Personal Narrative: How Did I Get Here

How Did I Get Here? As a child, the youngest of nine, I was always a nurturer. I was afraid of animals, so I loved On babies and my mother. When seven years ago my mother was diagnosed with dementia, I stepped in. To some, this was a death sentence, but for me it was a chance to be to her what she had been to me for 41yrs, a caregiver. Then I did not know just what I was in store for. The first 3 years were not so bad, but the last 4 years were very trying. Being the youngest of nine, I thought this would be a chance for my siblings to help out with her care and do a little bonding, I was wrong. With that being said, I cooked, cleaned, bathed, shopped for, talked to and nurtured my mother as though she was my child. The last 4 years of my life …show more content…
I didn’t know what fun was anymore. Unfortunately my mother became ill and was put in the hospital for a week then sent to a nursing home, because of the need of 24 hour care. I felt guilty, but I still knew it was the best thing for her and for me. She passed away after 1 ½ months in the nursing home. During that short time, God allowed me to be guilt free. He reminded me of how she knew that I loved her and nurtured her. He also helped me with the forgiveness of my siblings. I realized that I had so many memories of my mother that no one can take away from me. All of the times that we laughed, danced and sang will be with me forever. My life is blessed because God saw fit to allow me to have Esther as my mother. Now it has been a year since she died and I truly understand my gift. I will not stop being who I am because others don’t value it. God blessed me with a loving heart and I want to share it with those who have been hurt and are still hurting. I am grateful to know that God has entrusted me with this gift and I will not be ashamed. This is what brought me to this point in my life today; I will become a victim