I've been spoiled because David has been good for so many weeks. I knew it wouldn't last, but I'm never ready for a change. The same sweet David, but he can change on a dime, and when he changes, it's like living with someone I don't know. 
Greece - 1984 - Cruises are boring....
Greece - 1984
Greece - 1984 - Cruises are boring.... Living with Alzheimer's is like riding a roller coaster that doesn't stop........there are so many ups and downs. A week ago, we'd been in bed an hour or so, and David suddenly raised up, and shouted fire. Of all the things in the world that frightens me ....... it is fire, snakes and lightning. I jumped out of bed and realized that he was seeing the light from a street light shining through the door. Thanks be to God it wasn't a fire! But....forget about sleep for the rest of the night... 
Hawaii - 1982
Hawaii - 1982David left the house yesterday and again today, to go for a long walk with Casey. He didn't tell me he was leaving, and I didn't have an opportunity to put his global tracking device in a fanny pack on him. So.... here I am driving up and down all the streets looking for them. My heart was in my throat......and there he was with Casey walking so casually down the street. He knew where he was (thank you God)..... but I didn't.
Greece - 1984News flash!!!!! Rain in south Texas.......!!!!
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I am so glad he is doing good. Hopefully it will be for along time. I lost my mom in the mall once. We sat her at a table in a resturant while we were in the buffet line she went mall walking . My brother found her . Thank goodness.
Oh how scary losing David like that. I am glad that you found him but like you say, no more sleep that night.
Can't wait to see Cassandra's pic on your blog. I know she is going to bring lots of joy to all of you.
And, yes, I heard on the news that south Texas was getting rain. Yippee!!
Had to add this. Love the picture of you napping with your mouth open. You are so relaxed!! Great pictures of trips well remembered.
Mornin' ... I am writing this comment while sitting in my sister's apartment in St. Louis. Flew back for my 50th high school reunion and to see classmates I began 1st grade with. I am taking my sister to the reunion with me. It was hard leaving Carl in OR, but his sister is keeping a close eye on him. Certain I will have to do a post later about the big
50th!
PS, I do remember that roller coaster you are currently riding. Hang on. HI DAVID!
Oh it is heartbreaking to read what you both have to go through with this AD. Both the fire and the walk would have scared me too!!!! I am praying for some real highs in the roller coaster for you!
I'm so happy that Cassandra will be home soon! What a Godsend your grandchildren are!! :-)
And another YEA for the rain!! We're getting it here too! (I've always LOVED the sound of rain! :-))
Love you VERY much!!
L~
Thanks hugs to you too. Hope all is going well.
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Good Morning Delores,
I am so glad to hear that David is doing well. (THANK GOD) :)
Thanks for visiting my blog! :) I have missed you...:)
Hugs
Donna Marie
OH Dolores, what a week you've had darling. How scary to loose David. Their innocence is sometimes over whelming. They don't have a clue they have us scared to death more than half the time do they? I'm sorry your roller coaster ride is a bit on the bumpy side right now. I asked myself daily why him? Why Me? It's such a challenge to greet each day with a smile and try to do everyday things. But life has to go on and I still have to work outside the home for a bit longer. The other job requires at least 12 hours a day at times, and I come home totally exhausted Meeting myself coming and going as they say. But this too shall pass.. now I say that with a half bent smile..lol.. Mr. P seems to do ok.. while I'm gone, or if he doesn't I'm not aware of it. I haven't seen any surprises yet, or gotten any phone calls. I guess when I do I'll have to quit and stay at home. Too bad we weren't blessed winning the lottery, that would certainly make life a whole easier..lol I'm thinking about you darling, and pray for the roller coaster ride to be a bit smoother for you this w/k... many many hugs.. ~lynne~
Forgot YEAH!!! You finally got some rain...hugs ~lynne~
thanks for the comment on my blog . I will say it over and over I hate Alzheimers. I hate Alzheimers. Great idea.
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