DEC 5TH, 6TH, MOM'S BIRTHDAY!

SUNDAY...The Apple Cup guys, Pat, Dick, Jim and Luke stopped by and the highlight of the visit was when they called Rachel and told Mom it was her birthday. Our not too communicative Mom said, "Hello,' Happy Birthday and I love you... also responded to some of Rachel's questions. It's amazing how special those times are. I got there after the boys had left and Pat shared this story with me... and could not do so without tearing up. I love my sensitive husband and our wonderful family. Thank you Rachel!!! Here is a link to a video taken on Sunday after the guys had left. Pat tells a little bit about what happened. (Disclaimer... not good quality video... sometimes Mom is not at her best...but maybe the next best thing to sitting with her.)

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MONDAY - MOM'S BIRTHDAY
It was so nice for Mom to receive cards and phone messages and phone conversations today on her birthday! Sometimes at this point I think maybe we get more excited than Mom... it gives us something to read to her or the chance to play messages. I so believe she is aware even when sometimes her eyes are closed and she does not seem to be here. Pat played the messages and while he was there Janice and Mary called...and Mom was able to respond to them...although Pat said she also fell asleep while both Mary and Janice were talking. :) Here is a picture of the most beautiful arrangement from the Cerrillos. My picture does not do it justice!