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I want to talk to y'all about small miracles
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:14 pm
My 84-year-old mother has battled Alzheimer's for many years. After my dad passed, she's all I have left. Every day I visit her and it's like seeing a stranger. It's my mother's body, but a complete stranger mentally. It has been beyond difficult for me to say the least. She was my biggest cheerleader, my biggest fan, and my best friend.
Tonight, while I was sitting with her in total silence, she said my name as clearly as I've heard her say it in over 10 years. She looked at me in my eyes and said my name again. She was there for only a few seconds, but she was there.
I don't know why I feel the need to tell this to this message board, but never give up hope for your loved ones who may be suffering from an irreversible illness. My mom is still in there. Thank God for small miracles.
Tonight, while I was sitting with her in total silence, she said my name as clearly as I've heard her say it in over 10 years. She looked at me in my eyes and said my name again. She was there for only a few seconds, but she was there.
I don't know why I feel the need to tell this to this message board, but never give up hope for your loved ones who may be suffering from an irreversible illness. My mom is still in there. Thank God for small miracles.
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Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:15 pm to toosleaux
I’m really happy you got that moment. God bless you and your mom.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:16 pm to toosleaux
Cheers to you and your mom. Alzheimer’s is very rough on those of us who are here to care for our parents. I hope for more small miracles for yall
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:17 pm to toosleaux
God bless and prayers sent.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:18 pm to toosleaux
It's God brother. The Lord blessed you with that moment with her
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:19 pm to GRTiger
Glad you got that moment. It was a gift.
I dealt with dementia and my mom for 8 years. She always knew who I was, but she wasn't the same person. It's very hard to deal with, but occasionally, I would see glimpses. Just treasure what you get.
I dealt with dementia and my mom for 8 years. She always knew who I was, but she wasn't the same person. It's very hard to deal with, but occasionally, I would see glimpses. Just treasure what you get.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:20 pm to toosleaux
Thats awesome. Such a precious moment.
Dementia is something we are almost all bound to face at some point in our lives. Its brutal. When my grandpa had parkinsons, it was damn hard to convince yourself he was still in there. I felt like you could see it in his eyes sometimes.
Will pray for you tonight.
Dementia is something we are almost all bound to face at some point in our lives. Its brutal. When my grandpa had parkinsons, it was damn hard to convince yourself he was still in there. I felt like you could see it in his eyes sometimes.
Will pray for you tonight.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:20 pm to toosleaux
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Tonight, while I was sitting with her in total silence, she said my name as clearly as I've heard her say it in over 10 years. She looked at me in my eyes and said my name again. She was there for only a few seconds, but she was there.
Happy to hear you were able to have this incredible experience. We lost my MIL to Alzheimer's a couple of years ago. My wife was visiting her mom and had a similar experience. She was so grateful that she was able to hear her mom say her name one last time.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:23 pm to SpotCheckBilly
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I dealt with dementia and my mom for 8 years. She always knew who I was
It really is a strange torture. I believe my mom knew all of us until the end, aside from the occasional bad night. But she became non-communicative for the last couple years so we couldn't get her take at the end.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:23 pm to toosleaux
I lost my mom 13 years ago to Lewy body dementia. Those small miracles are so HUGE for your soul. God bless you and your mom.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:23 pm to toosleaux
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My mom is still in there
Absolutely….she may no longer be able to express herself, but she can absolutely take comfort that you are visiting with her every day. I have had others tell me similar stories. Hats off to you for hanging with your mother when she needs you the most!
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:26 pm to toosleaux
Glad you had that moment with her. Keep the faith, good luck, and God bless you and your mother.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:26 pm to toosleaux
My grandma was the best woman in the world and battled Alzheimer's. Absolutely terrible disease. I'm glad you got that moment. God bless you both!
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:28 pm to SpotCheckBilly
Well said.
Same.
OP, be grateful for that gift.
As I know you are.
Same.
OP, be grateful for that gift.
As I know you are.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:35 pm to toosleaux
Thank you for this. God Bless you and your mother.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:37 pm to toosleaux
You are an only child? I get aggravated with my siblings sometimes, but glad I’m not an only child.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:37 pm to toosleaux
Hey, that's a cool story. I don't mean that in the meme/shithead way. I mean it seriously. I am glad you had that moment and I hope it happens again.
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:38 pm to toosleaux
It’s really crazy to see your loved ones go like this
My granddad is in his upper 80’s.. and can’t remember what he just read in the newspaper or what he ate for lunch .. he’ll call me a different name or ask about my condo that I sold 2 years ago… but every now and then he talks about being on a tank in Korea and it’s so jarring to be transported back with him and then he will go back to not remembering much
Cherish these moments
My granddad is in his upper 80’s.. and can’t remember what he just read in the newspaper or what he ate for lunch .. he’ll call me a different name or ask about my condo that I sold 2 years ago… but every now and then he talks about being on a tank in Korea and it’s so jarring to be transported back with him and then he will go back to not remembering much
Cherish these moments
Posted on 5/28/26 at 9:38 pm to toosleaux
My grandma had a stroke a few years before she died and couldn't talk anymore. Yet, if you sang happy birthday or stolat (Polish), she could sing, too. 
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