Mom with Alzheimer's reacts to her daughter's big news
Grab the tissues! This grandmother-to-be's reaction is bound to give you the feels and will leave you teary eyed.
This footage is so precious. Amongst the tragedy of this disease the pockets of vulnerable joy are so lovely to see.
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Christine Stone could not hold back the joy and emotions that she experienced each time she told her 77-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer's, that she was going to be a grandmother.
Each time she broke the news, her mother's face lit up and she clapped her hands excitedly. How precious!
Having a loved one with Alzheimer's must be so difficult to deal with. Just thinking about it makes me feel so sad.
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A few weeks ago I chatted about mental illness on the show. Mental illness, regardless of its symptoms, needs to be recognised as a real medical issue and not as a choice. It is something that needs the constant love and support of family and friends.
Watching this mom's reaction brought a smile to my face and left me with a tear or two in my eye. I'm sure it will do the same to you.