Had a scare last night.

It's official, one year posting.

This is number 366 posting. For those who are still following my ramblings from before, while I was posting directly on the Dementia 

Facebook page, it has been longer then that. 

When I started this journey, and was wondering, could I be dedicated enough to keep it up, to find things to say that would interest others? Would there days of nothing, and therefore nothing to say? So far, I've proven myself wrong. 

Yesterday was a on and off again day. Sweetie was giving me grief most of the day, and the real bad stuff was when we had to do something and she just fought me all the way. It is when I am insisting that she does something, and at that time, she is pushing against me just as hard not to do what needs to done. It quickly becomes a battle of wills, and I got to stop myself, and back off. That is something that I have to practice, backing down. 

I have to remember my rule of thumb, if it doesn't cause her any harm, leave it alone. I'm a straight line thinker, and Dementia is a whirlwind. Dynamic difference and I need to do more of practice what I preach and do what I know is right and is safe for her. 

Good news, the swelling in her arm is going down, and the brace seems to be relieving some of the pain. She is using her arm more, and even made attempts to eat with it. Getting closer to her mouth. Rub, Brace, and physical therapy seems to be doing what I'd hope it would do. 

Had a scare last night. While I was watching TV, and Sweetie was in bed, I let my guard down. Next thing I know, I heard the front door open and close, I had not yet set the alarm. Quickly up and out, and sure enough, Sweetie was standing there. Fortunately, it was cold, windy and raining, and she quickly wanted to get back into the house. Where she went straight to bed. And I locked and set the alarms. 

When she gets up and wanders, she is like a ghost. She doesn't talk that much, so she doesn't greet me in a room. Looks like I'll be getting a pressure alarm for when she gets out of bed, so I'll know she is up and moving. On the other hand, it is a sign of her arm getting better. She hasn't been able to get out of bed because of the pain in her elbow. Good and bad news, if you catch my drift. 

One last note, I've decided to put some Hemp Oil in her food. Last night, mixed in her mac and cheese, this morning, going to put it on her toast. This is a test to see how it helps her, keep you posted.

Needed time with my Driver, for sure. Around and around the day went with Sweetie, and it seems like we were driving in circles. Driver tells me that sometimes we need to "box our compass." so we can find our true direction. So what may seem like a useless day, in reality, it is a boxing day. For there are many off ramps on this Road to Dementia Town, and it doesn't matter which off ramp we take, there will always be one that will leads up back to the main road, as we travel, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.