Friday, June 6, 2025

My journey with Alzheimer’s : Vaccine time💉 Weblog #106


Outdated photograph of my lovely roses!

It’s a sunny day right here in NorCal☀️ We’ve had our share of rain too however at this time it’s lovely exterior however very chilly. I missed writing a weblog final month. I’m unsure why, most likely exhaustion from all of the actions and Zoom calls, or perhaps I forgot…

I’m on the sofa typing on my mobile phone so please excuse all of the typos. I’m exhausted and have a splitting headache however I felt like at this time was the day to share my newest points. 

I’ve a pleasant view of the golf course and am having fun with all of the birds. What I’m not having fun with are all of the turkeys that maintain hoping over our fence to eat the chook meals!! They’re annoying and make such a large number! Oh nicely, we shall be okay. I should purchase some extra meals subsequent week. 

February was one other busy month. I learn a number of books, walked most days, knitted a couple of gadgets and began one other blanket. I’m hooked on tennis and watched all of the US Open matches I may! I had one other fantastic weekend go to with Kristen & Ryan whereas Bob received some high quality time together with his daughter, son and household up in Chico. 

I used to be busy final week with the Alzheimer’s Assoc State Advocacy Days! It was slightly overwhelming and the primary time we did it on Zoom. I positively missed the head to head conferences and hugs from our associates / Senators and workers . However it was an enormous success and I used to be so impressed with our workers and the way in which they pulled this off! Kudos to all of you 🎉

My private promise backyard 💜

The most important situation for me was getting on-line and navigating all of the Zoom conferences. On the finish of every day I used to be a large number. I had horrible complications and was exhausted. I wish to thank my crew and the workers for serving to me and texting me in order that I may take part on this! I actually wish to keep engaged in advocacy, even when it’s tough. 

Since my final weblog I’ve learn three books – Fates & Furies, The 4 Winds, Magic Hour and I’m virtually carried out with Raven Black. Let me know in case you have any good ideas for my subsequent guide please 📚 

Yesterday I had my annual checkup and shall be getting blood work quickly. I’m anxious to see how I’m doing. At present I had my annual neurology examination too. I made an inventory of issues I used to be scuffling with in order that I’d keep in mind. Bob was with me too in fact. She elevated my medication (Aricept) to the next dose and desires to see me in three months. I gave her an inventory of my current points resembling: quick time period reminiscence points, can’t keep in mind characters within the books I’m studying, a lot of complications, fixed ringing in my ears, delicate to sound/ loud noises, and many others… I may go on and on however I received’t. It’s annoying however everyone knows this illness is progressive and I assume I’m progressing. I began having signs in 2012 and my analysis was in 2016. So I assume that is regular. 

On a happier observe I’m lastly getting my first vaccine on the seventeenth! The second is in April so perhaps in Could I can schedule some lunch dates with my family and friends 😍

In order that’s my story! I’m nonetheless very blissful and energetic and engaged. I had an incredible Zoom name with Melaine & JeanAnn at this time, textual content with my highschool bestie Andi and converse typically with Jane & Judy too. I am energetic on social media and really feel linked. Thanks Linda, Karen, Monica, Arthena, Elizabeth and lots of others I am most likely forgetting! Kristen checks in on me each day and is superior (in fact). One in all my different Intel besties, Debbie goes to be my driver for my vaccines 💜💉 I’m positively feeling the love! Buck & Karen have helped me too!   

Bob is working exhausting and having fun with it! Rusty continues to be one of the best caregiver kitty on this planet. He’s at all times by my facet and likes to snuggle. 

I hope you’re all doing nicely too! I miss you so please name, textual content, FaceTime or no matter😀 I hope within the subsequent few months we will get again to regular🙏

A lot love & blessings for all of your help, kindness  & donations to assist us #ENDALZ 💜💰🤩

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