Her touchstone.

We are all wearing Angel gear. 

Gave Sweetie another hair cut yesterday. Have to learn how to trim around the ears better. Being it was only my second time, I think I'm getting better. It was also our shower time. I do some stats when we shower on the first part of the month. I check her weight when we do this, and I'm happy to report that she has stayed the same for the past 6 months. 

I mentioned that she is moving into a new stage of her dementia and I can say, she is more normal at this time. The inability to communicate is still there, and now she doesn't know how to dry and put away the dishes, but it is her calmness that is what is nice about this stage. 

Did laundry yesterday, and I had her help me folding cloths. I felt that if she was going to stand next to me, I'd put her to work. What I find amazing is her ability to fold the cloths while telling me she doesn't know how to do it. The disconnect of habit and thought is something to watch. She will ask to help, and then when I give her a job, she will automatically tell me she doesn't know how to do it. My response is that she is doing great, to keep it up. 

There are times when I think she feels like a little girl who is lost and I am her touchstone. As long as she can be with me, she is safe. You know I like that knowing that I'm her safe spot. With that knowledge, comes the Easter Egg. 

Sometimes I get so caught up in the doing, that I need my time with my Driver. He is the one that can slow me down, let me know everything will turn out for the best. He is the one in-charge and knows the Road to Dementia Town better than anyone else on the highway. I don't get bored, I listen. He knows where to go, and I'm just along for the ride. If your not sure, just look for us, we're the one with the Shiny Side Up. We'll be looking for you as you drive down the road with Your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, Take Care, and God Bless.