Something I noticed today ☹️ ⏳

I recently went through that with my mother, and it was difficult. Mom was one of the wittiest people I’ve ever known and seeing her deteriorating was heartbreaking.

As much as I miss her, I know she would not have wanted to linger in that state. So the fact that she didn’t suffer for long is positive.

My father’s memory is going, but not in the way Mom’s did. Pop forgets things like the names of tv shows; but he knows who he is and who we are. Even when he calls us the wrong daughter’s name he knows he’s speaking to his children. 😊

Definitely enjoy your mother, roasts and all. When I wore tennis shoes with a dress (coming home from work on the subway) Mom would shake her head. I’d give anything to see that expression one more time. 🥺

Dealing with aging parents and facing their mortality can be very challenging, a reality that’s tough to face. But it can also underscore the need to treasure them while they’re still here with us. Even when they’re aggravating! 🙂

It gets worse... my mom used to have the best memory that I knew, and if you gave her 5 minutes she could repeat word for word for word, of what was said earlier.

But sadly her mind is going, we believe it's the start of Alzheimer's disease

I get that lol my mom hated what I wore.

I miss her so much though. Enjoy every moment bestie 🤗

A couple years back, my mom was having issues with low iron levels, which can be serious like internal bleeding or cancer. It ended up being a hiatal hernia, common among people her age, that was an easy fix through surgery. But it really hit me that my mom's getting on in age too and made me realize I'm really not ready for her to be having typical health problems that comes with her age. Thankfully, she's been doing perfectly fine since, but I'm not looking forward to her getting older. 😔

I didn`t get to see my father age, he died suddenly at 65. My mother made it to 86 and it was sad to see her deteriorate , she passed due to stomach cancer.

This is a hard realization..

My dad passed away 11 years ago, and I kinda feared the same for my mom ever since. That fear paralyzed me (not literally) at one point.. i managed to pushed those thoughts out of my mind, but as i get older and feel myself getting older, i cant help but start fearing that scenario again.

And i know what i should be doing is spending more time with her (like any other reasonable person) but instead I maybe visit her once a month..and when i do, i barely talk to her (ive never actually been close to her or trusted her enough to confide in her) . But shes my mom so theres a bond thatll always be there.

Here's for another 100+ healthy years to all our family members 🍻

Yup I noticed my dad getting older too, hair used to not have a lot of greys, now it's near fully white. It's really sad how time gets us all. So I completely understand how you're feeling and where you are coming from.

I get a shock when celebrities drop out of the limelight then I see an up to date picture of them. My how they age, almost unrecognisable.

I wish my Mom was settled down. She is married and still acts like she is a playa! 😂

I've had the same thoughts about my parents. I try not to think about it too much.

Some things don't change

My mom passed away a couple years ago. It was really rough. It gets easier but yeah no matter how much time you have with someone it never feels long enough.

I hate thinking about that stuff too but you’re right about it.

My Mom has early on set dementia so she’s alive but basically gone because she goes in and out of being lucid. Cherish the time you have 🩷.

I can relate so much. My aunt who was basically like a second mom to me. Took me in when I was kicked out my parents home. I was so focused on my goals I didn't visit her as often as I should. She died from covid and I wasn't even allowed to visit her in the hospital nor go to her funeral. Make sure you spend as much quality time with your love ones. You never when they will leave