12 months
A year ago today our mother was released from the hell that is Alzheimer's disease when she died peacefully in her sleep.
I was with her when she passed away and am glad that I was to see her finally spared the clutches of this cruel disease. Corinne had been in Florida and was returning home that very day.
The year that has passed since has been eventful to say the least.
A recurrence of my ongoing heart problem caused by the stress of dealing with my mother's affairs led to me suffering with depression and then of course there was the devastation of my cancer diagnosis.
I can remember the hours before our mother's death vividly. I had spent every evening with her after her doctor had told me she had little time left, but on this particular evening I had gone out to take pictures with my camera and had decided to call to see her on my way home. I can even remember the subject of my pictures: wind turbines (exciting I know).
But there is one positive I can take from the last year, and that is the speed with which it has passed.
And it is that positive thought that I cling to as I battle to regain my health. This time next year I should be in remission and hopefully in Florida myself recuperating from my treatment.
I just hope the next 12 months pass as quickly as the last year has.
I was with her when she passed away and am glad that I was to see her finally spared the clutches of this cruel disease. Corinne had been in Florida and was returning home that very day.
The year that has passed since has been eventful to say the least.
A recurrence of my ongoing heart problem caused by the stress of dealing with my mother's affairs led to me suffering with depression and then of course there was the devastation of my cancer diagnosis.
I can remember the hours before our mother's death vividly. I had spent every evening with her after her doctor had told me she had little time left, but on this particular evening I had gone out to take pictures with my camera and had decided to call to see her on my way home. I can even remember the subject of my pictures: wind turbines (exciting I know).
But there is one positive I can take from the last year, and that is the speed with which it has passed.
And it is that positive thought that I cling to as I battle to regain my health. This time next year I should be in remission and hopefully in Florida myself recuperating from my treatment.
I just hope the next 12 months pass as quickly as the last year has.
I hope it passes quickly for you, Nick. And this time next year you'll be basking in the warm Florida susnshine!
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration my lovely friend. Having lost my mother to the same horrible condition I know how it feels to be relieved whilst at the same time bereft. Know that you are loved and focus on that wonderful recuperation join Florida. xxx
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