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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMOM'S DIMENSIA and the SENATE VOTE TO BLOCK WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTS
My elderly mother suffers from Parkinson's Induced Spatial Disorientation. In short though spaces look familiar, including recognizing key elements (pictures, decorations etc.) she can't quite make the connection to recognize where she is. I am now her full time caretaker, along with trying to help on the farm. Mom's got lots of other health issues, bedrest on bad days--wheel chair on good days. Her response to todays Senate vote on witnesses; (classic)--"I AM LAYING HERE, NOT REALLY SURE WHERE I AM, AND EVEN I KNOW YOU HAVE TO HAVE ALL THE RELEVANT WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTS INTRODUCED IN ORDER TO HAVE A FAIR TRIAL." She then looked at me and asked what was wrong with these republicans? My answer was not nearly as good as her last comment--her observation to the republicans--(quote from WWII-Yamamoto, I think) "DEAR REPUBLICANS--BE AFRAID, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IS AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT AND FILL HIM WITH A TERRIBLE RESOLVE"
madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)I know it is hard to be a caregiver. All the best to both of you.
babylonsister
(171,070 posts)AND FILL HIM WITH A TERRIBLE RESOLVE"
Yay, Mom! I do love that and hope she's right. Please hug her from me!
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)Please tell your dear mama that we are so grateful for her insight...I cant express what happened to me reading your post, but it has uplifted me at a time I desperately needed it!!
Love to you and your (now shes ours too, bubba!) Mama -
Sandy
JudyM
(29,251 posts)crickets
(25,981 posts)I really admire her spirited response to all of this. Thanks so much for sharing this story. Big hugs for both of you.
alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)FM123
(10,053 posts)Ilsa
(61,695 posts)I appreciate your post. Enjoy her while you can. And maybe write a letter to the editor about this.
Peace, prayers, and hugs.
tiredtoo
(2,949 posts)I may steal it and share it on facebook.
bubbazero
(296 posts)Thank goodness for DU for news, wisdom, humor, (and spellcheck)
stage left
(2,962 posts)I needed to hear something like this today.
Duppers
(28,125 posts)Hugs to you & 💕 to your mom. You're both amazing.