The hardest thing I ever had to do

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I remember mom just as she was a caramel covered southern belle. It was so hurtful to watch her suffer and become more and more withdrawn from the current day world as we know it. Mom had developed dementia it was sneaky coming in and even after numerous visits to the doctor she was still not diagnosed until it was too late. By the time we realized it, we were in the emergency room being told she now had the mental capacity of a six year old. She then developed a dicubidi and it became life threatening. After that she was then subjected to an amputation and I know it sounds strange but since she just passed in August of 2006 this was our first holiday season without here or dad. It was the hardest holiday season of our life. She was a wonderful and faithful woman. She kept a clean house and there was always a meal prepared. She was so loving and kind and always smiling even in her last days she made everyone that met her fall in love with her. She even kept extra presents in the closet in case someone came by and didn't receive a gift be it birthday or Christmas or anniversary? Thanks giving before last I was at the Nursing home feeding her and I longed so for that opportunity again this thanksgiving. I was by her side taking turns with my sister and son everyday. I buried her like a princess with Tiara and all ( Jackie Kennedy) eat your heart out. I always admired Jackie Kennedy but that day my mom out shone any royalty on earth. She was lovely in life and even in death and I buried her with my dad. Seeing how her health began to fail when he being a great dad and good husband passed in the year of their 40th anniversary. I love and miss you mom and dad. You are with me everyday and night and it is the upbringing of you that propels me to leave the pity party and press on so that I can continue on in life to bring honor to your memories