I Needed My Mommy Today

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The neurologist ran me through some tests today. They were memory tests given to people having problems with their memory. Dementia was ruled out. I was relieved. Stress is playing a huge role in my inability to focus and the trickle down effect is giving my memory a run for the money. All I wanted to do was go hug my mother. Whenever I needed my spirits lifted, she was there. Gave me a hug, listened to me. I needed her today. She was in the activity room when I arrived. She was sitting in her wheelchair next to her boyfriend. I smiled seeing that. Glad she has found someone to connect with. Her face lit up when she saw me. I bent down and gave her a kiss and a hug. There was music playing and she was singing. I joined in when Connie Francis, Who's Sorry Now, came over the speakers. The young woman who was in charge of the morning activities shut off the music and everyone let her know they weren't happy with it. But, I guess everything is done on time. It was time for her to read the news from the local paper. Most listened to her as she read. A few would comment to the news. Horoscopes read, Dear Abby too. Then a little trivia was played. Mom asked me for the answers and I whispered them to her. She smile broadly as she shouted out the correct answer. We spoke few words. Mom's focus is short so I try not to overwhelm her. I showed her pictures of my granddaughter at Christmas. She loved them. Told her we are coming to see her this weekend. That made her smile. The group was going off into different directions. Lunch was about to be served. Mom's boyfriend was moved to another area and she was clearly ready to be by his side. I bent down and gave her another hug and kiss. Told her I loved her. She told me she loved me too. A hug and a kiss, it was what I needed, from my Mommy.