Aunt L and The cousins

T and I went to dinner at P&S's on Wednesday. It was a wonderful dinner and we met a couple of their friends. I went to visit Aunt L across the street. Over the weekend she had a cerebral vascular accident (stroke) and has some pronounced verbal aphasia and has become totally incontinent. She did recognize me but it was so sad to be with her and watch her frustration and sadness that she couldn't say what was in her mind. It brought back many memories of caring for my dad when he had his many strokes. He was not as easy going as his sister and his frustration was extremely evident. In time one learns to ask questions that can be answered with a yes or no. We are going to dinner again tomorrow night and I will visit her again then. Her daughter K and C are here for the weekend, and they are hosting a dinner at P&S's. Cousins P and K are doing the best for their mom but it is difficult watching the impact on them as well.