Balloons For His Birthday

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 15, 2021 2:28pm CST
My friend, Dustin's godfather, that is on hospice with cancer, has a birthday today! I have been trying to figure out what to get him. He spends most of his time in bed at home now. His wife cooks homemade meals for him. So I ordered him a massage heat pillow. He loves it! And I mailed balloons to his son's home and asked that he place them over his bed. I also added little hand written notes on each one. A few little funny jokes. He has such a sense of humor. Always has liked playing jokes on others. Of course, some sentimental notes as well. His wife called and we all face timed. He was smiling and laughing. The best day in a long time they all said. She sent me this photo while he was in the bathroom. I will always treasure it. And I just got more photos of him in the bed, smiling at the balloons, on my phone. So much joy and happiness today. Living for the moments. I am so happy to have done this for him. Remember about those little things in life. They truly are what life is all about.
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@rebelann (117220)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Sep 21
What a wonderful thing to do for someone special. I wish he could get well so he could celebrate more birthdays.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Sep 21
Thank you and I do as well. Would love to see him. I will have to settle for face time.
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@rebelann (117220)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Sep 21
Under the circumstances it probably wouldn't be safe for him to get visitors.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Sep 21
@rebelann We have all been vaccinated but he lives too far away.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
16 Sep 21
that is such a cool idea (both gifts)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
Thanks, he was very happy. Which made me very happy.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
@DocAndersen They are my family. Heartbreaking.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
16 Sep 21
@CarolDM i can't imagine what he is going through - you are a good friend!
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@JudyEv (382019)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 21
That was a really great idea. I'm sure it would have made his day special and would have given him a real boost.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
Thank you. He was very happy, we had a nice face time call.
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@Dena91 (17041)
• United States
16 Sep 21
Such a precious thing to do for him. I am sure it truly lifted their spirits.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
I coul dno think of anything else. We were all smiling and laughing on face time.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
16 Sep 21
I'm glad you made his birthday memorable.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
Thank you. It made us all happy.
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@dya80dya (36805)
17 Sep 21
So many people have cancer nowadays. I saw it even in young people.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Sep 21
That is correct.
@snowy22315 (208846)
• United States
15 Sep 21
I think those are excellent and thoughtful gifts for a cancer patient. You did a great job!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Sep 21
Thank you, he is like family.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Sep 21
Yes they are. It's good you can still do something.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Sep 21
I am trying really hard. Seeing him smile and hearing him laugh makes it all worth it.
@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Sep 21
That was a wonderful idea,
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Sep 21
Thank you.
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@NJChicaa (127127)
• United States
15 Sep 21
oh I LOVE the balloon thing. How amazing!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Sep 21
He did too.
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