I have two besties. Their mothers hold special places in my heart as I've been friends with their son's for 30 years now. One died last year of Parkinson's. It took her mind before her body, and she wasn't able to remember her own children by the end. She was scared of everyone including her own husband. She'd be sitting there shaking like a terrified kitten and it was heartbreaking. Nothing we could do could comfort her. Powerless to help. Powerless to sustain. I could talk my mate through his pain and listen to him, I could offer to help his dad with chores and housework, but even that felt insufficient.
The other's mom is suffering from dementia currently. She can remember my name, that she loves me, but nothing else about my current life. It's heartbreaking to again see this happen to someone I consider another mother. Someone who welcomed me into her heart and home when I was a fatherless 11 year old who just needed more family.

It just sucks and I wish I could do more. What's really done for me is to remind me to always bless the love we have for eachother, and never stop telling those you love how much you love them. Take every chance and every opportunity and never feel embarrassed. I tell my mates all the time I love them and I think it's so important to hear it as much as say it.

This was a really depressing comment I'm now realising, but I love this post and meme, every time I see it. Call your family and drop some love on them for me.