Naomi, my husband's mother, was from Oklahoma, before re-settling in WA ST. She suffered from Alzheimers/Dementia for many years before passing into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 1997.The hardest part was to watch her slowly slip away as the 'thief' cheated her ... eventually not knowing any of us, nary even a sound. Even harder was watching Pa suffer for her all those years, tending to her every need.
Ma was best known for her strong christian heart & her beautiful vegetable gardens that she & Pa tended.
Her greatest joy in life was her love for her grandchildren, & babies ... anyone's baby ... and, her undying love for Pa. She loved putting her arms around him, with a huge hug, 'I love my husband'. I/we can still hear her okie twang echoing forever ... 'Oh, good night!!'
How blessed you are to be in Heaven ... we all miss you, you left us with beautiful memories. RIP
(Photo of Ma, Harold (DH) & first grandson, Emery in 1962)
Gone too soon...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, MD!
Love, Rebecca
Oh Sweetie...
ReplyDeletePlease let Harold know that I am thinking of both of you on this anniversary of his precious dear Moma's passing. They gave us so many memories. I have so many found memories of my family that have passed on. I am sure the laughter and stories will be enough to keep us goig until we cross over to the other side and we can actually hug them and kiss them and touch them again, and see them whole again. Free of all of the hurt and pain they so suffered here on earth.
She was just precious PB and I thank you so much for sharing this with me this evening. Thank you. I can certainly hear her twang, without ever having met her. I had one of those Okie twangs at one time in my life.
I love you and am sending prayers and blessings to you both. All my love...Sherry
Anniversaries such as this can be difficult especially when they come close to the holidays. I'm glad you have good memories of her time here to treasure.
ReplyDeleteAs anniversaries pass it doesn't get any easier but acceptance does come. My Dad had Alzheimers too & what was once a vital man became a scared & timid man.
ReplyDeleteThinking of both of you today....
Love,
Marilyn
Such a sweet honoring post. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt has to be so hard to lose your Mom no matter what the age. Altzheimers is such a horrible thing. My Great Granfather had is and it was very rough for those close to him.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are beginning to feel better. You seem to be having a rough few months. Many Blessings to you Marydon!
Thinking of you, sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteBarb ♥
A lovely tribute to a wonderful lady, I'm sure. And I'm sorry for the loss which you all must still feel.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet and loving memories of a special and caring person. I know the Angels and the Lord are so happy to have her. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh, Marydon! Bless her heart. She's who she's meant to be now! My prayers go out to your family!
ReplyDeleteMy Daddy passed away, Dec. 13, 1997 and went home to Jesus. This time of year is a bit sad. He just loved Christmas time so.
Blessings,
Shelia;)
What a lovely lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Found my way to your new blog and you know I will be a frequent visitor. Take good care!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. They say time heals all wounds but the loss of a loved one is one that is never fully healed. My heart goes out to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteDeb
it is a terrible disease....we are going through it with my FIL early stages...
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