We have a cloudy cool day outside and one can feel the seasons are a-changing!--The Hummingbirds are still flocking to the feeders en mass---- I must refill each of the 3 feeders at least twice each day--I think they are fewer, but its hard to say--and I'm buying so much sugar to mix in their brew-
I am trying to stay out of the garden now, as much as I was doing--taking on a room a day to really clean. Well, Sadie is doing that--the cleaning Lady (but yu know who that really is!--)
Yesterday I stopped at our sports store in town--They had a sale on--50% off all summer wear--I now can wear a size 12 pant and a 14 top--hard to believe after wearing X Large or an 18, for most of my life--Odd eh, one just has to get old to get your figure back again, it seems.
So, Lopez and Beau need to go out--I must stop worrying and get with the program-- whatever that is!
Lord love a Duck! -- Life just goes on and on, and we are a part of it!
Hugs for you! Hopefully you can find someone to come in for a couple of hours so you can get that much needed mental break for you. I think of your situation often and wonder how long it will be before I face the same problems as you. Al is now 76 and I am 64 but his Dad had Alzheimer's so it scares me some. Wishing you a better weekend and happier days ahead.
ReplyDeleteWell said! I hope you are able to find the help you need for your DH. Glad for the cooler temperatures. Have a nice Friday.
ReplyDeleteSad, worry solves nothing. Its a waste of time and saps your energy.. Making calls to try to find a sitter...does help. You do need to get out for your mental health. I hope you can find someone.
ReplyDeleteAwesome..size 12 bottom, 14 top. You go girl. You rock.
Hang in
Sending hugs and love.
Great news on your new sizes! Hopefully you will find someone that will relieve you for a couple hours through the week. You do need a break in order to deal with everything. Take care and enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so difficult for you to see these changes in Himself. But I think you are so brave to keep pushing forward searching for help with the situation. I know he doesn't want to feel like someone must come in and take care of him - no one wants to feel like that. But you need to continue living life and he does need to be distracted from his irrational thoughts. Just recovering from spine surgery I sometimes feel resentful that my husband has to do so much for me, luckily I can talk myself out of it before taking it out on him!
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteWhen my mom was in the assisted living home with Alzheimer's, I would visit her often. I would try to take her out somewhere at least twice a week! She just loved riding in the car and looking around! She would exclaim "Look at all the cars! Look at all the cars!" She was excited just a little child might be about seeing different things! I would let her push the cart around in Target or Sam's and she would oooooh and aaaaah over things. It gave her a break from her surroundings and she was happy. Then covid hit.....I was not allowed to even see her except through a window which just upset and confused her. She lasted 2 months. She just gave up and died and not from Covid. I believe it was lonliness and a broken heart. I know you say it is a waste of time to be sad - but when you lose someone you love, your heart is full of sadness and you can't help it.
ReplyDeleteOh yer poor Mom--and poor yu--That Covid really did its damage didn't it?--I can see how she just gave up--Isn't that so sad?--Lynda
DeleteProbably taking him with you so he can also get out would help...perhaps taking Lopez and getting Himself to watch him in the car while you shop?? maybe.....he needs the mental stimulation of getting out and just going for a ride and getting him a coke or something??
ReplyDeleteJust suggestions....but you know if it makes you feel better it might help him...and great job on losing that much to go to the smaller sizes....just curious how tall you are?
5ft 5 inches-- At least I used to be that tall-- Yes--and great idea to take him-- Lynda
DeleteThe only negative to Himself having a bad day is...nowhere to go but up (i.e. better).
ReplyDeleteI'm doing laundry, and when that is done, pick up my order at Walmart.
Just regular stuff, but tomorrow is karaoke with my friends!
Hope your evening and tomorrow is easier to handle! {{{HUGS}}}
Karaoke sounds like fun! ---Lynda
DeleteGreat finding some new clothes that fit better. There must be someone from Alzheimer's or a seniors group that could sit with him once in a while and then take him with you some times. What about the group that has driven you to Sudbury a couple if times. Plus your sons that live close by or their families - can they not help out some? You can't do it all yourself- you need to get help some of the time. Good luck. Enjoy the rest of your day.
ReplyDeleteWish the doctor offices had lists of places to call, for some help! The health system in Canada is supposed to be so good, but it seems to miss out on home help, same as we are here in the US. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteAdding my hugs to the others'... for you and hopes for Himself to have better days and you to get someone to "spell" you in sitting with him so you can get out of the house for those couple of hours every so often.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I'm so sorry that both of you are going through it. ((((BIG HUGS)))). I hope that someone can help you out.
ReplyDeleteHugs sent to you. Also, congratulations on the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteHoping for better days ahead.
Jacquie