The benefits of Sweeties Dementia.

Sweetie's Home. 

The idea of a trip to the beach with Sweetie has become so appealing that I've already have it rolling around in that big empty space where my brain used to live. I think it is safe to share with you that I've been praying for a respite for us and travel for me. If this doesn't sound like a answer, then I'm not sure what one looks like. 

Sweetie's decline is becoming more obvious to me. With each day, something new has begun. Where to put things away, there are even times when she will sit on the couch while I get up and go somewhere. She will then notice I'm gone and come looking for me. I try to keep her engaged doing things that she would has done in the past, like folding the laundry, things that she was able to do without much supervision. Even now meals are becoming more and more simple. Which is good for me, because I'm a simple cook.

We picked up those frozen hamburger patties, the 1/3 of a pound type. they make a great, easy meal. Last night, I fried up 2 of them, warmed some baked beans, and sliced up half a Beefsteak tomato, and cottage cheese. Using a large soup bowl, put the beans as a base, cut up hamburger patty into bitesize bits and put that on top of the beans, put the cut up tomato on the meat, and toped up the cottage cheese. Eat with a spoon, and we had dinner. Simple, hitting all the needed food groups and best of all she liked it. 

I have to admit to my benefits of Sweetie's Dementia. If nothing else, I'm becoming more creative. Lets face it, if I'm becoming bored with what we are doing, I've only myself to blame. There is nothing stopping me from trying out new stuff with her. I know that scary movies are out, and roller skating is out too, but what about things like walking a shopping mall, oh yea, we already do that. I know a lady who lives in Taos, and she has horses and is wouldn't mind if we pay her a visit. Its about 2 hours away, and a nice drive. 

I know I can't push Sweetie because she just might take off and Mr. Sundowners would show up. With the help of CBD and Stress Relief lotion, gentleness is the answer to keep her in an agreeable mood. As we go through this day, I know what will be churning in the dark areas of my imagination.

I think my Driver has been doing His magic again. He doesn't come out and say do this or do that, He just plants the seed. So, does that mean He is more than a Driver? Maybe a Gardener too? Either way, He knows how to get me thinking, and I just love it. I'm learning to give credit where credit is do. Our drives to Dementia Town do so much for me. Changing a difficult time to a challenge, not a problem. Driver sets the pace, He slides His tool box over to me so I can find the right tool for the  job. Sometimes He'll hit a bump and the right tool will pop out of the box. 

Its time, out of the house I go, just look at that Shiny Car! In and gone, me wearing my cool sunglasses, as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, and as always, Keeping Our Shiny Side Up. Good advice wouldn't you say? So, drive safely, come join us, my Driver knows the way, as we travel the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Sides up. TTFN, Love Ya, and God Bless.