Wow, it has been a very long time since I’ve shared my journey. My final weblog was in July! I’ve absolutely embraced my therapists mantra of ‘ENOUGH’ and have been specializing in enjoyable, household, pals and fundraising.
Bob and I have been capable of get out of city this previous month too. It was the primary time we would been on a aircraft in fairly a while! I wasn’t nervous however I undoubtedly didn’t take my masks off! I obtained a chilly from that journey and freaked out a bit of bit. I assumed I may need COVID. Fortunately I examined destructive however nonetheless spent just a few days on the sofa making an attempt to get my vitality again!
We liked our time with Doug & Linda in San Diego. It was such a deal with to see them and we did a whole lot of strolling and speaking and consuming superb meals! They’ve a stunning excessive rise and you’ll see the ocean and a lot of the town. Thanks girlfriend for the invite 🙂
I had my exit interview and the ultimate blood draw at UCSF in August. It was unhappy to say goodbye however hopefully I might be again there quickly for an additional scientific trial! A number of weeks later I used to be injected with radioactive dye and spent a while within the PET scan. I am fairly claustrophobic so I closed my eyes and began counting. I attempted to do some math too and mainly did all the pieces I might to not freak out! I survived after half-hour so now I am am formally accomplished with that trial. No extra PET’s, CT, MRI’s and needle pokes. Most significantly no extra cognitive testing that’s SO troublesome.
I went on a beautiful stroll with my buddies Buck & Karen close to Level Pinole too. It was chilly and it felt good to stand up early and take a look at one thing new. Afterwards we had an incredible meal at Cielito in Danville after which I went house and took a properly deserving nap. Thanks a lot for all the time considering of me and for all of the driving you have accomplished to get me to Kristen’s home too!
I’ve talked about my stamina just a few instances. I do fairly properly however I undoubtedly get worn out within the afternoons. Particularly if I have been in Zoom conferences and have an excessive amount of on my plate! I’m nonetheless resting within the afternoons and I have been sleeping very well which makes me completely satisfied.
We have had some very critical well being points with Bob’s youngest and these previous few weeks I have been house alone whereas Bob is caring for him in Chico. I do not thoughts being alone and actually my cognition and capabilities appear to be the very best they’ve ever been! I am not anxious and neither is Bob. We’ve nice pals and neighbors close by if I would like any help.
I miss him however I am so completely satisfied he is capable of assist Jonny and to take a while off at his position because the Walnut Creek Chamber exec! My honey works laborious so perhaps some down time with the household is what the physician ordered.
I had the very best time speaking with Debbie Toth as a part of her “Dishing With Debbie” sequence. She did an interview with me through FaceBook stay. She’s superb and we had an enormous viewers listening. I really like that kind of backwards and forwards vs me talking all the time sharing my story and my journey of dwelling properly with Alzheimer’s. THANK YOU DEBBIE💜
I did not notice that Medicare does ‘home calls’! I had a beautiful well being go to and guess what — I am fairly darn wholesome! No points with blood stress, coronary heart fee, coronary heart & lungs are good too! He additionally checked out my pores and skin to ensure I did not have any concern with pores and skin most cancers.
I needed to say farewell to my grammar faculty bestie Andi Maldonado just a few weeks in the past😢 She and her husband moved to stay close to their son, daughter in legislation and their quickly to be grandson! We’ve been by a lot these previous years. She lived down the road from me and we had an alley behind our homes so at any time when we wished to hang around we simply walked down the alley! That they had a pool and we had a whole lot of enjoyable hanging on the market with our excessive faculty buddies. We did a fairly good job of staying related and she or he was my Maid of Honor at my marriage ceremony! I’ll miss seeing her however fortunately with FaceTime and Zoom I do know we’ll keep related.
Bob was capable of rejoice his birthday after his time serving to Jonny. We had a beautiful dinner in Danville at Incontro Restorante with our FOAS buddies Tim, Elaine, Monika and Louis! Spending time with household and pals has turn out to be so essential to my psychological well being. I would like connection and touching/hugging. I am so grateful for my family and friends that make the time to attach.
I’ve additionally had just a few calls with my oldest daughter, Danielle, facilitated by our LIFE COACH. It was so good to listen to her voice after three years. She is wholesome, completely satisfied, working laborious and nonetheless working her program. After just a few calls we met on Zoom so I obtained to see her! I am grateful for the connection and we’ll see how our relationship progresses…..
Thanks Jane for popping out to spend the day with me yesterday! Thanks Debbie for driving me to Kristen’s home and for checking on me when Bob’s out of city. Thanks Sylvia for shifting so near me in order that we will spend extra time collectively and hang around! I might go on and on. I am SO blessed with pals, neighbors and household🙏💕
So that is what I have been as much as! I’ve raffled off just a few gadgets for the ALZ Stroll and up to now our group – Buni’s Buddies – has raised over $24,000💰 This week I’ve just a few commitments and speech/ shows on Sunday speaking with others dwelling with Alzheimer’s. My buddy Teresa additionally has me connecting with volunteers on the Alzheimer’s Assoc in Colorado!
My Rusty kitty continues to convey me a lot pleasure. Particularly with Bob gone. He follows me round and most days is sitting proper subsequent to me. He does bug me at night time some instances for meals however he is price it! I LOVE my caregiver kitty a lot and may’t think about not being with him. After I’m staying with Ryan & Kristen I miss him however I do get some doggie love from Celly in order that helps!
So that is what’s been happening the previous two months! I am busy, I am energetic, I am completely satisfied, I am related and I’m blessed by all of you! Thanks on your assist and friendship. And remember that I am right here when you want somebody to speak to!
