So Momma and I have spent this past week at the lake house, enjoying summer-like weather. Beautiful blue skies, the sound of birds singing, along with porch time that brings on some wonderful moments of relaxation. These have been some stressful days; Momma has experienced some significant spasms in her right foot from dystonia -- medication adjustment (Baclofen), and it really effected her in the way of drowsiness. She is sleeping more these days, and is voicing the inability to use her right hand .... the bittersweet part of this disease, is being fully aware of what is happening.
Our recent discovery has been afternoon music time. I had asked Mom some of the memories she has enjoyed over the years ... one of the top three things she stated was the many days, when I lived at home, and we would all sit around the piano and sing some of our favorite tunes. I will admit that it took me by surprise, so .... I pulled out the keyboard from storage, and we are now spending afternoons with me playing the piano again and singing tunes. The best part: Mom and I are playing "Name That Tune" --- I will play familiar songs, and she will try to guess them --- the most amazing moment for me, is to look up and see her mouthing the lyrics of "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine" ... with a smile on her face.
Its the little things that make the difference --- making memories is all we've got.
Finding the slivers of joy in a world of chaos can be challenging, but I am a believer in that music is a universal language .... and OH how it stimulates in a positive way!
Mom just laughs --- and I laugh along with her. xxx Kim
Traumatized by psp!!!!
