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Mom

Mom got moved to the dementia ward
more one to one
and hands on care
help dressing, help bathing, words to orientate
still sadley
the rest home doors are locked

kid inside me chuckes "She's in lock down" 
not that this is funny at all -
but such levity brings a little smile to the room where mom and I sit
and even though
she doesn't understand where my smile comes from
it makes her smile anyway
and the moment
is enjoyed.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 9/14/2008 7:41:00 AM
A very difficult disease to have loved one go through. You have a beautiful attitude in the lightness of this write. It's the little things sometimes after all. Best wishes. Love, Shar
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