My Aunt has just suffered from a stroke. I am told that she no longer can speak and her vision is limited. Yesterday she wasn't even recognizing people, but today I think she's better. Her speech may never come back. For confidentiality sake I am calling her Auntie.
Auntie, I feel I am morning a part of you that is no longer there. My heart breaks as I know you miss your independence. You were such a strong lady who could overcome any problems with a shrug of your shoulders. Now, your found knocking on neighbors doors without knowing who or where you are. I will never forget our time on the cruise. How we would relax and enjoy all that was around us and pick on Mom as she had men try to pick her up. I will never forget your fiery spirit that is willing and capable of fighting any adversity. I am hoping it is still there. I've been told it may come back after 6 or 8 months, that your personality and speech may return, or it may not. I love you and miss you. You are always a part of my heart as I have always thought of you as my second mother. I always knew you would be on my side whenever I stood up for Mom and everyone else was on Dad's side. I always knew you had my back and I appreciated that. I really felt your love when you stood up to Dad in the hospital the one time he wanted to hurt me after I defended Mom's wishes while she was recovering from the transplant. I could always trust you to take care of mom when I couldn't. For all of those times I thank you! I love you and hope you will return to us soon!
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