Mother

 
 Among the sweet thing I'll remember of the past year
my mother has spent in the Special Care Unit
is how she notices when I arrive wearing lipstick...
Her eyes fasten on my lips and she points to her own.
She struggles to put words to her request,
but it is clear that she wants to wear some herself.
After I apply it, I hand her a Kleenex to blot.
Then I get out my phone and show her how good she looks
via my phone's camera.
She poses -- seeing herself as in a mirror.
She is pleased.
I touch the screen and capture the picture,
and I couldn't be happier....

21 comments:

  1. What a beautiful face. Pure joy...Made me tear up remembering my own mom.
    Balisha

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    1. It is a rare expression these days.... and catches me by surprise every time.

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  2. Oh this was just precious Rebecca :0) my mother is one that can not be without color on her lips...

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  3. She is just lovely. I remember the last time I spent with Granny. She looked at me but had no clue who I was, then she started watching Golden Girls (she also didn't watch tv so this was new!). Blanche asked Sophia "Would you like a cup of coffee?" and Granny's eyes lit up and she turned to me and I knew she knew who I was. "I miss talking over coffee, Granny." "I do, too." And then the light was gone and that was that. But I had her that one last moment.

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    1. Precious! I SO identify with these kinds of blessed conversations!

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  4. What a beautiful smile. Her eyes seem full of serenity,,, just the very picture of peace. This is wonderful.

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  5. Beautiful! I have a smile on my face and tears spilling.

    Thanks for sharing your lovely Mom ~ FlowerLady

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  6. Hi Rebecca,
    What a sweet and cute thing to happen. We ladies always like to look our best, so shows that part
    of her is still there. Great you could take a photo for her to see............She is peaceful and serene
    and beautiful...........
    Blessings hon, Nellie

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    1. Yes! "That part of her is still there." Makes me wonder what other parts are still there that we miss......

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  7. Beautiful Mom....beautiful daughter! It's the "little" things in life that are really the biggest!

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  8. sweet...sweet,,,,so glad you can have these moments.

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  9. This is precious. Your mother is so sweet and I do see that serenity too. I know you treasure every moment more than ever. Hope your father is doing well. All of you remain in my prayers.
    xx oo

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  10. Had you on my mind....HOPE you are finding improvement in each day ....physically, emotionally, and in your sweet Spirit!

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    1. Thanks, Debbie. I've had a good day today (sure helps when the sun shines)!

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    2. Oh, how I agree. Too many gray days in a row makes my mood just the same....gray!!! If you get a chance, stop by my blog today. I might have kinda mentioned you!!! ;-)

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  11. Hello Rebecca, I'm visiting from Debbie's place. So glad I dropped by. I love this sweet story about your Mom. Hope you have a great day and I'll be back soon.

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  12. What a wonderfully sweet post....brought tears to my eyes.

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