When my mom remembers, she refers to me by both my first and middle name, Carol Ann. When she forgets, she asks for her daughter.
Sometimes I forget what a great mom she had been. Sometimes I remember, and give her an extra long embrace before leaving the nursing home.
Debra Danz was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and now resides in Switzerland with her two children. She is currently writing a book, which will be dedicated to her late husband and composed of short stories inspired by his photography. Debra participates in a club called The Writing Women of Zurich and contributes to their blog. One of Debra’s Short stories is forthcoming in The Bookends Review.
Great story. It is something we can all relate to. Rosanne from Brooklyn. NY
Rosanne, thank you for taking the time to comment on my story.
Less is always more, and the minimum here lets the reader expand into his or her own experience. After all, EVERYBODY has — or had — a mom! Well done, Debra! Sarah, Baden, Switzerland
Sarah, thank you for your lovely comments. As you know, my mom is rapidly losing her ability to remember. I want to take her memories and make them part of me – safely preserve them – safely preserve her. Everybody has or had a mom; I am grateful that I can still embrace mine, and her memories.
I enjoyed the duality in this one, but sadder for the knowledge that it is based on a true story. Well done!
Hi Connell, thank you for commenting on my story. It is a sad situation, and writing is my way of coming to terms with it – a form of therapy.
Wonderful and very powerful. Thanks for sharing this personal piece with everyone. Well done Debra – I always love your stories and this lives up to your usual very high standards.
Gretchen, it was so thoughtful of you to post such a lovely comment – I am flattered.
Poignant and respectful of a debilitating disease. So much said in so few words. Well done Debra.
Wendy, thank you so much for your input, it means a lot to me.
It´s a real situation nowadays.A lot of us have or had a mother or father in this situation.It´s a emotional story. Thank you.
Hello dear Debra,
Very sweet. Your mom is lucky to have you as a daughter.
Hugs,
Maria from Zug
btw: I was also born in Brooklyn
Carol Ann is my mom.