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The First Time.... Mom did not recognize me
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Traci,
I'm so sorry that your Mom didn't recognize you! How sad for you; even though you were expecting it. That is so good that you stayed with your Mom and told her you loved her. She needs that now. She may not have responded but I'm sure part of her knew you were there for her and that comforted her. You did the right thing. You are a good daughter! It's hard when a loved one is so ill as your Mom is. My husband had lung cancer and there were definitely hard times during that period. He died in 2024. I always reminded him that I loved him and that helped him a lot.
Ask God for help for you and your Mom to get through this very difficult time. He will be there for you. I'll say a prayer for you both also.
I wish you the best.
PML
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@pml Thank you so much. Yes, I agree about part of Mom knew I was there. It might have been hiding below the surface but it's there. Love is through good and tough, when a person can laugh back with you or not say a word. I will go back tomorrow and hope to see that smile of recognition. Whether I do or not, whether I'm sad or grief-filled, my love never diminishes.
Just wish I could do more. I like to fix things, solve problems, make everything better. Perhaps love is most powerfully expressed when it's not wrapped in doing but in being... being present. Just being. Sorry, I tend to ramble. Thanks for responding. It helps to be heard.