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ehrnst

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5. They say music resides in a part of the brain that often escapes truamatic brain injury

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Wed Apr 24, 2019, 10:29 AM

Apr 2019

and even Alzheimers.

My grandmother would come out of her alzheimers fog when I would sing gospel songs to her - you could tell it was emotional for her to grasp those threads of joy from her life that were otherwise hidden from her.

Keep it up.

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My mother said her name today. [View all] Croney Apr 2019 OP

Celebrating this victory with you, MissMillie Apr 2019 #1

Progress!! One step at a time. Sounds like she's a fighter. All the best to your Mom & your family. Fla Dem Apr 2019 #2

You're a good person Croney. panader0 Apr 2019 #3

Celebrating with you and your mom. spicysista Apr 2019 #4

I'm wearing this today. Croney Apr 2019 #12

Lol! spicysista Apr 2019 #16

They say music resides in a part of the brain that often escapes truamatic brain injury ehrnst Apr 2019 #5

As my father lay dying, I brought my cello into the room and played his favorite songs catrose Apr 2019 #18

I went through that with my wife. So painful to watch. skydive forever Apr 2019 #6

Wonderful news! calimary Apr 2019 #7

I'm from Baton Rouge. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #8

Yes, that's where we are; they are great here. Croney Apr 2019 #13

Best wishes to your family. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #15

Oh, that's wonderful news! I'm so happy for your mom and you. Kind of Blue Apr 2019 #9

A beautiful story and thank you for sharing w/ us. NT SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #11

... Kind of Blue Apr 2019 #19

Beautiful! Croney Apr 2019 #14

You're beautiful. Thank you for posting! Kind of Blue Apr 2019 #21

Here's to a speedy recovery for Mom! lillypaddle Apr 2019 #10

celebrate everything deek Apr 2019 #17

It's the beauty of music. The best therapy there is. trickyguy Apr 2019 #20

prayers for y'all 🙏🙏🙏 joet67 Apr 2019 #22

Hugs and prayers to you and her. Ilsa Apr 2019 #23