The power of coffee.

I visited my 96 year old mom yesterday in the old folks home. I'm pretty sure she will die soon, her batteries are running out very fast. She is transitioning to heaven very graciously.

When I got there, she could barely open her eyes. In a very weak whisper, she said several times, "I'm so sleepy."

Half jokingly, I asked her if she would like some coffee. She emphatically said, "I'd love some."
I went downstairs and got her a cup.
After a couple of gulps, it was almost as if a miracle had happened.

Maybe this elixir only works on old Swedes, but who knows.

Works on a lot of folks if not for coffee I might just stay in bed but I’m up at 6:30-7AM everyday ready for that first cup.

No coffee no talkee is the rule here coffee first then talk

God Bless your Mom!

Mine made it to 103!

True Blessings.

That’s great!!

Very nice! Bless her heart

You're blessed to still have her around.
Mark. Get her a special mug and bring her some good stuff everytime you visit.

Same at my Brothers house..

The picture of your Mom made me smile. What a beautiful woman. May she go in peace when the time comes. Take care

Bless your heart! Imagine if you had a donut with that coffee.

Spend time with your mom because when she gone you be wishing you spent more time with her.

She may be sleepy from medication.
You gotta watch those old age homes,often they medicate the residents to make their job easier.

She looks great for her age and thanks for sharing that with us. You are a very lucky man.

Really made me smile Waggler, thanks for sharing that!

My Dad was in his 90s, and nearing the end.
Kept asking for a beer.

Nurse said, " it ain't going to hurt him, just pour it in a cup"
Me; " Be right back....".

Good for her ..... I on the other hand .......

Thanks for putting a smile on my face waggler.

I'm totally addicted to coffee. i drink it all day long.

Prayers for you, your mom and family.

Blessings to you

Mac

Wishing her the best if you’re a coffee drinker you understand it’s power to get the mind working.

love my coffee, enjoy your mother while you can, she looks like a wonderful lady.

As an old truck driver I can honestly say there has been a lot of loads delivered on time cause of that magic elixir. Sipping a cup right now.

Your mom sure has a wonderful spark in her eyes.

waggler, this post so reminds me of my Mom. She passed just over a year ago. Whenever coffee was mentioned, all her problems seemed to fade away.
She always had a pot going, no matter what time of day it was.

Wonderful thread, Waggler. Needed this. Thanks for sharing your Mom with us for a little bit.

Moosetrot

Beautiful Lady....Now the question is, what did you put in it? I prefer Chocolate Whiskey myself....lol

sipping on a cup of joe I got a good giggle out of your post. bless that ol gal

She sure looks happy! That picture made my day.

Thanks for sharing, her smile is contagious!

My mother who also was 100% Swede used to routinely fail the health and hygiene morning questionnaire from her grade school teacher because one of the questions was if you had drank any coffee during the week. My mom, raised in a South Dakota Swedish community began drinking coffee before she was ten.

Your a good boy and She is a lucky Mom.

Hoping you get to share several more cups of coffee with your mom. Great picture.

Guys, thanks for the kind words about my mon. She is pretty special.

Here's something very special about her. Back when I was a teenager I would often get behind on my beaver put-up. I'd have an auction (SFX) date fast approaching, but still have a bunch of frozen beaver skins in the deep freezer (the same one we used for food).

She would let me line up as many beaver boards as necessary, in the carpeted living room. The fan would be blowing from start to finish. Never a word of complaint. She was and is so practical.

Great photo! Pretty perky lady in that photo for someone who's that age. Wish her the best. You are a good son.

coffee is great for everything have been drinking it all my life.ma and dad had pot on stove all the time and hot,when someone stoped in they had coffee and they drank coffee all day. your mother is precious thats good you are seeing her and giveing your love.