MOM'S DIMENSIA and the SENATE VOTE TO BLOCK WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTS

[bubbazero]

My elderly mother suffers from Parkinson's Induced Spatial Disorientation. In short though spaces look familiar, including recognizing key elements (pictures, decorations etc.) she can't quite make the connection to recognize where she is. I am now her full time caretaker, along with trying to help on the farm. Mom's got lots of other health issues, bedrest on bad days--wheel chair on good days. Her response to todays Senate vote on witnesses; (classic)--"I AM LAYING HERE, NOT REALLY SURE WHERE I AM, AND EVEN I KNOW YOU HAVE TO HAVE ALL THE RELEVANT WITNESSES AND DOCUMENTS INTRODUCED IN ORDER TO HAVE A FAIR TRIAL." She then looked at me and asked what was wrong with these republicans? My answer was not nearly as good as her last comment--her observation to the republicans--(quote from WWII-Yamamoto, I think) "DEAR REPUBLICANS--BE AFRAID, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IS AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT AND FILL HIM WITH A TERRIBLE RESOLVE"

[madaboutharry]

1. I think I'd like your mom!

I know it is hard to be a caregiver. All the best to both of you.

[babylonsister]

2. "BE AFRAID, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IS AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT

AND FILL HIM WITH A TERRIBLE RESOLVE"

Yay, Mom! I do love that and hope she's right. Please hug her from me!

[Hoyt]

3. Excellent. Moms can surprise us like that.

[Leghorn21]

4. This is so moving, bubba, thank you SO MUCH for posting

Please tell your dear mama that we are so grateful for her insight...I can’t express what happened to me reading your post, but it has uplifted me at a time I desperately needed it!!

Love to you and your (now she’s ours too, bubba!) Mama -

Sandy

[JudyM]

9. My feelings exactly!

[crickets]

5. Your mom is fantastic!

I really admire her spirited response to all of this. Thanks so much for sharing this story. Big hugs for both of you.

[alwaysinasnit]

6. Your mom sounds like a winner and she is lucky to have you.

[FM123]

7. Sending you both hugs (and high fives)

[Ilsa]

8. As a caregiver to two family members,

I appreciate your post. Enjoy her while you can. And maybe write a letter to the editor about this.

Peace, prayers, and hugs.

[tiredtoo]

10. Yes that would be an excellent letter to the editor.

I may steal it and share it on facebook.

[bubbazero]

12. Please feel free, unfortunately I don't have much free time so I'm not on twitter, facebook etc.

Thank goodness for DU for news, wisdom, humor, (and spellcheck)

[stage left]

11. Much love to you and your Mom.

I needed to hear something like this today.

[Duppers]

13. Thanks for sharing this!

Hugs to you & 💕 to your mom. You're both amazing.