Mother Kathleen Aerts passed away | Entertainment

entertainment">Still, Kathleen’s mother at 67 years old has become older than expected; On her birthday on Oct. 31, Kathleen described how her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s on her 50th birthday and the doctor told her she would live for up to ten years. “So grateful for every extra year … love you mama,” Kathleen wrote at the time.

entertainment">On Thursday she writes warm words about her mother again, now that she has lost her. “Our dearest mother passed away peacefully at our home under the South African sun. My brother and I are privileged to have had such a sweet, caring, funny mommy who was always in the mood for a party. It was never boring at home! With a beer and cigarette in hand and a sausage and cheese, she was a listening ear to many at our kitchen table. An übermama … ”

entertainment">“I am grateful for the time she gave us to say goodbye … for 16 years we have been on the ‘Alzheimer’s trail’ together. Sometimes an ordeal, but also with very intensely beautiful moments. ” According to Kathleen, her mother “may well have broken the record for surviving with early dementia.”

entertainment">“Dear mom, our house is very empty without you but I haven’t lost you … I feel you … I see you … in my heart … forever … my best friend … my mom … immense gratitude and endless unconditional love … ”

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