This is ME

[bazooka111]

Momma loves going through her old family photos — she studies them … forms words of family names, as she reviews every part of the image. Tears, smiles, giggles, expressions are endless … I wonder what she’s thinking? I wish I could hear her stories again…

This photo she is holding is of herself from late 70’s:

I caught her staring, and I said, “Momma you are so beautiful” —- she slowly looks up at me, gazes into my eyes — and whispers, “I don’t think so” …

I got up from my chair, came around and hugged her real tight and started singing “You Are So Beautiful” … she started to cry as I held her tight.

Sometimes, we need to stop what we are doing and take in the moment - share some simple words of kindness. You never know how your words can impact another.

Lessons learned.

#momentswithMar #CorticobasalDegeneration #rarebraindisease

[honjen43]

Hold that thought - very tight!

Big hugs to you both. You are Beautiful People!

Jen XXX XXX

[bazooka111 in reply to honjen43]

Thank you Jen! I have a hard time posting with a picture —- I will share if the system will let me! You know I love sharing photos! ((Hugs))

[georgeg25]

Beauty is always in our hearts 😍. Take time to see behind the eyes and you will find beauty. ❤️❤️

[Hidden]

So very true... Sending Hugs... Granni B

[JCRy]

Does anyone remember an old b/w film called The Enchanted Cottage, with Robert Young and Dorothy Maguire?!It came to mind a couple of months before Ian passed away. It tells of how true love always sees beauty. I used to say to everyone how I always saw Ian as whole and handsome, even in his frailty. And that is how I still see him in my mind's eye.

Your story reminded me of that again.

Bless you all.xx

[Autumnstone in reply to JCRy]

Hi JCRy I loved that film❤ How very true. I look at my husband & to me he is still the handome guy I fell in love with, although some days he looks so frail & helpless. Sending big love ❤❤

[Runner333]

Thank you for the reminder to make every moment matter! That lesson is so easy to set aside. Love and Peace to everyone.

[daddyt]

I look forward to seeing her beautiful smile every time you post Kim. She embodies such dignity and grace while living with CBD.

Tim x

[ncgardener799]

Hi, So good to see you posting!! We have missed your thoughts and positive messages. HUGS!!!

[AJK2001]

It must be so hard forour loved ones knowing how they are changing and losing themselves. I remember telling Mum I loved her once and she asked me how could I, as she must be so difficult to love as she was. It broke my heart that she could think like that about herself but it did mean she got extra hugs.Hope you are all coping as well as you can, xxx

[Karynleitner]

You do such an incredible job with your mom. What a blessing g for you both.My husband passed away in January. It was a little unexpected, although he had declined lot the past year. The fact that he was unable to speak for overly two years has haunted me. I wonder what he was thinking I miss him every minute.

I wanted to come back to see how everyone was doing. I was so happy to hear your story.

I look back at my time caring for my husband. Some days I was hanging on by a thread, yet to care for him as he had cared for us, was the greatest privilege.

Best of luck to you and your sweet mom.