The Longest Stroke-Dementia Road To Somewhere Journal

January 28, Monday “ Heart 2 Heart, Bonded Forever”

Departing day was finally here. While it’s was bittersweet, it had to come. Mother’s psychic needed to visit her home if only for a short spirit. When the spirit longed for home, that need had to be fulfilled to move on to another chapter in Mother’s journey to wholeness and complete healing.

Monday was the departure day and as it drew near my heart wasn’t sure how to feel and the same was true for Mother. All morning she kept thanking me for all I had done for her and how good she was treated in my house along with praying for me. Her spirit spoke louder than her words and I got it. I hugged and huddle her while we needed a change, I knew I would truly miss her and was deeply concerned for her healing therapy to continue. Even advised my sibling that I could do face time to continue Mother’s therapy until she was able to get a professional. She seemed agreeable.

Mother all packed the day before, got her dressed and she ate breakfast. No signs of the trauma from the day before. This gave me comfort in their drive six hours away. Ensured they had Mother’s wheelchair and walker for times that Mother would tire of walking. She had enough medicine to hold her over until her new plan was effective on February 1. Felt like Mother’s parent, I ensured she had…