Mom turned 80 on September 27, 2008.
That year, as we had on several previous Christmases, Mom and I attended the nativity celebration in a neighbour’s barn. The live pageant was complete with sheep and donkeys. That same year we created a Christmas Eve video of our winter adventures including walking in the winter wonderland around Mom’s big red brick house on the hill, decorating the tree, sitting by the fire, and doing lots of blowing kisses underneath the mistletoe.
I love love love this video set to the music of Celine Dion; I took all the pics in and around Mom’s place with the exception of the last one of Mom and I (which was taken by our friend Judy) in the barn after the nativity celebration:
https://myalzheimersstory.com/2015/12/23/an-alzheimers-dementia-christmas-story/
https://myalzheimersstory.com/2016/12/16/teepas-top-10-ten-holiday-tips-plus-10-more-from-me/
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My Alzheimer's Story 
I must say; you have some lovely memories of you with your Mum. Precious! Its rare that people have such lovely videos in their possession.
Sue Mc
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Thanks for your comment Sue. Yes, I do have some lovely memories, and yes all my pictures and videos and recordings are precious to me. It struck me when I read your comment that I have them because I worked hard to have them. I invested a lot of time, energy, and heart into my relationship with Mom – I gave a lot, and in the end, I gained a lot. I’m reminded of the quote “nothing worth having comes easy.”
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Great website… based on personal experience and a loving relationship
Well done Susan!
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Thanks whoever you are 🙂
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