PrincessLenora, good to see back here with us.

I'm so sorry about your mother. Her condition plus your grandmother's recent death, must draining and tough at times. I'm really glad, she verbalized for you the gift back again as a mother, her love for you despite whatever you might have difficulties have had in the past long ago.

My partner did tell me of some incredible moments of lucidity that his mother had despite her slow decline in dementia before she died last fall.

Princess, that's interesting how your Mom touched the spot where the tumours are in her back. And I so love those beautiful words your Mom spoke to you. What an exquisite treasure to hold in your heart!

Sigh. I so love it when you're here.

Princess, welcome home, honey. I know first-hand the ins and outs of dementia, and you were certainly given a gift by her words. I know the distance must seem like a terrible wall for you, and I'm sorry you cannot be closer to your mom where you can see her more often. Selfishly, I am glad to see you back in here though. As Eagle says, you are always missed.

Welcome home, Princess.

I am so sorry that your mother needs to endure such pain. I know that it must be so difficult for you to be so far away. My own mother has alzheimer's and I worry for her too. How wonderful that your mom is still able to express love for you.

Princess, it must be hard that your mother doesn't live near you. You have alot to carry on your shoulders. Hopefully you can still stop and smell the flowers along the way.

Princess, are they giving her anything for the pain? I hope so because in this day and age, one should not have to suffer. I recall Mom seeing a pain manager who pretty much ordered medications and pain patches for her when suffering through her cancer.

Your mom's words to you are an absolute gift.

My FIL suffers from Alzheimer's so I know exactly what you are talking about. There are times when he makes total sense, then there are days when we can't figure out what the heck he's talking about. Currently, we believe he's melding the past with what he sees on TV and his dreams. It's pitiful to witness.

Alzheimer's has to be terrible for the family, and my heart goes out to all of you struggling with this. I have been fortunate in not having it in my own family, but I worked with patients in varying stages of Alzheimer's and know how difficult it is on the family. Stay strong, ladies, and don't forget to have some 'me' time.

Hi Girlfriends, thanks for the welcome back. I seem to come and go often lately, but I think I'm back here for a while. Yes, we are all touched by Alzheimer's in one way or another. Anno, I did read about your mother in another thread. Dotsie, my mother does not watch TV anymore. I had not thought of her mind rehashing her dreams. I do know that she comes up with a lot that pertains to the past. However, she also tells me horrible things, like, "They put something on a stick in a fire, and then they put the thing into the little child's mouth." I wonder if she mixes up something like a marshmallow on a stick in a camp-fire? It's strange that she does not understand that she has cancer, but she does know where the pain is. Yes, it's best to dwell on the precious moments. xxoo

I hate this disease. My mother's long term memory is okay, but her short term memory is horrible. She really doesn't know if she is happy or sad, fulfilled or disastified, hungry or not hungry....

And cancer on top of it all. It surely is not fair.

You would think there must be a way to store the short term memory into the long term memory department; something like a detour. I’ve read that we use only 12% of our brains.
Yes, like short-circuiting present information and forcing it in another department for storage.
Something similar to my heart operation. They built a detour in the chamber, and now the blood flows the right way.

Oh well….just a thought, which has probably been thought of before.