Busy Weekend

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It was a pretty busy weekend here at our house. Madeline & Isabell had their first dates. Uncle Brian came to see his parents, who are here visiting and Joanie drove up to see mom! Both Friday and Saturday Mom slept most of the day. She only has eaten a few bits of yogurt and a few sips of ensure shakes. I'm not sure why, but she holds the food or drink in her mouth and doesn't swallow. Sometimes it will sit in her mouth for a few minutes.

She really enjoyed Joanie's visit. I think maybe Joanie thought Mom wouldn't recognize her, but boy did she ever. It was sweet to watch Mom smile at her and she even said her name! Now we know where Joanie rates, up there with Kathy.

Today (sunday) she has been sleeping most of the day. We get a smile now and then, and whenever she wakes up a little we try to get her to eat or drink something. She ate almost a whole yogurt from Amelia.

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