Edelweiss

[ashetlandpony]

Christopher Plummer's recent passing reminded me that, the very last time I saw my mother, she sang along with a chorus on TV that was performing "Edelweiss." I was astonished, because Mother had dementia, and yet here she was, singing the lyrics to this song she probably hadn't heard in a quarter century, not missing a single word. And to hear her

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[c_eagle]

That's a lovely photo... I've been reading of late that the professionals acknowledge the music centers of the brain enduring quite well even if dementia hits. I recall that being one solace with mom and another person I also knew who had it.
...and Edelweiss...hard not to get emotional when hearing such a beautiful song too... memories + gorgeous music ....
*sends hugs*..