So many of you prayed for a better day for Billy today, and as always God answered immediately. I wrote a note for him to carry in his pocket this morning, and in addition to telling him what time I would pick him up, I told him to do whatever Terry told him to do. I never got a call today which was very unusual (and might be because the nurse who fills in doesn't let him talk her into it), and when I arrived, he was not at the door. He came very quickly when he heard the door open, but everyone was sitting in the front room. I asked Terry if he got a happy face or a sad face, and she said more happy than sad. The nurse confirmed that he was much better today.
It may have something to do with the note I wrote, or he may have been better just because. Alzheimer's Disease is so unpredictable from day to day. We currently have more "good" days than "bad," and I am thankful. Thank you for your prayers. Tomorrow may be more difficult because Shelley is taking him to meet Terry in the morning. I have to be at the hospital for a minor procedure at 6:00 a.m. Variances from routine can mess up his days sometimes.
So thankful!
ReplyDeleteKathy, I haven't had time to write on my own blog let alone read yours, but tonight, the kids were out so I did some cathing up. As I read your last posts about Billy's issues with daycare, anger, safety etc, my heart dropped and I got a sick feeling in my stomach. I can TOTALLY understand everything you wrote. We were at that point about 7 years ago and it was torture to say the least. Every time I got a call at work, I was nervous that it was his day program coordinator.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for both of you. It's probably the most difficult period we had. I'm so sorry for all you are going through. I hate Alzheimer's too....in fact I bought a bracelet that says just that. Stay strong. BTW - a good cry is always helpful.
Hello, Kathy,
ReplyDeleteMy husband, J.R., has a small memo book (I got at Walgreen's for $1 or so) that he carries with him to Elderhaven (his adult day care in Austin). Everyday I write in it the Day and Date and the time he gets there and the time I will pick him up. Sometimes he will even write down something that he wants to remember to tell me. He doesn't always remember what he wrote when I ask him about it but I like to think that it gives him some comfort to have his book. Yes, I hear you - changes of routine are not good. I hope the rest of your week was OK.
Such a good idea for a small memo book...I bought him one a few years ago for him to make notes, and that never worked, but if I write notes in it, he'll read it.
ReplyDeleteKaren, the bracelet is a great way of advocating! I intend to find one. :)