Slowly fades into eternity.

Love of my life.

She has to be, for if she wasn't, she soon would be. The love of my life. I can still remember the day I saw her, over 40 years ago. I was struck with her, and I thought that we would never be a couple. 

You see, we were both married to our ex spouse and we both didn't have any notion or idea that would ever change. In the years that followed, we both suffered a divorce. By that time, we had lost contact with each other. 

Then there was that faithful day, when I went into an account to work on a new copier, and she was my contact. We were so happy to see each other it was amazing. I took her to lunch, and when I brought her back to work, our good bye wasn't just a handshake. 

It was shortly after that, her mom had a stroke and she was too emotionally upset to have anything to do with me, and I understood. I tried different relationships, but nothing stuck. 

Then the faithful day at the ballpark, where I had season tickets, and one of my partners brought her as his date. When I met her, the kiss we shared was fill with such passion and promise. I could tell, I was in love with her and couldn't wait to get her alone in my arms. We have been together from that day until now. 

I had to wait for the best in my life to happen, and now, I have the joy of taking care of that love as she slowly fades into eternity. 

Wednesday

Time to use some persuasion to get Sweetie up. She sees me but doesn't know me. Time to introduce myself to her, use terms of endearment that she gave me years ago. Those are still in her memory, and they bring a smile on her face as she reaches back to find them. My heart reacts to her smile. 

She gets up and gives me a hug and a kiss. Off we go, to get another day started. 

This morning, for whatever the reason, I give her a cup of coffee. It is waiting for her as she sits down. I thought it might help her bowels, as a stimulate. What happened was something that I didn't expect, a perky pick up in her personality. 

I got a boat load of smiles and conversation in Dementiaese. On the course she was just a joy. There are two ladies that have decided to become friends with Sweetie. I see them all the time on the course, and they have taken the initiative to become involved in our life.

They are just too wonderful ladies that see us on the course, and wanted to know us better. I don't know where this will lead, it just nice to see Sweetie's face shine when they come around and greet and talk to her. 

I had another double birdy day on the course which made my day. Ended up shooting a 35, a good score for me. I'm setting a new goal to shot par by next year. 

After the round, and home for lunch. Sweetie was worn out, so I put her down for a nap. She stayed in bed for most of the afternoon. 

While she was napping, I got Tweety out and made a run to the grocery store. You see, this is the time of the year that I fumigate the house and garage. Use those insecticide fogging bombs. I do the whole house and garage, twice a year, fall and spring. We don't have bugs in the house since I started doing it over 5 years ago. 

We are going to be out of the house with Bible Study and Pizza day with the grandsons. Best time to do it. 

While at the store, a gentleman stopped and asked about Tweety. He was so excited to see a new Corvette up close. Asked if he could look at her. Of course, I was more than happy to show her off. Made my day. 

Later in the day, I was able to get Sweetie out of bed, and on to the couch with me. We had a early dinner, which turned out to be the best timing on my part. For shortly after that she went back to her nest, for the rest of the day. No matter how I tried to get her to come and sit with me, she wasn't moving. She seemed content to be on her nest, so I left her there.

I was able to get her up for dinner and dessert. Then she made up her mind that it was time for her to go back to her nest and stay there. And that is how we finished our day, Sweetie on her nest, and me on the couch watching TV. Not a bad way to end the day, for all is well.  

Driver knows contentment when He sees it. That is the best way to end our day on the Road to Dementia Town, being content. I maybe in the front seat with Him, and Sweetie is in the back seat. She isn't with me, but she isn't alone. For after all, she was more than doing her part of Keeping Our Shiny Side Up today. Until tomorrow, C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless.   Arthur.