Special Easter Egg.

Sweetie and me.

It is hard for me to look at these pictures and see what is happening to Sweetie. For when I look about in my office, and see the pictures of us that are scattered around the room and on the walls, I can look at her now, and see the ravages that Dementia has done to her. It breaks my heart. 

At this point in time she just doesn't have that many good days in a row. She and I will pay a price for when we have these outings. Her energy levels are getting low, and she burns up any reserves quickly. On top of that, it seems that for every good day we have, we now have at least one recovery day, sometimes two. 

Sunday

Yesterday was a good example. I heard her in the bedroom, so I knew she was up. When I got to her she was somewhat dis-orientated, had to help her into the bathroom and got her ready for the day. 

Breakfast was oatmeal, with butter and brown sugar. After which she went back to bed. We've been through this pattern several times before, so I knew we weren't going anywhere that day. She was out of sorts most of the day. 

It was more so towards evening that she seemed to get her feet under herself. Watched Disney for the afternoon. From what I could observe, I don't think she knew just where she was, and I know she doesn't know who I am. But we made it through till dinner time. Again, while I'm cooking, she is wandering. She doesn't like it when I'm not sitting, so she comes in, checks on me, and goes back out. 

The best thing to report about yesterday was dessert time. She, for the first time in months, cut a piece of cake and got it to her mouth using her right arm. She did it twice, and then went back to the easier left hand. I was just thrilled. 

Driver always seems to have some special Easter Eggs for me. To see Sweetie do something that she hasn't done in months is a special Easter Egg. As the days grow long, and summer approaches, the rides on the car, grow longer. It doesn't make any real difference, for we will get to Dementia Town soon enough. As we travel the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.