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Tarheel_Dem

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5. Complications from Alzheimers was the culprit in my Mom's case. I can scarcely think of a....

Reply to SunsetDreams (Reply #2)

Sun May 13, 2012, 10:07 PM

May 2012

more sinister disease. In my Mom's day, there was no way to prepare for it. You watch your loved one being slowly robbed of their very essence, and everything that made them who they were.

At least we all have each other, and our wonderful memories of beloved Moms. It's not the best of all worlds, but it sure beats having nothing.

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President Obama: "Happy Mothers Day" [View all] SunsetDreams May 2012 OP

To those of you who are fortunate enough to still have your Moms, cherish the time. Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #1

awww Tarheel SunsetDreams May 2012 #2

Complications from Alzheimers was the culprit in my Mom's case. I can scarcely think of a.... Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #5

Thirty five years and I still miss her. Especially her love of the poor and her common sense wisdom. demosincebirth May 2012 #3

Ditto! Mine was "the neighborhood Mom". The house where everyone was assured of a.... Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #4