It's amazing to see her capacity for happiness. Also, there's a light around you guys in this thread too. Such kind words. Much love, peace, and respect to you all.
The language Jessica uses when talking about Kay is so inclusive and thoughtful. “When WE forget..” etcetera. Thank you for featuring someone with dementia.
I also like the way Jessica would naturally shift to include Kay. She would start out by addressing Chris's question to him, but would soon be talking to Kay while still answering his question.
Jessica seems like a lovely caring woman. But personally I am disabled and didn't like her saying "we". However, if Kay is alright with it then that is what matters.
We all need a Kay in our lives🤗 I am 49 and was blessed from a toddler to be around amazing ladies like Kay. I grew up in So Cal in the 70's and there was a older couple in our church who had a mentally challenged adult daughter. Instead of putting her in a institution/hospital as many people did in the 50's-60's, they decided to open their large home to others like her. I spent so much time into my teens with the ladies, they thought I was their lil doll😊 The family home is still around to this day. I became a nanny for a teenage girl who was mentally about 3 and it was very rewarding. Then my career as a flight attendant put me around so many wonderful smiling faces like Kay.
Hello! @@Melissa0774 as an intellectual myself I'm trying to understand your comment here bc it was kind of out of place there but I don't think she was putting it that way she meant to say that now she is a former flight attendant but she sees people with intellectual disabilities everyday in that it puts a smile on her face :)
like i said she reminds me of my grandmother's sister except she had down syndrome. but when she was born like kay they too referred to her with the dreaded r word cause they never heard of down syndrome
It’s never easy to be caretakers to a disabled adult. There are challenges which try the patience of even the most loving and supportive of people. The key is cooperation and coordination. The entire family works together to keep Kay active, feeling needed, clean and happy. It’s a privilege to watch them tell their story. I’m so impressed by the mature and caring attitude Liberty and America have toward their aunt. This helps Jessica stay positive as she does the bulk of the caregiving. I hope this family has some outside help in order for them to get away and decompress from time to time. Wishing them all the best. 🌹
It's not easy that's for sure, but very well worth it. I take care of disabled man, who's in a wheelchair. It can be challenging, but wouldn't trade it for the world.
I love the brother. As the mother of a child with disabilities, it is alot to ask for an adult child to give up their own life to take care of their sibling. Thank goodness for people like him!
I’m one of them. But my mother doesn’t want to leave him behind for anyone to take care of him but a facility. And I’m upset! Because those places are awful.. they don’t take care of patients in them and no one is going to understand my brother like I do and I am older than him. My brother is non verbal and doesn’t sign doesn’t walk doesn’t eat by mouth and he isn’t toilet trained… and mentally he is between 18 months and three years old when it comes to coming to the understanding that he has to go to bed. Or that he needs to get dressed.
@@LoverofSunflowernBeeswhat you are handling can be a lot though. There is help available and it may be hard to find help that is good, but there is help if you search for it. I hope everything is well!
Thank God she had family to go to once her Mom passed away ❤. Many older adults with learning disabilities end up in nursing homes after their parents become unable or pass away.
This happened to my uncle but he chose it because he wanted his own life in his own place. He ended up in a group home. And a bunch of the residents became his family there and came to the funeral. The nicest and sweetest caregivers and their children- who lived in the group home. The nicest people who lived with him. I was so happy that he loved it there and passed around people who loved him so much ❤
Strong family networks are SO important. Our capitalist system is literally incompatible with disability. It helps to have those strong family bonds and the shared sense of responsibility between family members for each others’ wellbeing. It’s so inspiring!
@@ottomobile64of course we can't because we are aware of what's going on in everiday life, we have to earn our living, pay bills, perform a lot of tasks, take care of others... She lives in her own world, all her needs are satisfied, she is looked after... She is like a small child.
@@moby108 psst let me tell you something I'm an intellectual and blind artist who loves to draw I can totally make a book dedicated to her and in honor or memory of her! :)❤❤❤
It makes me so happy to see this interview. This only proves that intellectually disabled people don't need to be put in institutions. She has a good quality of life, she lights up the enviroment around her, she teaches her nieces to be good people... just so happy to see her happy. Hope in the future we will be able to have intellectually disabled people aging with quality and happiness.
Not everybody is cut out to care for the mentally disabled. I personally am one of those people. I care so much and want so badly for people like Kay to be happy and have friends etc & it breaks my heart when they don't have friends etc. That being said, I cannot handle being around someone like Kay for very long without getting irritated and annoyed. I don't mean after just one hour but I mean all day or like this guy who has his sister living with him. No way, I couldn't do it.
I'm glad to see an interview with older folks who were born with disabilities. Kay's sweet demeanor reminds me of my neighbor who is a disabled adult in her forties. We can easily turn a quick trip ro the mailbox into an hour long conversation. These people are just as wise as their more typical peers and have a thing or two to teach us about slowing down, being realistic, and yet finding joy in every part of life.
What an absolutely sweet lady! When she was talking about her mom passing away, and told her not to die because we need you. Wow, that really made me feel sad. I'm happy Kay has an awesome brother, and sister-in-law, that cares about her immensely 🙏🙂
It's a blessing that she was never put into a institution. We know that during the time she was a young child and even a young adult, many families were pressured to place their children into institutions bc there wasnt much support, understanding, and knowledge about these conditions or disabilities. Kay is very lucky to have had her mother who was dedicated to caring for her. And now her brother, sister in law and nieces, as they are lucky to have her
Kay is so happy, seeing her joy makes me happy! A little tip for communicating with people with dementia I learned from when my nana was in the last stages of dementia: Asking a direct question can sometimes be too confronting because they might feel put on the spot and the might feel insecure about forgetting a lot and they might clamp up or lash out because of it, whereas if you prompt them with a memory of your own they'll start sharing stories that are related to the topic. So instead of asking: Did you have any pets? You can say: When I grew I had a dog namesd Felix and he would always chase a ball with with stars. And they'll naturally start sharing stories about their pets or a neighbors pet they remember.
😭 I am such a "cry baby"... Seeing Gerald tear up talking about his sister just makes my heart explode with joy. It appears that being "special" is different; the bonds made with loved ones are so strong words can't define it.
I believe the reason people are offended by the old terminology is because it was used in a derogatory way. It was used in a way to insult that person. I actually prefer the new terminology, it's gentle and kind. I smiled all the way through because Kay is an absolute Joy, that's testament to her amazing care givers, her family ❤
I liked hearing Kay’s brother talk about how the words have changed over the years, it helped me gain a new perspective- I’m a lot younger than him, so I’ve only ever heard the r word being used as a slur against me and people like me, so I tend to feel automatically afraid of people who use it, but it’s nice to see that some folks genuinely don’t mean it that way :) I’ll keep that context in mind next time im talking with an older person about this stuff
It's such an unfortunate cycle. People start to use a word in a mean way until the word itself becomes offensive. Then the people who want to be kind have to invent new politically correct words, but as the mean people adopt the new words they become the new insult. It is such a temporary bandaid on a problem that won't truly go away until we learn to respect everyone.
I'm not that old, but I feel like I have witnessed the full circle of the "r-word" while growing up. When I was a kid, it was used as a genuine medical diagnosis, or to refer to someone with an obvious intellectual disability. Then, when I was a teenager, it was used as an insult and something offensive. Now that I'm an adult, it is mostly seen as a slur and we've replaced it with other terms. Funny how languages work and evolve honestly.
This is such a great interview. Love seeing light put on older individuals with disabilities. She is an absolute joy. She saw immediately when her brother got sad and gave him love
Chris' joke was hilarious. This senior's laughter was infectious. Kay is loved 😍 💖 💕She has a clear memory of her mother. 🎉Gerald is great but his wife is extraordinary. It takes a lot of love
One of my most favourite videos and families on this channel! Aunt Kay's laughter is contagious! The girls are amazing, she is super lucky to have them (and they are super lucky to have her!). Her brother seems to be a very warm and good-hearted man. And the brother's wife - all respect to her. Embrancing the whole situation so beautifully. She is a pure angel and I wanna be like her. What a role model to her kids! Greetings from Poland and lots of love to them all!
Gerald and Jessica: I believe that you reap what you sow. Your children see the compassion and patience you have with your sister; they see your love in action. We never want to think of the day that we will be old, or the possibility that we might become demented, the day that we will need others. You will likely reap what you are now sowing. Your daughters will likely show you both patience, and kindness, and most importantly, Love. This story makes me smile.
Oh I loved this interview.. As an able bodied person, living in an abled bodied family, I've never really thought about seniors with disabilities. I guess they're portrayed very little on media. As always, after watching an episode of SBSK, I feel that I've gained valuable insight. Kris what you do, the way you do it is absolutely phenomenal. The way you can connect with everybody, no matter their limitations, warms my heart and inspires me deeply, to be more patient and kind in my everyday life. Kay is such a sweetheart and she's lucky to have such a loving sister in law and for her brother of course. ps. I want Gerald's shirt😆
There's an awesome family who has been sharing their dad's daily routines, etc. as he has been having Alzheimer's/dementia issues. I've learned SO much through them. (Dsalnorcal) He (Dan) is an attorney, & his dad, Dr. Ed, is a retired podiatrist. Thank God for our siblings & the beautiful people who are the angels who help us along every single day. ❤
Thank you for showing someone older with disabilities! My grandma has physical disabilities and I have epilepsy and POTS and we take care of each other and I always wondered how much people like her aren’t featured on here. Of course I know it’s usually special kids not seniors. But my grandma is mostly deaf and mostly immobile and she acquired both of these disabilities as she got older so it’s a unique point of view. So please continue to feature older people
Aww, every time her brother pauses because of his emotions, she gives a reassuring laugh to let him know that it is ok to let his guard down & to express his emotions freely.
Kay reminds me so much of my old neighbor when i lived across town, she even looks like her. She passed away several years ago. But her family was not kind to her. Thank God Kay has her brother and his family.
my friend's neighbor only had dementia. she always remembered when he was a little boy and delivered meals that his dad made. when i first went by to see her with him she thought i was his wife. lol
I worked with a patient years ago that laughed constantly. He was very small and frail amnd he laughed just like a wicked witch from a kids movie....He kept us laughoing all day and was the sweetest soul. We were his family as he had no one else . Hes gone now and we miss him dearly. ❤❤❤
Kay is delightful! I love how easy she laughs and smiles. She’s very engaging, sweet and sensitive. What a beautiful family. And I also think it’s a lovely tribute to their dear Mom, too.
My heart is moved by the love and compassion of this amazing family. The way Gerald weeps when talking about Kay touched me so deeply. Blessings and health to each one of them ❤
What a beautiful family ❤❤❤ every one of them is so amazing. Kay is such a beautiful soul with the most amazing brother and sister-in-law in the world. They are wonderful
I love how Gerald said that Kay was close on 30 and closer on 31 when it turned out their ages are 66 and 55. It was such a positive and loving way to have that conversation as well as playful and funny.
that is love. He has a big heart and so does she. So beautiful to watch made me tear up. She is easy to love I can imagine caring would come with knowing her.
She is a very fortunate woman to have a brother and wonderful sister in law to love and care for her. Fantastic family to love and care! Really awesome!
Beautiful caring and loving family. Kay still remembers her younger brother who died and the flowers. Wow, her mother was a remarkable woman to raise all her children, moving with them for her husbands work, their survival as migrants. One of lifes beautuful mums and wife. She'd be so proud of her son! God bless this beautiful family.
When she laughs I feel joy in my heart. Just looking at her makes me smile. One of my gifts is seeing auras. She definitely has a bright one. What a beautiful family. ❤❤❤
I have a special needs brother. He's so cool. I wish you could interview him sometime. He was super close to my grandparents, and he very often calls ME "Gram" now because I guess I look and sound like her. LOL. These people are truly special and they just shine with innocence and everything humans COULD be if we tried harder. God bless you, Kay and your family! Big hugs!
Kay is very blessed to have a loving family to make sure she is properly cared for. It is a lot of work and it takes patience and plenty of it. May God bless Kay and the entire family, especially Jessica. Kay laughter is intoxicating; I found myself laughing along with Kay.
Gosh, I would love to be around Kay and the happiness she spreads around her. What a wonderful spirit she has, her happiness is absolutely contagious! God bless Kay, her brother Gerald and his wife for loving Kay.
To Gerald: The term “retard” isn’t offensive because it’s too straightforward; it’s offensive because people often use it in a hurtful way, so it became known as a hurtful word. It’s fine to be straightforward about disabilities! In fact most of us prefer it 🥰
When a once used term become generally hurtful, then it must be abandoned. Read my comment above. I think it will clarify a lot of problems with terminology in general. I do appreciate what you are saying and agree that what was once not meant as offensive becomes offensive.
I agree my dad called me pd and r to my face. 20 years ago it still feels like yesterday. Situations like this never go away. I can’t imagining saying that to some one. Let Allona familly.
She has a light around her. Her smile is contagious.
Couldn’t agree more!
She's God's angel🤍✨💗
It's amazing to see her capacity for happiness. Also, there's a light around you guys in this thread too. Such kind words. Much love, peace, and respect to you all.
The language Jessica uses when talking about Kay is so inclusive and thoughtful. “When WE forget..” etcetera. Thank you for featuring someone with dementia.
I feel the same way! Very very thoughtful of her
i saw this too! she really loves kay, and is so accepting to her as a part of her family.
I also like the way Jessica would naturally shift to include Kay. She would start out by addressing Chris's question to him, but would soon be talking to Kay while still answering his question.
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Jessica seems like a lovely caring woman.
But personally I am disabled and didn't like her saying "we".
However, if Kay is alright with it then that is what matters.
Kay is a darling woman. Dementia is such a scary and trying condition. I wish her and her family the best.
i also thought dementia is a derogatory term. whoever thought of it never thought it was. they are not ''demented'', just lost in their own world
She gave him a hug when she noticed he was crying 😢 that was so sweet
“Youre cryin gerald. Need a kleenex?” Omfg how can someone be so sweet yet so sassy at the same time?? I love her
the way she comforts gerald when he’s getting emotional is so sweet
people think they cant feel emotion. they are human too!
We all need a Kay in our lives🤗
I am 49 and was blessed from a toddler to be around amazing ladies like Kay. I grew up in So Cal in the 70's and there was a older couple in our church who had a mentally challenged adult daughter. Instead of putting her in a institution/hospital as many people did in the 50's-60's, they decided to open their large home to others like her. I spent so much time into my teens with the ladies, they thought I was their lil doll😊
The family home is still around to this day. I became a nanny for a teenage girl who was mentally about 3 and it was very rewarding. Then my career as a flight attendant put me around so many wonderful smiling faces like Kay.
Aww this is amazing reading this made my day!
You see a lot of people with intellectual disabilities as a flight attendant???
@@Melissa0774 former flight attendant here. We see a large cross section of people. Some have disabilities.
@@Melissa0774 could be those who cannot speak to those who are older and need special attention... absolutely, many types of people with disabilities.
Hello! @@Melissa0774 as an intellectual myself I'm trying to understand your comment here bc it was kind of out of place there but I don't think she was putting it that way she meant to say that now she is a former flight attendant but she sees people with intellectual disabilities everyday in that it puts a smile on her face :)
I love her laugh! You can tell that her brother lives her so much!
You mean loves
@@lathafalls7675 yep! Exactly!
I love Kay! What a sweet and beautiful lady! ❤
I am also dulce candy. Love your comment
like i said she reminds me of my grandmother's sister except she had down syndrome. but when she was born like kay they too referred to her with the dreaded r word cause they never heard of down syndrome
and my friends neighbor also has a special needs sister. she is kay's age and is really fun to be with. still going strong.
id give anything to have my aunt back. now that I', older i could have helped her alot with my experience with special needs individuals
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It’s never easy to be caretakers to a disabled adult. There are challenges which try the patience of even the most loving and supportive of people. The key is cooperation and coordination. The entire family works together to keep Kay active, feeling needed, clean and happy. It’s a privilege to watch them tell their story. I’m so impressed by the mature and caring attitude Liberty and America have toward their aunt. This helps Jessica stay positive as she does the bulk of the caregiving. I hope this family has some outside help in order for them to get away and decompress from time to time. Wishing them all the best. 🌹
It's not easy that's for sure, but very well worth it. I take care of disabled man, who's in a wheelchair. It can be challenging, but wouldn't trade it for the world.
@@AmberHorne34 … You are appreciated. 🌷
I love the brother. As the mother of a child with disabilities, it is alot to ask for an adult child to give up their own life to take care of their sibling. Thank goodness for people like him!
Let alone for a sister-in-law to do it! Jessica is a gem!
I’m one of them. But my mother doesn’t want to leave him behind for anyone to take care of him but a facility. And I’m upset! Because those places are awful.. they don’t take care of patients in them and no one is going to understand my brother like I do and I am older than him. My brother is non verbal and doesn’t sign doesn’t walk doesn’t eat by mouth and he isn’t toilet trained… and mentally he is between 18 months and three years old when it comes to coming to the understanding that he has to go to bed. Or that he needs to get dressed.
@@LoverofSunflowernBeeswhat you are handling can be a lot though. There is help available and it may be hard to find help that is good, but there is help if you search for it. I hope everything is well!
Thank God she had family to go to once her Mom passed away ❤. Many older adults with learning disabilities end up in nursing homes after their parents become unable or pass away.
This happened to my uncle but he chose it because he wanted his own life in his own place. He ended up in a group home. And a bunch of the residents became his family there and came to the funeral. The nicest and sweetest caregivers and their children- who lived in the group home. The nicest people who lived with him. I was so happy that he loved it there and passed around people who loved him so much ❤
Strong family networks are SO important. Our capitalist system is literally incompatible with disability. It helps to have those strong family bonds and the shared sense of responsibility between family members for each others’ wellbeing. It’s so inspiring!
Love her laugh..she seems content and happy in her life. Would that more of us could be like her.
Yes
@@ottomobile64of course we can't because we are aware of what's going on in everiday life, we have to earn our living, pay bills, perform a lot of tasks, take care of others... She lives in her own world, all her needs are satisfied, she is looked after... She is like a small child.
Her laugh is so fun. Seniors are so precious I love Kay so much, she's such a sweet little lady. ❤️❤️
This is what America Needs...... strong, devoted families, like this one. I wish Gerald would write a book about their family :)
I would totally buy that book.
@@moby108 psst let me tell you something I'm an intellectual and blind artist who loves to draw I can totally make a book dedicated to her and in honor or memory of her! :)❤❤❤
@@moby108 I may be blind but that won't stop me from drawing :)
@-In-A-Disableds-Life "people who boast their IQ are losers" -Steven Hawking
The world not just the usa.
The love Gerald is showing Kay is amazing. Thank you for the video.
It makes me so happy to see this interview. This only proves that intellectually disabled people don't need to be put in institutions. She has a good quality of life, she lights up the enviroment around her, she teaches her nieces to be good people... just so happy to see her happy. Hope in the future we will be able to have intellectually disabled people aging with quality and happiness.
What a beautiful comment and I agree 😊
Not everybody is cut out to care for the mentally disabled. I personally am one of those people. I care so much and want so badly for people like Kay to be happy and have friends etc & it breaks my heart when they don't have friends etc. That being said, I cannot handle being around someone like Kay for very long without getting irritated and annoyed. I don't mean after just one hour but I mean all day or like this guy who has his sister living with him. No way, I couldn't do it.
I loved how Kay's nieces immediately knew how to help her so she could answer Chris's questions. The whole family seems so great
Kay is so sensitive to her brother's feelings, she knows exactly when he needs a hug. So touching...♥
I'm glad to see an interview with older folks who were born with disabilities. Kay's sweet demeanor reminds me of my neighbor who is a disabled adult in her forties. We can easily turn a quick trip ro the mailbox into an hour long conversation. These people are just as wise as their more typical peers and have a thing or two to teach us about slowing down, being realistic, and yet finding joy in every part of life.
What an absolutely sweet lady! When she was talking about her mom passing away, and told her not to die because we need you. Wow, that really made me feel sad. I'm happy Kay has an awesome brother, and sister-in-law, that cares about her immensely 🙏🙂
It's a blessing that she was never put into a institution. We know that during the time she was a young child and even a young adult, many families were pressured to place their children into institutions bc there wasnt much support, understanding, and knowledge about these conditions or disabilities. Kay is very lucky to have had her mother who was dedicated to caring for her. And now her brother, sister in law and nieces, as they are lucky to have her
Kay is so happy, seeing her joy makes me happy!
A little tip for communicating with people with dementia I learned from when my nana was in the last stages of dementia:
Asking a direct question can sometimes be too confronting because they might feel put on the spot and the might feel insecure about forgetting a lot and they might clamp up or lash out because of it, whereas if you prompt them with a memory of your own they'll start sharing stories that are related to the topic.
So instead of asking: Did you have any pets? You can say: When I grew I had a dog namesd Felix and he would always chase a ball with with stars. And they'll naturally start sharing stories about their pets or a neighbors pet they remember.
Wow, that sounds like a great tip. Thanks for sharing!
Gerald is a true gentleman … and he is wed to a fine lady.
Kudos to her sister in law for taking special care of this sweet lady.
She's a good crowd. Seriously. If I was to ever do stand up comedy. I want her in the front row.
😭 I am such a "cry baby"... Seeing Gerald tear up talking about his sister just makes my heart explode with joy. It appears that being "special" is different; the bonds made with loved ones are so strong words can't define it.
kay’s giggles give me so much life 😂😂❤❤
I believe the reason people are offended by the old terminology is because it was used in a derogatory way. It was used in a way to insult that person. I actually prefer the new terminology, it's gentle and kind. I smiled all the way through because Kay is an absolute Joy, that's testament to her amazing care givers, her family ❤
What a beautiful soul her brother is to take and look over his sister 💞💙
I liked hearing Kay’s brother talk about how the words have changed over the years, it helped me gain a new perspective- I’m a lot younger than him, so I’ve only ever heard the r word being used as a slur against me and people like me, so I tend to feel automatically afraid of people who use it, but it’s nice to see that some folks genuinely don’t mean it that way :) I’ll keep that context in mind next time im talking with an older person about this stuff
It's such an unfortunate cycle. People start to use a word in a mean way until the word itself becomes offensive. Then the people who want to be kind have to invent new politically correct words, but as the mean people adopt the new words they become the new insult. It is such a temporary bandaid on a problem that won't truly go away until we learn to respect everyone.
I'm not that old, but I feel like I have witnessed the full circle of the "r-word" while growing up. When I was a kid, it was used as a genuine medical diagnosis, or to refer to someone with an obvious intellectual disability. Then, when I was a teenager, it was used as an insult and something offensive. Now that I'm an adult, it is mostly seen as a slur and we've replaced it with other terms. Funny how languages work and evolve honestly.
@@luchirimoyagoes to show just how powerful the human language can be, it’s kinda fascinating.
I wish Kay was my aunt. She's absolutely delightful.
This is such a great interview. Love seeing light put on older individuals with disabilities. She is an absolute joy. She saw immediately when her brother got sad and gave him love
The only thing that caught me off guard in this is the fact that the daughters are named America and liberty 😅
Bless her heart, I just hope someone tells me she’s been happy all her life. I wanna give this sweet beautiful woman a huge hug.
Her smile makes me smile
Her brother is such a wonderful person to take care of her and he loves her alot her smile and laugh make me hsppy
Chris' joke was hilarious. This senior's laughter was infectious. Kay is loved 😍 💖 💕She has a clear memory of her mother. 🎉Gerald is great but his wife is extraordinary. It takes a lot of love
One of my most favourite videos and families on this channel!
Aunt Kay's laughter is contagious! The girls are amazing, she is super lucky to have them (and they are super lucky to have her!). Her brother seems to be a very warm and good-hearted man. And the brother's wife - all respect to her. Embrancing the whole situation so beautifully. She is a pure angel and I wanna be like her. What a role model to her kids! Greetings from Poland and lots of love to them all!
Brother loves her so much! I wish them more happiness and love!
thanks
Already love the beginning
I know me too
like, seriously, the first 30 seconds, she can tell he's emotional, and tkes his hand to comfort him. love is all we need.
Gerald and Jessica: I believe that you reap what you sow. Your children see the compassion and patience you have with your sister; they see your love in action. We never want to think of the day that we will be old, or the possibility that we might become demented, the day that we will need others. You will likely reap what you are now sowing. Your daughters will likely show you both patience, and kindness, and most importantly, Love. This story makes me smile.
Kay is adorable. I love her. Thank you for being alive.
Oh I loved this interview.. As an able bodied person, living in an abled bodied family, I've never really thought about seniors with disabilities. I guess they're portrayed very little on media. As always, after watching an episode of SBSK, I feel that I've gained valuable insight. Kris what you do, the way you do it is absolutely phenomenal. The way you can connect with everybody, no matter their limitations, warms my heart and inspires me deeply, to be more patient and kind in my everyday life. Kay is such a sweetheart and she's lucky to have such a loving sister in law and for her brother of course.
ps. I want Gerald's shirt😆
There's an awesome family who has been sharing their dad's daily routines, etc. as he has been having
Alzheimer's/dementia
issues. I've learned SO much through them. (Dsalnorcal)
He (Dan) is an attorney, & his dad, Dr. Ed, is a retired podiatrist.
Thank God for our siblings & the beautiful people who are the angels who help us along every single day. ❤
Her laugh is so contagious good God I love this lady ❤❤❤
My cheeks literally ache from smiling! She is so awesome!
What a sweet lady. Her laugh and smile are infectious.
Thank you for showing someone older with disabilities! My grandma has physical disabilities and I have epilepsy and POTS and we take care of each other and I always wondered how much people like her aren’t featured on here. Of course I know it’s usually special kids not seniors. But my grandma is mostly deaf and mostly immobile and she acquired both of these disabilities as she got older so it’s a unique point of view. So please continue to feature older people
You're a lovely lady, Kay. You have a very nice family too!
Gerald and Kay, you are inspirations in this world💕💕💕💕💕😟🙏
8:16 I want to cherish this moment. So sweet. 🙂
Aww, every time her brother pauses because of his emotions, she gives a reassuring laugh to let him know that it is ok to let his guard down & to express his emotions freely.
I think time itself found her as a child and thought she was perfect and held her in it's arms to keep her the same.
I think this is the quickest I've ever 'happy cried' in a video.
Kay reminds me so much of my old neighbor when i lived across town, she even looks like her. She passed away several years ago. But her family was not kind to her. Thank God Kay has her brother and his family.
my friend's neighbor only had dementia. she always remembered when he was a little boy and delivered meals that his dad made. when i first went by to see her with him she thought i was his wife. lol
She's such a genuine person! I love to see it, most people aren't as nice as her.
Her laugh is so contagious
You could see how the daughters totally mirror the parents’ kindness. Jessica holds the family together.
I'd give everything to be half as happy as Kay is.
Kay is a doll! She seems like a lot of fun to be around. You’re doing a great job sister-in-law and brother!
Her giggles are so cute.
Seconds in and i already love her and her relationship with her brother. The way she grabbed his hands. Wholesome man❤
I love the brothers shirt lmao
The love they show for their Mom really gutted me. Thats so nice to hear/see.
She has the most wonderful infectious laugh! I love the way she and her brother looks at each other with so much admiration and love 💓
I worked with a patient years ago that laughed constantly. He was very small and frail amnd he laughed just like a wicked witch from a kids movie....He kept us laughoing all day and was the sweetest soul. We were his family as he had no one else . Hes gone now and we miss him dearly. ❤❤❤
When I read the title I was expecting a woman who couldn't communicate much, but Kay is delightfully communicative. She's a gem.
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Wish I could see this sister and brother when they were young. Their love for one another is palatable. 🙏🥰blessed are those who get to experience it.
Kay is delightful! I love how easy she laughs and smiles. She’s very engaging, sweet and sensitive. What a beautiful family. And I also think it’s a lovely tribute to their dear Mom, too.
She is absolutely adorable, and her brother and his wife are awesome people.
My heart is moved by the love and compassion of this amazing family. The way Gerald weeps when talking about Kay touched me so deeply. Blessings and health to each one of them ❤
What absolute angels for taking car of thier sister who other wise can’t do it for herself. She is an blessing to them!
What a beautiful family ❤❤❤ every one of them is so amazing. Kay is such a beautiful soul with the most amazing brother and sister-in-law in the world. They are wonderful
I LOVE KAY!!!!!! Omg what an absolute treat of a human ❤
I love her laugh so much. Beautiful girl ❤️
Kay is the luckiest person in the world tohave so many relatives who love her unconditionally.😊
Gosh my cheeks are burning from smiling during this video, Kay thank you for sharing your gift of joy with us!
She is so frigging sweet and cute. I started tearing up with her brother within the first minute. I love this ❤❤🙏🏻
I could watch these folks all day. What a sweet family.
The “…31?” Made me laugh she is so sweet
I know, that was so sweet 😊
I love how Gerald said that Kay was close on 30 and closer on 31 when it turned out their ages are 66 and 55. It was such a positive and loving way to have that conversation as well as playful and funny.
Beautiful soul. ❤
What a wonderful priceless brother.....❤
And kay is blessed❤
Her laugh is contagious. It’s beautiful.
that is love. He has a big heart and so does she. So beautiful to watch made me tear up. She is easy to love I can imagine caring would come with knowing her.
Kay is awesome. And so is her brother and his wife!
Also I feel sorry for her loss to her little brother. She will definitely remember him until the very end. ❤ she loves him so much
Mams knew when her brother was emotional. What a girl. ❤
She is a very fortunate woman to have a brother and wonderful sister in law to love and care for her. Fantastic family to love and care! Really awesome!
Beautiful caring and loving family. Kay still remembers her younger brother who died and the flowers. Wow, her mother was a remarkable woman to raise all her children, moving with them for her husbands work, their survival as migrants. One of lifes beautuful mums and wife. She'd be so proud of her son! God bless this beautiful family.
Kay has the most delightful personality. Gotta love her!
When she laughs I feel joy in my heart. Just looking at her makes me smile. One of my gifts is seeing auras. She definitely has a bright one. What a beautiful family. ❤❤❤
I have a special needs brother. He's so cool. I wish you could interview him sometime. He was super close to my grandparents, and he very often calls ME "Gram" now because I guess I look and sound like her. LOL. These people are truly special and they just shine with innocence and everything humans COULD be if we tried harder. God bless you, Kay and your family! Big hugs!
Oh her laugh is so joyous. ❤
My goodness there is so much LOVE in this family!
I was about to write exactly the same. It's truly amazing and heartwarming to watch ❤
Kay is very blessed to have a loving family to make sure she is properly cared for. It is a lot of work and it takes patience and plenty of it. May God bless Kay and the entire family, especially Jessica. Kay laughter is intoxicating; I found myself laughing along with Kay.
Gosh, I would love to be around Kay and the happiness she spreads around her. What a wonderful spirit she has, her happiness is absolutely contagious! God bless Kay, her brother Gerald and his wife for loving Kay.
KAY IS A SWEET DOLL! SHE IS LOVED BY HER BROTHER AND SISTER INLAW. SHE HAS A GREAT LAUGH.
To Gerald: The term “retard” isn’t offensive because it’s too straightforward; it’s offensive because people often use it in a hurtful way, so it became known as a hurtful word. It’s fine to be straightforward about disabilities! In fact most of us prefer it 🥰
I hope they pin this comment!
yeah, in everyday language, it’s used to insult someone.
When a once used term become generally hurtful, then it must be abandoned. Read my comment above. I think it will clarify a lot of problems with terminology in general. I do appreciate what you are saying and agree that what was once not meant as offensive becomes offensive.
I agree my dad called me pd and r to my face. 20 years ago it still feels like yesterday. Situations like this never go away. I can’t imagining saying that to some one. Let Allona familly.
Exactly!
Her brother is amazing 🎉🎉❤❤