Every single second.

September, last year.

Picture was taken at the State Fair, last year. Because of CV19, it has been canceled this year. The picture of Sweetie shows me just how much she has changed. We both have. 

I have said that Alzheimer's/Dementia just doesn't take the one it affects, it takes the caregiver too. Because we have chosen the path of no meds, because there isn't a cure for this disease, we just live day by day watching the sun go down in Sweetie's life and that drags me down that same path. 

We enjoyed our day yesterday. I didn't let her stay in bed as I would normally, I got her up, and after breakfast, we had lawn duty. Got the mower out, and cut the grass. Sweetie likes to help, and with her by my side, she helped push the mower, back and forth until the yards were cut. I just love how she gets helping me. I think she thinks that I can't do it by myself, so she has to help me get the lawns done right. 

We than went to the driving range, so I could work on my game. We bring a camping chair for Sweetie to sit in and watch. A bucket of balls, and bottle of cold water, a chair, and the range. An outing, something to do then just sit on the couch and watch TV. I know that there is a time coming that will be the only thing that we can do, so I'm taking advantage of every single second of her ability to get out and do something. 

I've decided to try something new with Sweetie and her overnight pad. Instead of waiting for her to go to bed and then put them on, I'm going to do it earlier in the evening. When she is more receptive to the idea of me getting her pullups down and checking them. Sometimes I have to think out of the box for solutions, to plan ahead, and be a positive motivator. 

Well, it is time for me to get in the car with my Driver, the positive motivator in my life. I believe that these simple solution, like the timing of pad replacement, comes from Him. He is the one with the creative spirit, and I trust Him. After all, He is the one driving me Down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. Be looking for you, as you too, drive down your Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Love Ya, and God Bless.