Sundowners short-circuited.

Today is our 34th wedding anniversary.

34 years ago, Sweetie and I started to share the same lei together. I remember the fun we had on our wedding day. It was in the backyard of one of Sweetie's friends home. We had a Hawaiian them. Gary, my best man, and I wore causal Hawaiian shirts, Sweetie and your Maid of Honor wore Hawaiian dresses, and the guest were encouraged to add to the event by wearing something that was Hawaiian. Such memories that I haven't thought of until now. 

I really need to hang onto those memories, for they are now mine to remember and to share. Sweetie just cannot remember them, 34 years ago, let alone which is our home when we return from our walks. I am always pleasantly pleased when we return and she, for whatever reason, knows it is the place we need to be at. 

Something that is subtle and if you did not notice it, it wouldn't make a hill of beans difference. Simple things like holding the door open so she can go into the house first. She has forgotten that little social grace. I now have to tell her to go ahead of me or she then waits and follows. 

Yesterday, we did our morning walk, over 2 miles, and sat in the back yard watching the birds, something that she can do and enjoy. Even if there aren't that many birds, she is just happy to sit outside. Overall, I found many Easter Eggs during the day. Who would of thought that sitting outside would be a place to find Easter Eggs. On the couch, holding hands, waiting for nature to happen, and we are never disappointed. 

Later in the day, sundowners tried to make an appearance and I was able to short-circuit it as it was grabbing Sweetie's mind. A dose of Hemp Oil, and out the door for a walk. I knew we might be in trouble because she didn't want to hold my hand. 

Handholding is a big indicator as to how her sundowners is taking over her personality. The next level is when she isn't holding my hands, she starts eyeing doors. Thankfully she didn't find any. There were some people in their driveways and we stopped and chatted with them. Met a young lady who used to work at a memory facility, and after giving her one of my cards, she brightened up to Sweetie, and just chatted with her. It was wonderful how my Driver puts these people in our travels. 

He's here and has the map out. He's been looking for different routes to Dementia Town, so we don't get bored with seeing the same old scenery. Because it is our wedding anniversary, He's looking for a scenic route. I'm excited, because everyday with Him at the wheel, I can always relax knowing I've got the best Driver Ever. He just knows how to drive, avoiding things that I never see, and as always, He keeps the Shiny Side Up, no matter what route we take to Dementia Town. May you too have new scenery on your Drive to Dementia Town, as you keep your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, God Bless.