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Freethinker65

(11,203 posts)
29. I wanted to FaceTime my Mom, so called to arrange a time with my sister where she is living.
Mon May 13, 2024, 06:31 PM
May 2024

Was told to try back on Monday because she used Mom's money to pay for overnight caretakers so she (my sister) could spend the weekend at her boyfriend's place.

I called the land line hoping a caretaker would answer, but ended up leaving a message. It's the best I could do. I also assume the Mother's Day card I sent is still sitting in the mailbox.

Not everyone had a great Mother's Day. I will try to call her again this evening after my sister gets home.

My Mom is 93 with dementia, has really bad short term memory, and can no longer care for herself. She does still recognize family and friends which is nice. I will be spending a few weeks with her at the end of the month. Luckily my Mom has savings to pay for care. My sister "provides" the house, and typically is around in the evening about the time my Mom goes to sleep.

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I missmy mom Bmoboy May 2024 #1
Damn. GB_RN May 2024 #15
I used to have neighbors upset the kids didn't call even on Mother's Day. jimfields33 May 2024 #2
Works for grandkids, too. quaint May 2024 #3
That's great! jimfields33 May 2024 #4
My son called per usual. We texted later in MOMFUDSKI May 2024 #5
Maybe not the same boat, but hanging around the same dock Captain Zero May 2024 #8
Damn ._. May 2024 #6
I agree, even a text would have been something. Fla Dem May 2024 #7
It's a tough thing we parents do. We try to raise them to be independent and when they are ... marble falls May 2024 #9
I keep a list of things that I wish that I could share with my Mom. markodochartaigh May 2024 #10
I'm sorry XanaDUer2 May 2024 #11
When not much, or nothing, happens for me on Mother's day - and other slights Mira May 2024 #12
You're hittin' close to home, MissMillie.. Permanut May 2024 #13
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2024 #33
Sorry to hear that. maxsolomon May 2024 #14
This is one of the reasons I really don't like designated holidays as a whole. llmart May 2024 #16
your ex: wouldn't do anything for you on mother's day, saying "you're not my mother" orleans May 2024 #23
Awww...thank you. llmart May 2024 #32
I'm sorry to hear that MissMillie Niagara May 2024 #17
Happy Mothers' Day, MissMillie. LoisB May 2024 #18
Years ago.... FormerOstrich May 2024 #19
...a happy ending to that day because you could spare half an hour? quaint May 2024 #25
Great story! intrepidity May 2024 #28
Wonderful Story ProfessorGAC May 2024 #34
Happy Mother's Day Miss Millie vankuria May 2024 #20
It is painful Marthe48 May 2024 #21
Might've just been a brain fart. Elessar Zappa May 2024 #22
i'm sorry (for my bluntness) but you're right orleans May 2024 #24
Id give anything to call my mom again nt XanaDUer2 May 2024 #27
I got it the other way. They only remember me on Father's Day and the heck with the other 362.24 days. GreenWave May 2024 #26
I wanted to FaceTime my Mom, so called to arrange a time with my sister where she is living. Freethinker65 May 2024 #29
Happy Belated Mothers Day. BlueKota May 2024 #30
I suggest the application of Hanlon's Razor. TomSlick May 2024 #31
Let me just cheer you up a tad.. BWdem4life May 2024 #35
We experienced the same thing with our son. Emile May 2024 #36
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