Mom 2.0

The other day my mother chatted on and on about both of my brothers and what great guys they are and how much they've done for her. She gives different versions of this litany often, and it's fine with me, I agree with her. They are good men, and I love and admire them both.

On this particular day, Mom mused, "You know, you might actually be related to them."

I said, "Yep, I bet I am."

Mom kept thinking, and got all excited and giddy, "I've never thought about it before, but I bet if I did some research, I would find out that you're related some how!"

Happily, I said, "That would be nice, they would be good guys to be related to!"

I am sad and frustrated at this disease that is taking my mother away, but I try to find blessings in even hard things. I am so grateful for her kindness and loving spirit. It's a blessing to have her here with my family. Please understand that when I find humor in our dialogue, I'm not laughing at her. I'm simply trying to find joy within the sorrow. At this point, if my mother is happy, it doesn't matter if it's based in reality.