Getting mom ready on Christmas day.
This photo makes me sad & thankful. Glad for Chrismtas back in Iowa with mom but sad that she can no longer participate in festivities at the farm or in Elk Horn (Caroling night). Mom can't go for rides in the car anymore either. :-( Thankful that mom, though quiet, can still understand conversation and she knows all her loved ones who come to spend time with her. Her kind self always shines through.
A few photos I have with mom on Christmas day...
Me, Kathy, Joan, Mom
Bob, Mom & I
Mom with 3 or her 8 kids.
Brent, Jane, Joan.
Mom with her sister, Sonja. Sonja's husband, Dick on the right.
Middle: Joan & Kathy
Front: Mom & I
Everyone had wonderful visits with mom. One highlight was singing Christmas carols in the care center piano room. We could hear mom singing every word. So special! Reminiscing about my brother, Rod was also very meaningful. Everyone shared favorite memories of him.
It was a Merry Christmas with God's Blessings.
You have memories of your trip back home that will last a life time...wonderful that your mother was able to sing Christmas carols!
ReplyDeleteIt was good and hard at the same time. Several precious memories made...like singing the Christmas carols with mom.
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