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Originally Posted by ramonesfreak
At your direction I called my mother today. Shouldn’t need to be told. But it gets me very depressed. Called at 2:30pm and she was asleep as usual, drugged up on pain meds. Been going down hill since multiple falls with very severe injuries and has been in bed for 3 years since and out of control Type I diabetes and possible multiple myeloma. Scary times for me but threads like this are a reminder, not that I need one but - know your influence worked and I will be calling her more often
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Know that they will die. Or you will first. Whatever.
Just being there makes all the difference in the world.
Your presence is absolute. Forget the BS and pain and memories built up before.
Just be there. Quiet. Bring flowers. Hold her hand.
Because there are no 'do-overs':
Say it now: Say what you feel. Even if uncomfortable. And be able to listen.
Do your job: Make sure your parent who protected you from birth is set and has basics.
It will all change soon enough. Don't ever regret your choices now.