Alzheimer was erasing her mother’s life.
Sarah holds the door as her mother shuffles into the club.
Brunch every Sunday after Temple at the Boca Grande Golf and Country club. Father loved golf, a member for years.
A big smile from Cecelia, the hostess, greets us as she escorts us to mothers favorite table. A Mimosa, Mrs. Cohen? Teary-eyed, she remembers past days with Moisha when its placed in front of her.
Your father went far despite Auschwitz, Mother said with a blank gaze. You’re a good girl, Sarah, a good daughter.
At the funeral, Sarah remembered her words.
2020©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre – Flash Fiction
Word Count – 100
Photo Prompt: Jennifer Pendergast
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***** This week our challenge is to edit our previous story with this prompt or create a new on. Due to time restrictions, I’ve added my edited story from April, 2015.
Inside the Mind of Isadora 
August 17, 2020 at 10:34 am
My dad has dementia and it’s devastating. Thanks for sharing!
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August 17, 2020 at 4:18 pm
You’re very welcome on the sharing. This is painful to obsereve and more so as an outsider. My good friend developed the illness and I bagan to slowly fade from her memory. It’s a theif that still the person. Thank you for visiting and commenting. May your days with your Dad help you heal aloong the way. Have a nice week … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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August 9, 2020 at 9:52 pm
There’s a lot of tragedy packed into that little story.
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August 11, 2020 at 6:21 pm
I’m pleased I was able to convey everything in the short amount of words for you to enjoy. Thanks … Isadora 😎
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August 9, 2020 at 9:49 am
A poignant tale. Well done.
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August 11, 2020 at 5:37 pm
Thank you, Sandra. It’s a sorrowful disease.
Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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August 9, 2020 at 2:33 am
A poignant story of a mother in two worlds and a daughter there for her until the end. A well-told memoir.
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August 9, 2020 at 2:34 am
p.s. A very pretty picture of you this week!
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August 11, 2020 at 5:41 pm
I’m trying out new pics for my gravatar.
I like it too but I’m young in that pic. I’m searching for a photo that’s up to date, but thanks. I’m happy you noticed and liked it.
Isadora 😎
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August 11, 2020 at 5:47 pm
❤
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August 11, 2020 at 5:38 pm
I’m pleased you enjoyed my story, Jade.
It’s a sorrowful disease. Thanks, Isadora 😎
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August 11, 2020 at 5:46 pm
You are very welcome.
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August 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm
I was spared Alzheimers, but my mother had a massive stroke and over time her life became much the same. Your story hit home. Very good writing.
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August 11, 2020 at 5:43 pm
It’s a sorrowful disease. No one wants to experience or watch it take as it takes over. My heartfelt condolences to you. May you heal from the experience.
Thank you for the very kind comments.
Be Safe … Isadora 😎
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August 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm
The dark sadness of reality. Well done.
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August 7, 2020 at 6:43 pm
Yes, indeed. A tragic one fo the person and family. Thank you for popping on by and reading.
Isadora 😎
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August 7, 2020 at 6:47 pm
My pleasure, Isadora.
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August 7, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Haunting.
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August 7, 2020 at 5:28 pm
The way one feels watching a person going downhill with this disease. Thank you for the great comment. Be Safe … Happy weekend
Isadora 😎
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August 6, 2020 at 11:01 pm
Querida Isadora,
Una cuenta tan familiar y triste. Bien escrito.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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August 7, 2020 at 5:19 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Gracias … it’s hard to believe I wrote this story in April, 2015. We walked alot of passageways together at FF. So happy you decided to take it over.
Es muy triaste y pasa mucho. Espero que pases un buen tiempo con su hermano y familia. Be Safe …
Isadora 😎😍💜
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August 6, 2020 at 7:59 pm
A lot of tragedy in amongst lives well lived. Nicely done.
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August 7, 2020 at 5:14 pm
I tried to get it all in the first time. This time the 2nd edited version is more descriptive. I’m pleased youenjoyed my story, Lain. Thanks … Isadora 😎
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August 6, 2020 at 6:25 pm
the biggest compliment a daughter can have.
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August 7, 2020 at 5:12 pm
Yes, it is the biggest compliment, Plaridel.
Thanks … 😎
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August 6, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Alzheimer’s is a thief, cruel and selfish. You’ve described it so well!
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August 7, 2020 at 5:11 pm
Thanks, Linda. I thief is a good description.
It ravages the lives of all watching it happen.
Have a peaceful weekend … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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August 6, 2020 at 5:23 pm
Alzheimer’s is such a cruel disease. Lovely story, Isadora.
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August 7, 2020 at 5:10 pm
It sure is a cruel disease. It’s one I hope I never have to endure. It’s a repeat for me on this story but I edted a lot of grammaer issues. It sounds so much better. I guess editing does help. LOL
Have a great weekend, Dale. Be Safe … Izzy 😎
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August 7, 2020 at 5:25 pm
No doubt it does!
You have one as well!
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August 6, 2020 at 4:29 pm
At least the mother hasn’t lost all her memories
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August 6, 2020 at 4:36 pm
No not yet, Neil. But, it won’t be long as the disease forges on. Thanks for reading.
Be Safe … Isadora
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