Powerless. (Monday Moments #45)

          He was going through a tough time. His mother was acting really different for some time now. She called him by her father’s name. She just zoned out sometimes. She forgot where she kept something time and again. That day she wasn’t able to recollect what happened last week. So, her son took her to the doctor. After some tests, the obvious was out in the open. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It was unbearably difficult for him to deal with it. His mother who taught him how to identify alphabets, had trouble understanding them. His mother who took him everywhere now had to be accompanied by him. His mother who listened to his rote answers for exams, was now at a loss of words. It was unbelievable and very painful. They both were home that evening. He said, “Mom, do you remember the time I went to my college industrial visit? You were so worried that I might get into trouble but it ended up being the most amazing trip.” She was staring into the distance. After a while she replied, “Excuse me, what? Do you know who is that person in the photo frame?”