A Day With Mom
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (92589)
United States
October 30, 2024 7:07pm CST
Mom's dementia seems to be progressing rapidly, so I am trying to make it a point, especially now that I am retired, to spend more time with her. So, today I picked her up and we went to lunch at Subway and we both got a footlong Subway club.
Hey, you can always eat the other half later.
After that, I decided to take mom to the bowling alley where they have slot machine gaming. She LOVES to gamble so I thought this would be fun. She lost her money but I won $50.
After that I stopped off at the bank to cash a check and we went to Ruler Foods, as I needed some things and she bought a few things as well.
All in all it was a good day. She had a lot of fun and we got things done. I would call this a win.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct
I am sure she felt the love if she may not remember any of it tomorrow.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct
@porwest we went through that with George's mom. Thankfully, she developed bladder cancer and didn't pass from the altimers. It meant she didn't have to suffer as long.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov
@porwest My husband's mom's lived until they were 92. that is to say her and her sisters. Don't know how long his father would've lived, because he developed dementia and decided to end his life. he was 88. All I know is we're gettting by.
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@kareng (61749)
• United States
29 Nov
It's a big win. I went through all of that with my mother and it is a total shock when they go into shut down mode. Spend all the time you can with her because you never know when it could be the last time that she will know you, acknowledge you, or just be totally unresponsive.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62929)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
31 Oct
What is your go to at Subway. They are a little hit and miss.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62929)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
1 Nov
@porwest not unless I'm blind. Lol
Eww. How anyone can eat olives is beyond me.
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@porwest (92589)
• United States
3 Nov
@thislittlepennyearns I love them. Green or black. Black are good in salads, on a pizza, in tacos, on a sandwich. To me they are just good eats.
@MarieCoyle (38709)
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31 Oct
It's great that you are spending time with her. I am sorry she is worsening quickly, I know it's so hard to watch.
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@porwest (92589)
• United States
9 Nov
@MarieCoyle I hope the day never comes when she does not know who I am. I can't imagine that.
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@MarieCoyle (38709)
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5 Nov
@porwest
It truly is very difficult to see the earthly shell but the mind isn’t there. A friend of mine is going through this with her 90 year old mother. Every day her mother asks her”who are you? What’s your name?” That has to really hurt the heart.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
31 Oct
It does sound like a win, still making memories together, still getting things done.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct
I am glad you enjoyed your time with your mom, I am sure she loved every moment,
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
2 Nov
That may turn out to be a wonderful memory for you later. I'm so sorry about your mom. She's blessed to have you.
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
3 Nov
@porwest Well, sounds like you grew up to be a great son.
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@porwest (92589)
• United States
5 Nov
@1creekgirl I guess I improved with age. lol
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
31 Oct
I had no idea you could play slots at a bowling alley. Glad you were able to spend quality time with your mom. And winning $50 ain’t bad either.
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@lovebuglena (44721)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Nov
@porwest how about in cemeteries? 
As far as I know no slots in nyc aside from the casino.
As far as I know no slots in nyc aside from the casino.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (181686)
• United States
31 Oct
Bless you for spending some quality time with your mom. I'm sorry she's not doing well. I hope you have a good day.
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@jefferson126 (3319)
• Shenzhen, China
31 Oct
You were lucky to win gamble,good that you spent a wonderful day with Mom.She must be very happy with company of you.
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@porwest (92589)
• United States
11 Nov
@jefferson126 She was. Not that it was life changing money or anything, but it was better than walking away empty handed. lol
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@jefferson126 (3319)
• Shenzhen, China
6 Nov
@porwest ,you mother must be happy with your win.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct
Glad you both had fun. Hope you can have a lot more time with her.
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
31 Oct
It is more than just a win! This was fantafabulous! Spending time with our near and dear ones especially mother is always worth more than a win. She would have loved to spend time with you and best of all you are spending time when she needs the most. Most than the gambling or having the footlong sub with you , it was your company that she would have valued the most . You made her day as well. You got her things as well plus you won $50. I would say you had a terrific day . And reading your day , bought smiles to my face along with other mylotters. You have agreat day ahead!
