Effectively, it has been fairly some time since I sat down to jot down one other weblog! It is laborious to imagine that we’re within the month of April! I have been busy and fortunately COVID is calming down. BTW that is weblog #117! I have been sharing my story and my journey residing with Alzheimer’s for 7 years! Whew — a lot has occurred over these years and fortunately I am nonetheless in a position to write, learn, knit, drive, cook dinner, make reservations and share my journey – with the hopes of serving to others coping with this illness.
Most of my days have been fairly good! I get pleasure from listening to my books, meditating, my bible plans and listening to the ‘Pray As You Go’ app. I additionally actually get pleasure from knitting and connecting with my family and friends. The climate is heat now so I will sit outdoors and hang around with all of the birds!
My cognition is okay, truly fairly good. I do wrestle with quick time period reminiscence and have discovered that I would like to jot down down necessary particulars. A number of days in the past Bob talked about some occasions he was going to. I made the error of not writing it down! Most days I preserve my journal with me and after I get on the telephone with my buddies & Household I be sure that to take notes on what we talked about. It is not that annoying however I am positive it isn’t enjoyable for my household and buddies.
I’m staying energetic and having fun with my Yoga lessons and my walks across the Iron Horse Path. I nonetheless get pleasure from my audible books too. I simply completed the Sea of Freedom by Sarah Lark. I additionally actually loved Anatomy by Dana Schwarz and The Guide Thief by Markus Zusak. I am so grateful for the Audio model of those books. I do not assume my cognition works effectively after I’m studying so I simply do not hassle with it.
I had a beautiful time connecting with considered one of my hero’s – Eric Dishman final month! All of my Intel buddies will know who he’s. When Eric acquired sick a few years in the past he shared his journey and wrote about his struggles. He’s the one which impressed me to be courageous and share my story so as attempt to assist others too! That is why I began running a blog after I acquired my analysis. I am so glad he is doing effectively and hope to attach with him once more quickly.
In February we misplaced our pricey pal Michael Chernow😭 I used to be in a position to fly out with my buddies Monika & Louis so we may attend his funeral. Michael’s spouse is Monica and we have been buddies for over 30 years. I instructed Bob I wanted to be there and he helped me get my flights. It was tough however I am so glad I used to be there to encompass Monica and her children with love and hugs.
On a contented word I used to be in a position to attend the East Bay Girls’s Convention in San Ramon. Bob was very concerned on this and I used to be so completely satisfied that Brittany got here with me. She was my caregiver for the day! The audio system have been phenomenal and I am so glad I used to be in a position to attend. I even acquired dressed up and put make-up on!
I’ve just lately been talking at a number of occasions over Zoom. I did a FaceBook Stay occasion with Claire Day and earlier that day I spoke to the workers at Genentech! It was so enjoyable to share my story, my journey of residing with AD. I am actually hoping that I can do some IN PERSON occasions quickly! I do assume that COVID is slowing down so lets hope and pray we will hug one another once more💓
Kristen had a birthday this month and it was good to go to a restaurant! Her bestie Candi and I took her to dinner and a Peruvian restaurant! YUM – it was scrumptious. The draw back was that it was SUPER LOUD!! I fortunately had ear plugs with me. I am positive I’ve talked about how delicate I’m to loud noises now. And I ALWAYS have ringing in my ears so including loud noises actually messes me up!
A number of weeks in the past my highschool buddy Jane came visiting. She ordered meals for us, picked it up and we ate on the eating room desk! It was a lot enjoyable. Usually we meet at eating places however consuming at house was actually enjoyable. I am so grateful for her – I do know she’s nonetheless working full time however she nonetheless makes time for me.
Bob’s son Phil was on the town final week! I hadn’t seen him since COVID and it was so great to hang around. We sat outdoors at considered one of our favourite spots – CRUMBS. These little moments imply the world to me.
Every week prior I had a WONDERFUL go to with Matt Gunsul and his household. Matt used to work for me at Intel and he promised when he was on the town he would find time for me. He was on Spring Break along with his spouse and youngsters and we had a beautiful time at breakfast. Thanks Matt & Could💜 Oh- and since I paid for lunch he donated to my Alzheimer’s Stroll! That is the type of man Matt is.
I’d be remiss if I did not discuss Celly and my time with Ryan & Kristen! Celly is at all times the focus and is the sweetest canine EVER. I simply love spending time with them and completely get pleasure from wrestling with my grand doggy🐕
I additionally had a lunch date with Rebecca in late March! And some days later she acquired married!! She additionally adopted a brand new doggy! Her title is Maisy and I can not wait to satisfy her. After our lunch date we went to a pet retailer so in fact I had to purchase Maisy a toy. I purchased her a SLOTH!!! And guess what, she LOVES it. Thanks Rebecca for sending the photographs of Maisy enjoying along with her Sloth!
Every single day is a present and I’m so grateful for all my family and friends who look out for me! A number of days in the past Debbie and I linked and talked and talked. Pals are EVERTHING! It wasn’t something particular – we simply grabbed two chairs, ordered some espresso and talked about something and all the pieces! That is what I like – no agenda, no drama, simply a lot of enjoyable and love and assist.
So that is what’s been occurring with me. YES I’ve fixed complications, YES I’ve fixed ringing in my ears. However the excellent news is I’m absolutely purposeful and apart from the quick time period reminiscence stuff I am doing fairly darn good!!!
Many due to all of you to your love, prayers and assist🙏 And I stay up for seeing all of my Intel buddies on April twenty third at PEDRO’S!!! I can’t wait to see you and offer you a BIG HUG🤗.
