she suffered a debilitating stroke that left her unable to speak; she needed to be tube fed; I don't know if she recognized me or my daughter after that point. My daughter and I made the painful decision to place her in a nursing home, where she remained until God took her home two years later. I understand your heartbreak. I think through dealing with it all we have to remember past good memories; my mom is still with me in everything I do and say. Evi
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Thanks for your understanding review and for sharing your experience with me, Evi.
Comment from jenintorre
Hi there Maria
My goodness you have been through the mill. I hope it has helped you to write this story.
You sound like a very good caring daughter. This story has been written very compassionately. I wish you all the best. Jen.x
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Hi there Maria
My goodness you have been through the mill. I hope it has helped you to write this story.
You sound like a very good caring daughter. This story has been written very compassionately. I wish you all the best. Jen.x
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much for reading, Jen.
Comment from robyn corum
Oh, MJ,
I'm so very sorry! I can't imagine what this struggle has been like for you!!! Our moms can be our rocks on this silly planet and instead you have the role of being HER rock. That doesn't seem quite fair to me. But I appreciate the fact that you've handled it so gracefully. Thanks for sharing. Sending hugs --
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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Oh, MJ,
I'm so very sorry! I can't imagine what this struggle has been like for you!!! Our moms can be our rocks on this silly planet and instead you have the role of being HER rock. That doesn't seem quite fair to me. But I appreciate the fact that you've handled it so gracefully. Thanks for sharing. Sending hugs --
Comment Written 08-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2018
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I guess that's what life is like. She was my rock for many years, but things change...
Thanks for your lovely review.
