COMING TOGETHER-7

Today, Mom got up half an hour earlier than usual. She looked depressed and having no energy. She cast her face down, with the look that she might wish this constant weakness and age might be over.  I wonder if she contemplates death.

I knew I had to encourage her and be patient with her slowness. So I ate breakfast with her, watching her pick at her cereal, wander over here and there, warm up some coffee, spoon out yogurt.

She finally did eat her cereal. I had to accept how slowly she does things. Since she did finish a decent breakfast, I rewarded her by getting yesterday's mail for her.

After having food in her, she perked up and her mind returned.

So this day is going all right.