Today was a blessing.  My hubby and I had to go to Mom’s assisted living home and talk with the head nurse regarding the return of her medication, what was expected of us as she passed, did we need to pay for the next month, etc. 

We were asked what about Martha, her best friend, would we want to break the news to her about Mom.  Martha was eating lunch and we did not want to intrude on her lunch time.  We did share that it would mean so much to Mom if Martha could visit her today.

The head nurse left us and went immediately to talk with Martha.  We didn’t tell Mom that she might come out for we were not sure if someone could bring her.  About 2 p.m. down the hall came this sprightly 91 year old woman walking at this fast pace with her 3 legged cane holding onto her daughter’s arm.  She didn’t stop until she reached us.

What a joy to see Martha.  Martha waited until Mom was back in bed and then she entered the room.

The joy that flooded Mom’s face told it all.  We left the girls to do their girl talk; after 45 minutes we went back and they were still yakking so we gave them another 15 minutes. 

When Martha walked out the room, she grabbed my hand and literally pushed me into the hall.  Since Martha is 95% blind, I thought she thought I was her daughter but Martha may be blind but she is smart.  She wanted to tell me that she would come back if Mom was still around on Monday if that was okay. 

Mom slept a peaceful sleep this afternoon.  By evening she was back in pain.

Oh the joy of a friend!