You can't tell from this picture, but it was actually raining......YEA! Rain is such an exciting event for us in
south Texas. Two days ago we sat on the patio and listened to the pitter-patter of the rain drops. Oh, the wonderful fragrance of rain! Casey didn't want to get her little paws wet.
After the excitement of rain, David took a nap....Casey loves to be near him all the time.
Next day, still raining.... Yea! David, Casey and Crissy are watching the national news. David enjoys one 'liquid refreshment' each evening as they're watching the news.
The first year after David was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I remember praying so fervently for a new normal in our life. Now I have a hard time remembering what our old normal was like. My prayers were answered, because our life as it is now, feels fairly normal.
I know in my mind and heart that our good days won't last. With Alzheimer's that train just keeps on going downhill, but goodness.... do any of us know if the good days will last. Never would I have thought the past four years would be as good as they've been for us.
My prayer right now is to have the patience and strength as we continue this journey.
And I say, "thank you God for rain and good days."
6 comments:
I am so glad you got your needed rain. And David looks so happy. You are doing a good job.And such a cute dog. I pray many happy days for the both of you. God Bless.
Hello Dolores, I am thankful for your thankfulness. I'm also very thankful for your sweet comments of encouragement that you leave on my blog. You pool looks so good. I got over pools when I moved to the Midwest. I joined a health club to be able to swim, but I still prefer the blue sky and hot days of Texas for swimming.
You and David have a very nice home and yard. I hope things continue on good for a long time. We got a great soaking rain here today.
Toodles, Deb.
... still here and always taking a peek at your posts ...
I remember the first years after Elberts diagnosis. He drove, he went to Ruritan meetings and to church. But I was sick one day and he went to church by himself.... and got lost coming home. I knew then that our lives were changing, and not for the good.
I am so glad you got rain. I love to listen to the rain hitting the roof. It's so comforting.
I will pray for your patience and strength also. You have done an outstanding job in creating a "new normal"...I will never cease to be inspired by you Aunt Dolores!
We had lots and lots of rain also...almost to the point where I got tired of it (which doesn't happen often!).
I love you!!
L~
I'm glad to hear that you got much needed rain.
The pictures of David with Casey by his side are so sweet. Dogs are such loyal companions, aren't they? I couldn't help but think of my mom with the liquid refreshment. Before she moved into assisted living she and her husband enjoyed one glass of wine every day at 5:00. It became the highlight of her day.
You have a wonderful attitude, Dolores. I think with Alzheimer's the "normal" can change often, but the easier you are able to adapt to it, the better it can be.
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