It's my birthday and I'm feeling blue

[MissMillie]

I'm losing my mother.

She doesn't remember ANYTHING.

We talked last weekend about maybe doing something together with my twin sister. I asked her to check w/ my twin... didn't happen, so I made plans w/ my son.

Yesterday my twin came to my work-place and asked me about the plans. Well, there were no plans w/ my folks and my sis.

My sister said that she had a conversation w/ my mom this week where my mom didn't even remember that she had a set of twins.

Not the first indication of trouble. My brother was diagnosed w/ Parkinson's Disease two months ago, and my mother didn't remember that 2 days later when I talked to her.

I'm losing my mother....

I CAN'T LOSE MY MOTHER

And my Dad can't lose my mother. They've been together for 71 years.

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. I'm so sorry! *hugs* It is very hard to lose your parents. The

world seems like a very different place without them. My t thoughts are with you and your family as you all cope with these health issues.

[TEB]

2. Prayers

[wryter2000]

3. Hugs

I can't imagine a more horrible disease. You may want to seek help from a local support group.

In the meantime, keep your loved ones close.

[Tanuki]

4. I'm sorry that this sad reality is hitting you on your birthday,

when you would like to celebrate and not feel worried and distressed. Have you talked with your dad about this? Are they still living independently? If they have been together 71 years, they must be at least 90-ish, and both of them are going to need a lot of support going forward. If you have not spoken with your mother's primary care provider I would do so immediately.

[Siwsan]

5. I have been in your shoes

You will need to call upon all of the patience you can muster. Even when you love somebody, frustration is going to be a common feeling. It is important to get her evaluated by a good Neurologist, asap. The advice you get from the doctor, and from any support group the doctor may suggest, is invaluable.

And I will suggest to you now, that music can be a powerful source of connection, calming and comfort, for your mother.

My Mom was 87, when she died.

[Solly Mack]

6. I'm so sorry!

[femmocrat]

7. I'm so sorry, MissMillie.

Please try to celebrate with your son, though. Those moments together are precious.

[Demtexan]

8. Happy Birthday.

My Mother didn't remember me either.

I was just someone who came to visit.

My mother went back in time to a young woman.

She is now passed away.

I had many an interesting afternoon talking to her.

If she was telling the truth she had a busy life as a young woman.

It was interesting to see her as something besides Mom.

I know you miss you Mom but she is who she is now.

Enjoy the time with her now.

I recorded a few of our talks before she became really ill.

Wish I would have recorded more.

My mother came to town from a farm to go to work in 1939.

Exciting times.

I wish the other kids would have gone to visit but they would not.

I really have fond memories of those visits.

Hug your Mom.

It is not a easy time but make the best of it.

I still have Mom but she is in an urn.

Took her on a little road trip.

She liked to travel.