Dave is our hero. Mom has no muscle in her legs or arms and it is so difficult to lift her out of the car and into her wheelchair. In spite of his painful sciatica, Dave rushed in to rescue mom as Carolyn and I were attempting to transfer her and almost dropped her on the driveway. He sacrificed his back for his mother-in-law. That's saying something.
Kris giving mom a birthday hug.
Carolyn helping mom sign her name to the Christmas gift cards she gives to us. Although she struggles to write the words, we think it makes her feel like she is still part of the giving process. Her handwriting has deteriorated into bizarre hieroglyphics. We have dated the cards and save them for the future to compare her writing from prior years. It's sad to see the decline but it demonstrates to other family members who don't see her very often exactly where she is in this disease.
Mom can still enjoy a good laugh. Although it may look like she is sad, this is the way she looks now when she is laughing with corners of her mouth turned down.
Betty, the wonder dog. Everybody loves Betty, especially mom. It was part of our birthday surprise to bring the dog over from Carolyn and Kris's house to join in on the fun.
"I can help you unwrap that package," says Betty
"Are there any biscuits in there?"
Betty says, "I'll just have a sip of that wine, put on the glasses and then I can help grandma read her birthday cards."
Carolyn helping mom sign her name to the Christmas gift cards she gives to us. Although she struggles to write the words, we think it makes her feel like she is still part of the giving process. Her handwriting has deteriorated into bizarre hieroglyphics. We have dated the cards and save them for the future to compare her writing from prior years. It's sad to see the decline but it demonstrates to other family members who don't see her very often exactly where she is in this disease.
Mom can still enjoy a good laugh. Although it may look like she is sad, this is the way she looks now when she is laughing with corners of her mouth turned down.
Betty, the wonder dog. Everybody loves Betty, especially mom. It was part of our birthday surprise to bring the dog over from Carolyn and Kris's house to join in on the fun.
"I can help you unwrap that package," says Betty
"Are there any biscuits in there?"
Betty says, "I'll just have a sip of that wine, put on the glasses and then I can help grandma read her birthday cards."I guess when you are 93 years old, you get tired no matter how much you are enjoying the singing. We wore her out and that's the sign of a great birthday party.
Happy Birthday Mom. We love you.
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What a great post! I love seeing all of the pictures. Makes me feel like I was there. Good to see Grandma being so loved by all of you.
ReplyDeletei am sure PopPop is very proud of how the girls he raised care for their mother and provide her comfort and love:)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great birthday celebration. A lot of love shared by all.
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