"Normal good" evening.

Heading to Waimea Falls, 

Hawaii.

As I was looking at this picture, I knew where we where, but couldn't remember the name of where we were. Then out of the blue, it came to me, Waimea Falls. It is on the famous North Shore of the island. To get to the falls, is a gentle hike from the parking area. It was nice. We didn't get into the water, because you had to wear life preservers and Sweetie wasn't in the mood to do it. As you know, if she doesn't want to do something, it doesn't get done. 

Yesterday was a mix bag of a day of good and not so good stuff. We went to the dentist office to get my teeth cleaned. The dental hygienist knows sweetie, and we try to keep her interested in staying in the room while she cleans my teeth. It was towards the end when she got up and headed out the door. I was able to talk her back into the room, and all went well. That is one of the things that I'm weary about when we are out. Never knowing when Dementia will want to walk away, and not come back. So far, I still have some influence on her, for how much longer, only Driver knows. 

Got home, had lunch and headed for the golf course. She wasn't real happy about that, and all the way through the game, I was waiting for her to get out of the cart and head off looking for the boys. She didn't, but she wasn't happy either. It wasn't until we got home, and settled in for the rest of the day. Before that, she wouldn't let me touch her and that is always not a good sign and I go on high alert. Waiting and watching for signs of Mr. Sundowners making a show. He never showed up.

I think the whole day had set her off, emotionally and she had to find someplace that she felt safe. Home, the couch, and TV. With me sitting next to her. When we sat down, I tried to put my hand on her thigh, and she pushed it off. So I sat with her, watching Veggie Tales, and soon she reached over and took my hand. She was back and the rest of the night was a "normal good" evening.

If there is one thing Driver has taught me is this. Slow and easy, don't push, just be there. Those are the keys to having a good day with Sweetie. As we drive down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping a look out for pot holes, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.