Saturday evening was not a happy time at our house. David spilled his drink, which was by no means a big deal to me, but it upset him more than I can begin to explain. He said he didn't like making mistakes........duhhh.....we all make mistakes, I told him, but that didn't help his mood.
Sunday morning was a brand new day, and a great day! I've discovered with David, his Alzheimer moods can be so unpredictable. As a caregiver, I sometimes feel like I'm riding a yo-yo, or walking a tightrope, but thank God for new days.
Yesterday was our daughter's birthday, and oh what a great day!
The weather was absolutely gorgeous. Our son in law enjoyed watching the Olympics, our teenage grandson is going to college and needed some much needed sleep on our sofa. The children played and had fun. Our daughter gave her dad a much needed hair cut.
We had a meal together, birthday cake, presents ....and we made wonderful memories! 
The birthday girl with her children (one missing, whose attending college in Galveston).
A very proud David, holding his baby daughter - 43 years ago...... Oh my goodness, .....how time flies!
A very proud David, holding his baby daughter - 43 years ago...... Oh my goodness, .....how time flies!
Our snaggle tooth princess - 37 years ago.
Karen, .... We're so proud of you......the choices you've made in your life are so unselfish and so loving! .....
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Hello dear Dolores ....
I have been playing catch up this morning with my favorite blogs! Love the birthday celebration photos and lovely words, the tribute to your brother (my Carl and he share the same love for the Yankees!) and the post about night time. Yes, things that went wrong during the night were the worst for me .... but then, the sun would rise!
Very good and loving tribute. Nice pictures as well.
I haven't visited you in a good while but I'm back now...enjoy your blog and admire the way you are handling your situation...I do mean ADMIRE...I lost my 43 yr old husband to cancer and understand so much of your struggles...
You have such a lovely family !!
Were having yoyo days too, they certainly are not easy,my MIL hates making mistakes too, it really bothers her .She threw away her best recipes in the recycle by mistake , she was so angry and upset blaming everyone of taking them, that is the hard part because getting blamed hurts to the bone.You just have to remember its the disease talking.That's the hard part...
Diane
Hi Dolores - I'm trying to do some visiting today. Looks like a wonderful time ya'll all had together. I always used to cut my daddy's hair - I have cut my husband's hair all our married life. That pic of your daughter & her dad made me think of my dad. I'm a daddy's girl.
I'm sorry to hear about David getting upset. My MIL used to do things like that but she has done much better on her medications. We brought her home over the weekend from getting 3 pints of blood for her anemia and she is doing much better, altho still tired.
You have such a sweet family - I hope one day I will have grandchildren. My kids have not found their "significant others" yet, but they are in my prayers and I know that God will bring them together when the time is right. Meanwhile, I will be envious of all you ladies that already have some!!!
Your daughter is lovely and she has beautiful children. Happy birthday to her!...Christine
Such a beautiful smile, and she is someone to be proud of.
hugs to you and David.
judi
I like to tell David that I spilled a huge glass of RED KOOLAID on my very pale carpet late last year. I have nothing like his excuse. Just my clumsy, awkward self.
You are so kind, MissD. What a loving wife you are.
And your girl...just lovely...beautiful.
Love to you~Rebecca
Your daughter and her family are beautiful, what a delight they must be for you and David. A spilled drink and the reaction is forgotten so soon, yet the time you are having together will be remembered by you, and in eternity, David.
Hello Delores, you have a great and loving family, it is wonderful that you can all get together and make some wonderful memories. Happy Birthday to your daughter. I like your patio! No grass cutting! Just pots of plants/flowers.
Thank you so much for your prayers and concern. Today is not a good day, but it is getting better.
I know a bit of your husband's battle. My grandma had it years ago. You are in my prayers as well.
What a sweet post Mom! Thank you!
We had a wonderful visit with you and dad! I appreciate you making it such a special birthday celebration! The cake was delicious!
Love you a ton!
Karen
Belated HB, Karen.
Dolores, the family is just beautiful and delightful! Memories, indeed! Be sure to take care of yourself, too.
Hello,just found your blog, and I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading about you and your husband and your love for the Lord. My father was diagnosed last year with alzhiemer's, his name is Henry and he will be 81 in a couple of days. I live about an hour away from him, his wife takes very good care of him, but I worry that she will not be able to do this all by herself for very long. I am sorry if I am rambling on.. Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy reading about your life with this disease. You are in my prayers. Thank you. Nancy
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