We have a sunny , buggy day-- I am waiting for the grass to dry so that I can cut it--AND---- I am pretending Himself is okay---(He's not!)----- Good thing I can pretend eh??--This A.M., I took him in the car with Lopez, and I made a vitamin run, to Shoppers Drug Store--We stopped at MacDonalds and we brought a coffee home. That will sometimes "do the trick" to get Himself out of his bad mood--I think what upset him last night was , he wanted the temperature of the house up to 76.4----(Very hot!)- and I wanted our patio door open so it could cool down--Little silly things make him so angry----
My Dad had Alzheimers , but , he was pretty funny with it-- and he could laugh at some of his actions---like calling the Mayor of our city , telling him to turn down the heat in the city as he was too hot-- He was a Civil Engineer, designing bridges and buildings in his career-- The thing that bothered him the most , were numbers---which he had worked with all his life---Horrible stuff happens as people age----
So, on a day like this, I will dream of days gone by--- when everyone was as they used to be! --- One cannot roll back time, but remembering and choosing to remember the person as they used to be, does help me accept them, as they are to-day-- Deep thoughts eh?
Also, getting out and cutting grass --- takes one's mind away from the moment-- Man oh man--such deep thoughts here ---Good thing that I have a good book too-- and--- any day the Queen might call--I know that too!--Lord love a Duck-----It's taking her a long time---
There are so many reasons to be strong--to stay strong--
You are stronger than you think!! Just keep taking one day at a time.
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Good morning, Lynda. Go seize the day as you always do! Make it a great Monday.
ReplyDeleteI wish Himself would make the choice to get that baseline view of his brain, so professionals can try to treat him, to the best of their abilities. So much time is being wasted waiting around to see what happens. So you can make future plans. And not just keep doing yardwork, but actually living. I am sorry, thank goodness you are so strong.
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ReplyDeleteNo sun here, that’s for sure. Expecting storms.
((HUGS)) sorry things aren’t good w/Himself. Sorry that the temperature was a hot point for him. **SIGH** Yes, remembering better times does helps get through the tough times.
HOPE that you do get outside to do the grass. Being out in Nature is soooooo therapeutic.
Sending good thoughts and hugs
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Loved all the inserts in today's note.
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Sorry the McDonald's coffee didn't lighten Fred's mood.
Perhaps being outside will help you distract and stay strong. At least the yard is something different to focus on. I am glad you can remember that THIS is not Fred.
Its crazy hot here in St. Louis and humid. We broke records today. Air temp was 100F. The heat index is some crazy number 106 or whatever. Suffice it to stay its stinking HOT.
I sure wish the Queen would call you.
Relax later...maybe play your piano.
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Good thing you are so strong. Helps to get through your life lately. At least you were able to get himself out for a drive with Lopez. Nice day here too. Hope your tomorrow is better.
ReplyDeleteYes. Remember in good. One spiritual book I read taught, "About the past? Remember only the Love."
ReplyDeleteLove is what to dwell on. Loving ourselves first, of course. Cuz if we don't take care of and love ourselves, we can't do the same for anyone else.
Going to be 100F here tomorrow. Hot! And my new ac hasn't been delivered yet. I have an old one I might need to use, but it is not "energy efficient"
More C words: Canada, candy, cats, coffee, cake...forget the word 'can't.' My mama said it shouldn't even be in the dictionary! {{{HUGS}}}
Here I am, a day late. Hope the day got better, and Himself, too. Such an unpredictable disease, and we keep muddling! I have just today yet to check up on my sister's kitties before she comes home to them. But she's had a great time with her grandkids in the meantime.
ReplyDeleteOnward, with kind thoughts wafting your way.
I'm so sorry Lynda...I know it must be terribly hard to deal with when Himself was so different before....perhaps he should never have retired then he would be busy busy busy and oh well..................I just feel so for you....the caregiver has their hands full sometimes.
ReplyDeletePS: I mowed our whole yard last night then found out I should not have done that after having the epidural in my back...lol...ooops....
My husband is cold so much of the time. I tell him if he would get up and move around it would help but you know how that goes. They don't like to listen to advice.
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