The Future is now planned.

On the Carousel at Knott's Berry Farm.

Yesterday was Pizza day with the kids and grandkids. I tell you it is a joy when we go and visit. For the cost of two pizzas, the company is will worth the price of admission. This time up, I had some things that I wanted to sort out with the son and his wife. 

With the knowledge that there is a chance that Sweetie may survive me, I wanted to make sure plans were in place to take care of her if that was to happen. We spent some time discussing what my desires were, how to finance her stay, and I was so pleased that they understood and were more than willing to step up and take care of her. 

We are a blended family and there is distance, both physically and emotionally between all the members of our families. My daughters are 1300 miles away, but close to me and Sweetie. Her daughters are 20 miles from us, and we don't see them at all. The only son is the one that has over the years has been the closest. It just seemed so natural to ask and their response came without any hesitation.

When we moved from California to New Mexico, and her kids came like later. I told Sweetie that the move for the boy was the best thing he ever did. Forgive me, but I'm going to brag on our son. From a boy that barely graduated from high school to having a masters in business, I'd say that was a good move. In a couple of days, they will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary, and that is something good again. 

I blew it last night, but I'll say it wasn't my fault. After we arrived home from our outing, we took a walk, and settled in for the evening. I was watching the clock on the wall, and at the same time putting on shows that Sweetie can get joy from. When she was acting like her sundowners was coming on, I thought another walk was being called for. But when I went in the kitchen and noticed the clock on the stove, it was her bed time. The clock on the wall had stopped and I didn't notice it. Up, put in a new battery, then off to bed. It was a good day, from up to down, a good day. 

Sometimes those fears of the future can wear you down, and my Driver knows that. He is here every morning, making Himself known to me, and waiting for me to give Him my utmost attention so I can learn and refresh myself on our trips to Dementia Town. Riding with Him can be like a rollercoaster or a slow, smooth ride in the country. He knows that way, and I trust Him to get me there safely. Speaking of my Driver, He's here, and I'm off for another day of Easter Egg hunt as we drive down to Road to Dementia Town. Me with my cool sunglasses on, Driver at the wheel, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. May you have a good day as you travel down your Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. TTFN (Ta Ta For Now) Love Ya and God Bless.