Thursday, September 30, 2021

Singing along with Elvis.

Between heaven and earth.


Better. Because of the daily swings of today and yesterday, each day is better at some point of the day, and then again, it can be worse. With each day there is the spice of life and with each spice being added to the daily meal, the food gets its own special flavor. 

Wednesday

Watching Sweetie on my phone, I can see that she is awake. Laying on her back with her feet pulled up, and her knees making a tent with the blanket, and she is just laying there. She is, I think, in that place where she doesn't know where she is, and so she just lays there waiting. 

Not in a big hurry to get her up, so I walk in slowly, staying at a distance, looking at her, and she sees me. I can tell, she doesn't know who I am, so I ask and then give her hints to see if your memory will perk up and tell her I'm safe to be with. 

Telling her that I'm her husband doesn't have the same impact on her as it once did. Now I'm using terms of endearment that she gave me over the years. Right now the one that seems to help the most is "Mr. Man." She hears that and I can see the change in her eyes as she looks at me and remembers. 

Switched the A/C off and turned on the heater this morning. It wasn't that cool for me, but I knew it was cold for her. Ahh, fall has arrived. 

After yesterday's cooler temps, it is back to her wearing her sweatshirts. Want to keep her as comfortable as I can. 

At the golf course, we ran into a couple that I played with quite often last summer. Jim and Gracie. We have developed quite a good friendship over the years. This is the first time we've been able to meet up and play together. Sweetie lights up when Gracie comes over and talks to her. We're in for a good round. 

Back home, after lunch, there is a need to head out and buy a birthday present for the next grandson turning 13. 

Sweetie isn't having anything to do with it. She just wants to lay in her nest and rest. So I went alone. 

Out to Walmart, found a radio controlled car, card and back out to the parking lot. 

It seems that Tweetie has drawn a crowd. Talking with the men that came over to look, opening up the rear trunk lid to show off the engine, and just enjoying the moment. 

Back home, checked on Sweetie, she is still in her nest, then out to watch TV and wait for her to come out. 

Making some trips back to her nest to talk with her. Reminding her I'm home, and she is welcome to come join me. 

She does come out, and I give her her Hemp Oil on a as needed bases, which I figure is about once an hour until she relaxes and returns to me. 

Found a bunch of Elvis movies to watch. Just what she needs. Watched GI Blues, and now will watch another one tonight. 

Ended our day, sitting on the couch, singing along with Elvis. Nothing could be better. 

I'm impressed with His driving skills today. Always on top of the road conditions, knowing when to get off the main Road to Dementia Town, and taking a path less traveled. He knows the way, as we travel, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless. 


 

1 comment:

Kim said...

Elvis holds a special place in my heart. It sounds like it does for you guys too! ♥️ I’m so happy you had a great day!

A fitting farewell.

When we were young. I've been rummaging around and found this picture of Sweetie and me. We had been married for about a year when this...