Saying Hello

[bazooka111]

Dropping into say hello to all of our friends on this forum! I am sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Life is full, and days turn into weeks, then to months. Most of you know exactly what I mean.

Mom is doing ok; she has plateaued for now. Swallowing is still an issue, including the fact that I had to call 911 for the first time in my life last week. Hospice / Palliative Care is in place, and at the moments following the call -- I felt like I panicked to quickly. Now, I am okay with calling, and have gratitude for those that played a part in caring for her. Whew! Scary moments watching her choke.

She is sleeping alot, but what I love the most -- as you can see in the photo below -- she always alway always has a smile to share!

Hugs to you all!

Love, Kim & Marlene (Momma)

[georgeg25]

Looks like a good old-fashioned belly laugh. Love it. Keep on keeping on Ladies. 😘😘🤗🤗

[bazooka111 in reply to georgeg25]

For sure!!!! Morning pillow talk can be filled with laughter!

[Helen119]

HiSo good to hear from you, I love your mums smile, it’s like sunshine. Colin can no longer show any expression in his face.

Love and hugs to you

XxHelenXx

[bazooka111 in reply to Helen119]

Hi Helen - How are you doing? I’m sorry to hear about the lack of expression —- I will say Mom has days that can very different - just doing our best! Hugs to you!!

[daddyt]

Big hugs to momma and you. Long may she smile.

Tim x

[bazooka111 in reply to daddyt]

Hugs back to you Tim! Just know that every single ice cream cone we have — you get a salute!

[Northstar1]

Love this ❤❤❤

[bazooka111 in reply to Northstar1]

💕💕💕 thank you

[Nanny857]

Hi Kim, this is such a heart warming photo. Your mum’s smile is so amazing. Hope the choking episodes are few and far between. They can be very frightening. Take care.

Lots of love

Nanny857xx

[bazooka111 in reply to Nanny857]

Hi there!! I hope you are well! We are hanging in there. Swallowing is an issue on the daily, and we continue to make adjustments. Keep moving forward. ((Hugs to you my friend))

[Patienan]

Your Mum’s smiles are so very inspiring. I have never smiled a lot, but now, 6 years(ałmost) since diagnosis' I rarely smile at all. Seeing your photos has made me realise that I must, for the sake of others, try to appear more cheerful. Thank You and your lovely Mum!

[bazooka111 in reply to Patienan]

Awww 🥰I will say, that Mom doesn’t smile until I encourage her. Although we laugh a lot, and she responds to me — but, her resting face is blank most of the time. ((Hugs))

[Patienan]

Thank you! (I will keep on trying to present a more cheerful face to the world) Hugs to you both

[bazooka111 in reply to Patienan]

Hugs and smiles to you

[Richard33]

Lovely to hear your news . As you say, time flies now. Richard x