Standing on the edge of forgetfulness.

Hawaii '17

Four years ago and it seems like it was forever ago. I am so glad that we were able to make that trip. She was standing on the edge of forgetfulness, and it was showing. I was still able to leave her alone for short periods of time, where as today, I don't dare leave her by herself. Who know what danger there is in that. 

I've gotten to buying 2 gallons of milk when we go shopping. For it is milk that we run out of and is a cause to go to the grocery store. Sweetie will drink 2 or 3 glasses of milk at every meal if I pour it for her. She will take a bite, drink some milk and when her glass is empty, she will continue to try and get that last drop, so I'll pour her some more, and then again some more, a swallow at a time until she is finished eating. 

By getting two gallons, it means one less day at the store. I used to like going to the store as an outing, no so much lately.  What used to cost me $20-$25 a visit, now is $35- $40. Plus the shelves are not always full, as before pre pandemic. 

Sweetie is more and more willing to sit and watch TV, as long as I sit with her. She will even sit by herself from time to time. If I want to get out, I may have to ask her two or three times before she will be willing to go with me. Of course, I won't go without her, that is without saying. 

It looks like I'm being moved down stairs with her. She wants me to sleep with her, and last night I did. I tried the normal, putting her to bed, and then watching TV for awhile. She came and sat with me, and then let me know, she wanted me to stay with her. It will take some adjusting, but it will work. 

I think that this is a side road that we are on. It isn't the highway to Dementia Town, just a stop off. To do a some visiting in a forgotten time. Driver wants to stay here for a little bit. So I can remember what life was like. We both know it won't be long before we have to return to the highway. As we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.