Mothering Mother

by Carol O'Dell

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Luann Habecker]

best book i have read in some time. i was in tears as i finished it last night.

after moving in and caring for grandma unto her death this past year, i find that in an effort to cope/process i am drawn to others stories.

Carol tells it like it is and puts words to things that you often feel at a loss for.
i also realize my situation and experience wasn't so unique!

and regrets abound.
oh how it didn't occur to me to read books like this while i was in the midst of it! i was sooo isolated (and exhausted).

other things i would tell others in this same situation to do/my regrets;
read books by others in the same situation
look her in the eyes
let it go-let her have the mail
eat breakfast with her
be in the Word
connect with friends as often as possible
held her hand
gave her her purse even if she pulled out all her money and waived it around
bought her flowers
let her have the blanket even if she's hot
try and get to know her more

[Teri Darnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carol O'Dell tells it like it is. After laughing and crying through her book, I have to ask, when will we begin to have an honest conversation about caring for our aging population, especially our parents?