My kids were out of school on Monday so we decided to take Mom to the zoo. Kathie and Jack came with us. The weather had cooled off a bit and so we took advantage of it. It did get pretty warm by the time we left. The kids each took turns pushing Grandma in her wheelchair and trying to wheel around her oxygen tank with it. They played in the water for a bit and 'splashed' grandma to keep her cool, too. It was a great day.
TUESDAY, September 29th
Tuesday, Mom spent the day with Jennie, Lynda, and Kathie. Jennie collected porcelain dolls for many years and decided that it was time to sell some, so they spent the day taking them out of storage, cleaning them and taking pictures of them--and eating--what is a get-together without food?
TUESDAY, September 29th
Tuesday, Mom spent the day with Jennie, Lynda, and Kathie. Jennie collected porcelain dolls for many years and decided that it was time to sell some, so they spent the day taking them out of storage, cleaning them and taking pictures of them--and eating--what is a get-together without food?
WEDNESDAY, September 30th--Mom's birthday!!
John (& little Brookie), Rachel and I took Mom to breakfast at IHOP. Then Rachel and I took Mom for pedicures. It was one of the few things Mom did for herself and she had been wanting one for a long time. Now, she'll have beautiful toes forever. :)
When mom was first diagnosed someone got her a musical card and Sam fell in love. Then we gave her another one. Every time we went to Grandma's house Sam would go over to her basket and find those musical cards and carry them around while we were there. Then one day, a few months ago while at the store Sam found one that sang "You are my Sunshine" and we had to get it for her. He would take that one out and sing it to Grandma. So, what else would Sam want than to give her another musical card for her birthday?!? He was SO excited to give it to her.
Emily and Grandma share a great love for Disneyland and Mickey. Emily came up with the idea to make her a Mickey cake for her birthday. Isn't it cute?!?
John (& little Brookie), Rachel and I took Mom to breakfast at IHOP. Then Rachel and I took Mom for pedicures. It was one of the few things Mom did for herself and she had been wanting one for a long time. Now, she'll have beautiful toes forever. :)
When mom was first diagnosed someone got her a musical card and Sam fell in love. Then we gave her another one. Every time we went to Grandma's house Sam would go over to her basket and find those musical cards and carry them around while we were there. Then one day, a few months ago while at the store Sam found one that sang "You are my Sunshine" and we had to get it for her. He would take that one out and sing it to Grandma. So, what else would Sam want than to give her another musical card for her birthday?!? He was SO excited to give it to her.
Emily and Grandma share a great love for Disneyland and Mickey. Emily came up with the idea to make her a Mickey cake for her birthday. Isn't it cute?!?
Happy Birthday, Mom! We love you!
I feel so blessed to have had this day to share with you.
I feel so blessed to have had this day to share with you.
3 comments:
I will forever be jealous of all the memories and time your children had with Grandma. It truly was a blessing for you and your family. What a beautiful post, Heidi. I love how happy she looks in that last picture.
Very beautiful Post Heidi! I hope you and your family are well. I think of you often. I wish I lived there still, so I could give you and hug.
What a wonderful week you guys had with your mom! I love that she just kept on living. And that you guys helped her do it. Thanks for sharing the week with us. What a great time to spend together. What a beautiful woman who inspired a beautiful family.
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