I remember joining this forum when my mom progressed. She passed the 24th, at home, with me and her aide telling her it was okay to let go. I know where she landed and I know she’s with me, but the world just looks so different without her. I think about the phases we went thru as her dementia progressed, I think about how I often called her my oldest child. I’m grateful for her not being in any pain or confusion anymore. But I also just miss my mommy before the disease, I wish I appreciated the moments that became memories a bit more.

