Happy Medicine works.

Our love wins.

It doesn't matter whether you get a head start, or you're in the back of the field. The idea is to start, no matter where you are. Life will go on and it doesn't matter if you want to participate in it or not. It is the same with or without Dementia, life goes on. 

When you are handed a basket full of lemons, get with it and make lemonade.

To make lemonade, all you need is sugar and water, and that is about it. Some water to dilute the powerful lemon juice, and a little sugar to sweeten it. Sound simple, but is it? 

Too much of either, or not enough of either will not produce that refreshing drink. That cool, refreshing sweet lemonade. Another thing about lemonade is that just how much can you drink in one setting? So, moderation in consumption is also needed. Otherwise you just might get puckery.

As it is living with Dementia, you need to know how to turn the down times into either rest or restoration time. 

Saturday

My sitter, she is the one that comes at 9 in the morning. I've decided to be ready for her, let her get Sweetie up, while I head for the course. I've needed to get some time on the driving range, and this is the perfect time to get that time. 

She is a little hesitant about bathing her. She says she will try. I'm sure they will get along just fine. 

Off I go. Need to work on my swing, I keep hitting the ball to my left and the time on the driving range will help with the solution. 

Met up with a couple I've played with before. Coach and his wife. He is a good competitor, and we do enjoy each other's company. 

After our round, I head over to the Sketcher's shoe store. Looking for a pair that I saw on line. Couldn't find them, so I got something that I thought would work. 

Walked out of the store wearing my new shoes. The feel so much better than the old ones. The old ones did their duty, and now it is time to enjoy the new ones. 

Home, Sweetie is on her nest, and the sitter told me she felt comfortable bathing her. That helps in relieving me of one more task. 

Later, Sweetie comes out, and is happy to see me. After a bit, I want to head out for our walk about. Need to see of the new shoes work to relieve my leg pain. 

We made two laps today. My legs still hurt, not like before where the pain would build as we walked. The pain was there, like a muscle that is sore after a hard workout. It didn't build up to the point where I'd want to leave. In other words, I think I've got it. 

Home, watching TV, then Sweetie and Mr. Sundowners get together. I missed a Happy Medicine time. This means, when she comes out, I'll have to give her a couple of doses in short order. One to stop Mr. Sundowner, and second to get her back to me. 

The Happy Medicine works, and we have a nice evening. Watched "Ghost". I was worried about the violence and how it would affect her. The ending made the difference. She was happy that Sam went to heaven. 

Just another day on the Road to Dementia Town. Watching the countryside go by, seeing the other cars on the road. Some passing us, at the same time we are passing slower cars. Counting out of state license plates, all the while Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.   Arthur.