Hi everyone! Hope this finds you all well. I've heard from several of you (Dory and Nora, sorry!) that you were worried because there's been no blog. Well, don't worry, everything is status quo! It's been a very busy and interesting couple of weeks in our house. The big news is that Matt has decided that he needs more support than he's getting living on his own, and he thinks I need more support than I'm getting living with an Alz hubby. The solution? He's moved back in with us for awhile. God knows I can use the help! He can use some moral support, too, so it's going to work out for all of us. (plus he's a better cook than me!)
Dave has a new trick! He's been falling out of bed alot in the past 2 weeks. He usually doesn't remember in the morning. I've had to move his night stand further away from the bed so he doesn't hit his head. And poor Ozzy! He sleeps in his bed on the floor next to Dave, so he's being flattened on a regular basis. He doesn't seem to mind, though. Dave also started on his Namenda this week. He still thinks it's the miracle cure, and I'm not going to be the one to burst his bubble! For those of you who don't know, and why would you, Namenda is a cousin to Aricept, and it's used to slow the progression of AD. We'll see :(
Monday we are going to West LA to see the cardiologist. Dave has to have an echocardiagram on July 26th, so I guess this is just a pre-visit. He's been having some shortness of breath, which I mentioned in the last blog. Hopefully everything is good.
The grandkids are all on summer vacation, and thoroughly enjoying. Well, all except Dominick, who is taking math and english in summer school at St. Bonny's. This was a requirement for fall admission, so he is doing it, although reluctantly. He was all for it at first, but then summer rolled around, and he's the only one going to school. Oh well, I guess it's for the greater good. He'll live. Rhiannon is coming over Friday (I have a 4 day weekend!) and we are going to be doing some baking and some jam making. She's been wanting me to show her how to make apricot jam for a year, so this Friday's the day. I'm looking forward to it. She's an excellent pupil, and I LOVE spending time with her. Joe shaved his eyebrows off. I guess that's all I can say about that. Chris and Dylan are thrilled that Daddy is living at our house, because we can spend more time with them! I can't believe Dylan is starting the big "K" in September. Where does the time go?
I guess that might be the moral of this blog....where does the time go? I am fully committed to spending every single day with Dave, and enjoying everything he has to offer. I know that time is precious for us, so I MUST enjoy the time we have. He is in good spirits, knows what's happeneing to him :( but continues to possess a possitive attitude. Even though he gets grouchy, and tires easily, and is prone to outbursts, ( oh hell, all that?) I still love him with all my heart.
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! See ya all next time in the blogosphere! I love you all! :) Take care
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Diane, I have 2 new gray hairs with your name on them!
ReplyDeleteFinally, a blog, a response. but I am soooo glad you
are enjoying Dave and your time together. Have fun with the kids. Do call because I have Mondays and Thursdays off, so another trip to the big VA is doable.
Love Dory
Di - I loved our comments about your gandkids. Such detail, and then "Joe shaved his eyebrows off. That's all I can say about that". I LMAO! You sounded just like Forest Gump. So glad you keep your sense of humor. Love ya!
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Hey Di - glad you finally blogged. I actually look forward to reading them. Sometimes they're hilarious, like Joe shaving off his eyebrows. I thought you're VA appt was next Monday the 6th, no? I'll talk to you later in the week. Bill remains the same today. Keep him in your prayers.
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Nora
Hi Diane - are you going to experiment with 'pizza rocks' with Rhiannon? I hope you two perfect this recipe so we can count on them for future pot lucks! Glad Dave is doing okay.
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Ann