Glenna has been living with ALS for many months now. She spends a lot of her time resting to ensure she has enough strength to meet with the many friends who drop by for a visit. My Mom’s friends are coming from all over Texas and the United States to swap stories. They laugh, they cry, they reminisce. Glenna cherishes these moments.
In the following audio streams, you will notice a significant change in my Mother’s voice from the past video documentaries I have shared. The audio for those videos was recorded in August of 2006 and her voice was still strong and sharp. The audio accompanying the photos below was recorded on February 7, 2007 and my Mom’s speech has been affected greatly by the onset of ALS. Her speech is now slow, slurred, forced, and gravelly.
But my Mom’s courage, grace, and fortitude are as resolute as ever!
ALS is robbing my Mother of her motor skills but it WILL NOT take-a-way her people skills. Sure, she struggles to talk but the sparkle in her eyes are still as bright as they have always been! You can even hear the sparkle in her eyes as she talks about these photos. To listen, click the 'play' button below each photo.
Glenna and Her College Friends
Every two months my Mom’s college friends from Baylor University drop by to visit. These aren’t just college friends, these are former college roommates. They’ve known each other for over 50 years. They are dear, dear friends of my Mom.
>> Click here to listen.
Glenna and Her High School Friends
My Mom grew up in Big Spring, TX and in December of 2006, a group of her High School friends gathered in Dallas for a weekend filled with conversation, laughter, and great food. These life-long friends mean so much to my Mother.
>> Click here to listen.
Glenna and Her Bridge Group
For the past 30+ years, a special group of ladies in Dallas have met to play Bridge. In the beginning, they actually played Bridge but these days they chat more than they play Bridge. All of the ladies in this photo at one time lived in the same neighborhood in Dallas. My Mom adores everyone in this group.
>> Click here to listen.
Recent Comments