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Son Kicks Out 80-Year-Old Mother to Nursing Home, Years Later Doesn’t Find Her There — Story of the Day

When 80-year-old Edith was unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair, her son, Henry, placed her in a nursing home. Years later, Henry realized his error when karma caught up with him. He decided to take Edith back in, but when he got to the nursing home, he didn't find her there.

Henry Griffith was reared by his single mother Edith after his father died when he was just four years old. Henry came into Edith's life late, and she loved him more than anything else, doing everything she could to make sure he didn't miss out on anything.

Likewise, Henry was always there for Edith in any way he could, and he adored her as much as she adored him. But things began to fall apart between them when Henry met his "love," Courtney Jackson, during his university days.

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In the first month of their dating, Courtney convinced Henry to move in with her, so they bought a little condo with their savings from part-time jobs. Then a few years down the line, when they got married, Courtney began to covertly encourage Henry to move in with Edith so they could save money to purchase a larger house later.

When she noticed Henry was a bit hesitant, Courtney persuaded him that it would also be in Edith's best interest since they would be able to "care" for Edith better if they lived with her. Henry fell for that, and they moved in with Edith shortly after.

Three years later, when they welcomed a baby boy (who they named Liam), Courtney pushed all household chores onto Edith, claiming she was a new mother and didn't have enough time for housework. She also used Edith as a babysitter when Henry wasn't home and she went out with her friends.

Edith didn't like how Courtney treated her, and she complained to Henry about it one day, but Courtney made everything about herself, and Edith had to apologize to her.

Years later, when Liam grew up, there was no need to babysit him, and therefore there was no need for Courtney to have Edith in the house.

As a result, she began inciting Henry against Edith, often exaggerating how Edith was handicapped and never helped her in household chores or how she smelled bad and couldn't do anything on her own due to being confined in a wheelchair. She hinted that Edith was better off in a nursing home.

At first, Henry was opposed to the idea. He would never leave his mother in a facility such as a nursing home. Quarrels erupted between him and Courtney as a result, and while Edith was disappointed to learn she was the root of their dispute, she was relieved Henry adored her so much to let her go.

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But a year later, when Courtney became pregnant for the second time, she finally got her chance to kick Edith out of the house.

Courtney was heavily pregnant when it all happened, and she fell ill one day. It was her fault that she didn't take care of herself, yet she blamed everything on Edith.

"Henry," she said. "I know you love your mother, but the worst could have happened today. It's good that the doctor gave me some medications. I'll be well, but your mother...she is dangerous to our baby."

"It was just an allergy, Courtney. You must have taken something by mistake."

"No, Henry," Courtney insisted. "I'm sure it was because your mom…well, she made lunch today, and after that, I fell sick."

"What? Are you serious? But mom doesn't cook these days! How did she..."

"That's what I'm trying to say...she…Maybe she did it by mistake, but we need to send her to a nursing home before it's too late, Henry. She's becoming a threat. Today she made lunch, and I fell sick after eating it. The next time, her actions may harm our children. We need to think of this seriously!"

Henry couldn't bring himself to send Edith to a nursing home, but when he considered the safety of his children, his parental instincts took over. He made the decision to send his mother to a nursing home.

"Mom," he told Edith over dinner that night. "I was thinking that because you're in a wheelchair and I'm not always there to care for you, a nursing home would be much better for you. There'd be people to look after you there, and yes, I guess that would be great."

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