Smiled all the time.

Sweetie and Santa

2016, a good year, as you can see. Sweetie was still able to help, understand what was going on. She even knew who she was holding. I'm not sure where we pick up this Santa. He is a reminder of what the Christmas message is, in the Polar Express. "The magic of Christmas, lies in your heart." That is what he says when you push his button. 

I tried to get Sweetie to hold him the other day, and she was so uncomfortable holding him that when I took him away, I could she how relieved she was. 

Holding hands is right now the big thing with her, and it always has been with us. It is a measurement of how we are doing. I can use it to determine how she is wondering in her Dementia forest. The stronger the grip, the more she is on the edge of the forest. When she isn't, I know the forest is calling, and she is allowing it to draw her in. 

I'm finding that when I go to get her up, if I ask "Do you know who I am?" as one of the first things I say to her, and of course she will more then likely say no, so I introduce myself to her. Tell her my name, that I'm her husband, and that I'm here to take care of her. Then a shot of CBD. With that, we're off for another exciting day. 

CBD, Hemp Oil, and now I call it her Happy Medicine, which is really my Happy Medicine. It is becoming more and more needed. Usually with in the first hour, I've given her 3 doses and it gets her through most of the day. I'm trying to get ahead of the Dementia behavior. It seems to be better to front load the medication, then trying to keep up with it. Once her Happy Medicine kicks it, it is easier to maintain her level of understanding of what is going on around her. 

I was able to get in some more golf yesterday afternoon. It was cold, but the sun was out. She was also in the "zone" and willing to go. Bundled her up well, and gave her one more dose before we were on the course. Had a great time. She got cold, but smiled all the time. Easter Egg. 

Cold weather, sunshine days, that is what my Driver is driving through. I'm just glad He doesn't put the window down. It seems that the road ahead is looking good, and we can relax for a little while, as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.