Update from around the holidays

Well, things have changed.  Mom didn't tell me that "it was time for me to go" after 15 minutes this time. 

It's because she cant talk anymore.  

Its been so fast.  I hate it so much.  She can say "yeah" and then laugh and laugh, but that is it.  They have a speech therapist who comes and works with her 3x a week, hoping to help, but it doesnt seem to be. 

Crohn's wise she's doing pretty good.  

She seemed glad to see us, which was a change. I could ask her questions and get a "yeah" or just a grin, or a laugh.  They've told me to try to make her talk.  

I spent some time showing her pictures on my phone, and some people she seemed to recognize.