Descent into Alzheimer's Disease

I’m feeling much better. When I feel good, it’s hard to believe how awful and stressed out I have been. When I am stressed out, it’s hard to remember feeling good. Add to that the fact that I can sway in either direction with little provocation and you have the amazing, frazzled ME.

Monday morning we were very dismayed to find Chris’s back window smashed out and his stereo system gone. He had called the police and filed a report by the time I returned from the adult care center. I called the insurance company and it looks like he’ll be partially reimbursed, but I haven’t heard back from them yet. We do have zero deductible on comprehensive, so the expensive back window with the defroster was replaced at no cost to Chris. He was understandably upset, but we had such a nice talk. He admitted he wasn’t as disturbed as he thought he would be. I told him how very sorry I was that this happened to him, but I would rather he be a victim than the type of person who would do such a thing. He agreed wholeheartedly with me and that makes me happy. When I was his age, I’m not sure I would have felt that way. I sure do love my baby. *smile*

Josh and Leah got to go to New Orleans last Sunday to see the Vikings squeak out a 32-31 win over the Saints at the Superdome. They have been very fortunate to do all sorts of fun things together in the 2 1/2 years since they got married. Down the road they will have fun reminiscing, I’m sure. Josh sent me some pictures, so I thought I would be nice and share them.

Josh and Leah will be here in only three more days!

Mom has been doing okay. She is pretty grouchy in the mornings, but pliable enough to get dressed and into the car. She’s at her best in the evenings and tonight she really got into a laughing jag. Chris was telling me something at dinner and for some reason it struck her funny bone and she was cracking up. We always join her and I think it makes all of us feel good. She continues to eat and sleep well, for which I am very grateful.

I took her to the doctor yesterday for her physical that is required to go into a facility. She would have done fine if they hadn’t kept us waiting 45 minutes. We did make it through and she also got a flu shot, pneumonia shot, and a TB test. They brought in 4 extra nurses to restrain her to give her the shots. She calmed down a bit after that, but wouldn’t let the doctor look in her mouth.

Now I have all the paper work filled out for her to go to the facility at the beach, but I still don’t know where we will be living.

I’ve been so tired lately, falling asleep anytime I am still for a few minutes. I need to start going to bed earlier.

Psalm 127:2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.