Days without sundowners.

Sunrise.

I chose this picture for a reason, but then again, isn't that what I do? Today is my 73rd birthday and with it comes the promises of a new year. I like to say I have the prefect birthday, June 25th. The reason is it is 6 months before and after Christmas with no gift giving holiday around. So, for all of you who share this day with me, remember the perfection of this day and rejoice in it. 

Today is also my DIL's birthday, and Sweetie's mom's birthday. Lucky day for this clan. We are going over to the son's home later today, taking pizzas and DIL is going to make a pie for dessert as we will wish each other "Happy Birthday." 

I know that the specialty of the day will be missed by Sweetie. For all she knows is that we are over someplace that isn't home. I'll try to get her to understand what we are doing today, hope that will work. I know if she does understand, that it will only be for a moment in time, then it will be gone. I just hope she has one of those moments of clarity and understands. 

I'm getting pretty good at the timing of medicine for Sweetie, for we have strung together a couple of days without sundowners showing its ugly face. The closes was at bed time, she fought just a little when I put her overnight pad on her, and when we going to sleep, I touched her leg, shouldn't have done that. No sooner did I touch her, did her attitude change. I was able to deflect her concerns, and went to sleep. I'm always surprised when those upheavals happen. 

For right now the happening is being with my Driver. He has a present all covered with ribbons and bows. I can't open it until we are on our way. Down the Road to Dementia Town. I do know that whatever it is, I'll be grateful to have it. Because I never know what I'll need on this trip. Just know that I'm safe, Driver is behind the wheel, and we have our Shiny Side Up. That goes for you too, just relax, keep in your lane, and Keep Your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya and God Bless.