Bit of a surprise.

Her favorite place.

I see these pictures and I yearn to take her there one more time. At the same time, it is my desire to do that thing, knowing that it would be for me alone. At the same time, she won't know why we are going and why we are there. For all I know it will just confuse her, and that might be more than what I bargained for. 

Its not the car ride, for I think she would enjoy that part of the trip. It would be the staying in a motel room and the chance that she would get out and wonder while I was sleeping. Not at good scenario, if you know what I mean. 

Keep with the same routine that she is used to. Her capabilities to change are less and less. For the fog of Dementia is thickening. It is easier, safer, and better for the both of us. 

Wednesday

Had a bit of a surprise to start with. She was up and headed towards the living room when I found her. So, back into the bathroom for our morning cleanup. Then out for breakfast. 

When she gets up early, it can throw the day out of kilter with the extra time. I have us on a schedule, and when we have extra up time, I don't know how we will finish. 

Turns out, my new golf friend had gotten us a start time, and so we were ready to get out and go. It was fortuitous, for I ran into another friend waiting his turn to tee off. He was with other gentleman, so we made a foursome and it was a good round. 

I'm beginning to realize that Sweetie needs her Hemp Oil between lunch and dinner. As we settled in, she got restless, and started walking, testing the doors. When I would get up with her, she got testy. Even after we had dinner, with her dose in her food, she was still not herself. When I tried to talk to her, she would push me out of the way, wouldn't take anymore Hemp Oil, and didn't want me to touch her. 

At that point, the only thing for me to do is rub some Stress Relief lotion on the back of her neck. I have to hold her hands down, because she will fight me all the way. Then, I wait until she calms down, a dose of oil, and out for the night. 

We had a rough bit of road at the end of the day. But Driver brought us threw it. He knows where to go, how to get there, and when to rest. He is a great teacher, and as long as I remember His patience with me, I can extend that patience to Sweetie. For we still have another day on the Road to Dementia Town, as we travel with our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.