Dianna's indomitable spirit

Mom's verbal communication is very poor now. Occasionally she'll say a word or short phrase that I recognize, but most of the time her chatter is incoherent and she is very soft spoken, to the point now where I can barely hear her at times. Despite this, Dianna's indomitable spirit continues to shine through. Connecting with Mom through spirit is the way in which we communicate now... a look or facial expression, a smile, a touch or an inner knowing that you are understood and loved. These are gifts that not even Alzheimer's can steal away. I hope you can see what I mean through these pictures...