It occurred to me yesterday that my mom's condition of not remembering that she has cancer is a lot like the traumatic brain injury suffered by Lucy in "50 First Dates". My mom has not had the opportunity to work out her anger, grief, and other feelings about having cancer because she can't remember what's wrong with her. So, every time she hears that she has melanoma, she is fearful. Yesterday was rough for her, as she asked me for the third time if she could come live with me. I asked her why she wants to live with me and she said, "Because we're here all alone and you are the only one we have". It breaks my heart to hear this. My mom can't leave the house at this point because of all the fluid.
I suggested to Sara in jest that we should make a video for my mom like the one below to show my mom all that she's been through. I told Sara I should shave her head, but she didn't go for that.
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