No matter what.

We say our good byes today.

 

Later this morning, we are going to gather with our family and friends to say good bye to my Sweetie Pie, one last time.

 

Years ago, when we first started down this Road to Dementia Town, I started writing on her mirror, love notes, and silly stuff. Using erasable markers, which were never meant to stay this long. On the top, I wrote:

 

I will take care of you;

I will protect you;

And I will love you

No matter what.

 

This morning, I feel I can say that I fulfilled my promise to my Sweetie Pie. For the past 3 years, we have been living down stairs, and I haven't seen that mirror all this time. I was getting a sweater from the closet, when I noticed all the love notes that fill that room. The promises that were made, the love that was made, shared and freely given. 

 

This morning, I'm going to take Sweetie, and all the special stuff to the church and to share her with all of those that will be there. 

 

I will try to share with my friends the love that we had, the joy we had, and I just hope that I can through it. 

 

Friday

 

I've got things to do today. Grandson says that he should have the kitchen done today. I hope so. The paint looks good, and I will have a new look to get accustomed to. 

 

My best buddy, has asked me to take him to the VA to pick up his prescription. That will give me time away from the house, and time with one of my best friends. 

 

I love my time with him, because we laugh. I've told him that and he agrees. There is something about our relationship that is so intimate, so real, so... He is, to me, the brother that I never had. 

 

He is bringing his new love to the memorial and I'll at last get to meet this lady. I told him that I hope I won't be blinded by her beauty, and we laugh. You see, he has lost his sight many years ago, and that is one of the things that makes him so special, we can laugh at jokes like that. 

 

Home, to help grandson in his quest to finish the paint job. We got it all done, with screws left over. All accept the two over the refrigerator, which we will get to today, after the memorial. 

 

It is a good day, here in Dementia Town. Soon we will all be gathering to share our joys, our sorrows, and memories about Sweetie Pie. Then we will all go our separate ways. As for me, I will shed tears, and leave, with My Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless. Arthur.