Always highly spirited and sometimes silly, she loved dancing and being in the spotlight. As years passed, however, as with so many of us, physical changes began to challenge her very social lifestyle. But with the help of some mighty special caregivers and one artist, tapping into her creative side began to fulfill her in very different ways, at a time when dancing through life was becoming just a little tougher. And that one new interest quickly grew into a way for her to share other pieces of herself with her family, who watched in awe as her artistry and talent became closely aligned
with her special spirit. What a gift, to herself, and to everyone around her.
with her special spirit. What a gift, to herself, and to everyone around her.
She used to laugh with one of her doctors about his crazy, colorful socks. After nicknaming him Dr. Socks, she presented him with this very special drawing as a gift. He responded with a great big smile and told her he would be proudly hanging it right beside his desk. |
More than thirty years after he passed, she still had every facet of her husband reading the daily newspapers deeply embedded in her memory bank, "hairy legs" and all. (Yes, she was funny.) |
With a great love for animals, especially elephants, she spent hours working on this guy. She proudly named him "Little Elefant" (pronounced Elephont). |