(David 4 years old and sister Norma)
Today is David's 72nd birthday. When he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in October of 2005, I never thought/dreamed that 5 years later he'd still be doing as well as he is right now. Sure we have some 'not so pleasant moments', and I wish he was like he was 8 to 10 years ago, but so much of 'who he is' is still intact, and I'm so thankful .............
A few days ago, I ask him how old he thought he was going to be, he thought for awhile, and said, "30"....when I told him 72, he said "Wow! Actually, I say WOW too, where does time go?
(ON HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY)
The same day I said....you need to be thinking where you want to eat, when our friends take us out to celebrate. Without hesitation, he said..."PALMER'S, we haven't been there in a long time, and we have good memories there" ... I almost fainted that he remembered and responded so quickly. We'll continue the celebration on Saturday, when our daughter's family comes for the day.
Happy Birthday blessings and love to our friend Hope and to David.
Thank you God for a good week!!!
21 comments:
Happy Birthday, David!
Miss D...you know what strikes me in this post? It is this...
The Old Photos!
My momma will be 76 in October and I am 51. Not only are there NO PICTURES of her as a child at birthday time but there are NO PICTURES of me as a child, teenager, at birthday time (and very few at any OTHER time)! David's parents must have really been on the ball to capture so many moments in time. I'd give so much to have even ONE of me on a birthday as a little girl.
Thinking of you this day and trying to focus on the glass being half-full vs. half-empty!
Blessings~
Love, Rebecca
Happy birthday David! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Karla
Happy birthday, David and many more!!!! Glad you are both having a good week! Loved the pictures, where does all the time go? I too wish I was 30 again! And I told my dad 30 was old....little did I know!!!!
Happy Birthday David! I hope Palmers is all you want and more!!
Happy Birthday, David! Lovely bithday post Delores. Cute pics. Enjoy your meal at Palmers. Blessings, Karen
What lovely photos! I love the idea that David thinks he's 30 - wouldn't we all! Happy birthday to David, and happy celebration to the whole family.
Love
Gilda
Very cute photos you shared today. So glad to hear you've been having a good week. Happy Birthday to David. I hope your celebration at Palmer's and your visit with your daughter and family will be good days. Just like a 30th birthday should be :).
David, you are quite the man ..
I am certainly a great big fan ..
So Happy Birthday and many more ..
I'll say goodbye - I'm out the door!
Instructions: please read to David on this special day. OR, if you really want to be creative, you can put it to music!
My husband with dementia is 72 also. Today he was able to remember his age at the doctor's office.
Dolores, like you I relish the time I have with my husband. Five years to be so with it is great for this disease. You are a special lady! Enjoy the celebration!
Carol
Who also blogs about her hubby
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!
Enjoy your Day!!!
HUGHUGHUG
Happy Birthday, David!
He was just channeling his inner self when he said "30." I'm 56 and I feel about 37 on the inside. David is just young at heart! :) I hope your birthday celebrations are lovely! ~~Rhonda
Hi!
Happy Birthday, David! "they" say that you're as young as you feel! I suppose that David feels 30! Good for him! I hope you have a wonderful Birthday Party on Sunday with the family!
I read your previous post, Dolores. My MIL was having bouts of anger, too, and striking out at people. She has done very well on her Namenda and Aricept. I can't remember if you told me that David was taking something. But like you said, it just goes with Alz. We can't take it personally.
I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and that David will enjoy all the family and fun and festivities! Take care!
Happy birthed day David, and blessings on ya.
Delores, take care of you too!
Hope you both have a wonderful time :) Best wishes, Jenny
Happy Birthday wishes to David on his birthday!!!!!! Think of you often, Dolores. Have a great time when your daughter and family come tomorrow. That will be so nice.
Susannah
Happy Birthday to David! He looks so handsome and happy in that picture...Christine
Dolores, the pictures are such sweet memories of the boy, who grew into the man you love and married...raised a family with, cherish, and grow sad because he is unable to remember so many special things you have shared together over the years. It is telling that he has loved a woman who loves him so much and is now the faithful memory keeper in the family, and that his birthday is all the more special for both of you.He remembered a special place! He even remembered his age is an old one, WOW !
As always, I repeat myself when I say I am so blessed by your love story ( for that is what your blog is )between you and David. Happy Birthday David!
Dearest Dolores
I just had to check to see how you and David were doing and found out that he had a birthday Friday. I do hope it was a very special one.
I am excited that David knew just exactly where he wanted to celebrate. Those snippets of remembrance are such special times and ones we will cherish always.
I love you for your sweet, encouraging words always but especially during these trying times the Bartons are going through right now. You have such a special place in my heart. God bless you. You are such a dear friend.
Oh WOW what a great day for David and you! Wonderful!
I would sing, David, but you wouldn't want to hear me. No sir!
Sorry that I am late, but I too have had guests.
HUGS to each of you! Lovin' the old photos - as with Dave, they're a treasure.
Oh what precious pictures! And I agree with the commenters...what a blessing it is that his parents took those pictures!
So happy he remembered Palmers...and that you have such sweet friends to help y'all celebrate!
Love you!! L~
Happy birthday David!
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