Christmas fun for my Mom
@sallypup (57706)
Centralia, Washington
December 9, 2017 6:35pm CST
I wish I could have been a little bird, spying on my Mom when she got the Santa sock that I sent her.
Mom loves mail. She has always been one of those folks who write letters. I decided that at 96 she did not need more knick knacks. Nope. She needed fun.
And fun for Mom at this point is instant gratification. Chocolate reaches through the dementia quite well. I found a lovely white sock that has an embroidered poinsettia on its side. I bought Christmas colored foil wrapped chocolates. I stuffed that sock and mailed it off.
My sister reported that Mom had a blast. She mowed right through the candy. My sister sounded like maybe Mom should have saved some. At Mom's age? I said no. Let her have her fun. And she did.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Dec 17
how sweet of you and what a nice thing to do. I too enjoy the old fashioned mail delivery system. but have more problem these days of getting someone to bring it from the box near the road. just the same I still try
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Dec 17
@sallypup oh my. that is where it was when I lived with daughter here before in 2005. now it is just across the yard about 60 ft. but hard for me to trapse over there
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@bunnybon7 Its hard when the mail box isn't right on the house wall. Mine is clear down our long access road and then across the road so in the winter it can be a chore to get the mail.
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@crossbones27 (48395)
• Mojave, California
10 Dec 17
Kind of true, whats the point. If she cannot remember and hope that's not insensitive, but what I would want if it were me.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@crossbones27You are not insensitive. My hope and solace is that Mom has a good time in the moment even if she doesn't remember afterwards. Just have to hope that solitary moment is fun.
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
10 Dec 17
Awww that is so sweet. You made her Christmas.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@Happy2BeMe I don't know about that. At least she had a moment of pleasure.
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@koopharper (7463)
• Canada
10 Dec 17
As a male chocoholic I totally understand.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@koophanger There is so little that my Mom can do now that she is up there in her 90s. Chocolate fits the need completely.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
10 Dec 17
I've learned that my father is also thrilled when he gets mail. I mail him a birthday card, even if I'm stopping in. When I've gone away for a week or so, I mail him a post card. For the dollar or two I invest...he gets a great deal of pleasure.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@Morleyhunt You are a good daughter. That's a good idea to mail a card even if you plan to be there. My Mom is clear across the state so sending her a little something is all I can do at this point.
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@Deepizzaguy (94278)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Dec 17
Making your relatives happy during Christmas time is priceless.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@Deepizzaguy I think the sister that my Mom lives with is still trying to keep Mom eating at a sane rate, eating healthy etc. I figure Mom has made it to 96, she should enjoy herself.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Dec 17
I agree. Your a good girl! Santa will come.
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@sallypup (57706)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Dec 17
@andriaperry A mysterious Etsy box arrived a day or so ago. My Santa daughter made that happen.
@peachpurple (13880)
• Malaysia
10 Dec 17
yeah let your mom enjoy her candies, after all it is once in a life time or year to enjoy this, Merry Christmas and may your mom live a thousand year old !
@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
10 Dec 17
I'm sure your mom would be very happy. =)
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