I hope you record a call or two. The sound of a persons voice after they're gone

Mar 11, 2024
5:32:32pm

BYUfan92 All-American

is such a blessing. After 8 years I still tear up when I listen to the last voicemail my dad left me before he unexpectedly passed.

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My mom, bless her heart. She calls me ever other day to ask if there was

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 1:53pm

Sounds like a sweet lady. How old? My mom has some mild to moderate dementia.

gangbusters

Mar 11, 1:55pm

She’s 83. I’m grateful she still remembers our names and who we are.

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 1:57pm

My grandpa had dementia his last 3-5 years. Would forget my grandma (wife of 50

ldssdl

Mar 11, 3:08pm

My Mom’s name was the last thing my Dad remembered. He even lost that in the

Trent

Mar 11, 10:19pm

Just keep telling her there is a game every week and keep talking to her

WJCougar

Mar 11, 1:55pm

And that they always win

Wingnut

Mar 11, 2:00pm

that seems like a lie worth telling...

HarlemCoug

Mar 11, 2:41pm

amen.

nybyblue

Mar 11, 3:00pm

It would make a great country song.

Ripliancum

Mar 11, 4:29pm

Sounds like the Cougars are going to be playing basketball games

Cougrrrs Roll

Mar 11, 1:56pm

Sounds like no matter what happens she’ll be excited about a Cougar run to the Final Four and a national championship.

CrimWalCoug

Mar 11, 1:57pm

Naw, she’ll be grateful for the happy last days

NYC and Japan

Mar 11, 6:58pm

Pick your favorite recent victory and describe it to her each time she calls

fan_byu

Mar 11, 1:57pm

I feel you, my 83 year old mother only calls me when a game is on

CougarHut

Mar 11, 1:59pm

My mom was a bit the same just before she passed. She would also call and ask

tacocat

Mar 11, 2:06pm

Totally. I never get bugged. I think it’s awesome.

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 2:10pm

My mom's 81 and is showing some signs of dementia. It's tough.

Bossk82

Mar 11, 2:25pm

I think that's one of the sweetest things I've ever read on CB.

NewYorkCougar

Mar 11, 2:52pm

My father, with dementia, did the exact same thing until he died a few years ago

OldFogey

Mar 11, 2:55pm

Similar to my Grandpa. One reason I love BYU sports

Roy D Mercer

Mar 11, 3:02pm

I feel for you, my MIL was diagnosed with dementia at 74 during Spring of 2019

Forbidden Fruit

Mar 11, 3:16pm

When I knew my dad was months away from passing I kept a few VM on my phone

Nakedbootleg

Mar 11, 3:17pm

Yes, I’ve kept a few. Especially those where she says, “It’s mom. Just calling

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 3:29pm

Get some video/audio while you can.

refunder

Mar 11, 3:40pm

Reminds me of the story of the gentleman who would visit his wife

thirdgencoug

Mar 11, 4:37pm

That’s really cool. Thanks for sharing that.

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 5:20pm

I thought you were about to tell the plot of "The Notebook"

fan_byu

Mar 11, 5:32pm

Just had flashbacks to watching BYU sports at the Seville retirement home with

O Gaucho

Mar 11, 4:43pm

I think you should be pleased.

jlhazlewood

Mar 11, 4:54pm

Definitely. I’m trying to cherish this.

Traveshamockery

Mar 11, 5:19pm

I hope you record a call or two. The sound of a persons voice after they're gone

BYUfan92

Mar 11, 5:32pm

I HAVE A GREAT SUGGESTION! Tell her about every great BYU sporting event you can remember from history, one by one! She

Yllage Vidiot

Mar 11, 5:39pm

It’s a good idea but I think she’d figure it out. 😄

Traveshamockery

Mar 12, 2:53pm

Just lie to her and tell the Cougs win each week till they get to the NC and win that too 🙂

BYU Grounds

Mar 11, 6:18pm

Give her a gift we’d all love and say “Yup! We won the National Championship!”

Your Royal Blueness

Mar 11, 7:45pm

If that were my relative the Cougs would never lose again.

Nagurski

Mar 11, 9:24pm

My mom died at the age of 87. That was back in 2010. In the last few months of

84 natlchamps

Mar 11, 9:44pm

Bless you.

wok your dog

Mar 11, 10:50pm

I’m tearing up thinking about the sad day when I lose my parents.

ColonelMustard

Mar 11, 10:53pm

Losing my dad last year was one of the toughest experiences. He was not

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