Whatcha Doin?
I think I may need to invest in a security system. Not to keep people out, but to keep a certain someone in. This morning at 5 a.m. I found Hubby outside at the end of the walkway. Our dog, Lady aka...
View ArticleSurprise Reaction
No matter how much we prepare for something, ask for, anticipate and expect, some things we just are not ready for when it arrives. Hospice It’s a wonderful organization. They have been involved in my...
View ArticleRespite, Act 3
When I was a young girl I used to love to visit the local park. The playground had a merry go round there. Not the carousel type with the horses but the colorful one that had the rut all the way around...
View Article*TMI ALERT**TMI ALERT*
*ALERT* BE ADVISED* This will be WAY TMI unless you are a caregiver or have interest in caregiving and desire to learn more. Don’t say I didn’t give you fair warning. You can turn back now and nobody...
View ArticleCaregiver Respite
I’m stuck. I’m so stuck, I don’t really know how deeply stuck I am. So this is my attempt to dig out. And it might have to come in small shovel fulls. Respite was a very welcomed and much needed time...
View ArticleRespite, The Acquired Acceptance
Respite is something I had to learn to do. I know that sounds funny but it’s true. Respite Three was excitedly anticipated. I had made a heart connection to the people on my on line support group at...
View ArticleFast and Furious
Lewy can run like an out of control freight train. This is our experience as of late. I had been seeing the declines coming in Hubby. I didn’t want to acknowledge them at times but I could still see...
View ArticleMorning, Sunshine. Or, Not
Yesterday Hubby woke up! I was actually surprised and pleased. But the pleasure was short lived as it became apparent Hubby was having a tough day. Besides communication issues his delusions took full...
View ArticleThis Week Is Not for the Weak
By now I thought I would be writing to tell you about Hubby’s passing. I would love to say that after his sedation he rested peacefully and drifted off into eternal rest. Just like in the movies, eyes...
View Article03/03/1937 – 02/11/2014
I’ve been trying to word this for the last two hours. So I’m just closing my eyes and jumping in. Living moment by moment I hated to sleep, the kids hated to leave. We all needed rest. Sonny Boy spent...
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