My journey with Alzheimer’s : Child Love💗

It has been some time since I blogged and I am joyful right this moment is an efficient day to do it! It’s a lovely day right here so I will not spend an excessive amount of time inside right this moment. 

The previous few weeks have been all concerning the infants👶💖 We now have created system in order that I might help Kristen twice per week.  On Tuesday she involves our home with them and we flip our lounge right into a daycare! My expensive buddies Sylvia and Debbie come over and assist too! We now have two swings that we discovered on NextDoor and boy do they turn out to be useful. I like holding the infants but it surely’s additionally good to have a protected place for them. Yesterday my buddy Elaine came to visit too and that was very nice. She additionally gave us a playpen that we will use when the infants become older. Thanks Lanie 💕

The next day I usually go over to Kristens home and assist her with them there. That is two full days of child time and I LOVE IT! Do not get me mistaken, I’m exhausted on the finish of lately and I stay up for nights sleep too, however I positively would not change it. I simply want she lived nearer however that is not going to occur, so I will not dwell on it. 

My bestie Monica got here to city simply to assist out with the infants too! Ryan was out of city so the three of us had been in cost. It was SO great to have her all week and she or he’s a tremendous chef and stuffed our plates with yummy meals. I used to be unhappy to see her go however she has numerous buddies and I do know we’ll see her once more when it really works for her schedule. We have been pal’s because the youngsters had been 5 years outdated! 

At present I will the chiropractor — holding them and strolling up and down the steps positively impacts my again and my proper knee. However it’s value it and I am not going to cease our routine! They’re so darn cute and even after they’re crying and fussy I am comfortable with it!

The remainder of my time has been spent elevating cash for our Alzheimer’s Stroll! Thus far we have raised over $26,000💰 I have been auctioning off among the scarfs I’ve knitted and that actually helped us this yr. Our stroll is only a month away and I am trying ahead to strolling with all of our buddies and household. Afterwards we’ll host lunch at an area pizza place. We have been doing this since 2016 after I obtained my analysis and began strolling and elevating cash to discover a treatment!

I used to be in a position to spend a while with my oldest grandson Ryan too. We went to lunch and to a film and it had been some time since I might seen him so it was particular. He is getting so tall! He additionally lately gained an enormous match in Florida too.

One other enjoyable factor Bob and I did was go to a live performance with our besties – Tim, Elaine, Monika and Louis! I used to be a little bit nervous as a result of I believed it may be too loud for me. We had been at Shoreline and Keith City was taking part in. I like him and I like his music so I made a decision to powerful it out. The excellent news is that the music was good! I did not want the earplugs and I knew lots of his songs so I used to be in heaven. I am so grateful I stated sure to this excellent occasion! We spent the evening with them too and loved a beautiful time of their patio earlier than we went dwelling. Thanks Tim & Elaine on your hospitality😘

I obtained to see my brother Bobby and Carol too this month. They had been on their manner dwelling from a go to with household and stopped at our home. I hoped they’d keep for dinner however that did not work out. I positive do want they lived nearer. We have to work out the right way to spend extra time collectively.

I had some lunch dates too – Jane come over to look at tennis with me and that was actually enjoyable. We have identified one another for a few years – again within the Excessive College days. Our pal Karen met up with Bob and I too for an exquisite meal in Walnut Creek. She additionally helped me with one of many paint by quantity kits that I used to be engaged on. My neurologist instructed that I combine issues up and never do the identical factor day-after-day so I ended portray. Karen took over and she or he simply completed it! Thanks KYZ! I am unable to wait to border it. I am hoping somebody will make a pleasant large donation and assist us elevate some more cash for our ALZ stroll Oct twenty ninth!

So that is what’s been taking place with me! I nonetheless wrestle with complications, exhaustion and ringing in my ears. Thats been occurring for a very long time so I strive to not let it hassle me. I nonetheless have to relaxation/nap and fortunately I can try this whereas listening to my audible books or meditation music. I simply completed an excellent guide in the event you like non fiction – Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. GREAT story about rock and roll and the music business. I additionally listened to Fallacious Place Fallacious Time by Gillian McALllister however I did not prefer it that a lot. Spilled Milk by Okay.L. Randis was good however unhappy/uncomfortable at occasions. In the meanwhile I am studying Remarkably Shiny Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Give it a strive! It is fairly fascinating!

Rusty continues to be my fixed companion, and I am unable to think about life with out him. He actually is a canine in disguise😇 I positive hope he outlives me as a result of I cannot do properly when he goes to heaven….

I hope you are all doing properly. Sending love and hugs and blessings your manner💜💜