In Sickness and in Health

Christmas '15, where else? The Pier. 

As I write these post, I have music playing in the back ground. My favorite is on YouTube. DappyTKeys. Right now "Great is Thy Faithfulness" is playing. I am thinking that is just perfect as I get ready to spin my tell of yesterday. Do you remember yesterday? I mean every minute of every second? Or are you like me, the mundane things that happen everyday, the none special moments that drift about and you have to think about them. Then there are the times that because of some emotional upheaval, you'll never forget. 

Living with Dementia, I have both. If I think about just the bad times, the disappointing times, I might as well dig myself a hole, jump into it, and pull the dirt back over me. It is undaunting that responsibility which I have taken on. To care for Sweetie or not care for her. In all reality it is a choice I have made. There are times when I look forward to putting her into a nursing home, then again, I remember those vows I took 32 years ago. "Though Richer or Poorer, through sickness or health, until death do us part." 

I also have to remember that God is working on me too. I can't do this by myself for if I tried, I'd soon be wondering myself. Yesterday was a great example of God's Grace. We had spent some time with "The Boys". Took pizza up and had a nice visit. We stayed until Sweetie wanted to go home. She was on edge on the way home. So, we went walking and her sundowners showed up while we were out. I had a thought that it might, so I gave her some CBD before we left the house. I was so right in doing that. 

I was her shepherd as we walked. Keeping her from storming in someone's front door. We met a young man sitting in his garage. I don't know what it is with men who like to sit in their garage, but here in New Mexico, it seems to be the thing they do. Anyway, I allowed her to approach him, and when she did, I let him know about her Dementia, and he was so kind and understanding. We also met another young man who was in a wheelchair, and he seemed to enjoy our company. 

During this time, Sweetie doesn't hold my hand as we walk. Hand holding is a sign that sundowners is fading. After talking with the young man in the wheelchair, we started our journey home. Soon after we started home, she was holding my hand and I knew the storm had passed. 

Passing through the storms of life on the Road to Dementia town is one of the greatest talent Driver has. I know we will get to our destination in one piece. No matter how strong the wind blow, Driver will keep us on the road. I trust Him completely. With a knowing smile, He reassures me, all is well and He knows what He is doing. I can then relax, let the air out of my lungs and breath again as we head down the Road to Dementia Town, and as always, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. That goes for you too, if your holding your breath, let it out, and breath easy as you travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya and God Bless.