Sundowners came for a visit.

Sweetie and the Navy.
One in the same.

A good day is a day without blocking the front door. This is the second full summer of sundowners. Last year I was using sleeping aids in my attempts to soften sundowners, to slow the rolling thunder that came with it. No matter how much I read, watched, and talked with my support team, I still didn't know what I was, or could, should do. 

We had been having a good day. Memorial day, and having planned a lunch with the son and his family. I had pre-ordered lunch from the County Line BBQ Restaurant. We drove up, picked it up, and headed for the son's house. It was enjoyed by all. 

Good food, good conversation, talked about the boys, other family members, the non communication from the sisters, current events, and the excitement of their move. Sweetie kept her hand on my hand as we spent the time. 

There are little subtle changes with Sweetie that I've become aware of, and I knew our time was coming to an end. As we were saying our good byes, and heading out the door, she was asking which car was our car. This is another slip in her memory. She doesn't remember the car. Maybe it is something that is so much apart of her Dementia, that it will dawn on me, that part is gone. 

As the evening progressed, her friend Sundowners came for a visit. Knowing that her only way out into the neighborhood is through the front door, and I can block it so she doesn't get out. She yells at me about why she can't get out and I'm not helping her. 

She went to the back bedroom and came back with her Dumbo stuff animal and was clinging to it. I was so overjoyed that she had a comfort animal. I was able to apply some Stress lotion, and a dose of Hemp Oil, and we had a non eruptive evening after that. 

There is a tap on my shoulder, and its Driver. I don't know how He does it. Sometimes I can hear Him coming, and then there are the times when He just shows up. Enough for now, we have a new day ahead of us. Time for some alone time, on the Road to Dementia time. It is on these travels He calms me, instructs me, and encourages me for the day ahead. Off we go, I grabbing my cool sunglasses, while He opens the passenger door. In, buckled, and off we go, down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. You too, relax, enjoy your ride, as you head down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Take care, Love Ya and God Bless.