I spent the last months of my mom’s life with her; It meant everything

Last Summer, i Received a call from my mother with devastating news. She had ben diagnosed with Cancer Cancer. My World Crashed, and I Wept.

It Brought Back Painful Memories of My First WifeWho has been diagnosed with Cancer and died almost a year after the diagnosis at the age of 25.

SO we of heard the dreaded word, only the worst-cass scenery ran through my mind. How it is advanced? How to have live to live? The though of LoSing my mother to the Cancer, we three years before i had lost my dad, felt like my worl was coming to an end. I wasn’t prepent when my dad died in 2022 at the age of 86. I didn’t want to have that regret again.

THEN, MORE BAD NEWS CAME AROUND FEBRARY 2025: She was diagnosed with dementia.

I knew i had to be by my mom’s side as much as a postible as began her journey of Treating Cancer and Living with dementia.

Her Love was Constant and Knew No Bounds

Lived in Arizona and My Mom Lived in Georgia, Knew i Had to Spend As Much Time as I COULD WITH HER. Wen i traveled for workinstead of heading back home to arizona, i would head to georgia and spend with her.

From July 2024 to July 2025, I Spent a Week or Two Month by My Mom’s Side, Giving Her the Presence and Attention That She Had So Freely and Lovingly Gioven with All My Life.

Not i spent with her, i would remminisce about all the important events my mom attended during my life. She Never Missed Any of My Graduations – From Middle School to High School to College, and Honor My Army Boot Camp Grade. My mom had Always been there for me.

She had been had ben been there for me not-So-joyful moments, sucan as the death of my first wife in 2001. New York, Where i live at the time.

I realized that spending as much time with her was not just just about helping her with my present during this difficult time; It was about honoring her for all the times that she has had been there for me.

A SCENIC Train Ride and A Lasting Memory

Be reminisced, one of the best memory I have with my mom was in 2021. Blue Ridge Schenic Railway. I MADE THAT WISH COME TRUE, AND WE TOOK A MEMORABLE Two-Hour Round Trip.

During Our Two-Hour Layover before the return trip, we explored the towns of McCaysville and Copperhill, had a bite to eat, and enjayed each other’s company. It was the only trip we had taken ectin together as mother and adult son.

Mom thoroughly enjoyed the ride. She smiled all the way – there and back.

This moment with my mom meant so much to with gcauses it brought her joy to see a wish come true, and i was able to honor her with a Simple meaningful gesture.

Watching My Mom Fade was Painful, but being there’s myerything

But spending time with my mom and reminisking didn’t alleviate the pain of watching my mom fade. In Early July, The Medical Professionals Informed with That Cancer Had Spread and That My Mom Only Had Weeks to Live.

In the final Weeks, i flew back to georgia to be by my mom’s side – and to support my sister, who was the Primary Caretaker.

Watching My Mom Succumb to Cancer was excruciating. Every Morning When I Waled Wake Up, I Waled Walk Up to My Mom’s Bed, Say Good Morning, and Kiss Her on the Forehead.

Two Weeks AFTER I ARRIVED FOR THE FINAL TIME TO BE NEXT TO MOM, I HELD HAND AND TOLD I LOVED HER. She gave her final breath and passsed.

I will cherish that moment forever – that I was able to be present and carry her memory for the rest of my life.