This photo earned several “hearts” and “likes” emoticons on Facebook. This is how mom looks now, she is really getting old, hard of hearing, can’t see clearly and sometimes with bouts of forgetting. So glad though that she still remembers our names, she still can sweep the yard in the morning and play with our four kitties.
Nissa gave that shawl to her as Christmas gift when they came over last December 24. The first one she gave her three years ago was a little darker but equally lovely as this. Those flower designs are embossed on the soft cloth. Mom loves it.
She’ll be turning 92 in a few months. My brother Noel was so happy to see her because they never get to talk anymore over the phone nowadays. Sometimes, she can’t even read those enlarged words I type on my notepad. She gets cranky when she insists that she wants to go home to the province and we say that it is not allowed. She no longer understands the gravity of this pandemic, that older people like her are more susceptible to catch it outside.
That’s mom, blessed to have reached this age still healthy and strong. She plays solitaire every day and watches television even if the sound is muted.
Well done you your mum for a long life, lived well. She is lucky to have you all to care for her in old age, and I’m sure she knows and appreciates that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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She does Pete, thanks.
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What a lovely photo of your mom. I can only imagine how hard this pandemic is for her to understand.
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Wonderful photo of your mom, Arlene! She is lucky to have such a kind and loving family to care for her and protect her. May she stay healthy and enjoy her games of solitaire and watching television. 💖
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Hi Maggie, thank you. Yes, this pandemic is hard for us all especially to our old ones.
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Hello Sabine, I echo that. Thanks.
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Your mother is very special. I enjoyed seeing her photo.
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Thank you Anne.
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Your mom is beautiful! The shawl is lovely! Blessings to you, and to her! Be safe, be well. Hugs, love.
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Thank you so much Lorri.
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She is lovely. I appreciate your loving care of her. Taking care of a failing parent challenges one, but it seems only right since they put up with us as kids!
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Thank you Elizabeth. Sometimes it is hard, we need lots of patience.
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I just talked with a friend who has taken in her sister who has similar issues. I understand better now.
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What a lovely photo, Arlene! It’s wonderful that she is healthy and doing well. My dad is 92 and also is still very healthy and strong. He even takes the dog out for short walks several times a day. We are blessed to have them with us, aren’t we?
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Hi Deb, thanks. So nice to know that your dad is still hale and hearthy. Aren’t we blessed?
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Yes, we are!
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She looks pretty good, Arlene
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Thanks Derrick.
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She is beautiful and you are blessed to have her with you.
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Thanks a lot Ritu . Happy New Year.
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You’re so lucky to still have your mom with you! ❤️❤️
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Yes. Madalas makulit na rin.
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Ganyan talaga. Tayo nga makulit na rin e haha
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Haha….
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Loved the photo of your mom. Loved the words penned down. May the lord bless her with many more years to come.
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Thank you so much Malaika.
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