April 4, 2012:
Today, we celebrate my mom's 91st
birthday!!! She is known by many names.... Happy Birthday to
Mother/Mom/Granny/Grandma/Ma-Maw Evelyn/MawMaw Evan/MawMaw Eh!!! We love
you!!!
April 7, 2012:
So suffice it to say that today is a not so
good day....my mom has asked who she is, where is Lisa (as she is looking at
me), where she is, where she is supposed to be, stated that it isn't supposed
to be this way, asked if she is in the way or causing any trouble....all the
while crying softly, chin trembling. I knew I should have dyed my hair back to
brunette yesterday! How frightened she
must be to be totally unfamiliar with everything, including her own identity.
Because of my mom’s confusion, I asked for
prayers from friends. Things became
clearer after that. Here is what I see
now b/c of the prayers. The confusion will never go away... doesn't matter the
color of my hair...doesn't matter how much of a routine we keep, etc. The
important thing is to fill the day with people, laughter, and love. When she
gets that frightened look on her face...or the disoriented look on her face...
whoever is in closest proximity to her will need to hug her and reassure her
that all is well. So if you want to come see her, drop in! Just know that if
she doesn't know who Kim and I are, she won't know you. YOU know HER, though.
Yes... all the activity will wear her out and her confusion will be worse by
the end of the day... and in the moments of the day, she will have
lived...truly lived...joyfully. Keep those prayers coming. I am saying prayers
of thanksgiving and blessings for y'all. To God be the glory!!
April 29, 2012:
We made it to church!!
April 30, 2012:
Things that my little mama with dementia
has said lately:
"I'll bet you wish you never met
me!" .... now that would be a tough one, wouldn't it. I wouldn't be born
if we had never met. So I'm delighted that we met! "Did I do everything I
was supposed to do today?" "Am I doing anything wrong?" We
always need a purpose...and some folks are always people pleasers. Sweet. So
there is one of your smiles for the day!
May 2, 2012:
My little mama found her way back to her
room, changed into her pj's, and took care of nighttime grooming needs... ALL
BY HERSELF! And then she came and told us goodnight!! She has had a wonderful
few days. Praise God!
May 7, 2012:
I am not sure that my mom even realizes
that I am sitting beside her. She isn't feeling well. Toothache. Dentist
tomorrow.
May 8, 2012:
So....At 5:15 a.m., I notice that there is
a light on in the great room. Fortunately, we BLOCK the doorway to the great
room with a HUGE chair that my little mama can't move. She was able to reach
the light switch from the hallway. She had been up MOST OF THE NIGHT! Towels
were out of the bathroom cabinet, re-folded. She was fully dressed and just as
perky and cheerful as could be! "I've been up a LONG time," she
exclaimed with a huge smile on her face. Oh, help me, Jesus.... it's gonna be a
long one.
May 17, 2012:
It's gonna be a long day..... My mom is
getting up earlier every single day. This morning, 6:00. Don't get me wrong!
I'm glad she gets up! I'm glad she is here. And I like to ease into the day
with quiet mornings. Oh, well...
May 24, 2012:
So...you know that we have been blocking
the doorway to the great room so my little mama couldn't get to an exterior
door. She is now sooooo healthy and sooooo agile that she stepped over the
lower portion of the barrier. She was sitting on the couch at 7:45 a.m.
REALLY????? Back to the drawing board!
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