A no-no with Dementia.

Pretty and prickly too. 

Spring, the time of renewal. The time when life returns to the bloom again. To bring that which was seemingly dead, back to life. Even the cactus has it season of beauty. 

As I live with Dementia, life will not have another spring until it is gone. And it will be gone when Sweetie is no more. Then, my spring will be those memories of her when she was young, beautiful and full of life. I'll be free to go where we went, and let her memory flow over me, through me, and fill me with joy. 

I cannot live there yet. Life is on a daily bases, not a future dream, or nightmare if you like.

Saturday

Thank you for all your suggestions as to what and when to give to Sweetie for her constipation. It opens up more choices for us. 

It seems that our neckless made of the Pearls of Joy keeps growing as the days go by. For yesterday was again, a pearl day.

Because of my nanny cam, was able to see her get up earlier then normal, and was ready for her. What a difference in my attitude towards her when I can see her coming, and not suddenly see her walk past my door. Those few moments meant a lot to me. 

Breakfast, TV, then to the mall, than home, lunch, and out to the back for some yard work. Using the blower was a big concern. Loud noises are a no-no with Dementia. No matter how much I tried to explain to Sweetie that I was going to use a tool that made loud noises, she just could not understand. So, when she went back into the house after I started, was fine with me. She came out a couple of times, but quickly retreated back into the house. 

I got most of what I wanted done, and rejoined her the house. We finished the day in what is become a normal routine, sitting on the couch, watching TV and cuddling.  

Just how long this stretch of smooth travel will last. So far, Driver hasn't said much, just smiles as if to say, "Enjoy." So, with me and Sweetie sitting in the back seat, enjoying the scenery going by, we can smile, as we Travel the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping Our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.