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Donna israel's avatar

Gayle, you are truly an amazing, dynamic writer!

As I read this, it was as if I were right there in the moment, experiencing myself!! Wow, The Cry of that bird, as you described it sent chills down my spine. I, too, ask myself if this is a sign of whatever it might be. Perhaps it might have been someone coming to you saying that they are with you, praying for you and supporting you. Thank you for this story true life experience, Gayle. The weird thing was, as you were describing your room at your mom's house, I know exactly the type of layout. My aunt and uncle lived in one of those communities as your mom does. Whenever I visited my aunt and uncle in Florida I stayed in the room right near the front door looking out to the front of the Villa.❤️🙏

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Gayle Kirschenbaum's avatar

Thanks, Donna! Appreciate your kind comments!

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AJoy's avatar

Oh Gail, this is so beautiful and makes me cry. I hear you and feel you and definitely can relate to the AM bathroom trips. Keep writing please and enjoy every little moment with your mom. 💕 🐦‍⬛🙏

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Gayle Kirschenbaum's avatar

Thank you, AJoy! Your words mean a lot to me. Yes, my mission is to keep my mom going. I am neglecting my home and other things right now as I have made her my priority.and I have no regrets! Only feeling grateful I still have her.

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AJoy's avatar

Day by day, that’s all you can do as well as self care 😘

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Aegean's avatar

Thank you for this moving story. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad I'm not the only one getting up two or three times a night. Take care....

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Gayle Kirschenbaum's avatar

Thank you! Not sure of your age, but I'm now 70, and I do like to drink a lot of water. Sov between aging and filling up my bladder I'm kept busy during the night.

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Aegean's avatar

I'm 74 and also drink a lot of water, tea, coffee!!

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Sandrine Chapuis's avatar

I enjoyed reading your words and text ! Thank you

Sandrine

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Heidi Fettig Parton's avatar

Beautiful, Gayle. Sending love to you and your mom.

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